Glenbeigh railway station

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Glenbeigh
General information
Location County Kerry
Ireland
History
Original company Great Southern and Western Railway
Pre-grouping Great Southern and Western Railway
Post-grouping Great Southern and Western Railway
Key dates
12 September 1893Station opens
1 February 1960Station closes

Glenbeigh railway station was on the Great Southern and Western Railway which ran from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour in the Republic of Ireland.

History

The station was opened on 12 September 1893. [1]

The station closed on 1 February 1960.

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References

  1. "Glenbeigh station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Dooks   Great Southern and Western Railway
Farranfore-Valentia Harbour
  Mountain Stage