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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- 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.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Planning permission granted to improve parking facilities and public transport options at Cork train station
In October 2024 Iarnród Éireann lodged a planning application to improve parking facilities and public transport set down areas at Millstreet Train Station. The application lodged with Cork County Council, requested permission to provide an additional 46 parking spaces at the station, seven of which will be EV charging stations. The works will also include the provision of ten bicycle parking spaces, a bicycle shelter and the creation of a bus set down/interchange facility. Subject to funding being allocated, it is anticipated that construction will commence in late 2025 and will be completed in mid-2026. Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan welcomed the 'good' news for the train station which caters for a vast hinterland. 'It is good news for Millstreet with Cork County Council granting Irish Rail planning permission for a range of upgrade works at Millstreet Train Station. These planned works will include car parking, improved bus and cycle access for people using the station." Deputy Moynihan said Millstreet Train Station offers a great service. 'This is a big milestone in improving public transport locally. It is important to note that people still have the right to appeal this decision. Irish Rail submitted the planning application last year and their next step will be to secure funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to progress to construction. 'As a regular user of the local train service, I'm very conscious of the great service it offers as well as the pressure in sometimes accessing parking. Last summer I was pleased to show the Minister for Transport the site and the plans. I have continued to pursue this on behalf of locals. There is still lots of work ahead yet, but a big milestone has been reached,' he added.
BreakingNews.ie
11-07-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Ireland's newest train station to open in south Dublin next month
A new Dart station is to open next month in south Dublin. Iarnród Éireann confirmed on Thursday that Woodbrook station, which is located between Bray and Shankill, will open to the public on August 10th. Advertisement The station will be the 147th station on the Republic's rail network. Funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority, the station will serve a new residential community of up to 2,300 homes. Iarnród Éireann management said the station would "reduce reliance on the private car and assist Ireland in reaching its climate action targets." Passengers using the station will be able to access up to 191 daily Dart services every weekday. The journey time to Dublin city centre from Woodbrook is 40 minutes. Advertisement The station includes two 174m long platforms with associated passenger shelters, seating, lighting, CCTV, customer information, bicycle parking and ticketing facilities. There will also be access across the railway tracks via a new pedestrian bridge with ramped and stepped access, while the station design allows for future plans for pedestrian and cycling access routes in the station vicinity. Ireland Man caused €26,000 worth of damage to Irish Rail Read More Access to the station is via Woodbrook Avenue. Works began in November 2023, and the station is opening on schedule. "We look forward to welcoming a new community to our services, with Woodbrook serving both existing and new developments. This will ensure people living in the catchment area have fast, frequent and sustainable travel options available, as the community grows and develops," an Iarnród Éireann statement added. Advertisement Jennifer Whitmore, the Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, said the "opening of Woodbrook Station will provide much-needed public transport access for a growing community that has long been underserved." "We need to make sure that this station is not just open, but open to everyone, including people with disabilities, older residents, and families with young children. That means safe walking and cycling routes, reliable bus links, and accessible platforms from day one. It must be accessible to all and integrated with the local bus and cycling infrastructure".
