Site Description
Opened in 1902 for race specials at the now closed Phoenix Park Race course and fully in 1905, there are Up and Down platforms here. The station closed in 1934 but reopened in 1979 for a short period in connection with the visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland, to assist in transport of the public to and from the Phoenix Park where he said mass. The station reopened fully in 1982. At the Maynooth end of the station there is a footbridge, followed by a manual level crossing. The ticket office is beside this. Beyond the crossing, a siding, installed in 1882 to serve the adjacent Todds Mill, diverged on the Down side of the line. This latter had a millpond between the mill and railway that was fed by water from the Royal Canal, passing under the railway. The crossing is set for closure under the DART+ West programme. A new road underbridge will be constructed to the west of the crossing to facilitate this.Photographs
Photo Gallery - Ashtown Station
Google Street View - Ashtown Station
Commuter train at Ashtown station (Link checked 28072021)
Ashtown Station looking east (Link checked 28072021)
Links
Irish Rail - Ashtown Station (Link checked 28072021)
Chronological Details
| Opened | Closed | Company | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/1902 | / /1934 | MGWR | Ashtown | Opened August 1902 for race specials, closed 1934 |
| 29/09/1979 | 29/09/1979 | CIE | Ashtown | Visit of Pope John Paul II to Phoenix Park |
| 11/01/1982 | / /Open | CIE | Ashtown |
Geographical Details
| Section Start | Section Finish | Distance | Units | Milepost | Measured from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Station | Sligo | 4.45 | Miles | 3 | Broadstone Station |