Additional Rail Services for Upcoming Events

Ireland is set for an action packed few months with some amazing events taking place. Below is a list of upcoming concerts and events which we will be running additional services for!

InterCity Customers wishing to travel by rail will have to book their tickets online as services will be busy and priority will be given to customers who book their tickets online. Tickets for the additional late night services (where applicable) will only be sold online with tickets not available for customers who show up at the station.

Please be advised that due to the Concerts and Events taking place an increased number of passengers will be travelling on our services and we advise customers to arrive early for their InterCity departure service to allow for the appropriate amount of time to collect tickets and board the service.

Free travel pass holders please note free travel passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the named person. You cannot use your free travel pass on services not listed in the official timetable, on tours and special rail services. You can only use it on all regular timetable services.

Upcoming Concerts and Events

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

Boucher Road, Belfast - Thursday 9th May 2024
Nowlan Park, Kilkenny - Sunday 12th May 2024
Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork - Thursday 16th May 2024
Croke Park, Dublin - Sunday 19th May 2024

Additional Services

Sunday 12th May 2024

13:30 Waterford to Kilkenny
23:30 Kilkenny to Waterford
12:30 Heuston to Kilkenny
00:30 Kilkenny to Heuston (Monday 13th May)

Thursday 16th May 2024

23:30 Cork to Cobh
00:30 Cork to Cobh*
23:15 Cork to Midleton
00:15 Cork to Midleton*
23:00 Cork to Mallow is deferred to 23.20
00:20 Cork to Mallow*

*For services departing after midnight search the following morning on our Journey Planner

Sunday 19th May 2024

00:40 Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)

Europa League Final, Aviva Stadium

22nd May - Teams TBC

Additional services

00:30 Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)

UEFA Women's Championship Qualification 2025

Republic of Ireland vs. Sweden, Aviva Stadium - Friday 31st May

00:05 Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)

Rod Stewart

Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin - Sunday 26th May 2024

Bord Bia Bloom

Phoenix Park, Dublin - 30th May - 3rd June 2024

P!NK - Summer Carnival World Tour

Aviva Stadium, Dubin - Thursday 20th June 2024
Aviva Stadium, Dubin - Friday 21st June 2024

Additional services operating each night for P!NK

00:40 Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)

Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour

Aviva Stadium, Dublin - Friday 28th June 2024
Aviva Stadium, Dublin - Saturday 29th June 2024
Aviva Stadium, Dublin - Sunday 30th June 2024

Additional services operating each night for Taylor Swift

00:40 Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)

Travel Regulations

Pre book for InterCity Travel
Alcohol is not permitted on any train service

Web Fares

From €21.49* each way to and from Cork
From €13.99* each way to and from Belfast
From €14.79* each way to and from Sligo
From €13.99* each way to and from Galway
From €14.99* each way to and from Limerick
From €24.99* each way to and from Tralee

*Subject to availability, quotas apply. Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket option is not available on additional services. Online Terms and Conditions apply.

Book Online

Priority for customers who book online

Customers wishing to travel by rail need to book their tickets online as services will be extremely busy and priority will be given to customers who book their tickets online. There is limited availability on services so don't miss out and buy now.

Students

Students can also avail of our discounted student fares when booking online. Our student return fare to Dublin Heuston from Limerick is €10.39 and from Cork is €14.39. This also includes free reserved seating where applicable.

DART

The DART is the perfect way to get around Dublin, you won't have to worry about traffic or parking so you can arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy the atmosphere .

Take the family by DART from as little as €16, with our fantastic family tickets for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children aged 5-18 years and get unlimited travel by DART or Suburban rail for a day.

Leap Card

Leap Card is a convenient way to pay for rail services in Dublin and Cork and it saves you carrying change.

Customers can save up to 20 percent on Dart and short hop zone rail journeys in the Dublin area when using Leap card instead of single or return tickets. Check out current Leap Card fares and see what you can save.

Save time and money (up to 20 percent) when you use a Leap Card to pay.

Family Tickets

Take the family on a day out by train with our fantastic family tickets valid for 1 or 2 adults and up to 4 children. For more information on prices and a full list of destinations available visit our Family Travel page.

If you cannot find the information you require please see our Fares and Ticketing page or email info@irishrail.ie.

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