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Kick-off 14:30
Match details http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/ireland/matchcentre/7991.php?section=overview&fixid=85248
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=630Six Nations Rugby International - Ireland v Italy by Corporate Communications
Six Nations Rugby International - Ireland v Italy
The following special services will operate in connection with the above fixture:
08.15 Cork to Dublin Heuston
18.25 Dublin Heuston to Cork and Limerick
08.40 Galway to Dublin Heuston
18.05 Dublin Heuston to Galway
09.05 Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly
09.25 Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly
09.56 Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly
17.15 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central
17.50 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central
18.15 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Central
Commuter Services
10.40 Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
12.00 Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
12.50 Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
16.25 Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=658Rugby Internationals - Sat 13th & Sat 20th March by Corporate Communications
Iarnrod Eireann are providing additional capacity for the forthcoming rugby internationals against Wales, Sat 13th March and Scotland, Sat 20th March.
Early booking advised for return services from Heuston Station. Click here to book now. http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables.asp
http://www.irishrugby.ie/10735_105.phpSat 13th Mar 10
14:30
Ireland v Wales
Croke ParkSat 20th Mar 10
17:00
Ireland v Scotland
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=657All Ireland Club Football final. Wed 17th March by Corporate Communications
Iarnród Éireann wish to advise that they will be running a direct service from Ennis to Dublin on Wed 17th March for the All Ireland club football final between Kilmurray Ibrickane and St Galls.
This train leaves Ennis at 08.00hrs, Limerick at 08.45 arriving into Heuston station at 11.00hrs. The return train leaves Heuston at 18.40 arriving back into Limerick at 20.45 and Ennis at 21.25.
Early booking advised at www.irishrail.ie as there is limited availability. Click here to book now. http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables.asp
http://www.gaa.ie/page/aib_gaa_football_all_ireland_senior_club_championship1.htmlAIB GAA Football All Ireland Senior Club Championship 09/10
Final
Wednesday 17th Mar 2010
Time Venue Team 1 Team 2 Referee
3 45 PM Páirc an Chrócaigh Kilmurry Ibrickane St Gall's Derek Fahy
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=659National Lottery Skyfest, Limerick, Sat 13th March by Corporate Communications
National Lottery Skyfest
The National Lottery Skyfest fireworks display is taking place in Limerick on Saturday 13th March between 19.30hrs and 20.00hrs.
Special day return fares of €10 adult and €6 children under 16 years of age apply from Ennis, Thurles and Limerick Junction to Limerick apply on the day.
Return service to Ennis at 20.30hrs and to Limerick Junction and Thurles at 20.55hrs.0 -
Transport from Dublin to Athlone after 50cent concert, any info would be great, cheers.0
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http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=5145Garda Arrangements for RBS Six Nation Championship 2010 - Ireland -V- Scotland on Saturday, 20/3/10.
Please note - There is a new entry point for Davin Stand Patrons at St. Margarets Avenue (Off North Circular Road) - TICKET HOLDERS for the DAVIN Stand will not be allowed access through the old Jones Road entry.
North Circular Road Entrance
Stiles Opening - 15.00hrs.
Match start - Ireland v Scotland - 17.00hrs
Event Finish - 18.45 hrs.
Expected Attendance -81,355
Davin Stand Entry:
Superintendent Sean Ward of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station emphasises that patrons with tickets to the Davin stand are to be advised that the Jones Road entry is now closed. The new Entry to this Stand is through St. Margaret’s Avenue off North Circular Road. Patrons are to be aware of signage to this location and to allow sufficient time for ticket checks to be made at the rear of the Davin Car Park. Photographs attached for the new entrance to the Davin Stand.
Davin Stand Ticket Holders will not be admitted through any point of the Garda Cordon except at St. Margaret’s Avenue entry point (Off North Circular Road)
Davin Stand Patrons arriving by car should also be conscious of this and avail of the parking at O'Connell Schools, North Circular Road.
Patrons Travelling to Croke Park:
All patrons travelling to Croke Park Stadium for the event are advised to utilise public transport and the park and ride facilities. Croke Park stadium is serviced by bus, train and Luas transport facilities.
Patrons who travel by road are advised to travel early to avail of the supervised parking facilities.
There are two supervised car parks available in the vicinity of Croke Park.
1. Clonliffe College, Drumcondra Road 3,100 spaces
(Access from Lower Drumcondra Road) 100 Special Needs Spaces.
2. O’Connell’s School, North Richmond Street. 400 Spaces
(Access from the North Circular Road.) 10 Special Needs Spaces
No Traffic will be permitted to leave the car parks for a period after the games, in order to allow foot patrons leave the area safely.
Patrons should be aware that illegally parked vehicles will be impounded or clamped and will be liable to a fine of €130.00.
Drivers should be aware that illegally or improperly parked vehicles have the potential to cause traffic disruption, obstruction and difficulty to emergency vehicles that may need to access the narrow residential streets that surround Croke Park Stadium.
Patrons are advised to travel to Croke Park via the M50 motorway to Navan Road, Finglas Road, Drumcondra Road. These routes lead directly to Croke Park. Supporters arriving via the M50 /M1 motorways are advised to allow time for traffic delays. Dublin Port Tunnel will be open to all vehicles.
After the game patrons will have the option of travelling the Belfast Road (M1) or on the M50 to the (N2) Ashbourne Road, (N3) Navan Road, (N4) Lucan Road, (N7) Naas Road and (N11) Wexford Road.
Special Needs Parking:
There are no special needs parking facilities on the public streets within the Croke Park cordon area.
The parking facility in Clonliffe College does have a large and very suitable special needs parking facility very close to the stadium. Entry is via Drumcondra Road only. There is a further smaller facility at O’Connell’s School which is again very close to the stadium.
Bus/Coach Parking:
There is a limited bus/coach parking facility at Mountjoy Square South and East. There will not be any facility for coach parking on Mountjoy Square North or West. Parking will be on a first come first served basis. Ensure that parking regulations are complied with. Double parking of buses will not be permitted. Drivers are also requested to only turn engines when in a position to depart Mountjoy Square.
There is a secondary parking facility at Western Way (off Phibsboro Road). Drivers utilising this facility are also asked to comply with the above requirements.
Park and Ride Facility:
Please refer to www.irishrugby.ie for details of park and ride facilities.
Pre Event Traffic Restrictions:
As with all events at Croke Park, a Garda Cordon will be in effect on the streets that lead to Croke Park. Only accredited vehicles will be permitted to pass by this cordon. All vehicles will be checked for accreditation.
Local residents, their immediate families, local business community are in possession of passes and will be facilitated at the barriers. Passes however do not guarantee entry through the cordon where pedestrian volumes exist.
As a guideline the full Garda cordon will be in place one hour prior to stiles opening time and one hour post event to enable match patrons to arrive and depart safely.
Davin Stand Entry:
Superintendent Ward of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station emphasises that patrons with tickets to the Davin stand are to be advised that the Jones Road entry is now closed. The new Entry to this Stand is through St Margaret’s Avenue off North Circular Road. Patrons are to be aware of signage to this location and to allow sufficient time for ticket checks to be made at the rear of the Davin Car Park.
Davin Stand Ticket Holders will not be admitted through any point of the Garda Cordon except at St Margaret’s Avenue entry point (Off North Circular Road)
Davin Stand Patrons arriving by car should also be conscious of this and avail of the parking at O'Connell Schools, North Circular Road.
Patron Search:
All patrons entering the Garda cordon will be the subject of a ticket check by Stewards and search by Gardaí. Any offensive articles, e.g. glass bottles, air horns, large flagpoles will be seized. Patrons are advised not to bring any unnecessary baggage with them and are advised to travel early to the stadium to avoid any unnecessary delays.
Ticket Outlets Outside Croke Park:
Please refer to www.irishrugby.ie for information relating to ticket collection points.
Public Order:
Patrons are advised that the Gardaí will not permit the consumption of alcohol outside public houses, while walking along the street or in any other public place.
Patrons are asked to have consideration for local residents and refrain from anti-social behaviour such as on street drinking and urinating etc.
Crime:
Patrons are advised to be aware of their own personal safety and security while attending the event. They should ensure the security of personal belongings while on route to and from the stadium i.e. purses/wallets/tickets/ Mobile Phones.
Patrons who arrive by vehicle should also ensure that property is not left exposed in parked vehicles. They should ensure that car windows, sunroofs are correctly closed.
Croke Park Hotel Car Park:
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=845&month=MarRaces April 2010
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:
Venue Date
Fairyhouse (1st race 14:15) Sunday, 4 Aprill
Fairyhouse (1st race 14:15) Monday, 5 April
Fairyhouse (1st race 14:15) Tuesday, 6 April
Fairyhouse (1st race 14:15) Wednesday, 7 April
Curragh (1st race 14:15) Sunday, 11 April
Naas (1st race 14:30) Saturday, 17 April
Punchestown (1st race 15:30) Tuesday, 20 April
Punchestown (1st race 15:30) Wednesday, 21 April
Punchestown (1st race 15:30) Thursday, 22 April
Punchestown (1st race 15:30) Friday, 23 April
Punchestown (1st race 14:30) Saturday, 24 April
Navan (1st race 14:30) Sunday, 25 April
Services depart 2 hours before the first race.
Fare: €15
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There is a special train at 23:30 from Limerick-Cork on Friday April 2nd to cater for match traffic after the Munster-Leinster rugby game. Calls at Limerick Junction (2355), Charleville (0014), Mallow (0030) and Cork (0056). N€26 single/€35 return.
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I take it that all these services are Saturday night.
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=779Special Trains in connection with the Westlife Concert at Croke Park by Corporate Communications
In connection with the Westlife Concert at Croke Park on Saturday 5th June, the following special trains will operate:
Saturday 5th June
23.45 Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
Sunday 6th June
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=781Munster Football Championship Cork V Kerry in Killarney Sunday 6th June by Marketing Department
Iarnrod Eireann are providing special fares from Cork, Mallow, Banteer, Milstreet and Rathmore for supporters travelling to the Munster Football Championship between Kerry and Cork on Sunday 6th June in Killarney.
Special fares from Cork - Killarney apply on the following:
10.15hrs
12.10hrs
The return train for both services departs Killarney at 18.25hrs.
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http://www.luas.ie/news.php# Luas Ahoy ! Travel for free on Luas to visit the Docklands Maritime Festival. Luas is offering 10,000 free tickets over the June Bank Holiday weekend for travel to the Docklands Maritime Festival. With six stops just a minute’s walk away, there’s no better way to travel to the festival. Click here for your free ticket.
http://www.luas.ie/page.php?name=Luas_Ahoy__Travel_for_free_on_Luas_to_visit_the_Docklands_Maritime_Festival
This June Bank Holiday weekend Luas, in partnership with the Docklands Authority, is offering 10,000 free tickets for travel to the Docklands Maritime Festival. With six stops just a minute’s walk away, there’s no better way to travel to the festival!
Click here to obtain up to five free tickets for 5th, 6th or 7th of June 2010. Terms and conditions apply and will appear on the free ticket.
Maritime Festival Programme
Step off Luas Docklands at the Mayor Square stop and you can hop on board a tall ship and see what life is like on the high seas.The Liffey will be a buzz of activity and the Jeanie Johnston will welcome visiting tall ships.
Enjoy imaginative theatrical performances throughout the festival, entertainment for all the family creating a fun carnival atmosphere. Conor Lambert’s Custard Pie Puppet Theatre will perform four free puppet shows a day in the CHQ building, beside George’s Dock stop to keep the younger visitors amused!
Sing and dance along to funky music acts on two live stages. The Gypsy Jazz Quartet and The Swinging Blue Cats return again and are joined this year by ‘Soul Purpose’ and ‘Roots and Rye’.
Get off at the George’s Dock, Mayor Square or Spencer Dock stops on Saturday, 5th June to watch the annual Docklands Swim from the Sean O’Casey and Samuel Beckett Bridges.
The Festival will also feature outdoor markets with a fabulous selection of crafts, clothing, jewellery, paintings, flowers and plants, as well as the mouth-watering gourmet meats, cheeses and breads.
For a full list of all the events taking place, visit the Dublin Docklands Maritime Festival web page here.
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=870&month=Jun€5.00 Special Day Return to Galway for Powerboat
Powerboat Would you like to see this spectacular event? Then let us take you there.
We have a €5.00 Special Day Return to Galway City from Loughrea, Gort, Maam Cross, Kinvara, Spiddal, Tuam and lots of places in between, so hop on the bus and join the fun.
For more information please phone (091) 562000
Thursday, 3rd June, 2010
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=783DART / Commuter Services after Westlife Concert by Marketing Department
Westlife Concert Saturday 5th June, Croke Park
Customers travelling home from the Westlife Concert in Croke Park, please note the following train times from Connolly Station after the concert:
Northbound DART services to Howth/Malahide
22:54 depart Connolly serving all stations to Malahide
23:09 depart Connolly serving all stations to Howth
23:24 depart Connnolly serving all stations to Howth
23:39 depart Connolly serving all stations to Malahide
Southbound DART services to Bray/Greystones
22:55 depart Connolly serving all stations to Greystones
23:20 depart Connolly serving all stations to Bray
23:30 depart Connolly serving all stations to Greystones
Northbound Commuter services to Drogheda/Dundalk
23:55 depart Connolly serving Howth Junction, Clongriffin, Portmarnock, Malahide and all stations to Dundalk
Westbound Commuter services to Maynooth
23:17 depart Connolly serving all stations to Maynooth
The Maynooth service will serve Drumcondra, departure from Drumcondra at 2345.
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Some routes will be diverted on Monday due to the mini-marathon in Dublin and Cork City Marathon.0
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Note that the Ashtown Gate will be closed for the duration. Best stations to use are Heuston (3.4km, but with shuttle bus), Ashtown (3.6km) and Castleknock (4.0km). Dublin Bus route 10 is 3km.
http://bloominthepark.com/travel/Get directions to Bloom on Google Maps
Bloom is situated on the grounds of the Visitor Centre in the Phoenix Park which is located off Chesterfield Avenue, the main road running from Parkgate Street to the Castleknock Gate.
* From Parkgate Street Bloom is located off Chesterfield Avenue to the right of the Phoenix Monument, after Áras an Uachtaráin.
* From Castleknock Gate Bloom is located before the Phoenix Monument, on the left hand side.
Please note that diversions are in place on the Navan Road between the M50 Junction and the Halway House roundabout. Event Traffic take the slip road over the Flyover after the Petrol Station and turn back along the Navan Road, turning Left at the Auburn Avenue juction and then following the signs to the Castleknock Gate.
How do I get there?
If travelling by foot
Chesterfield Avenue is the Pedestrian Entrance to Bloom. Please note that it takes approx. 20 minutes to walk from either Parkgate Street or Castleknock Gate to the Bloom event.
If travelling by bike
Cycle right up to either entrance to Bloom and avail of free bike parking supported by Bikeweek, 13 to 20 June 2010
If travelling by car
* For City Centre Traffic please use Red Car Park A
* For M50 & North City Traffic please use Green Car Park B
If travelling by private bus/coach
The drop off point for persons travelling by private bus or coach is beside the Phoenix Monument for Large Coaches & at the signposted shuttle drop off (Main Entrance walkway) for Small Coaches, both located on Chesterfield Avenue. (See below for details on parking for buses)
If travelling by public transport
For the most convenient access to the Bloom event please avail of our courtesy shuttle bus running from Heuston Station to Bloom and back throughout the day.
The Red Line Luas runs from Connelly Station and Lower Abbey Street in the city centre directly to Heuston Station.
The No. 10 Bus from O'Connell Street will leave you to the North Circular Road Gate - Please note however that it is approximately 30 minutes walk from the NCR Gate to the Bloom event.
Please note that the Ashtown Gate will be closed for the duration of the Bloom event.
Is there parking available?
Yes. Parking is available for visitors at a rate of €5. There are 2 car parks servicing Bloom visitors; Red Car Park A & Green Car Park B. Please follow the directional signage throughout the park.
Red Car Park A
Serving City Centre Traffic from the Main Gate (Parkgate Street) and the NCRGate. From the Main Gate (Parkgate Street) continue on to Chesterfield Avenue and take the first right off the roundabout. Continue to the end and take a right onto the Back Road and continue straight. Take a left onto Odd Lamp Road. Red Car Park A is located off this road. Do not continue up Chesterfield Avenue to the Phoenix Monument as this is a pedestrian entrance only.
Green Car Park B
Serving North City & M50 Traffic from the Castleknock Gate and White's Gate. From the Castleknock Gate continue on to Chesterfield Avenue and take the first left off the roundabout (Mounjoy Cross). Continue along the back road till you reach the Ashtown Castle Gate. Green Car Park B is located here. Do not continue up Chesterfield Avenue to the Phoenix Monument as this is a pedestrian entrance only.
Is there parking available for Private buses & Coaches?
Yes. Parking for Private Buses / Coaches will be available in the Papal Cross Car Park located off Chesterfield Avenue. The drop off & collection point for passengers will be beside the Phoenix Monument for Large Coaches & at the signposted shuttle drop off (Main Entrance walkway) for Small Coaches, both located on Chesterfield Avenue.
Small Coaches
The shuttle bus drop off point is located on the same side of the road as bloom (the left hand side from Castleknock Gate and the right hand side for Park Gate Street). We would advise all small coaches coming from Park Gate Street to continue up Chesterfield Avenue (past the Bloom site) and turn at the Mountjoy Cross roundabout.
Large Coaches
Due to the size of the Montjoy Cross Roundabout Large Coaches will not be able to make this turn therefore the drop off point for passengers will be the avenue beside the Phoenix Monument.
Is there a separate pedestrian Entrance to Bloom?
Yes. Pedestrians can take a direct route to Bloom from either the Main Gate (Parkgate Street) or the Castleknock Gate via the main road Chesterfield Avenue. Please note that it takes approximately 20 minutes to walk from either gate to the Bloom event.
Special Needs
Access & Car Parking
There will be 2 car parks and 2 entrances to this event. A dedicated parking area for people with mobility disabilities will be reserved in each of these car parks, on hard-standing ground, adjacent to the entrances. If you intend to arrive by car we would ask that you display a disability parking sticker in a visible position so that our parking stewards can see this and direct you to our dedicated parking areas. Please note that bus parking is provided at the Papal Cross, therefore we ask that group arrivals contact us in advance so that we can organise special access arrangements.
Site Accessibility
Bloom is an outdoor event, and it should be noted that some areas of the site may become muddy in wet weather. Facilities for disabled people have been arranged to maximise use of the hard ground that does exist. Where a drop in ground/floor levels exists, ramps will be installed in accordance with disability regulations, so that access around the site is maximised. Stewards will be present to assist people in wheelchairs in the event of emergency exiting.
Sanitation
Unisex wheelchair accessible toilets will be available. These will be located inside the entrance area and in the public catering area. They are strictly reserved for people with disabilities so please inform stewards if you need to use the facilities and your disability is not obvious.
Diabetics
A medical centre will be provided on site. If you require a private space to inject insulin, please call to our medical team where privacy can be facilitated.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are very welcome at Bloom, however family pets are not allowed on site.
Asking for Assistance
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Marathon and Team Relay begin together at 9am on Monday 7th June.
http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/raceday/#Getting%20to%20the%20Start%20LineGETTING TO THE START LINE:
The marathon and relay begin on St Patrick’s Street at 9am, with the wheelchair marathon setting out a few minutes before that.
There will be major traffic restrictions throughout the city on Bank Holiday Monday, but the general advice is to use the city’s Ring and Link roads when possible. You can drive into the city centre, but allow plenty of time to get to your start line. Contra-flows will operate in the Jack Lynch Tunnel, on the South Ring Road to Mahon and on the South City Link. A full list of roads affected is available on the marathon website (www.corkcitymarathon.ie).
The Park & Ride service from the Black Ash centre, on the South City Link (N27), into the city centre will operate every 10 minutes from 07.30 to 19.15. The service costs €5 for the day. Participants and spectators are urged to use this facility and leave your car outside the city centre. The bus will bring you into the centre, a minute’s walk from the City Hall and a few minute’s walk from the start line.
City and suburban bus services will be restricted because of the race.
http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/Travel & Accommodation
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Travel - Getting to Cork
Cork is Ireland's second largest city, with a population of about 300,000 people. It is a port city, on the southern coast of the country and has major air, sea, rail and road links.
Air
Cork Airport provides air links with a wide range of Irish and European destinations. The airport is just 8km from Cork city centre and is serviced by taxis and a regular bus service. Bus Éireann provides a regular Air Coach service to and from Parnell Place Bus Station in the city centre throughout the week. Skylink provides coaches departing from Cork Airport every 30mins, connecting with over 30 city hotels, guest houses and city-centre locations.
A taxi from Cork Airport to the city centre will cost approximately €10– €15.
The major car-hire companies are represented at Cork Airport. Avis, Budget, Hertz, IrishCarRentals.com and Carhire.ie.
Airlines:
* Aer Lingus http://www.aerlingus.com/
* Aer Arann http://www.aerarann.com/
* BMI Baby http://www.bmibaby.com/
* Ryanair http://www.ryanair.com/
* Wizz Air http://www.wizzair.com/
Sea:
The point of entry from Britain, France and Spain is at the ferryport of Ringaskiddy, about 15km from the city centre. Brittany Ferries http://www.brittany-ferries.com/ operate a weekly connection to Roscoff in France and Santander in Northern Spain.
See also directferries.co.uk for options on coming to Cork by sea.
Rail
Full information on traveling to and from Cork by rail can be found at Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail.
Bus:
Ireland's national bus service, Bus Éireann, provides a regular service to all major Irish towns and cities. Bus Éireann also runs a regular coach service to and from Cork Airport. A full timetable of bus journeys within and outside Cork is available at www.buseireann.ie.Park & Ride
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Travel - Park & Ride
The "Black Ash" Park and Ride centre will operate into and out of the city centre from 7.30am. We urge participants and spectators to use this facility and leave your car outside the city centre for the day. Buses to Lapp’s Quay, in the city centre, will leave at 15 minute intervals. Lapp’s Quay is opposite the City Hall, from where shuttle buses to the outlining Relay Change-over Points will leave.
Bus Éireann http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/bus/story.asp?ID=49304/6/2010 Bus Eireann: Alterations to Monday 7th services in Cork City
On Monday 7th June, Bus Eireann passengers on Cork city services should expect some delays due to the re-routing of services on some routes for duration of Marathon.
* Service 5 to Kent Station, and service 10 to Glasheen are cancelled for the duration of the Marathon.
* Northside Services, 2,3,7 & 8 will operate to a Sunday timetable. Southside services will also depart as per Sunday timetable from the temporary bus stop on Anglesea St. opposite Market Bar.0 -
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hey anyone know where abouts in eyre square the shuttle bus will operate during the galway races and the times and cost ?:) thanks!0
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Bus Éireann usually put up a notice. Its usually a few euros, nothing outrageous.0
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http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Centre/Travel-News/Oxegen-Bus-Tickets/Oxegen Bus Tickets
Friday, July 09, 2010
Buy your return bus ticket to Oxegen before the day you travel and get €5 off.
Return Price for advance purchases is €20.00* or on day of travel is €25*. Tickets are available from Dublin Bus head Office, 59 Upper O'Connell Street or any TicketMaster outlet (*service charges may apply).
A limited number of bus tickets will be available for sale on day of travel for €25 return, from: Dublin Bus 59, Upper O’ Connell Street, Dublin 1. Tel 01-8734222. So book early to avoid disappointment.
Timetable from Dublin
The buses will depart from Parnell Square West at the following times
Thursday 8th July from 12:00hrs until 21:00hrs
Friday 9th July from 12:00hrs until 21:00hrs
Saturday 10th July from 10:00hrs until 17:00hrs
Sunday 11th July from 11:00hrs until 16:00hrs
Timetable from Punchestown
The buses will depart from Punchestown at the following times
Friday 9th July directly after the event
Saturday 10th July directly after the event
Sunday 11th July directly after the event
Monday 12th July from 06:00hrs until 12:00hrs
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=856Special Arrangements for G.A.A. Matches this Weekend by Corporate Communications
Please note the following arrangements will operate for the G.A.A. Matches this weekend (Sat 31st July and Sunday 1st August):
G.A.A. Football Qualifiers
Down V Kerry &
Dublin V Tyrone
Regular Maynooth services with 3 additional services:
12.45, 14.15 and 14.50 Maynooth to Connolly.
Also extra services 17.25, 18.05 and 18.20 Connolly to Maynooth.
Regular services on Kerry route.
Roscommon V Cork
Special service Departs Claremorris at 08.45 returning from Heuston at 19.15, catering for Castlerea, Roscommon and Athlone.
Special service Departs Sligo at 08.20 returning from Connolly at 18.30 catering for Boyle and Carrick on Shannon.
Meath V Kildare
Extra services from Maynooth to Connolly at 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00 returning from Connolly at 17.25 and 18.05.
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http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=883&month=JulRaces April 2010
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:
Venue Date
Naas (1st race 14:25) Monday, 2 August
Curragh (1st race 14:15 Saturday, 21 August
Curragh (1st race 14:15 Sunday, 29 August
Services depart 2 hours before the first race.
Fare: €15
Friday, 30th July, 20100 -
http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=881&month=Jul2010 IRISH OPEN GOLF – Killarney –29 July to 1 August
In the lead up to and during the 3 Irish Open, Killarney will host its annual festival - “SummerFest” - showcasing the very best of Killarney and will focus on daytime and early evening activities for all the family.
For those with a limited interest in the events on the golf course, there will be a range of daytime activities including outdoor events, as well as arts and craft workshops for kids.
To join in the Summer fun why not avoid the hassle of driving and travel with Bus Eireann?
Bus Eireann offers 6 return trips a day from Limerick to Killarney
Two hourly services operating from Limerick, Adare, Croagh, Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale.
Day Return Fares & Family Tickets available
For a timetable details and return services contact
Bus Eireann, Limerick (061) 313333 or Killarney (064) 30011 or online at www.buseireann.ie
* 10% Discount when you buy online
Wednesday, 28th July, 20100 -
http://www.buseireann.ie/news.php?id=879&month=JulBus Éireann to Operate Special Services to Galway Races
Bus Éireann is to once again operate its special services from Galway city to the Galway Races from Monday 26th July 2010 to Sunday, 1st August 2010.
The services will operate between Eyre Square and the Racecourse in Ballyrbit on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 3pm, on Wednesday from 12noon, and on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am. There will be return services after the finish of the races each day.
Racegoers can travel to the Races for €6 adult single or €9 adult return, while children can travel for €3 (single) and €5 (return).
Tuesday, 20th July, 20100 -
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http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=879All Ireland Hurling Finals Extra Services by Marketing Department
Iarnród Éireann is providing special services for supporters travelling to the All-Ireland Minor and Senior Hurling Finals Clare v Kilkenny and Tipperary v Kilkenny in Croke Park on Sunday 5th September 2010.
Extra Clare Services:
07.15 Ennis to Dublin Heuston
19.25 Dublin Heuston to Ennis
Extra Tipperary Services:
08.35 Limerick Junction to Dublin serving Thurles (08.56) and Templemore (09.04)
09.20 Limerick Junction to Dublin serving Thurles (09.39) and Templemore (09.46)
19.15 Dublin to Limerick Junction serving Templemore and Thurles.
Extra Kilkenny Services:
09.00 Kilkenny – Dublin Heuston serving Muine Bheag (09.18) only.
09.30 Waterford – Dublin Heuston serving Thomastown (09.55), Kilkenny (10.12) and Muine Bheag (10.33).
18.20 Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny serving Carlow, Muine Bheag and Kilkenny.
19.30 Dublin Heuston to Waterford serving Muine Bheag, Thomastown and Waterford.
There is a limited amount of seats available and advance booking is necessary to avoid disappointment.
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Iarnrod Eireann are adding service from Clonmel (excluding Sunday) and Kilkenny during the Tall Ships.
The Bus Eireann Terminal is being temporarily relocated from Merchants Quay to Ballybricken.
Details can be found on the event website and Irish Rail's site (I don't see anything on buseireann.ie at the moment)0
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