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Irish Independent
8 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Rail services in Louth suspended over August Bank Holiday weekend
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that both Northern Commuter and Enterprise services will be disrupted from Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th August, due to extensive works taking place along the Northern Line. The works include track upgrades at Drogheda, overhead line improvements for new battery-electric trains, and accessibility enhancements at Rush and Lusk. As a result, no trains will run between Malahide and Dundalk across the weekend. A limited bus substitution service will operate during the disruption, with two main routes serving Drogheda, Balbriggan, Donabate and Connolly Station, and a second route serving Skerries, Rush and Lusk, and Connolly. Enterprise services will also be partially replaced by buses between Dublin and Drogheda or Dundalk, operating to a revised timetable. Passengers are strongly encouraged to check journey times and connection details in advance on or via the Iarnród Éireann app. Iarnród Éireann has urged customers to allow extra travel time, especially those making longer journeys or airport connections. Commuters returning to Dublin on Monday should also note that a Sunday service schedule will operate on all DART and commuter lines. The company says the scheduled works are part of wider infrastructure improvements designed to enhance rail reliability and capacity on key routes in and out of the North East. Further nationwide rail disruptions are also in place over the weekend, including changes to Dublin–Westport services, Cork's Midleton line, and Rosslare services during the Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford. However, the most significant local impact remains the temporary shutdown of services through Drogheda and Dundalk, with limited replacement options. Passengers are advised to check for updates before travelling and to book Intercity tickets in advance where possible.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Moo-vement disrupted: Irish Rail 'not talking bull' about train chaos
Irish Rail made sure to tell passengers that they weren't bulling them when a number of trains were stopped due to a cow on the tracks. The bovine was clearly late for its morning commuter train and forgot about train etiquette (perhaps they were born in a barn) as they proceeded to get on the line between Dunboyne and Hansfield. Iarnród Éireann confirmed shortly before 8am that the M3 Parkway to Docklands service was delayed after the cow went on the line, and after a staggering nine updates which included delays on several routes. Irish Rail made sure to tell passengers that they weren't bulling them when a number of trains were stopped due to a cow on the tracks. Pic: Irish Rail/X In its final update, Iarnród Éireann said that a 9am journey between Docklands to M3 Parkway was cancelled, with the services between Hansfield and Clonsilla resuming shortly before 10am, albeit at least 16 minutes delayed. While most wouldn't believe such a story of a cow on the line causing such chaos, someone at Iarnród Éireann had the great idea to help those who may have been late to work as a result; sharing a photo of the cow on the line. 'In case you thought we were talking bull…' they joked alongside a photo of the aforementioned cow. @lineworkbyshane Never a dull day. Don't think your supposed to be there pal#fyp #train #travel #ireland #dublin ♬ Jet2 Advert – ✈️A7-BBH | MAN 🇬🇧 It turned out, however, that they wouldn't have even needed to get a photo of the cow, as someone on TikTok managed to grab a video of the bovine intruder on the platform (to the tune of Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday, of course). Amazingly, this wasn't the only animal on the line at the same station; as a horse got on the line at the same time as the cow. Unfortunately, there was no chicken to really make people believe it was a cock and bull story. All in a day's work for our great Infrastructure teams 🐂🐎Bulling to get to work at Hansfield but staying behind the yellow line, and Nigel is a horse of a man helping another stray from the line near Leixlip. Men and beasts safe and well. 🦺👍 Apologies for resulting delays.
Irish Examiner
22-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Government blunder: Northern Irish train appears on cover of National Development Plan
The cover of the Government's new National Development Plan includes a picture of a Northern Ireland Railways train, rather than an Iarnród Éireann model. Featured on the cover of the updated plan is a Northern Ireland Railways Class 3000, typically used on services around Derry. The train is occasionally used on cross-border services between Belfast and Dublin. Currently, three train fleets service this route, including Iarnród Éireann's intercity model and the jointly owned Enterprise service. However, the trains in the image are owned by Northern Ireland Railways, not Irish Rail. Featured on the cover of the updated plan is a Northern Ireland Railways Class 3000, typically used on services around Derry. Green Party transport spokesperson Feljin Jose questioned whether the image signalled a possible government plan to take over Northern Ireland Railways. 'The picture at the front is a Northern Irish train. I wouldn't mind if they had committed to any improvements for the cross-border Enterprise service but there's nothing,' Mr Jose said. 'Is the government buying Northern Ireland Railways? It's the only train reference in this document aside from repeated references to MetroLink designed to distract from the lack of detail.' The Government is expected to outline which projects will be prioritised under the NDP funding closer to the budget. Read More Government to invest €102bn in infrastructure by 2030 under revised National Development Plan
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Bray Air Display 2025: All you need to know to plan your trip
The day begins at noon with funfair and other stalls opening up. The first of the Bray Air Display acts will take to the skies from approximately 3.00pm, subject to weather and operational conditions. To facilitate the event, there will be a number of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in place. Anyone travelling to Bray by car should take note of the official car parks which will be open early on the day, but the advice is to try and use public transport. Road closures: From early morning on Saturday, August 2, the following roads will be closed: Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Sidmonton Avenue, Convent Avenue, Seapoint Road, and Putland Road to the first junction on Newcourt Road. All access to Strand Road will be fully restricted from 10am, including for residents and businesses. No parking will be permitted on Strand Road from 7am, and illegally parked vehicles or those left overnight will be towed. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10am. Parking: Event car parks open at 10 am, and pre-booking is mandatory. Attendees must book online in advance and are strongly advised to arrive before 2 pm, as parking is only guaranteed up to that time. The south car park (at Ardmore Rovers) is for traffic travelling from Wicklow/Wexford via the N11 and the north car park (Colaiste Raithin) is for those travelling from Dublin/North Leinster via the M50 or N11. A complimentary shuttle service will only run from the south car park to the event site, with the last pick-up at 7:30pm. All car parks will close at 8pm, and the event site will close at 10pm. Overnight parking is not permitted and will result in towing. Parking is pre-book only at and access is not guaranteed after 2pm. Public transport: Bray has a substantial public transport network, both north from Dublin and south from County Wicklow and Wexford. Visitors can travel by Bray Dar and the mainline Iarnród Éireann rail network, which connects north to Connolly Station in Dublin city centre. Five bus companies also pass through Bray: Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland on behalf of Transport for Ireland, Bus Éireann, Finnegan's Bray and St Kevin's Bus Service to Glendalough. Bus Éireann's Route 131, which connects Wicklow Town and Bray, will operate as usual. ADVERTISEMENT However, there may be bus route diversions in place, including the L14 Palermo to Southern Cross Road route. Iarnród Éireann will operate an extensive programme of additional DARTs to/from Bray on Saturday, August 2 but that bikes will not be permitted. Dublin Bus will provide enhanced services on routes 145 and 155 from Dublin City Centre. To make travel easier for Luas customers, a shuttle bus service will operate from the Green Line at the Brides Glen stop. From there, spectators can easily access a shuttle bus service that will take them close to the event site in Bray. You can book a shuttle bus on
Irish Examiner
20-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
No major traffic delays but car parks near Dublin full as Cork and Tipp fans head to Croke Park
The car parks at both the Red Cow interchange and the Cheeverstown Park and Ride are now full up as Cork and Tipperary fans make their way to Dublin for this afternoon's All-Ireland final. Motorists seeking parking ahead of the match have been advised to consider train stations in the Dublin area, or parking bays near Dublin Bus routes. Traffic along most stretches of the M7 and M8 is still moving well, with only minor delays reported between junction 9a Sallins, and junction 10 Naas (South). Earlier, there had been reports of heavier traffic before and after the northbound toll at Portlaoise, with motorists told to expect delays in the area. As of 11am, this traffic appears to have eased off. Ken O'Sullivan with Leo and Brian Hurley at Kent Railway Station prior to heading to the All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipperary . Picture Dan Linehan And toll operators say they have extra management, staff, and backup workers on duty throughout the day to keep cars moving on their way to and from Dublin, with Incident Support Unit (ISU) vehicles readied along the routes to Dublin to handle any breakdowns or accidents. Weather There was also some heavy rain in parts of Munster and Leinster this morning, leading to saturated road surfaces and reduced visibility. The worst of the showers have now cleared, however. As for the general forecast for today, Met Éireann says that some brighter spells will develop this afternoon, though there will be some continued scattered heavy showers leading into the evening, especially across parts of the midlands and mid-west. [social=twitter][ Highest temperatures this afternoon will range from 17C to 22C in light to moderate northerly winds, fresh at times near western and southwestern coastal fringes. Earlier: Busy trains depart Cork Kent Aoife and Barry Lehane at Kent Railway Station prior to heading to the All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipperary . Picture Dan Linehan Kent Station was a sea of red and white from the early this morning, as thousands of Cork supporters boarded trains up to Dublin. Iarnród Éireann added a number of extra services for the day, with packed-to-capacity trains departing at 7am, 7.45am, and 9.20am. Iarnród Éireann has also reminded passengers that services from Dublin back to Cork this evening sold out, so those who arrive at stations in the capital without tickets will not be permitted to board. Those who do have tickets have been advised to arrive at the station early and allow plenty of travel time.
