This was to a temporary station, adjacent to the greyhound stadium. The original main line ran from Dublin (Broadstone) to Galway via Mullingar and Athlone, the Mullingar to Galway section opening in August 1851.
The temporary station was situated near the Greyhound Stadium, which is a significant location for this railway line's history. The main line ran from Dublin (Broadstone) to Galway via Mullingar and Athlone, with the Mullingar to Galway section opening in August 1851.