1847 – Portlaoise Railway Station, Co. Laois

Architect: Sancton Wood

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Originally a station on the Great Southern and Western Railway, Portlaoise Railway Station cost upwards of £5,000 to build. Designed by Sancton Wood and characteristically Gothic in style, it was made out of local limestone, with an elevated platform level.

Published April 13, 2012 | Last Updated April 9, 2024