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Reservation Only

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Customers in possession of a valid open class ticket

What are the conditions of travel?

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.

How do I buy this ticket? 

Where can I buy this ticket? 

Where do I collect the ticket? 

See our Ticket Collection section.

Free Travel Pass

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Free Travel/DSFA Pass Holders

What are the conditions of travel?

Customers who hold a Free Travel / DSFA Pass can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for Free Travel bookings online.

How do I buy this ticket? 

Where can I buy this ticket? 

  • You can purchase the ticket above using our Journey Planner. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.
  • An allocation of bookings on all InterCity services can be reserved online without a fee for 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders'. When this allocation is fully booked, all remaining seats can be reserved by 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' for €2.50 per journey. 

Where do I collect the ticket? 

See our Ticket Collection section.

Adults information
Adult

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Adults (19 years of age and older)

What are the conditions of travel? 

  • Subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class

Where can I buy this ticket? 

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

Where do I collect the ticket? 

  • 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)
  • 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

Children information
Child (5 - 18 years)

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Customers under 19 years of age

What are the conditions of travel?

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.

Where can I buy this ticket? 

  • 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. 

Where do I collect the ticket? 

  • 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)
  • 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

Students information
Young Adult / Students

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Young Adults (19-25 years) and Students in full time education

What are the conditions of travel?

  • Customers must be in possession of a  TFI Young Adult (19-25 years) Leap Card or a TFI Student Leap Card to avail of student discounted tickets
  • Individual third level institution cards or ISIC cards are no longer accepted as valid forms of ID
  • Amendments and cancellations are subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class
  • 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.

Where can I buy this ticket? 

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

Where do I collect the ticket? 

  • 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)
  • 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

At least 1 passenger is required

For more information on Online Tickets please see Ticket Information

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Wheelchair Information

There are a limited number of wheelchair accessible spaces on each train, book in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Travel Pass or Valid Ticket holder

Is an option for customers who are in possession of Free Travel Pass, a valid standard class ticket(s), seasonal ticket(s), Taxsaver ticket(s) or InterRail to book onto a train in standard class. Customers who have a valid standard class ticket but wish to upgrade to First Class should also use this selection. For more information go to Tickets Explained section.

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Technical Support Infrastructure Management

Exciting opportunities to join our Infrastructure Management (IM) Department

Technical Support Opportunities in Athlone (x1) & Limerick Junction (x1):

Locations: Limerick Junction (Tipperary) and Athlone.

Travel: Requirement to travel around the network. Pool Van available.

Salary: €48k-€68K (Dependent on role & commensurate with suitable Qualification and Experience)

Contract Hours: 36-hour per week.

Contract Duration: Fixed Term leading to permanency.

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum, rising to 28 based on service.

*Additional Entitlements: Re-location packages (Applicable to residence outside of Ireland), Pension, Welfare Scheme, Income Protection, Further Education Assistance, Talent Development Programmes and much more.
*Some entitlements dependent on employment status and length of service.

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are recruiting for Technical Assistant roles in Athlone Division and Limerick Junction Division (Tipperary) in the Chief Civil Engineers (CCE) Department of the Infrastructure Manager (IM).

Working within a team of Engineers and Technical Staff these roles primarily involve carrying out inspections on the various Track and Structure assets (e.g. Level Crossings, Platforms, Bridges, Buffers, Points & Crossings etc.) across the rail network.

As well as carrying out inspections you will be supporting the Technical and Engineering teams in the respective Divisions by way of Surveying: Use of Level, Theodolite, Total Station to carryout railway surveying, structure gauging, land surveying etc. Draughting: Produce Track Layout drawings, land plans etc. Vertical and Horizontal Curves: Carryout relevant surveys, produce designs and assist with implementation of designs. Training will be provided in connection with this role. 

This is an exciting opportunity to progress a career in the railway industry at a time of major investment and development.

 

Essential 

  • Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering (level 6) or relevant Engineering Discipline.
  • Over 1 years experience working in a relevant engineering/technical role with the above qualification. Recently qualified candidates will be considered.
  • The candidate should hold a full Category B EU/UK driving licence as there will be a requirement to drive in order to undertake asset inspections.

Desirable

  • Draughting and AutoCAD experience.
  • Surveying – use of Level/Theodolite/Total Station.
  • Experience in vertical and horizontal curve design.
Apply Now

 

A competency based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of experience and CV.  For mor information regarding the roles or if any applicants have special requirements, you can e-mail us at im_recruit@irishrail.ie 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th April

At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do.  This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation.  We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds.  It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all

In our hiring practices, we will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.

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