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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=469
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables.aspIreland V Georgia Travel Arrangements by Marketing Department
World Cup Qualifier
Ireland V Georgia
Croke Park KO. 19.45
Iarnród Éireann are expecting a significant number of soccer supporters to travel by train to Dublin for the Ireland V Georgia World Cup Qualifier on Wednesday the 11th of February.
To accommodate Soccer supporters travelling to and from Dublin to see Ireland V Georgia in Croke Park on Wednesday the 11th of January, Iarnród Éireann have provided an additional service after the match for Cork and Limerick customers.
Supporters have the flexibility to travel outward on any available train and return on an additional train service to Cork or and Limerick at 23.00.
Dept. Heuston 23.00
Arr. Limerick Junction 00.36 (change for a connection to Limerick) Arr. Limerick 01.10
Charleville arr. 00.58
Mallow arr. 01.13
Cork arr. 01.39
Iarnród Éireann advise that there is limited capacity on this return train from Dublin and are strongly advising supporters to book their travel in advance to avoid disappointment on the day. It is expected that these return services will be sold out before the weekend.
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http://www.luas.ie/news.phpAre you traveling to Croke Park this weekend?
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=696&month=FebFebruary Races 2009
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:
Venue Date
Naas Saturday, 7 February
Fairyhouse Wednesday, 11 February
Navan Sunday, 15 February
Punchestown Wednesday, 18 February
Fairyhouse Saturday, 21 February
Naas Saturday, 22 February
Navan Saturday, 28 February
Services depart 2 hours before the first race.
Fare: €13
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http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_services.aspSeat Reservation - Choose Special Service
Special Services Available to Book.
Please note child tickets are valid for children under sixteen years of age. Proof of age may be required.
No alcohol or glass bottles will be allowed on the special trains.
Student travel cards and other discount cards including Dept of Social and Family passes are not valid on special trains.
Tickets to Special Trains are Non Refundable.
Passengers collecting tickets at Arklow please note that your tickets will not be ready for collection until Friday afternoon.
For our regular scheduled services, please click here.
Cappataggle V Blarney Special
Sunday 15th February
Departing Ballinasloe 09:04 Dublin Heuston 11:10 Sunday 15th February-2009
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http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_services.aspSeat Reservation - Choose Special Service
Special Services Available to Book.
Please note child tickets are valid for children under sixteen years of age. Proof of age may be required.
No alcohol or glass bottles will be allowed on the special trains.
Student travel cards and other discount cards including Dept of Social and Family passes are not valid on special trains.
Tickets to Special Trains are Non Refundable.
Passengers collecting tickets at Arklow please note that your tickets will not be ready for collection until Friday afternoon.
For our regular scheduled services, please click here.
Dublin V Galway Special
Sunday 15th February
Departing Dublin Heuston 10:10 Galway 12:50 Sunday 15th February-2009
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=701&month=FebSpecial Bus Service
Bus Éireann is pleased to advise customers that a special Bus Service will operate to transport passengers to Windsor Park, Belfast for the Northern Ireland V Poland Football Game.
Bus Tickets are available to purchase online
Thursday, 12th February, 2009
Match details http://www.irishfa.com/international-matches/fixtures-and-results/0 -
For clarity, the Belfast trains are:
11.25 Belfast to Dublin Connolly Station
11.55 Belfast to Dublin Connolly Station
13.25 Belfast to Dublin Connolly Station
19.55 Dublin Connolly Station to Belfast
20.05 Dublin Connolly Station to Belfast
21.05 Dublin Connolly Station to Belfast
One would hope that one can book any pair of trains.
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=474Ireland V. England Rugby Match - Sat 28th Feb by Corporate Communications
The following special trains will operate in connection with the Ireland V. England Rugby Match at Croke Park on Saturday 28th February:
10.25 Limerick to Dublin Heuston Station
21.25 Dublin Heuston Station to Limerick
11.25 Belfast to Dublin Connolly Station
19.55 Dublin Connolly Station to Belfast
11.55 Belfast to Dublin Connolly Station
20.05 Dublin Connolly Station to Belfast
13.25 Belfast to Dublin Connolly Station
21.05 Dublin Connolly Station to Belfast
14.35 Clonsilla to Dublin Connolly Station
15.45 Maynooth to Dublin Connolly Station
19.15 Dublin Connolly Station to Maynooth
16.20 Maynooth to Dublin Connolly Station
19.30 Dublin Connolly Station to Maynooth
21.10 Dublin Heuston to Galway
21.15 Dublin Heuston to Cork.0 -
http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=703&month=MarRaces, March 2009
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:
Venue Date
Fairyhouse Wednesday, 4 March
Naas Sunday, 8 March
Navan Sunday, 15 March
Curragh Sunday, 22 March
Navan Saturday, 28 March
Services depart 2 hours before the first race.
Fare: €15
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http://www.dublinairport.com/at-airport/latest-news/040309_area14.htmlArea 14 Re-opens on Monday, 9 March
Dublin Airport’s Check-in Area 14 will re-open from Monday, 9 March, following a recent upgrade to passenger facilities.
New bag, tag and drop machines have been installed to enhance the customer experience at Dublin Airport.
All Aer Lingus flights to destinations in France, Germany and the UK will now use this check-in area located on the lower ground floor of the main terminal building.
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http://www.dublinairport.com/at-airport/latest-news/030309_newroadlayout.htmlChange To Approach Road For Terminal Building
As part of the T2 works a new road layout on the approach to the Terminal at Dublin Airport will be implemented from today, 3 March.
The new road runs parallel and just North of the original approach road and the pedestrian route to the Terminal will mirror this layout.
Signage will be in place to direct traffic to the Terminal, Exits and Short Term Car Park.
Dublin Airport would like to apologise to its customers for any inconvenience caused during this construction project.
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=482All-Ireland Club Finals - Tuesday 17th March by Corporate Communications
The following special trains will operate in connection with the All-Ireland Club Finals at Croke Park on Tuesday 17th March:
08.10 Belfast to Dublin (Connolly Station)
19.10 Dublin (Connolly Station) to Belfast
09.25 Waterford to Dublin (Connolly Station)
17.30 Dublin (Connolly Station) to Waterford
10.10 Waterford to Dublin (Connolly Station)
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=490Travel by train to Ireland v Bulgaria, Saturday 28th March by Corporate Communications
Supporters travelling to the Ireland v Bulgaria World Cup Qualifiying match this Saturday, 28th March, are reminded of rail services for customers travelling to the match.
Intercity
Customers should book online on this website for all Intercity rail services. Extra trains will operate after the match from Heuston to Cork, Limerick and Galway, and booking is essential.
DART/Commuter
Avoid traffic congestion before and after the match, by travelling by DART and Commuter services.
Additional Maynooth line services will operate before and after the match, with customers travelling to and from Croke Park advised to use Drumcondra Station.0 -
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=494Munster V Leinster, Thomond Park, Saturday 4th April by Corporate Communications
Iarnrod Eireann are providing a return service from Limerick at 22.35 hrs. to Charleville, Mallow and Cork for supporters travelling to the Magners league fixture between Munster and Leinster in Thomond Park this Saturday evening 4th April arriving in Cork at 00.02hrs.0 -
http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=707&month=MarRaces, April 2009
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:
Venue Date
Fairyhouse Wednesday, 4 March
Curragh Sunday, 5 April
Fairyhouse Sunday, 12 April
Fairyhouse Monday, 13 April
Fairyhouse Tuesday, 14 April
Fairyhouse Wednesday, 15 April
Naas Saturday, 18 April
Navan Sunday, 26 April
Punchestown Tuesday, 28 April
Punchestown Wednesday 29 April
Punchestown April Thursday, 30 April
Services depart 2 hours before the first race.
Fare: €15
Please click here for information on discounted admission to the Curragh Race-Course
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=261Additional train services for Munster v Leinster rugby by Corporate Communications
Friday 17th April
Iarnród Éireann advises rugby supporters that we are in the process of arranging a number of additional services from Cork and Limerick to Dublin and back for the Heineken Cup semi final in Croke Park on Saturday 2nd May.
It is expected that these services will be available for booking at www.irishrail.ie early next week.0 -
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_offers.asp?action=list&specials_origin=CNLLY&specials_destination=DGHDA14th May 2009
Irish Open Day Return (inc. Venue Admission) - Adults from €25 - Children from €5
Departing Dublin Connolly 07:35 Drogheda 08:05
14th May 2009
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Departing Dublin Connolly 07:35 Drogheda 08:05
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14th May 2009
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14th May 2009
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14th May 2009
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Departing Dublin Connolly 08:45 Drogheda 09:40
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=307Munster Rugby Fans by Marketing Department
Magners League Rugby
Munster Vs Ospreys @ Thomond Park on Friday 15th May 2009
Iarnród Éireann would like to show its appreciation to Munster rugby fans for their continued support by offering supporters a special return web fare when travelling to the Magners league rugby game on Friday 15th May in Thomond Park.
So if you are travelling by train from Cork €15 return, Mallow €12 return or Limerick Junction €8 return, you can avail of these fares only through this link. http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_services.asp
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_services.aspSpecial Services Available to Book.
Please note child tickets are valid for children under sixteen years of age. Proof of age may be required.
No alcohol or glass bottles will be allowed on the special trains.
Student travel cards and other discount cards including Dept of Social and Family passes are not valid on special trains.
Tickets to Special Trains are Non Refundable.
Passengers collecting tickets at Arklow please note that your tickets will not be ready for collection until Friday afternoon.
For our regular scheduled services, please click here.
Magners League Rugby Munster V Ospreys
Friday 15th May
Departing Cork 15:30 Limerick 17:00 Friday 15th May-2009
Returning Limerick 22:30 Cork
Magners League Rugby Munster V Ospreys
Friday 15th May
Departing Cork 17:30 Limerick 19:00 Friday 15th May-2009
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=303Special train services to Irish Open by Marketing Department
Stay on the Fairway and Let Us Do The “Driving”!
Iarnród Éireann to run special train services to the Irish Open at Baltray, Co. Louth
Iarnród Éireann is offering a special €10 return train only or €25 return train and admission ticket for customers booking online to attend the 2009 Irish Open at Baltray from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May. This great value fare offers a 25% reduction on admission to the event and is a stress free and relaxing way to get to one of the year’s biggest sporting events. A €5 return fare is available for children and all under 16s will be admitted free to the event.
Bus Éireann are operating a shuttle service from Drogheda train station to Baltray every 30 minutes each day of the event. The fare payable on the day is €6 return or €4 single. So log onto www.irishrail.ie to book your place to see Padraig Harrington seek his 2nd Irish open in 3 years. Other top Irish golfers also playing at Baltray will include Graham McDowell, Darren Clarke and rising star Rory McIlroy.
These unbeatable fares are only available online and seats are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_offers.asp?action=list&specials_origin=CNLLY&specials_destination=DGHDA15th May 2009
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=719&month=May2009 Irish Open Golf Championship at Baltray – 14 to 17 May 2009
Bus Éireann operates a shuttle bus service between Drogheda bus/rail stations and Baltray Golf Course every 30 minutes throughout the day from 14 to 17 May. Fares are €4 single or €6 return
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=721&month=MayBus Éireann Offers €5 Day Return Fare to Galway City during Volvo Ocean Race
People in Galway and surrounding areas can travel to Galway city for the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover for just €5 return thanks to a special offer from Bus Éireann.
The €5 day return fare from Bus Éireann will run from May 23rd 2009 to June 6th 2009 inclusive and will enable people to travel to Galway city for this exciting event on 16 routes at a great value price and without having to worry about finding and paying for parking or dealing with traffic delays.
With hourly services operating to Galway city from towns such as Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, and Gort, visitors to the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover will have a great choice of Bus Éireann services.
In addition, to facilitate the later events at the Race Village, Bus Éireann will offer late night departures from Galway city to various destinations as part of the €5 special fare.
“Bus Éireann is delighted to play its part in helping Galway people to experience the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover by offering this incredible value fare for the duration of the event,” said Brian Connolly, Regional Manager, West, Bus Éireann.
Bus Éireann will offer the special €5 day return fare to Galway during the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover on the following routes:
* Route 20 & 70 – Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Craughwell, Derrydonnell Cross, Oranmore
* Route 51 - Gort, Labane, Ardrahan, Kilcolgan, Clarenbridge, Oranmore
* Route 420 - Headford, Corrandulla, Loughgeorge, Claregalway, Castlegar, Clonboo
* Route 419 & 416 - Maam Cross, Oughterard, Roscahill, Moycullen
* Route 423 - Kinvara, Ballindereen, Kilcolgan, Clarenbridge, Oranmore
* Route 424 - Spiddal, Furbo, Barna
* Route 425 - Monivea, Cussaun Cross, Cashla, Carnmore Cross
* Route 427 - Loughrea, Athenry, Oranmore
* Route 429 - Tuam, Loughgeorge, Claregalway
* Route 434 - Gort, Labane, Ardrahan, Nogra, Kinvara, Ballindereen, Kilcolgan, Clarenbridge, Oranmore
* Route 422 - Tuam, Claregalway
* Route 418 - Athenry, Derrydonnell Cross, Oranmore.
* Route 417 - Tuam, Corofin Cross, Loughgeorge. Claregalway.
* Route 64 - Tuam, Claregalway
Late night services:
Bus Éireann will provide a late night service to Loughrea, Ballinasloe and Athlone every night of the festival departing Galway Bus Station at midnight.
An 11pm service to Spiddal, Maam Cross, Headford, Tuam, Gort, Monivea and Kinvara will operate on the following dates from Galway Bus Station – Saturday May 23rd, Thursday May 28th, Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th, Sunday May 31st, Monday 1st June, Thursday June 4th, and Friday June 5th.
There will also be a midnight service to Spiddal, Maam Cross, Headford, Tuam, Gort, Monivea and Kinvara from Galway Bus Station on Sunday May 24th.
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=320All Aboard for the Volvo Ocean Race! by Marketing Department
ALL ABOARD FOR THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE!
Iarnród Éireann Announces Additional Services and Special Fares for the Volvo Ocean Race stop over in Galway City.
As Galway City prepares for an influx of visitors to enjoy the spectacle of the Volvo Ocean Race and the festivity surrounding the event, Iarnród Éireann has announced that it will increase its services to and from Galway for the duration of the festival from the 23rd of May to the 6th of June.
An additional Friday service will operate from Heuston Station on 22nd and 29th May and 5th June at 13.55hrs arriving at Galway at 16.20hrs. Capacity on other services to Galway will be increased over the period of the Galway stopover.
Iarnród Éireann also plans to supplement its services between Athlone and Galway with late evening services returning to Athenry, Attymon, Woodlawn, Ballinasloe and Athlone.
On top of the additional services a special €10 adult day return or €5 child day return fare will be available to Galway from Athlone, Ballinasloe, Woodlawn, Attymon and Athenry booking offices only for the duration of the stopover.
These services will allow visitors from the Midlands and the eastern part of Co. Galway to attend many of the displays, events and concerts and return home after the event. This option should prove to be very popular and allow visitors to avoid any traffic delays by parking at one of the above stations.
A special Volvo Ocean race timetable is available for download, click here.
*Additional car parking for the duration of the festival will be made available at the following locations:
Athenry Station: Additional car parking will be available in the proximity of the existing station Car Park
Ballinasloe Station: Additional parking will be available at Ballinasloe Mart, with direct access to the station platform from the mart
Athlone Station: Additional parking will be available in Zone B of the Athlone town centre
Ceannt Station in Galway is within five minutes of the Volvo Race Village making travelling by train the easiest way to access the many events surrounding the race.
A special Volvo Ocean race timetable is available for download, click here.
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http://www.dublinairport.com/at-airport/latest-news/220509.rugby.htmlTravel Advice for Leinster Fans Travelling From Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport will be busy tomorrow with an additional 20 charter flights heading to Edinburgh for the Heineken Cup Final.
The DAA has this advice for those travelling:
• Plan to arrive at the terminal building at least 90 minutes BEFORE your flight departure time.
• Passengers who have checked-in on line should plan to arrive at the terminal building between 90 and 60 minutes BEFORE your flight departure time.
• Prepare for the security screening process by removing outer jackets, belts, place phones and loose change into jackets or hand luggage, sharp items must be packed into checked-in luggage, and comply with EU regulations regarding liquids, details of which can be found on www.dublinairport.com
Dublin Airport will have customer care teams on duty over the course of the weekend. Dressed in bright pink polo shirts, they are on hand to assist passengers through the terminal building.0 -
I wasn't sure whether €21 represented good value or not, so I checked the same trains on the previous day
Ticket Web Price
Adult € 42.50
Child € 21.00
Faircard € 28.50
Student € 25.50
Reserve Seat € 6.00
Some fares may only be available from the website.
Discounts are applied at the end of your booking
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=323Attention Cork Hurling Fans by Marketing Department
Under 21 Hurling Championship Quarter Final ~
Cork V Tipperary @ Semple Stadium on Wednesday 3rd of June 2009
Iarnród Éireann would like to show its appreciation to Cork hurling fans for their continued support by offering supporters a special return web fare when travelling to the game on Wednesday 3rd of June in Semple Stadium.
Cork €21 return, Mallow €21 return or Charleville €21 return.
These fares are only available on the on the 17.30 Cork, 17.52 Mallow or 18.07 Charleville to Thurles and returning on the 21.22 Thurles to Cork service. These fares are only available through the links below:
https://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/special_offers.asp?action=list&specials_origin=CORK &specials_destination=THRLS3rd Jun 2009
U-21 Munster Hurling Championship Cork Vs Tipperary - Adults from €21 - Children from €10.5
Departing Cork 17:30 Thurles 18:49
Returning Thurles 21:22 Cork0 -
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=329SPECIAL: Extra evening services on Sat-Sun 30th-31st May from Galway to Dublin for Volvo Ocean Race by Corporate Communications
SPECIAL !! EXTRA EVENING SERVICES ANNOUNCED FROM GALWAY TO DUBLIN, SATURDAY 30TH AND SUNDAY 31ST MAY
In response to customer demand, Iarnród Éireann has announced extra evening services this Saturday and Sunday evening, 30th and 31st May, for those attending the Volvo Ocean Race.
Saturday 30th May
19.30hrs Galway to Athlone (arrives Athlone 20.29hrs) will connect with the 18.05 train from Westport to Dublin train at Athlone, which will depart Athlone on this evening at 20.33hrs, instead of the usual Athlone departure time of 20.05hrs.
Sunday 31st May
19.20hrs Galway to Athlone (arrives Athlone 20.22hrs) will connect with the 17.55 train from Westport to Dublin at Athlone, departing Athlone on this evening at 20.33hrs, instead of the usual Athlone departure time of 19.55.
Iarnród Éireann apologises to customers on the Westport services for any inconvenience caused.0 -
http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=720&month=MayBus Éireann Takes the Hassle Out of Getting to the Big Gigs This Summer
Bus Éireann is to take the hassle of getting to and from the biggest music concerts this summer with regular services from Dublin city centre to Slane, Punchestown, ****** and Electric Picnic.
The Bus Éireann services will mean that concert goers can relax and enjoy the events without having to worry about car parking or getting to the gigs on time.
Concert goers can travel with Bus Éireann to Oasis at Slane, AC/DC at Punchestown, and to ****** for just €25 return, and to the Electric Picnic for €28 return. Tickets for each of these services can be purchased online at Buseireann.ie.
Bus Éireann is to run services to the following events this summer:
Oasis, Slane Castle
* Saturday, 20 June 2009
* Service departs Customs House Quay from 10.30 until 14.00,
returning immediately after the concert.
* Return ticket: €25
AC/DC, Punchestown
* Sunday, 28 June 2009
* Service departs Customs House Quay from 13.00 until 18.00,
returning immediately after the concert.
* Return ticket: €25
******
* Thursday, 9 July to 13 July
* Service departs Customs House Quay:
* Thursday, from 12.00 until 16.00
* Friday, from 10.00 until 18.00
* Service Departs Punchestown:
* Sunday, from 22.00 to 01.00
* Monday, from 06.00 to 12.00
* Return ticket: €25
Electric Picnic
* Friday, 4 September to 7 September
* Service departs Customs House Quay:
* Friday, from 10.00 until 18.00
* Saturday, from 11.00 until 13.00
* Service Departs Stradbally:
* Saturday, from 23.00 to 01.00
* Sunday, from 22.00 to 01.00
* Monday, from 06.00 to 12.00
* Return ticket: €28
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=334Munster Hurling Semi Final - Thurles Sunday 14th June by Corporate Communications
Munster Hurling Semi Final
Iarnrod Eireann advise supporters intending to travel by train to the Munster Hurling semi final between Limerick and Waterford in Thurles on Sunday 14th June to book their train tickets in advance.0 -
http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=724&month=JunPark n Ride Facilities for GAA Matches at Croke Park
Bus Éireann Kicks-off Park n Ride Facilities for All-Ireland Championship Matches at Croke Park
Bus Éireann is to make it easier for fans to get to and from GAA All-Ireland Football and Hurling Championship games at Croke Park this summer by operating Park ‘N’ Ride facilities in Swords and Naas before and after the big matches.
The Bus Éireann Park n Ride facilities in Swords and Naas open on Sunday, June 7th 2009 for the Meath v Dublin Leinster Football Senior Championship Quarter Final and the Dublin v Antrim Leinster Hurling Senior Championship Quarter Final.
Fans will be able to leave their cars at Fingallians GAA in Swords and avoid the hassle of driving into and parking in the city centre by availing of the Bus Éireann shuttle.
Services will start departing Fingallians one hour before the first match and the drop-off/pick-up location is Mountjoy Square. Pick-up will be one hour after the conclusion of the Senior match.
Adult return fare is €7, a child return fare is €5 and a family return (two adults, three children)* is €14.
Bus Éireann will also be operating a Park n Ride facility to All-Ireland Championship football and hurling fixtures in Croke Park from Naas GAA from June 7th 2009. Services will depart from the club 90 minutes before the first match with pick-up from Mountyjoy Square one hour after the finish of the Senior game. Adult return fare is €9. Family return is €18 (two adults, three children)* and child return fare is €7.
* For a limited time only, children go free on a family return ticket.
For further informaton, please contact 01 8366111 or visit www.buseireann.ie.
ENDS
3 June 2009
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=330Additional Services for Take That concert, Saturday 13th June by Corporate Communications
Iarnród Éireann will be providing additional services from Cork and Limerick to Dublin for the Take That Concert on Saturday 13th June.
A special service will depart Cork at 08:25hrs on Saturday morning calling at Mallow, Limerick Junction (with a connection from Limerick), Thurles and Heuston.
A return service after the concert will depart Heuston at 00:30hrs calling at Limerick Junction (with a connecting service to Limerick), Mallow and Cork.
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http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Centre/Travel-News/Planetlove/Planetlove
Friday, June 05, 2009
Dublin Bus will operate a Special Bus Transfer to Planetlove Ireland on Saturday 6th June 2009, taking place at Fairyhouse Race Course.
The buses will depart from Parnell Square West from 12.00 noon until 6.00pm at a cost of €20.00.
The return service will operate directly after the event.0 -
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=340The Showtime Express Is Back by Marketing Dept
During the 80's and early 90's The Showtime Express introduced Killarney and The Gleneagle Hotel to 55,000 Dublin Holidaymakers, offering a direct train service from Dublin's Heuston station to Killarney, nightly entertainment with all the showband greats including Dickie Rock & many more.
See www.destinationkillarney.ie/railbreaks/ for details0
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