Midland Great Western Railway in Westmeath

Map of Ireland - Railway Lines 1845

Map of Ireland in 1845 showing the various railway lines for which Acts of Parliament have been obtained, and also those recommended and those rejected by the Board of Trade.

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Map of Ireland - Railway Lines 1845
Out of copyright

Map of Ireland - Railway Lines 1845

Map of Ireland in 1845 showing the various railway lines for which Acts of Parliament have been obtained, and also those recommended and those rejected by the Board of Trade.

Out of copyright

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The Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR) was the third largest railway company in Ireland.

The MGWR lines linked Dublin to both Galway and Sligo and in doing so brought an extensive railway network to Westmeath. The service eventually served thirteen counties.

The two largest centres of population along the route of the railway were: Athlone and Mullingar, both in Westmeath.