Site Description
Approaching the station, the former locomotive area can be seen on the Up side. This contained a turntable, water tower and locomotive shed. The disused line to Sligo Quay diverges on the Down side. The former signal cabin is between this and the running line. Single track, it has two private sidings off this. The siding previously extended past the goods area onto the quay itself, where the line split into three and was owned by Sligo Harbour Commissioners. The main station buildings are on the Up side. These were "restored" in 1993, with financial assistance from the European Union. In the entrance hall, which contains a ticket office, and waiting facilities, there are two disused fireplaces. Over each of these there is a plaque, one commemorating the aforementioned restoration and the other the renaming of the station in honour of Irish patriot, Sean MacDiarmhada in 1966. The suffix is rarely, if ever used. There are two platforms here with sidings between these. There was a headshunt off the Dublin end of the Up platform. The original roof of the station was destroyed during "The Troubles", the present version is part of the restoration. Outside the station, there is a car park and a bus station.Photographs
Photo Gallery - Sligo Station
Google Street View - Sligo Station
Geograph.ie Sligo Station Engine Shed (Link checked 19072013)
Geograph.ie Sligo Station (Link checked 19072013)
Links
Archiseek.com - Sligo Station (date incorrect) (Link checked 19072021)
Chronological Details
| Opened | Closed | Company | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /07/1863 | / /Open | MGWR | Sligo | Opened Mid July 1863 |
Geographical Details
| Section Start | Section Finish | Distance | Milepost | Measured from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Station | Sligo | 135.69 | 134.25 | Broadstone Station |