Essexford railway station

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Essexford
General information
Location Essexford, County Louth
Ireland
Coordinates 53°59′N6°38′W / 53.98°N 6.64°W / 53.98; -6.64
History
Original company Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
Post-grouping Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
Key dates
1 October 1887Station opens
10 March 1947Station closes
Location
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Essexford
Location within Ireland

Essexford railway station was on the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) in the Republic of Ireland.

The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) opened the station on 1 October 1887. [1]

It closed on 10 March 1947.[ citation needed ]

Routes

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Inniskeen   Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
Inniskeen to Carrickmacross
  Carrickmacross

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References

  1. "Essexford" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 29 April 2012.