Events season is here!
Many large-scale concerts and sporting events are set to take place in Dublin and Cork over the coming months and Iarnród Éireann teams across the network are working hard, operating additional services to get you there and get you home.
With big crowds travelling please arrive early and allow additional time to get to your event. Always listen to and respect Iarnród Éireann customer experience teams on the ground to ensure safe and enjoyable experience for all.
The following additional services are now available to book online.
Upcoming Events, Concerts and Sporting Fixtures
Travel Regulations
- Pre book for InterCity Travel
- Tickets are only valid on the service booked. If you wish to travel on a different service, you must amend your booking online in advance. Click here for details on how and when you can amend/cancel a booking.
- Alcohol is not permitted on board and will be removed.
- Book as early as you can to make sure you get a seat! Seat reservation can still be done free of charge on additional services.
- Free travel passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the named person. Click here for details on reserving a seat with a free travel pass.
Travel information
- You can expect larger crowds during events. Please allow extra time to collect your tickets and board.
- To get to the Aviva Stadium from Connolly Station, take the DART straight to Lansdowne road.
- To get to the Aviva Stadium from Heuston Station, take the LUAS to Connolly Station and then the DART to Lansdowne Road.
- Your rail ticket to Heuston includes a free red line Luas journey to Connolly station. To get this Luas add-on, set your destination to 'Dublin Connolly' if your train arrives at Heuston.
- The same works if your train arrives at Connolly and you wish to get to Heuston by Luas. Click here to see our FAQ on the Luas add-on and how you can use it.
Adult Single Low Fares online to / from Dublin
- Galway from €13.99 each way
- Limerick from €14.99 each way
- Cork from €21.49 each way
- Belfast from €13.99 each way
Young Adult (19-25) & Students 26+ Online Fares to / from Dublin
- Galway €8.30 each way
- Limerick €10.39 each way
- Cork €14.39 each way
- Belfast €8.75 each way
Learn more about eligibility and ID requirements for Young Adult & Student fares on our Student page.
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.