Drinking on Iarnrod Eireann??

skippi90

Just a quick one, am travelling on the dublin ot galway train this weekend and i know that they sell alcohol on the train but does anyone know what there policy is on you bringing a few of your own bottles on?? dont intend to be buckled and/or mental just a couple of beers. Help greatly appreciated

wicklowdub

There is an off-licence in Heuston station. Hope this helps.

Ponster

skippi90 wrote: »

Just a quick one, am travelling on the dublin ot galway train this weekend and i know that they sell alcohol on the train but does anyone know what there policy is on you bringing a few of your own bottles on?? dont intend to be buckled and/or mental just a couple of beers. Help greatly appreciated

I asked Iarnrod Eireann their position on this via e-mail about 2 years ago and while I can't find the reply I can remember what they said.

There is no problem with bringing on your own alcohol with you onto the train. They were planning though on serving alcohol themselves on trains and on these ones they were hoping to someone enforce the fact that only drink bought on the train be consumed on the train.

skippi90

Logic dictates (my logic that is!) that they sell it to be drank on the train.. super

yabadabado

there is always plenty of people drinking on the dublin - galway train.I have never had a problem bring a few cans form the offie on it.

skippi90

oops replied before seeing the second reply, might just bring on a common brand and try to say i bought it on the train

Ponster

skippi90 wrote: »

oops replied before seeing the second reply, might just bring on a common brand and try to say i bought it on the train

As it's been a couple of years since I asked them about this I don't know if they ever got around to getting the licence necessary in order to do so.

I doubt you'll have any problems really.

yabadabado

I dont think they give a toss about bringing beer from the offie on .I saw a group of lads a few months ago bringing 2 slabs of bulmers on ,the ticket checkers didnt give a ****.I would just stick it in a bag just incase you meet a jobsworth.

jossnjuice

Sorry for dragging up an old thread mods, but its exactly on the point that i need info on!

Im going to thurles on sunday for the AI QFs.......and my train is at half twelve.

Would anyone know if the off license in Hueston serves before normal time or will it be regular 12.30??

keithclancy

jossnjuice wrote: »

Sorry for dragging up an old thread mods, but its exactly on the point that i need info on!

Im going to thurles on sunday for the AI QFs.......and my train is at half twelve.

Would anyone know if the off license in Hueston serves before normal time or will it be regular 12.30??

Could you not just buy cans the day before and bring them with you ?

jossnjuice

keithclancy wrote: »

Could you not just buy cans the day before and bring them with you ?

Yep, thats the alternative alright, ive no bother with doing that, just my old man will be out on the town on Sat and doesnt want to have to lug them around with him!

killbillvol2

jossnjuice wrote: »

Yep, thats the alternative alright, ive no bother with doing that, just my old man will be out on the town on Sat and doesnt want to have to lug them around with him!

The bar in Heuston will be open before 12.30 but I doubt if the off licence will.

For the trip back Bowe's near the station will supply you so you don't need to carry enough for both legs of the journey! Nothing like a naggin and a few beers after a day in Thurles.

jossnjuice

Cheers Folks,

Any ideas if the pub does carry out?

I know connolly does, but not sure for Hueston.