irish-rail

New public swimming pool earmarked to make splash in Limerick city centre

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A NEW public swimming pool is being explored for Limerick city centre. In a move being championed by Mayor John Moran, a new municipal sports facility is earmarked for a site near Limerick bus and rail station. Limerick City and County Council along with the Land Development Agency (LDA) have put out a call to … Read more

Our readers on their experiences of commuting by train in Ireland

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We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more

Irish Rail ticket inspector says assault by passenger ‘made me afraid of trains’ – The Irish Times

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A Co Longford man who assaulted an Irish Rail ticket inspector on a train at Connolly Station in Dublin has been jailed for two years. Gerry Nevin (32), who has 119 previous convictions, assaulted the injured party on a Dublin-to-Sligo service after being asked to leave the train because he was in possession of a … Read more

Irish Rail line closed after fatal incident as commuters warned to ‘expect significant delays’

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The closure comes after Ianród Éireann confirmed that the 6:15am Galway to Limerick service had struck a person at Oranmore this morning 10:51, 17 Jan 2026Updated 10:55, 17 Jan 2026 Irish Rail train (stock image)(Image: Gareth Chaney Collins) Commuters are facing significant disruption on the route between Athenry and Galway following a fatal incident earlier … Read more

Storm Éowyn Disrupts Public Transport Across Ireland

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Chaos on the Commuting Front: Ongoing Transport Disruption Expected Throughout the Day As Storm Éowyn batters the country, public transport operators are warning commuters of ongoing disruptions set to persist throughout the day. The severe weather conditions have led to cancellations and delays across various transport modes, leaving many struggling to navigate their daily journeys. … Read more

Man who brought shotgun on train bound for Dublin station released without charge – The Irish Times

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A man has been released without charge after bringing a shotgun on to a Dublin-bound train. The man, aged in his 50s, was detained after the train he was travelling on arrived in Connolly station on Wednesday evening. All services in and out of the station were halted while members of the Garda’s armed support … Read more

Man (50s) arrested at Dublin’s Connolly station after carrying shotgun on train – The Irish Times

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Teams of armed gardaí rushed to one of Dublin’s busiest train stations on Wednesday evening after passengers saw a man with a shotgun travelling on an evening service into the city. Members of the Armed Support Unit arrived in multiple vehicles at Connolly Station as a rapid reaction response was quickly put in place. Though … Read more

New Roof for Galway’s Ceannt Station to Mimic Original Victorian Design

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Archyde Galway ‍Ceannt Station: A ​€70​ Million ⁤transformation ⁢Underway Galway’s iconic Ceannt Station is undergoing a major €70 ⁤million redevelopment,⁣ promising ⁣too transform‍ it into a modern, integrated transport hub. The ambitious project, which commenced ⁤in ​January 2024, aims to significantly enhance connectivity and cater to future​ growth in rail and bus services. A Historic … Read more

Dublin Rail Closure Disrupts Holiday Travel

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Holiday Travel Plans Derailed as Dublin Rail Line Shuts Down for Repairs Dublin, Ireland – The festive cheer is fading for thousands of commuters and holiday travelers in Dublin as a major section of the city’s rail network closes for essential repairs. The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) line between The post Dublin Rail Closure … Read more