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ONE OF THE BUSIEST weekends of the year is upon us, with a myriad of events taking place across Dublin in particular from today onwards.
In light of the busy period, in which additional pressure will be placed upon public transport, Irish Rail has announced that they will be operating a number of extra intercity trains.
Extra DART and commuter trains will also operate before and after all events.
Dublin Bus, on the other hand, confirmed on X that there would be no additional buses running across the weekend.
Hi Niamh, there will be no additional services on our fleet.
— dublinbusnews (@dublinbusnews) June 27, 2024
Transport for Ireland (TFI), who oversee the delivery of public transport across Ireland, said that an additional 600,000 people are expected in Dublin this weekend.
From June 27-30, Dublin will host major events, and 600k extra travelers are expected. Disruptions and diversions will be in place.
— Transport for Ireland (@TFIupdates) June 27, 2024
Extra services will be provided, but plan your journey, travel early, and consider off-peak times.
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The added pressure on transport services comes from a slew of events, including Pride Festival, three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in the Aviva Stadium, Flavours of Fingal in Donabate, all-Ireland GAA quarter-finals, the Saw Doctors and Loyle Carner in Fairview, and Longitude in Marlay Park.
Gardaí have all hands on deck this weekend, as The Journal reported that leave for the end of June was cancelled for members of the force.
For those attending Taylor Swift concerts over the weekend, we have a run-down of everything to know here.
Gardaí have warned Swift fans to “utilise public transport as much as possible”.
A spokesperson for Irish Rail said they were asking for customers to plan their travel, travel early on DART and commuter trains, and to book in advance for intercity services.
“This weekend is not a normal weekend – even by the standards of the summer events season, an unprecedented number of major events are taking place in the greater Dublin area,” the spokesperson said.
If you’re planning on heading to Fairview Park to see The Saw Doctors tonight, or Loyle Carner tomorrow, organisers MCD are also encouraging the use of public transport. There are no parking facilities available at the concert site.
The DART will run services to and from the concerts each day. Clontarf Road DART Station is the nearest to the venue. By Dublin Bus, there are a number of services that will bring you within walking distance of Fairview.
If you’re one of the many making their way to Croke Park for the GAA Quarter-Finals, your best bet is also public transport.
Bus, rail, DART and Luas transport will all bring you within a fifteen minute walk of Croke Park. Bus Éireann also operate buses to and from the venue if you’re travelling from further afield.
There is no car park on site at Croke Park, though there are a very limited number of accessible spaces available. These must be booked prior to arrival. For those cycling to the venue, complimentary bike racks are available in nearby car parks. More information is available here.
The county show, now in its twelfth year, is expecting more visitors than ever. Last year, 65,000 people attended across the two days. The event is hosted at Newbridge House and Farm, just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport.
Bus transport is available for for the event. However, if you are to show up on foot or by cycle, you can avail of free entry. Free secure bike parking is available on site.
Shuttle buses across Fingal have been organised. You can book a ticket from here. Tickets can also be bought at the stop, but it is strongly advised to book online, as tickets are subject to availability.
Car parking facilities are available for those travelling by car. You can book online for €25, or pay on arrival for €30. Accessible parking can be register for online, at the same link.
There is a variety of options for those travelling to festival Longitude on in Marlay Park, beginning today. Dublin Bus, Luas, and Go Ahead, a bus operator based in Dublin, will be operating within their normal scheduled services. Coaches will also service the venue.
Car parks will open one hour before the time gates opening time on tickets, but it is limited availability. All those intending to travel to the venue should be aware of heavy traffic. Private coaches operating will likely be the main source of transport in use for those travelling across the country, so be mindful of pick up and drop off times.
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I’m stressed reading that article and I’m not even going to Dublin. Sounds like it’ll be horrendous.
Simple solution to the taxi crisis. Why not gradually make taxi driving a full time public service job in major urban areas only ie. Cork and Dublin. Decent terms, conditions and a pension with high taxi set up and running costs removed from the workers will eventually attract more people to become drivers. No young person wants to be a private taxi driver, we need to accept this as a society. Tens upon tens of thousands on insurance per year, your car cost, working all nights and all weekends clocking up 90 hours a week listening to drunk fools for a total pittance and at risk of being abused, spat at, kicked, punched, car being soiled, puked in, wrecked. I’d gladly chase rats through the sewers of london with a bow and arrow for minimum wage before I’d be a taxi driver!
Article says nothing about taxis, taximan. Better solution, make Dublin more connected with buses and trains to eliminate taxis. And respond to events by increasing capacity.
@Dan The Man: That won’t solve a lot of the problems you mention. It just means taxi drivers would be paid more and who is going to cover the cost of that? Public transport is the way forward
@Dan The Man: your solution has most of the downsides of being a taxi driver but instead of being self employed you are now an employee in a bloated public service bureaucracy. Your solution would see either the cost skyrocket for consumers or else subsidised heavily by tax payers. The reason they work all night and weekend is that’s when there is most demand, public service won’t change that.
@9QRixo8H: the trains and most busses don’t operate after 12am
@Mike B: and that’s what needs to change, Ireland in general, and Dublin in particular need to finally arrive in the 21st century, public transport has to be available 24/7, reliable and affordable
@Dan The Man: Dublin should have at least 4 metro lines today besides the DART. Heuston, Connoly and Dockland train stations should be amalgamated into one, like Amsterdam Centraal or Berlin, Dublin is not London where you can justify 3 train station terminals. One lane for the city centre quays is insane, it’s not like you’re driving in Monasterevin; build tunnels like other European cities, a muti-lane, multi exit underground road network in the city centre like Madrid, Brussels. I wonder where did all the Celtic Tiger money go? Because the money has been there.
Now, let’s see on Monday morning how many assaults, violent incidents, stabbings etc will be reported.
@Chris: I’d say you live a great life
@kevin rock: za best.
@Chris: What, because so many people from other counties are coming to Dublin for the weekend? Let’s hope they don’t lose the run of themselves – some of us live here.
More luas lines and proper cycles lines will be the solution no more cars . Taxis and buses like Zurich
@ Paddy C : Spot on , on both of your comments Paddy.
A lot happening is right take a look around Dublin what traces of it are still irish as its slowly coming to its end and will soon be like Birmingham in UK a ghetto with filthy streets.
@Paddy C: ah Paddy, I see your mask has slipped, again! You see, I thought you said you had nothing against immigrants, but we’re in a housing crisis so we just can’t accommodate them…..but that’s not what you think at all (not that I believed you anyway), you think that they are taking over our capital city and turning it into a ghetto. But you’re not a racist, oh no
@SYaxJ2Ts: how many rooms have you in you’re house Kevin surely a do gooder like you should accommodate a fair haul of them. Don’t dare complain if it gets too much sure there’s loads of room that’s why people are living in tents but sure ask more in heading into winter and we’ll blame whoever instead for thousands of homes not appearing out of thin air for them and sod those who are here currently homeless. Sod those with rising rents we can’t become complacent lets invite the world in without actually thinking about how it will work like that spanner roderic o gorman. Doesn’t effect him he’ll have his great salary and pension and slip away from the limelight when it worsens.
Great seeing so many gardai around for the pride parade. Maybe it should be held every weekend
Handy travel guide: don’t bother
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