Dunkettle railway station explained

Dunkettle railway station was a railway station to the east of Cork City in Ireland. Originally part of the Cork and Youghal Railway, it opened on 10 November 1859 and was closed on 7 February 1966.^{[1] [2]}

In May 1911, an assistant platelayer was struck by a train travelling from Cork to Queenstown (Cobh). He was transported to hospital in Cork City but died shortly afterwards.^[3]

In the early 21st century, it was proposed to reopen a station at Dunkettle on the Cobh line of the Cork Suburban Rail network. These plans were refused planning permission in 2009.^[4] As of mid-2024, an updated strategic transport plan (including a possible station at Dunkettle) was reportedly projected for planning submission "by the end of [2025]".^[5]

See also

• Dunkettle Interchange (a major road junction immediately to the east of the former station site)

References

51.906°N -8.395°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dunkettle station . Railscot - Irish Railways . 2007-08-31.
2. Web site: Dunkettle Station Closes . RTÉ Archives . 2024-03-21.
3. Web site: Forde . Fiona . 2018-07-10 . James Walsh, 2 July 1882 – 8 May 1911 . 2024-05-01 . Railway Work, Life & Death . en-US.
4. Web site: Dunkettle train station stopped in its tracks . Irish Examiner . Sean . O'Riordan . 5 December 2009 .
5. Web site: Planning underway for 8 new commuter train stations in Cork . Cormac . Fitzgerald . thejournal.ie . Journal Media Ltd . 24 May 2024 . 24 May 2024 .