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Customers who are already in possession of or purchasing on the day of travel a valid standard class ticket(s) such as Family Ticket, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual or InterRail ticket can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Reservation Only' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only bookings online.

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  • You can purchase the ticket by clicking 'Buy Now' below. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.

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  • Collect at Ticket Machine - customers must collect their ticket(s) before boarding from a Ticket Vending Machine at any Iarnród Éireann station (within the Republic of Ireland)
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Where there is doubt regarding the age qualification, it is the responsibility of the passenger or their guardian or parent to produce satisfactory evidence of age when requested by any Iarnród Éireann staff member. Amendments and cancellations are subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class. 

Children under 5 years travel free in standard class on any Iarnród Éireann services when accompanied by a passenger holding a valid ticket, provided children do not occupy seats required for paying passengers. Failure to produce a valid ticket, appropriate ID or surcharge where necessary will result in a fine of €100 together with the relevant unpaid fare.

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  • You can purchase the ticket by clicking 'Buy Now' below. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance
  • Those who wish to book a seat on reservable trains for a child under five years of age, may do so only by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket' option on the Journey Planner. 

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  • Failure to produce a valid ticket, appropriate valid ID or surcharge where necessary will result in a fine and the relevant unpaid fare.

For more information go to our Young Adult (19-25 years) / Student section.

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  • Download QR Ticket(s) - customers can download the PDF (which includes their QR code ticket) to their mobile device, or print the PDF ticket at home in advance of travel

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Ballybrophy Train Station Awarded “Age Friendly” Status by Age Friendly Ireland

02 May 2025

Laois train station joins a growing list of services nationwide meeting Age Friendly standards

Ballybrophy Train Station in Laois has officially been awarded “Age Friendly” status by Age Friendly Ireland, recognising Iarnród Éireann’s commitment to making public transport more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities.

This significant recognition follows an extensive process aligned with the principles of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities. The initiative was led by Age Friendly Ireland, the national organisation delivering the Government’s vision of an Age Friendly Ireland, in collaboration with the Laois Age Friendly Programme, Laois County Council and Iarnród Éireann.

Ballybrophy Train Station now joins Killkenny’s MacDonagh Train Station and a growing number of public services and buildings across the country — including hospitals and sporting arenas — that have gone through the four-stage process to be formally recognised as Age Friendly.

The recognition of Ballybrophy Station with Age Friendly status also marks the official launch of Iarnród Éireann’s Age Friendly Stations Initiative, an initiative which ultimately intends for all of the 146 stations nationwide to attain Age Friendly Status. Phase one of Iarnród Éireann’s Age Friendly Station Initiative will see a group of ten carefully selected stations from across the rail network go through the audit and recognition process.

At Ballybrophy Station, Minister for Older People, Kieran O’Donnell T.D., was delighted to unveil the Age Friendly plaque, remarking:

“My priority is ensuring that as people get older, they are supported to live in their own homes and communities with the correct wraparound supports for as long as possible. Making public transport more accessible and age friendly is part of the toolkit to ensure older people can age well and remain connected and integrated in their communities.”

Speaking on the announcement, Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann said:

“Today, with the recognition of Ballybrophy as an Age Friendly Station, we’re delighted to launch of the first phase of our Age Friendly Stations Initiative – an initiative which ultimately intends for each of our 146 stations to attain Age Friendly Status. Our vision for rail in Ireland is to be the backbone of an integrated, sustainable, and accessible public transport network, connecting and serving all of Ireland’s communities. We’re investing in infrastructure upgrades across the network to enhance accessibility and facilitate safe, independent access for more of our customers, while also providing our staff with Accessibility and Disability Awareness training. Initiatives like these are helping us to provide a better, more inclusive service to customers.”

Anna May McHugh, Age Friendly Laois Ambassador and Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, said:

“It is a privilege to see our local communities come together with a shared goal of ensuring everyone is included and no one is left behind when we are creating public services in Ireland. With a high number of older people living in rural communities such as Ballybrophy, it is important that they have equal access to public transport, and that the work is done to ensure they can have a high quality of life. I want to empower older people in rural communities to avail of these services, and continue to live a long and social life. I look forward to taking more trips via Ballybrophy, knowing it now carries the Age Friendly mark.”

Tom Curran, Programme Manager of Age Friendly Laois added:

"As the number of older people in our population continues to grow, it is essential that transport infrastructure is developed and made accessible to all".

"As part of our walkability audit last year, we worked with Iarnród Éireann to investigate ways to enhance the offering of Ballybrophy Train Station and are proud it has officially become Age Friendly accredited. The station now has Age Friendly car parking spaces, wheelchair accessible spaces and accompanying signage available on platform seating and waiting areas, and accessible toilets.”

The Ballybrophy Train Station accreditation represents a broader national movement towards inclusive design and services, guided by Age Friendly Ireland, which is a Shared Service of local government hosted by Meath County Council. Age Friendly Ireland directs, supports and provides technical guidance to the 31 local authority-led, multi-disciplinary Age Friendly Programmes which includes 31 Older Peoples Councils.

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