Ballybrophy
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Ballybrophy is a village in County Laois
, Ireland
, with a population recorded in the 2002 census of 145. It forms part of the Borris-in-Ossory
electoral area. It is best known for its railway station
which is at a junction on the country's main Dublin-Cork line.
line and a line from Ballybrophy to Limerick
. Trains wishing to cross from the Limerick to the Dublin line must perform time consuming reversals. The line is lightly travelled as an alternative routing via Limerick Junction
is quicker and more comfortable due to newer track and fewer speed restrictions. The station opened on 1 September 1847
Due to the branch line's turn south to meet the line at Ballybrophy, some of those who favour retaining the line have theorised that continuing the line east with a stop at the more populated Borris-in-Ossory
, joining the line nearer Portlaoise would be better for Dublin connections. However, in addition to the substantial capital cost of this work, substantial parts of the line would still need to be relaid nearer Limerick to eliminate severe speed restrictions. Upgrades to the N7 road also dissuade rail usage.
County Laois
County Laois is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It was formerly known as Queen's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. The county's name was formerly spelt as Laoighis and Leix. Laois County Council...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, with a population recorded in the 2002 census of 145. It forms part of the Borris-in-Ossory
Borris-in-Ossory
Borris-in-Ossory is a village in west County Laois, Ireland. Bypassed by the M7 motorway on 28 May, 2010, the village is situated on the R445 road close to the County Tipperary border between the towns of Mountrath and Roscrea.-Features:...
electoral area. It is best known for its railway station
Ballybrophy halt
Ballybrophy is a railway station at Ballybrophy, County Laois, Ireland, near Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney. The station is the junction for services to via...
which is at a junction on the country's main Dublin-Cork line.
Transport
Ballybrophy railway station is a connection point between the Dublin to CorkCork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
line and a line from Ballybrophy to Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
. Trains wishing to cross from the Limerick to the Dublin line must perform time consuming reversals. The line is lightly travelled as an alternative routing via Limerick Junction
Limerick Junction
Limerick Junction is an important railway station in South Tipperary, Ireland which was originally named "Tipperary Junction". Tipperary town is about two miles away to the south-east. Limerick Junction, with a cluster of pleasantly presented railway cottages and a pub, is a small hamlet...
is quicker and more comfortable due to newer track and fewer speed restrictions. The station opened on 1 September 1847
Due to the branch line's turn south to meet the line at Ballybrophy, some of those who favour retaining the line have theorised that continuing the line east with a stop at the more populated Borris-in-Ossory
Borris-in-Ossory
Borris-in-Ossory is a village in west County Laois, Ireland. Bypassed by the M7 motorway on 28 May, 2010, the village is situated on the R445 road close to the County Tipperary border between the towns of Mountrath and Roscrea.-Features:...
, joining the line nearer Portlaoise would be better for Dublin connections. However, in addition to the substantial capital cost of this work, substantial parts of the line would still need to be relaid nearer Limerick to eliminate severe speed restrictions. Upgrades to the N7 road also dissuade rail usage.