Additional Rail Services for Upcoming Concerts and Events
Ireland is set for an action packed few months with some amazing concerts 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
Bloom 2023
Bloom Festival is back from 1st - 5th June in the Phoenix Park!
Additional services
Sunday 4th June
- 08:55 Galway to Heuston
Travel Regulations
- Wearing a face covering on public transport is recommended
- Pre book for InterCity Travel
- Alcohol is not permitted on any train 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 use it on all regular timetable services. Click here for more informaiton on how to reserve a seat using a free travel pass.
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.
Bruce Springsteen
5th, 7th and 9th May
RDS Arena
Additional services:
- Friday 5th May, Sunday 7th May
- 00:10 Dublin Connolly to Maynooth
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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.