Kilumney railway station

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Kilumney
General information
Location Kilumney, County Cork
Ireland
History
Original company Cork and Macroom Direct Railway
Pre-grouping Great Southern and Western Railway
Post-grouping Great Southern Railways
Key dates
12 May 1866Station opens
1 July 1935Station closes

Kilumney railway station was on the Cork and Macroom Direct Railway in County Cork, Ireland.

Contents

History

The station opened on 12 May 1866. Regular passenger services were withdrawn on 1 July 1935. [1]

Routes

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Ballincollig   Cork and Macroom Direct Railway
Cork-Macroom
  Kilcrea

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References

  1. "Kilumney station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 7 May 2012.