The former Cork-Youghal rail line east of Glounthaune was closed to scheduled rail traffic in the mid 1970s. The line to Youghal railway station had irregular freight and "special" passenger train traffic up until 1988 when it was fully closed and became derelict.
The Cork-Youghal rail line east of Glounthaune was shut down for scheduled passenger trains in the mid 1970s. The line to Youghal station continued with infrequent freight and special passenger train service until its closure in 1988, leaving it abandoned.