Concert, Sport & Other Event Transport

Six 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
17.10 Dublin Connolly to Maynooth

All 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

AIB 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
Broadcast:TG4

Races 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

Monday, 22nd March, 2010

Special 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

00.05 Dublin Connolly to Maynooth

00.15 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk

# 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.

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.

Taking the car? Use Luas Park & Ride services, click here for more information.

DART / 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Stewards and staff at this event are experienced in working at large events and are aware that not all disabilities are visible. However, as some special needs are not apparent, please make a member of our staff aware so that we can assist with your requirements.

GETTING 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.

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.

4/6/2010 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.

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

Please note prepaid tickets for Dublin Bus scheduled services are not valid on Special Event Services.

Races 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, 2010

Bus 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, 2010