Irish Rail issue urgent warning ahead of Oasis-weekend
Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher returned to the stage as a band for the first time since 2009 last month, and have been working their way around the United Kingdom as part of their tour, Live 25.
On Saturday and Sunday, all roads lead to Croke Park with Irish Rail issuing advice for those travelling to the capital via train. The moment many people have been waiting for is almost here, Oasis play Dublin's Croke Park this weekend. Pic: Samir Hussein/WireImage
A spokesperson for the rail service confirmed a busy weekend was coming up with a number of Intercity routes already sold out from Friday through to Sunday.
Remaining tickets were selling 'fast' with concert-goers advised to organise their travel plans to and from the capital as soon as possible.
Train-users are advised that tickets will not be available to purchase at Intercity train stations on the day, and customers must travel on the train they have booked. On Saturday and Sunday, all roads lead to Croke Park with Irish Rail issuing advice for those travelling to the capital via train. Pic: Nicola_K_Photos/Shutterstock
A number of additional trains have been put on including an 8am Cork to Dublin Heuston service and a 10.15am Waterford to Dublin Heuston Service.
The additional trains from Dublin are 00.30 Dublin Heuston to Galway and 00.40 Heuston to Cork — with connection at Limerick Junction for Limerick.
As the returning services leave after midnight, the date on the ticket will be August 17. Pic:Additional services for Sundays gigs are 7.45am Cork to Dublin Heuston; 10.45am Waterford to Dublin Heuston; 2.15pm Heuston to Waterford and 00.40 Dublin Heuston to Cork.
Again, the 00.40 service departs on August 18 for those looking to book online.
The Irish Rail spokesperson confirmed to Extra.ie that there would be additional services on the DART and commuter routes. Concert-goers are also advised that there is still accommodation available in the capital over the weekend, though you'll be paying a pretty penny for the luxury. Pic: Crispin Rodwell/Bloomberg via Getty Images
They said: 'Customers are encouraged to travel early and to expect trains to be busy. Alcohol is not permitted on any train services.'
Concert-goers are also advised that there is still accommodation available in the capital over the weekend, though you'll be paying a pretty penny for the luxury.
The Clayton Group have limited availability in their D4 hotels, located on Burlington Road and The Merrion Road in Ballsbridge, with a standard room, excluding breakfast, costing €399.
But with room rates starting at €769 you want to be flush with cash to bag an overnight at The Intercontinental Hotel.
With thousands expected to descend on the city for the event, accommodation costs have surged to supersonic levels for the weekend of 16-17th August.
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