Ballyconnell

Ballyconnell, Co.Leitrim, is located on the Ballinamore to Belturbet section of the former Cavan & Leitrim narrow gauge line, which was constructed in the 1887, and was closed completely by CIE 1959. Ballyconnell retains its attractive two storey brick C&L station building, stone goods shed and water tower base. The station had up & down platforms, and there was a level crossing at the east end of the station.
This is a view of Ballyconnell from the station forecourt. The building is similar to the larger stations on the former Cavan & Leitrim Railway network such as at Mohill and Ballinamore. Ballyconnell as viewed from the railway side of the station, where the platforms where once sited. The goods yard is beyond the station building, and the former water tower is on the right. This view is looking towards Belturbet. The attractive Cavan & Leitrim Railway brickwork is seen at Ballyconnell Station, complete with original window frame, and colour flower box on the sill. The Cavan & Leitrim goods shed also survives at Ballyconnell Station, it is located opposite the station building in the forecourt.
This is the water tower on the opposite side of the main building. It is missing its tank but retains its original window.