Disused Railway Line towards Jerrettspass
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Disused Railway Line towards Jerrettspass
Image: © P Flannagan Taken: 26 Apr 2008
This was the Armagh to Newry railway line passing through Hamiltonsbawn, Markethill, Loughgilly, Jerrettspass and Goraghwood. In 1933, passenger service ceased between Armagh and Goraghwood and Armagh to Markethill closed completely. In 1957, goods traffic from Markethill to Goraghwood ceased. In 1965 Goraghwood to Warrenpoint closed on 14th January.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.23166
Longitude
-6.378312