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Taste of Dublin, Iveagh Gardens
June 12th – 15th 2008

Luas Customers get 15% off a standard €25 Taste of Dublin ’08 Ticket.

Luas is the Official Transport Provider for the premier gourmet event Taste of Dublin 2008 being held in the spectacular surroundings of Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens, close to Harcourt Luas Stop.

To avail of your 15% Luas Customer Discount on-line follow these steps:
1. Go to www.tastefestivals.com
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4. Select Taste of Dublin
5. Type in the promotional code LUAS15PC
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To avail of your 15% Luas Customer Discount at the event, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Taste of Dublin Ticket Office at the entrance to Iveagh Gardens on the day of the even
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3. Complete your transaction

Terms & Conditions Apply: Tickets are subject to availability. This discount applies to Standard €25 Event Tickets only. Offer does not apply to any other Taste of Dublin ticket packet options. Only one discounted Taste of Dublin Ticket may be bought per valid Luas Ticket at the box office. To claim the offer at the box office, the Luas Ticket must be valid on same day as the standard event Ticket purchased. All Luas tickets valid on the day accepted; including but limited to Singles, Returns, 7 Day, 30 Day, Annual, Combi Tickets, Luas SmartCard, Luas Tax Saver, Adult, Student, Child etc. All Taste of Dublin Terms & Condition Apply.

Westlife Concert, Pearse Stadium, Salthill, Galway - Saturday June 21st 2008

On Saturday, June 21st 2008, the Pop Group "Westlife" will perform a concert at Pearse Stadium, Salthill, Galway.

A capacity crowd of 30,000 patrons is expected to attend the venue. This concert is an all ticket event.

The gates to the Stadium will open for patrons at 4.00 p.m. and the concert, with Supporting Acts, will commence at 6.30 p.m.

Gardai will be on duty on the approach roads to the Stadium. A barrier system will be in operation and only patrons with tickets will be allowed to approach the Stadium vicinity.

The barriers, on the approach roads to the Stadium, will remain in force until after the concert is finished. Vehicular traffic will not be allowed past the barriers, nor will they be allowed to approach the Stadium, until after the concert patrons have left the Stadium vicinity. People should make arrangements to pick up patrons at a location away from the Stadium.

Gardai ask patrons to be mindful of the following safety points:

(1) Leave plenty of time to get to the concert venue. Traffic is usually busy in Galway City, in normal circumstances, on Saturdays.

(2) Parking in the vicinity of Pearse Stadium will be forbidden and patrons are advised to be prepared to walk some distances to the concert venue.

(3) Parking facilities are available in Colaiste Éinde on Threadneedle Road. There will be limited on-street parking in the Salthill vicinity.

(4) Motorists are asked to be careful where they park their vehicles. Vehicles that are parked in restricted areas, or parked in such a way as to block private residents, will be towed away.

(5) Motorists are advised not to leave personal property exposed in parked cars. Property should be left at home or placed in the boot prior to arriving at parking locations.

(6) Patrons are advised that Bus Éireann will provide a Shuttle Bus Service, from outside "The Skeffington Arms Hotel" on Eyre Square to Salthill for this event. The first bus will depart at 2.00 p.m. and patrons will be dropped off at Dalysfort Road / Promenade Junction (5 minute walk from venue). Return buses, to the City Centre, will depart from outside Scoil Éinde on Dr. Mannix Road after the concert.

(7) Parking restrictions will be strictly adhered to. No illegal parking will be allowed at:

1. Kingston Road
2. Taylor's Hill
3. Rosary Lane
4. Oaklands/Devon Gardens

Vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

Only Vehicles having valid Residents' Passes will be allowed into the restricted zone around the concert venue.

Planetlove Summer Session 21st June 2008

Buses will depart from Parnell Square West from 12:00hrs to 18:00hrs, every 20 minutes.

Bus tickets cost €20 return and will be available from Dublin Bus Head Office on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June and from a Dublin Bus Ticket Bus on Parnell Square on Saturday 21st June.

Summer in Dublin Festival 2008

The Summer in Dublin Festival 2008 brought to you by Dublin City Council – is brighter, bigger, better and best of all - It is all FREE!

From Soul to Opera, Street Theatre to Urban Garden, Eurocultured to Kings of Concrete, Dublin City Council’s Event Unit in collaboration with our event and festival partners bring you a programme of outdoor events packed with entertainment, culture, fun, and activities for all ages.

Summer in Dublin Festival

The Summer in Dublin Festival 2008 brought to you by Dublin City Council – is brighter, bigger, better and best of all - It is all FREE!

Interested in art? Then why not check out our weekend art market at Merrion Square. Over 200 artists exhibit every Sunday at the park with painting for all tastes and price point.

Celebrate Dublin's Viking history with the Inaugural Dublin Viking Festival on 28th and 29th of June. The Festival will feature a Viking Village and market at Essex Street West and Wood Quay with authentic Viking re-enactors on the Saturday and Sunday 28th and 29th June. This event will also celebrate the departure of the Sea Stallion, the Viking Long Ship(currently on display in the National Museum Collins Barracks) as it sails again to make the return trip to Roskilde in Denmark

Our Herbert Park Big Day Out will take place in Herbert Park on Sunday the 6th of July. Music, afternoon tea, entertainment for young and old alike, we'll have it all, and a few surprises for good measure.

For those gardening enthusiasts among you join us for the Urban Garden event in Smithfield on Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th July. The event is a unique mix of fun, food, biodiversity and gardening workshops and entertainment. City Chase an event for team to test your mental and physical agility will take place on Saturday 12th August. Participants will visit a number of locations around the city and perform different physical and mental tasks at each location.

The Rose Festival in St. Anne's Park, Raheny, on Saturday and Sunday the 18th to the 20th July is organised by the Parks and Landscape Services Division of the City Council and is a must for all the family. There are a wide variety of market stalls, floral displays, workshops, music and children's entertainment.

Urban Sports and Dance Enthusiasts - Check out the Kings of Concrete in the Civic Offices Amphitheatre at Wood Quay, on Saturday and Sunday the 26th and 27th July, an event that brings you the best of break-dance, skateboarding, street art and dj'ing. Eurocultured returns again to Smithfield on the 16th and 17th August, with a varied mix of cabaret, music stage, street theatre, dance and art. Check out this event for a great day out.

Our programme of Lunchtime Concerts will take place in June and July. Time, locations and other details to be confirmed. The ever-popular "Opera in the Open" series takes place in the Civic Offices Amphitheatre every Thursday at lunchtime in August and is organised by Dublin City Councils Arts office. The Northside Music Festival also organised by the Arts Office will take place in August.

September will see the Open Air Fringe - the outdoor programme which is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. Various events from urban playground to theatrical performances will take place at various venues throughout the city. European Mobility Week in September will see various events on the theme of mobility and cycling take place in the city.

Information on all events happening in the city can be found on www.dublincity.ie

Last Updated: 26/06/2008 12:49
Free bus to link Dublin attractions

Eoin Burke Kennedy

A free shuttle bus service linking some of the capital’s main cultural attractions is to begin operating this week.

The Dublin Cultúr Bus, which will run on Sundays between 12 noon and 5pm until the end of September, is part of an initiative by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism to promote the city’s national cultural institutions.

The bus will serve Merrion Square (National Gallery of Ireland); Dame Street (Chester Beatty Library and Temple Bar); Market Street off Thomas Street (Guinness Storehouse); Military Road (Irish Museum of Modern Art); Wolfe Tone Quay (National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks); Parnell Square (Dublin City Gallery, the Hugh Lane; Dublin Writers’ Museum and the James Joyce Centre); Nassau Street (National Museum of Ireland); Trinity College (The Book of Kells and the new Science Gallery).

The service runs every 30 minutes and the first bus departs from the Merrion Square entrance of the National Gallery at noon.

The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism is funding the service as part of a marketing programme which aims to make Sunday a culture day in Dublin.

The programme also aims to highlight several exhibitions and events taking place over the summer at these locations, including the Rembrandt Etchings at the Chester Beatty Library and the Impressionist Interiors at the National Gallery.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and the Arts, Dr Martin Mansergh said: “A variety of events and exhibitions are planned for residents and visitors to explore in our capital throughout the summer.

“With free access to many of these exhibitions combined now with this free Sunday bus service, I would encourage people to enjoy all that our cultural heritage has to offer.”

Neil Young, Malahide, Sunday 29th June. by Corporate Communications

The Neil Young, Malahide concert take place this weekend, Sunday 29th June.

The following services will operate for these concerts:

Before Concert, Northbound Services

15.30hrs Greystones to Malahide (arrv. 16.45hrs)
16.40hrs Bray to Malahide (arrv. 17.46hrs)
17.10hrs Pearse to Drogheda (arriving Malahide at 17.35hrs)
17.10hrs Greystones to Malahide (arriving Malahide at 17.35hrs)
17.10hrs Greystones to Malahide (arriving Malahide 18.26hrs)

Before Concert, Southbound Services

14.13hrs Dundalk to Connolly (Concert patrons should alight at Connolly and board Northbound DART to Malahide)
15.45hrs Drogheda to Connolly (arriving Malahide at 16.21hrs)
16.13hrs Dundalk to Connolly (Concert patrons should alight at Connolly and board Northbound DART to Malahide)
17.13hrs Dundalk to Connolly (Concert patrons should alight at Connolly and board Northbound DART to Malahide)
17.45hrs Drogheda to Connolly (arriving Malahide at 18.21hrs).


After Concert, Southbound Services
22.41hrs Malahide to Connolly
23.35hrs Malahide to Connolly

After Concert, Northbound Services
23.39hrs Malahide to Dundalk.

Please note:

All tickets can be purchased in advance from any Iarnród Éireann booking office. To avoid queues, passengers are advised travel early and buy return tickets.

Extra Capacity will be provided for these concerts .

Seat 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 Enniscorthy or Gorey should note there will be a 24 hour delay before the tickets will be available for collection.

For our regular scheduled services, please click here.

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Kerry V Cork Football Final Special
Sunday 6th July
Departing Tralee 08:10 Cork 10:30 Sunday 6th July-2008
Returning Cork 17:15 Tralee

Munster Hurling Final, Clare -V- Tipperary on Sunday 13th July. by Corporate Communications

Iarnród Éireann advises customers that there will be additional capacity for supporters travelling to the Munster Hurling Final in Limerick on Sunday 13th July.

An additional train service will operate from Heuston departing at 09.45hrs, calling at Templemore (10.56hrs), Thurles (11.04hrs) and will arrive into Limerick at 11.55hrs.

Supporters intending to travel by train to the match are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Going to the Galway Races?

Bus Eireann operate 12 services daily from Cork to Galway.

The special "Galway Races Fare" of €20 return is valid from Saturday, 26 July to Monday, 04 August and is available from Cork Bus Station only.

Please click here to view Table 51

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

RE : Garda Traffic Arrangements for
Guinness All Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter
Finals at Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on
Sunday 27th July, 2008.

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The Guinness All Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter Finals will take place in Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday 27th July, 2008 involving –

Minor Hurling
12.15 p.m. Galway -v- Wexford.

Senior Hurling
2.00 p.m. Waterford -v- Wexford.
4.00 p.m. Cork -v- Clare.

The Gardai make the following appeal to all patrons attending the game.

N.B. MAJOR ROAD WORKS ARE IN PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND ALL MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR JOURNEY.

Traffic Arrangements.

1. Car parks will be available on all approach routes and must be used by all patrons on their particular route thus avoiding unnecessary delays after the match.
2. Arrive in Thurles in good time for the matches.
3. Co-operate with the car park attendants and Gardai to ensure free flow of traffic.
4. The area about Semple Stadium will be kept completely free of parked
vehicles and controlled by Garda Barriers.
5. The housing estates at the rear of Semple Stadium form an emergency route and any vehicles not belonging to residents will be towed, without exception.
6. Please do not abandon cars on the main routes. Keep driving until you meet Gardai on duty at relevant car parks. If you must park on the road ensure your car is turned for home, this is to ensure the minimum of delay after the matches.
7. A traffic diversion programme will be in place within Thurles and all motorists are asked to be patient during its operation. Every effort will be made to ensure that motorists can transgress the town with a minimum of delay.

Galway Supporters.

Galway supporters have an option on the following main routes :
1. From Loughrea, travel the N65 to Portumna, the N52 via Borrisokane to Nenagh, the R498 via Borrisoleigh to Thurles.
2. From Loughrea, travel the N65 to Portumna, the R489 to Birr and the N62 Via Roscrea and Templemore to Thurles.

Wexford Supporters.

Wexford supporters have an option of the following main routes :
3. From Wexford, travel the N25 to New Ross, Waterford, the N24 to Carrick on Suir, Clonmel, the R688 to Cashel and the N8 to Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles.
4. From Wexford, travel the N25 to New Ross, the R700 to Kilkenny via Thomastown, the RR693 to Urlingford via Freshford, the N8 to Turnpike and the N75 to Thurles via Two Mile Borris.
5. From Wexford and Gorey, travel the N11 to Enniscorthy, the R702 to Borris, the R705 to Bagnelstown, the N10 to Kilkenny, the RR693 to Urlingford via Freshford, the N8 to Turnpike and the N75 to Thurles via Two Mile Borris.

Waterford Supporters.

Waterford supporters have an option on the following main routes :
6. From Waterford travel the N24 to Clonmel via Carrick on Suir and the R688 to Cashel and the N8 to Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles. This is the optimum route for Waterford supporters as match traffic can divert in Cashel and travel to Thurles on the R660 via Boherlahan, Holycross to Thurles.
7. From Waterford travel the N10 to Kilkenny and the R693 via Freshford to Urlingford and the N8 to Turnpike and the N75 to Two Mile Borris and Thurles.
8. From Waterford travel the N24 to Carrick on Suir and then the N76/R690 to Mullinahone, Ballynonty, Littleton and Thurles.

Cork Supporters.

Consideration should be given to the major road-works adjacent to the N8. Supporters travelling by road should allow extra time to complete their journeys bearing in mind the traffic restrictions that may be in place at various locations.

Cork Supporters will have an option on the following routes :
9. Travel the N8 to Cashel and divert to the R660 to Boherlahan, Holycross and Thurles.
10. Travel the N8 to Horse & Jockey and the N62Thurles.

Clare Supporters.

Clare supporters have an option on the following main routes :
11. Via Limerick travel the N24 to Tipperary, the N74 to Cashel, the N8 to Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles.
12. Via Limerick travel the N24 to Tipperary, the R601 to Dundrum, the R661 to Holycross and either the R659 or R660 to Thurles.
13. From Ennis or Killaloe and Birdhill and travel the R503 to Newport and via Milestone to Thurles.
14. Via Limerick or Ennis, Killaloe and Birdhill travel the N7 to Nenagh and the R498 via Borrisoleigh and the Ragg to Thurles.

Passes.
15. Patron in possession of passes should display same in a prominent place on their vehicle and follow the Garda directions en route. These passes are not parking permits but allow free movement subject to Garda discretion and traffic control.

Illegally Parked Vehicles.
16. Vehicles found illegally parked will be towed away to the Garda Compound and will not be released until the statutory expenses
(€ 113.50) have been paid. In addition a prosecution could be
instituted against the driver / owner of the vehicle concerned.

Security.

17. The Gardai appeal to all motorists to :
a. Secure and lock their vehicles.
b. Leave no valuables on display.
c. Park in the supervised car parks.
d. Pick Pockets – beware of your wallet, money and A.T.M/Credit Cards. Leave your wallet at home if possible. Do not carry large sums of cash.
e. Drink and Claxton Air Horns will not be allowed into Semple Stadium.

The Gardai each year issue these types of precautions, however, a small minority of people disregard the warning in relation to traffic arrangements and security advice.

We appeal to all concerned to make this outing a memorable day for the right reasons and to co-operate with Gardai and encourage others to do the same.

General Information

Tom Waits will play three concerts in the Phoenix Park on the 30th and 31st of July, and the 1st of August. The gates to the site will open at 6.30pm with a warm up act on before the main concert at 8.00pm. The Concert will take place in the grounds of the Visitors Centre, Phoenix Park. The site is surrounded by Chesterfield Avenue and the drive way to the visitors centre. No roads will be closed in the Park during the concerts. A number of diversions will be put in place to assist traffic enter and exit the Park.


All Gates will remain open for the concerts.

An Garda Síochána and Aiken Promotions would urge concert goers to arrive in ample time, be aware of their surroundings and treat them with respect, use public transport where possible (e.g. the 10 bus, or the Luas to Heuston Station) and to co-operate with stewards and Gardaí.


Parking Details

(a) Parking of vehicles will not be permitted except in areas set aside for that purpose.
The Parking Areas have been designated as follows:
1. Car Park 1 : Mountjoy Cross to Phoenix Monument (both sides 440 spaces)
2. Car Park 2 : Furze Road (272 spaces)
3. Car Park 3 : Papal Cross (216 spaces)
4. Car Park 4 : Gough Roundabout to Phoenix Monument (both sides 544 spaces)
The organisers are providing Stewards to regulate parking in these areas.

(b) Parking will be prohibited on Embassy Road from the Phoenix Monument to Papal Cross both sides.
(c) No parking will be allowed 500 meters in the direction of the Gough monument on Chesterfield Avenue from the Phoenix Monument. No parking will be allowed on the access road to the Aras and on the Visitors Centre Road.
(d) No parking will be allowed on the Odd lamp Road during the duration of the Event.
(e) No parking will be allowed on the North Road.
(f) Variable Message Signage will be provided at key locations to assist motorists and foot patrons.

An area has been reserved for disabled parking on Chesterfield Avenue near the Phoenix Monument.

An Area will be set aside in the tent for a viewing stand to cater for disabled persons.


Post Concert Traffic Management Plan

Car Park 1: (Chesterfield Avenue) Cars parked between Phoenix Monument and Mountjoy cross on the left hand side will be directed towards Mountjoy Cross and will exit the Park using Castleknock Gate or Ashtown Gate. Cars parked on the left hand side between Mountjoy Cross and Phoenix Monument will exit the park using the North Circular Road or Park Gate Street.

Car Park 2: All cars parked on Furze Road will be directed towards Knockmaroon will exit the Park by Knockmaroon Gate.

Car Park 3: All traffic in the Papal Cross area will be directed towards the Kyber Road and will exit the Park using Islandbridge Gate

Car Park 4: Traffic parked between the Gough Roundabout and Phoenix Monument on the left hand side will be directed along Acres Road and Kyber Road and exit the Park by Islandbridge Gate. Traffic parked between the Phoenix Monument and the Gough Monument will exit the Park using Park Gate Street

Dublin Horse Show, RDS, 6th - 10th August 2008. by Corporate Communications


Iarnród Éireann advises customers that train services to and from Dublin are expected to be extremely busy next week during the Dublin Horse Show which takes place in the RDS from 6th - 10th August 2008.

Train Tickets are available here or at your local station.

Customers are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Transport to Races
Bus Éireann will be providing transport to various Race Meetings during August 2008.


Transport to Races

August 2008

Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:

Venue Date

Naas Mon 4th

Curragh Sun 10th

Dundalk Fri 15th

Curragh Sat 23rd

Bellewstown Wed 27th

Bellewstown Thurs 28th

Curragh Sun 31st


Each service will operate 2 hours before the first race.

Fare: €13

Thursday, 31st July, 2008

New Park'n'Ride Bus Service to Croke Park

Bus Éireann is pleased to advise passengers that a New “Park’n’Ride” Service will operate to Croke Park from the following GAA Clubs this weekend, for the Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals and the Senior Hurling Semi Finals.

Saturday, 9 August 2008.

Bray Emmet’s GAA
Depart at 12.30

Naas GAA
Depart at 12.30

Return one hour after the final game from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square.


Sunday, 10 August 2008.

Naas GAA
Depart at 12.30

Return one hour after the final game from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square.

Naas GAA
Child €7 Return, Adult €9 Return

Bray Emmet’s GAA
Child €5 Return, Adult €7 Return

Wednesday, 6th August, 2008

GAA Fixtures

Saturday, 9 August 2008

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter Finals
Ard Mhacha v Loch Garman
2.00pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Drogheda - Dundalk - Belfast
Dublin - Arklow - Gorey - Enniscorthy - Wexford - Rosslare Harbour and return
Dublin - Tullow - New Ross - Waterford

Gaillimh v Ciarraí
4.00pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return
Dublin - Limerick - Adare - Listowel - Tralee and return
Limerick - Kerry Airport - Killarney and return
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Athlone - Ballinasloe - Galway and return

ESB GAA Football All Ireland Minor Championship Quarter Finals
Maigh Eo v Muineachan
2.00pm, Longfort
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Ballina and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Sligo and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford and return

An Mhí v Tiobraid Árann
12.30pm, Portlaoise
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork
Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return

Ciarraí v Uíbh Fhailí
12.30pm, Newbridge
Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return
Dublin - Limerick - Adare - Listowel - Tralee and return
Limerick - Kerry Airport - Killarney and return
Dublin - Kill - Naas - Newbridge - Kildare and return

Tír Eoghain v Ros Comáin
3.45pm, Longfort
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Ballina and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Sligo and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford and return

Sunday, 10 August 2008

ESB GAA Hurling All Ireland Minor Championship Semi Final
Cill Chainnigh v Tiobraid Árann
12.15pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Carlow - Waterford - Dungarvan - West Waterford and return
Dublin - Kilkenny - Clonmel - Cork and return
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork
Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter Final
Corcaigh v Cill Dara
2.00pm Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork
Dublin - Clane - Prosperous - Edenderry - Tullamore - Birr - Portumna and return
Dublin - Kill - Naas - Newbridge - Kildare and return

GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final
Cill Chainnigh v Corcaigh
4.00pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Carlow - Waterford - Dungarvan - West Waterford and return
Dublin - Kilkenny - Clonmel - Cork and return
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork

Wednesday, 6th August, 2008

Intercity travel, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th August: Book online! by Corporate Communications

Iarnród Éireann advises customers to book online, in advance, this weekend, 9th to 10th August, as demand is expected to be high across the Intercity network.

A number of GAA fixtures, as well as the Dublin Horse Show, will lead to high demand. Customers are advised to book travel online at www.irishrail.ie .

Customers from Cork and Kilkenny are advised that all scheduled and special trains from Cork and Kilkenny/Waterford to Dublin on Sunday morning are now sold out.

ELECTRIC PICNIC Bus Tickets

Bus Éireann are no longer selling tickets online from Dublin to the Electric Picnic.

ELECTRIC PICNIC Bus Tickets

Bus Éireann are no longer selling tickets online from Dublin to the Electric Picnic.

Tickets are still available to purchase by telephoning (01) 8366111 and a limited volume of tickets will be available to purchase on Friday and Saturday morning from the Ticket Bus at Customs House Quay.

Fare: €25


Thursday, 28th August, 2008

Electric Picnic Service from Galway

Bus Éireann wishes to advise passengers of an Electric Picnic service which will be operating from Galway City.

Electric Picnic Service from Galway

Bus Éireann wishes to advise passengers of an Electric Picnic service which will be operating from Galway City.

Services will depart Galway Bus Station, Eyre Square on Friday, 29 August 2008 at 12.00hrs and will return from Stradbally on Monday, 1 September at 09.00hrs.

Tickets are currently available from the Bus Station, Galway and cost €35.

For further information, please telephone (091) 562000

Wednesday, 27th August, 2008

ELECTRIC PICNIC Bus Tickets
Buy your ticket online from Dublin to Stradbally for ELECTRIC PICNIC.

ELECTRIC PICNIC Bus Tickets

Buy your ticket online from Dublin to Stradbally for ELECTRIC PICNIC.

Special EventS FROM BUS EIREANN, BUSARAS BUS STATION, DUBLIN

TYPE 1 - OUT FRIDAY, BACK SATURDAY more info...
Season From To Days of Operation
ELECTRIC PICNIC 2008 29-Aug-2008 1-Sep-2008 - - - - F - -

Special coach services from Dublin to Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois for ELECTRIC PICNIC. Depart Custom House Quay, Dublin between 10:00 and 18:00 on Friday, 29 August. Return from Stradbally Hall on Sunday, immediately after the concert.


TYPE 2 - OUT FRIDAY, BACK SUNDAY/MONDAY more info...
Season From To Days of Operation
ELECTRIC PICNIC 2008 29-Aug-2008 1-Sep-2008 - - - - F - -

Special coach services from Dublin to Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois for ELECTRIC PICNIC. Depart Custom House Quay, Dublin between 10:00 and 18:00 on Friday, 29 August. Return from Stradbally Hall on Sunday, immediately after the concert.


TYPE 3 - OUT SATURDAY, BACK SATURDAY more info...
Season From To Days of Operation
Electric Picnic 2008 29-Aug-2008 1-Sep-2008 - - - - - S -

Special coach services from Dublin to Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois for ELECTRIC PICNIC. Depart Custom House Quay, Dublin between 11:00 and 13:00 on Saturday, 30 August. Return from Stradbally Hall on that night, immediately after the concert.


TYPE 4 - OUT SATURDAY, BACK SUN/MON more info...
Season From To Days of Operation
ELECTRIC PICNIC 2008 29-Aug-2008 1-Sep-2008 - - - - - S -

Special coach services from Dublin to Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois for ELECTRIC PICNIC. Depart Custom House Quay, Dublin between 11:00 and 13:00 on Saturday, 30 August. Return from Stradbally Hall on Sunday night from 10pm until 2pm Monday afternoon.

GAA Fixtures

Saturday, 16 August 2008

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter Final
Baile Átha Cliath v Tír Eoghain
4.00pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Monaghan - Letterkenny and return
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Monaghan - Derry

Sunday, 17 August 2008

ESB GAA Hurling All Ireland Minor Championship Semi Final
Corcaigh v Gaillimh
1.45pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Athlone - Ballinasloe - Galway and return

GAA Hulling All Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final Tiobraid Árann v Port Láirge
3.30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh
Dublin - Carlow - Waterford - Dungarvan - West Waterford and return
Dublin - Kilkenny - Clonmel - Cork and return
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork
Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return

Please click here for information on our Park'n'Ride services

Wednesday, 13th August, 2008

New Park'n'Ride Bus Service to Croke Park

Bus Éireann is pleased to advise passengers that a New “Park’n’Ride” Service will operate to Croke Park from the following GAA Clubs this weekend, for the Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals and the Senior Hurling Semi Finals.

Saturday, 16 August 2008.

GAA All Ireland Senior Football Quarter Final
Baile Átha Cliath v Tír Eoghain

Ratoath GAA
Depart at 13.00
Child €7 Return, Adult €9 Return

Naas GAA
Depart at 13.30
Child €7 Return, Adult €9 Return

Fingallians GAA Swords
Depart at 14.00
Child €5 Return, Adult €7 Return

Return one hour after the final game from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square.

Sunday, 17 August 2008.

GAA All Ireland Minor Hurling Semi Final
Corcaigh v Gaillimh

GAA All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Final
Tiobraid Árann v Port Láirge

Naas GAA
Depart at 12.30
Child €7 Return, Adult €9 Return

Return one hour after the final game from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square.

Please click here for information on our scheduled services

Wednesday, 13th August, 2008

Special GAA service from Cork

Bus Eireann are operating a special bus for the All Ireland Semi Football Final, Cork v Kerry on Sunday, 24 August.

Special GAA service from Cork

Services depart Cork at 0730 and will pick up in both Fermoy and Mitchelstown.

Pre booking essential.

For further information contact Bus Eireann Travel Centre, Parnell Place, 021 4508188


Thursday, 21st August, 2008

GAA Fixtures
GAA Football All Ireland Minor Championship Semi Final
1.45 Kerry v Mayo

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final
3.30 Kerry v Cork

Dublin - Athlone - Castlebar - Westport and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Ballina and return
Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return
Dublin - Limerick - Adare - Listowel - Tralee and return
Limerick - Kerry Airport - Killarney and return
Dublin - Cashel - Fermoy - Cork and return

New Park'n'Ride Bus Service to Croke Park

Bus Éireann is pleased to advise passengers that a New “Park’n’Ride” Service will operate to Croke Park this weekend, for the All Ireland Minor and Senior Football Championship Semi Finals.

New Park'n'Ride Bus Service to Croke Park

Bus Éireann is pleased to advise passengers that a New “Park’n’Ride” Service will operate to Croke Park from Naas GAA Club this weekend, for the All Ireland Minor and Senior Football Championship Semi Finals.

Sunday, 24 August 2008.

GAA All Ireland Minor Football Semi Final
Kerry v Mayo

GAA All Ireland Senior Football Semi Final
Kerry v Cork

Naas GAA
Depart at 12.30
Child €7 Return, Adult €9 Return

Return one hour after the final game from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square.

Please click here for information on our scheduled services

Cois Fharraige 2008

Please see Bus Éireann schedules services to Kilkee for Cois Fharraige.

Limerick - Ennis - West Clare
West Clare - Ennis - Limerick
Limerick - Ennis - Kilrush - Kilkee

Passengers travelling to/from Galway and West of Ireland should change buses in Ennis.

Please Note: 11.00 and the 11.30 Dublin to Cork on Sundays are currently not in service.

Races September 2008
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows:

Venue Date
Laytown Thursday, 11th
Curragh Saturday, 13th
Curragh Sunday, 14th
Curragh Sunday, 28th
Curragh Tuesday, 30th

Services depart 2 hours before the first Race

Fare = €13

Wednesday, 27th August, 2008

Galway - V- Kilkenny - Sunday 7th September by Corporate Communications

Iarnród Éireann advises passengers that a special train will operate from Galway for the Galway V Kilkenny minor match in Croke Park, on Sunday 7th September.

The special train will depart Galway at 07.40hrs, serving Athenry (07.55hrs), Woodlawn (08.10hrs), Ballinasloe (08.20hrs), arriving in Dublin at 10.10hrs.

A return train will depart Heuston at 19.20hrs.

Customers are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

All Ireland Hurling Final
Extra Seats Left
on the 08.10
Special from
Waterford/Kilkenny

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.

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Kilkenny 3
Sunday 7th September
Departing Waterford 08:10 Dublin Heuston 10:35 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Heuston 19:55 Waterford

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Kilkenny 1
Sunday 7th September SOLD OUT
Departing Kilkenny 08:15 Dublin Heuston 09:50 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Heuston 19:15 Kilkenny

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Kilkenny 2
Sunday 7th September SOLD OUT
Departing Kilkenny 08:40 Dublin Heuston 10:12 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Heuston 20:25 Kilkenny

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Waterford 1
Sunday 7th September SOLD OUT
Departing Waterford 08:45 Dublin Connolly 11:10 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Connolly 17:50 Waterford

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Waterford 1
Sunday 7th September SOLD OUT
Departing Waterford 08:45 Dublin Connolly 11:10 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Connolly 17:50 Waterford

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Waterford 2
Sunday 7th September SOLD OUT
Departing Waterford 09:10 Dublin Connolly 11:30 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Connolly 19:15 Waterford

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All Ireland Hurling Final Special From Waterford 3
Sunday 7th September SOLD OUT
Departing Waterford 10:25 Dublin Connolly 12:45 Sunday 7th September-2008
Returning Dublin Connolly 19:50 Waterford

They are listed on the online timetable for once!

don't know why though as there aren't any GAA finals come to think of it are there for those dates ?

Morning Services For the 14th and 28th September - -
Extra services highlighted

11:31 Maynooth Connolly (non-stop to Connolly)

11:36 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

12:00 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

12:30 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

13:00 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

13:23 Maynooth Connolly (non-stop to Connolly)

13:35 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

14:00 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

14:35 Maynooth Connolly (All Stops incl Drumcondra)


And the return Evening services

17:05 Connolly Sligo (non-stop connolly to Maynooth)

17:10 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

17:37 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

17:50 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

18:10 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

18:37 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

19:05 Connolly Sligo (non-stop Connolly to Maynooth)

19:37 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

20:50 Connolly Maynooth (All Stops incl Drumcondra)

GAA Fixtures
GAA fans are you supporting your team at Championship matches this weekend? Why not take the hassle out of travelling? Let Bus Éireann do the driving. Find out more about our services.

GAA Fixtures

Sunday, 21 September 2008

All Ireland Minor Football Final
Tír Eoghain v Maigh Eo
1.30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh

All Ireland Senior Football Final
Tír Eoghain v Ciarraí
3.30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh

Dublin - Portlaoise - Roscrea - Nenagh - Limerick and return
Dublin - Limerick - Adare - Listowel - Tralee and return
Limerick - Kerry Airport - Killarney and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Ballina and return
Dublin - Mullingar - Longford - Sligo and return
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Monaghan - Letterkenny and return
Dublin - Dublin Airport - Monaghan - Derry

* Please click here for information on our Park'n'Ride services


Tuesday, 16th September, 2008

Bus Éireann GAA Park 'n' Ride Service

Sunday, 21 September 2008
Naas GAA
Depart from Naas GAA at 12.00
Child €7 Return, Adult €9 Return

All Ireland Minor Football Final
Tír Eoghain v Maigh Eo
1.30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh

All Ireland Senior Football Final
Tír Eoghain v Ciarraí
3.30pm, Páirc an Chrócaigh

Return one hour after the final game from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square.

For more information please 'phone (01) 836 6111.

Please click here for information on our scheduled services


Tuesday, 16th September, 2008