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!
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.
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.
Customer Notice
Friday 28th June to Monday 1st July 2024
Passengers are advised that due to the huge number of events taking place this weekend, many Intercity services are sold out.
In order to travel on Intercity services from Friday 28th June to Monday 1st July 2024 online booking is essential. Tickets will not be available at the station for sold out services.
Travel Regulations
- Pre book for InterCity Travel
- Tickets are only valid on the service booked. Customers wishing to travel on an alternative service must amend online in advance
- 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. Click here for more information on how to reserve a seat using a free travel pass.
Upcoming Concerts and Events
- Taylor Swift
- AC/DC
- All Together Now
- Fleadh Cheoil
- Electric Picnic
- Coldplay
- National Ploughing Championships
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
- 11:07 Athlone to Dublin Heuston (Friday 28th June only)
- 00:40 Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)
- 11:05 Boyle to Dublin Connolly(29th June)
- Additional DART and Commuter services will operate before and after the concert. Please check our journey planner for details. Some services depart after midnight, please check next day on journey planner for more information.
AC/DC
Croke Park, Dublin - Saturday 17th August 2024
Additional services operating
- 00.40 Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)
- Additional DART and Commuter services will operate before and after the concert. Please check our journey planner for details. Some services depart after midnight, please check next day on journey planner for more information.
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All Together Now
Curraghmore House, Waterford - Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th August
Fleadh Cheoil
Wexford Town - Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th August
Please note, services are not currently bookable and will become bookable once final arrangments are in place.
Electric Picnic
Stradbally, Co Laois - Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th August
Coldplay
- Croke Park, Dublin - Thursday 29th August
- Croke Park, Dublin - Friday 30th August
- Croke Park, Dublin - Saturday 1st September
- Croke Park, Dublin - Sunday 2nd September
Additional services operating each night for Coldplay
- 00:40 Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert (as service departs after midnight search the following morning in our Journey Planner)
- Additional DART and Commuter services will operate before and after the concert. Please check our journey planner for details. Some services depart after midnight, please check next day on journey planner for more information.
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. Online Terms and Conditions apply.
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.
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.