Carrickmacross is the terminus of a short 6 mile branch from Enniskeen on the former GNR Irish North West line. The extensive INW lines unfortunately closed to passengers in 1957, but remained open for parcel and goods traffic until 1959. Track lifting commenced at Dundalk and by 1960 the Carrickmacross line was no more. The main station building, which consisted of a typical GNR terminus with trainshed similar to Ardee is now demolished, but the engine shed, water tower base and typical GNR station masters house survive at Carrickmarcoss.