Maryborough in Portlaoise in County Laois, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Railway Station

— Portlaoise Heritage Trail / Slí Oidhreachta Port Laoise —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

1. Railway Station Marker

Inscription. The Great Southern and Western Railway was extended to Maryborough (now Portlaoise) between 1844–46. The station was designed by Sancton Wood and built using local limestone at a cost of £5,000. A plaque beside Platform Two commemorates William Dargan, the great railway pioneer, who was born in Laois.

Erected by Laois Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 53° 2.208′ N, 7° 18.072′ W. Marker is in Portlaoise, Leinster, in County Laois. It is in Maryborough. It is at the intersection of Railway Street and Station Road, on the right when traveling north on Railway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Railway St, Portlaoise, Leinster R32 CTY4, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Dargan (a few steps from this marker); Colonel James Fitzmaurice (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary’s C.B.S. (about 210 meters away); Dún Phort Laoise / The Fort of Portlaoise (about 240 meters away); Portlaoise Vocational School (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Old St Peter’s Church (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Fort of Maryborough (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Old County Gaol (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portlaoise.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 17, 2026

2. Railway Station Marker

The marker is found on the side of Portlaoise Station.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.