The Tramways (Ireland) Act 1860
WHEREAS it would be of great public and local Advantage if Powers were given to Persons desirous to promote the Construction of Tramways in Ireland to make use for that Purpose, under proper Control, of public Roads, Post Roads, and Common Highways, where the same can be done without Injury to public Interests, and to purchase and hold such Lands contiguous to such Roads and Highways, or agreed to be sold by the Owners, as shall be found useful and necessary for the Completion of such Underta...