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Ballina Railway Station
Ballina railway station serves the town of Ballina, County Mayo, Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland. The station is the terminus of the Ballina branch line. Ballina is a single platform station with a runaround loop. Ballina Freight yard is beside the station. It is a major freight hub for Iarnród Éireann. Bulk (Timber) and other freight train movements go from the yard to Dublin Port, Dublin and Port of Waterford, Waterford ports. The railway station buildings have historical significance. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage describe the station as "an integral component of the later nineteenth-century built heritage of Ballina on account of the connections with the continued development of the Mayo Branch of the Midland Great Western Railway." History Ballina station opened on 19 May 1873, following the opening of the Manulla to Foxford line on May 1, 1868. It was built as part of Midland Great Western Railway and connected to the Westport line through a branch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballina, County Mayo
Ballina ( ; ) is a town in north County Mayo, Ireland. It lies at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay, in the Moy valley and civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish of Kilmoremoy, with the Ox Mountains to the east and the Nephin Beg Range, Nephin Mountains to the west. The town occupies two barony (Ireland), baronies; Tirawley on the west bank of the River Moy, and Tireragh, a barony within County Sligo, on its east banks. At the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census, the population of Ballina was 10,556. History Pre-history The Dolmen of the Four Maols is located on 'Primrose Hill' behind Ballina railway station. This Bronze Age cist is sometimes dated to c2,000 B.C. and is locally known as the 'Table of the Giants'. Legend suggests that the Irish megalithic tombs, megalithic tomb is the burial place of the 'Four Maols' (from the Irish word ''maol'' meaning "bald") — four brothers who murdered Cellach of Killala, Ceallach, a 7th-century bishop of Kilmoremoy. Hange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killala
Killala () is a village in County Mayo in Ireland, north of Ballina. The railway line from Dublin to Ballina once extended to Killala. To the west of Killala is the townland of Townsplots West (known locally as Enagh Beg), which contains a number of ancient forts. Historically associated with Saint Patrick, and the seat of an episcopal see for several centuries, evidence of Killala's ecclesiastical past include a 12th-century round tower and the 17th century Cathedral Church of St Patrick. As of the 2016 census of Ireland, the village had a population of 562. The village is in a civil parish of the same name. History Ecclesiastical history The Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala (''Alladenis'' in Latin) is one of the five suffragan sees of the ecclesiastical Province of Tuam, comprising the north-western part of County Mayo with the Barony of Tireragh in County Sligo. In all there are 22 parishes, some of which, bordering on the Atlantic Ocean, consist mostly of wild m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dublin–Westport/Galway Railway Line
The Dublin-Westport/Galway line is a major railway route from Dublin to Galway or Westport, County Mayo. The line is part of the greater Inter-city rail, intercity rail network formed by branches of the Dublin-Cork railway line, main line between Dublin and Cork (city), Cork. The route to Westport and Galway branches away from the main line at Portarlington railway station, Portarlington in County Laois and continues as far as Athlone in County Westmeath, where it splits again, with one branch to Westport and the other to Galway. Westport line The Westport line was opened by the Midland Great Western Railway, MGWR in 1866 - eiretrains to serve what was then a major port. At this point, services ran from Broadstone (Dublin) railway station, Broadstone station in Dublin via Mullingar. However, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
InterCity (Iarnród Éireann)
InterCity () is the brand name given to rail services operated by Iarnród Éireann that run between Dublin and other major cities in Ireland. InterCity branding is also used in other European countries by unaffiliated organizations. Services InterCity services from Dublin operate from two main stations: * - Heuston Station is the terminus for services to the south and west of Ireland. Services from Heuston operate to Cork, Galway, Waterford, Tralee, Westport and Limerick. * - Connolly Station is the terminus for services to the east and north-west of Ireland. Services from Connolly operate to Sligo and Rosslare Europort. Dublin Connolly is also the terminus of the Dublin to Belfast main line, with services to Belfast Grand Central provided by Enterprise. Rolling stock InterCity services are operated using a mixture of locomotive pulled coaching stock and DMUs. In 2006, deliveries began of 67 new Mark 4 coaches, specifically for the flagship Dublin-Cork route, in an orde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballina Branch Line
The Ballina branch line is a long railway line operated by Iarnród Éireann in County Mayo, in Ireland. The branch runs from Manulla Junction on the Dublin Heuston to Westport railway line, to the town of Ballina via . The service mainly consists of a shuttle service along the branch, connecting with Dublin-Westport services at Manulla Junction. Branch trains are worked by 2800 class Commuter railcars. There are also several freight services carrying timber or containers from the branch which run to Waterford. These are generally worked by 071 and 201 class locomotives. The line was opened on 19 May 1873 and was originally operated by the Midland Great Western Railway. From 1925 it became part of Great Southern Railways. The section from Ballina to the sea at Killala closed on 1 July 1934. From 1945 the line passed to the nationalised CIÉ then to its successor Iarnród Éireann. The McCarthy Report, published in 2009, recommended the closure of the branch along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commuter (Iarnród Éireann)
Commuter () is a brand of suburban rail services operated by Iarnród Éireann in the Republic of Ireland, serving the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. This brand is distinct from the longer distance InterCity brand, and Dublin's higher frequency DART brand. Most Commuter services share a track with InterCity services. During the first decade of the new millennium, Iarnród Éireann put a significant amount of effort into upgrading its network, with new tracks, signalling, station upgrades and trains. Commuter services are operated by diesel multiple unit train sets. History Arrow The brand was introduced on 16 May 1994 as 'Arrow', the first specific branding for diesel suburban services, with the launch of the Arrow brand on the newly opened Kildare line. This brand was applied to stations on the line, as well as the 2600 Class railcars. It was also applied to the 2700 Class and 2800 Class railcars upon their introduction (however in the case of the latter, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxford Railway Station
Foxford railway station serves the town of Foxford in County Mayo, Ireland. The station is on the Dublin to service (Direct or Transfer at Manulla Junction). Passengers can travel to by travelling to Manulla Junction and changing trains. History The station opened on 1 May 1868. It was closed in 1963 and reopened in 1988. The line is owned by the state company Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), and previously by the Midland Great Western Railway. The station has a single track and platform. The remains of a second platform on the western side of the line are still visible. Services Train Services The typical weekday off-peak service is as follows: * 1 train every 2 hours to Ballina * 1 train every 2 hours to Manulla Junction Bus Services No buses serve the station directly, but the 430 Citylink bus serves the nearby village of Foxford, which is a 21-minute walk from the station. Gallery File:FoxfordStation2.JPG, Abandoned western platform File:Train approaching Foxfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Railway Stations In Ireland
This article lists railway stations both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The stations in the Republic of Ireland are generally operated by Iarnród Éireann and stations in Northern Ireland are generally operated by NI Railways. Information about stations in the Republic of Ireland is sourced from Irish Rail's API, while details for stations in Northern Ireland served by the Enterprise come from the same source. Codes for other Northern Irish stations are obtained from the Translink NI Railways API and Tiger.worldline.global. Some stations have dual codes, with one for the IÉ network and another for the NI Railways network; both codes are included here. Table See also * List of closed railway stations in Ireland References External links (EireTrains) - Irish Railway Station Photo Archive {{Railway stations in Europe Stations Station may refer to: Agriculture * Station (Australian agriculture), a large Australian landholding used for livestock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derry
Derry, officially Londonderry, is the second-largest City status in the United Kingdom, city in Northern Ireland, and the fifth-largest on the island of Ireland. Located in County Londonderry, the city now covers both banks of the River Foyle. Cityside and the old walled city being on the west bank and Waterside, Derry, Waterside on the east, with two road bridges and one footbridge crossing the river in-between. The population of the city was 85,279 in the 2021 census, while the Derry Urban Area had a population of 105,066 in 2011. The district administered by Derry City and Strabane District Council contains both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport. Derry is close to the Irish border, border with County Donegal, with which it has had a close link for many centuries. The person traditionally seen as the founder of the original Derry is Saint , a holy man from , the old name for almost all of modern County Donegal, of which the west bank of the Foyle was a part befor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manulla Junction Railway Station
Manulla Junction railway station is a transfer point for train passengers in County Mayo, Ireland. Description It is a rare example of an interchange-only rail station. Passengers cannot enter or leave the station; it is only for passengers travelling to or from Foxford or Ballina, who transfer to or from Dublin–Westport trains. A similar station is Smallbrook Junction, Isle of Wight, England, where Island Line trains only stop on days when the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is running, to allow passengers to change between lines. Other examples are Sagliains railway station in Switzerland, Newark Liberty International Airport Station in New Jersey and the transfer platform at Pittsburg/Bay Point station in California. History The station opened on 1 May 1868. The signal cabin at the eastern end was destroyed in the Irish Civil War and was replaced by one at the Westport end. The station was closed to passengers joining or leaving the railway network in 1963; however, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballina Branch Line
The Ballina branch line is a long railway line operated by Iarnród Éireann in County Mayo, in Ireland. The branch runs from Manulla Junction on the Dublin Heuston to Westport railway line, to the town of Ballina via . The service mainly consists of a shuttle service along the branch, connecting with Dublin-Westport services at Manulla Junction. Branch trains are worked by 2800 class Commuter railcars. There are also several freight services carrying timber or containers from the branch which run to Waterford. These are generally worked by 071 and 201 class locomotives. The line was opened on 19 May 1873 and was originally operated by the Midland Great Western Railway. From 1925 it became part of Great Southern Railways. The section from Ballina to the sea at Killala closed on 1 July 1934. From 1945 the line passed to the nationalised CIÉ then to its successor Iarnród Éireann. The McCarthy Report, published in 2009, recommended the closure of the branch along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
