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Irish Independent
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What's on in Dublin: Gardaí outline traffic and public transport plans for weekend
Tens of thousands of people are expected to come into the city, so it's important to plan your travel carefully and be prepared for some disruptions. Here is everything you need to know if you're headed into town during the busy weekend. What's on in Dublin this weekend? There are a number events on this weekend with three huge concerts taking place at Phoenix Park. Country star Zach Bryan is playing three sold-out shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Each night could see up to 60,000 people attending, with around 180,000 fans across the weekend. On Friday evening, the British and Irish Lions face Argentina in a highly anticipated rugby match. The Aviva stadium will be at full capacity with over 51,000 spectators expected. There are four GAA games taking place on Saturday and Sunday in Croke Park, including the Tailteann Cup semi-finals. These will draw large crowds to Jones' Road. In Fairview Park US indie band Kingfishr will play to a sold-out audience on Saturday evening. Gardaí have also warned that there are two planned 'public gatherings' taking place in Dublin city centre on Sunday afternoon, which will mean rolling road closures and some disruption to LUAS and Dublin Bus services. What should I expect? Gardaí will be out in full force to keep the city safe and help manage the crowds and traffic. Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary said: 'With so much happening and the good weather, Dublin will be very busy this weekend. We want people to enjoy the events but also to be mindful of others". Rolling road closures and traffic delays are expected, especially near the Phoenix Park concerts, Aviva Stadium, Croke Park, and the city centre. Gardaí have a full traffic management plan and will provide updates via their social media channels like @GardaTraffic on X (formerly Twitter). ADVERTISEMENT If you feel unsafe or need assistance, look out for Gardaí on patrol or call 999/112 in an emergency. What is the best way to get around town this weekend? If you're heading to Phoenix Park to see the Zach Byran concerts the closest LUAS stops on the Red Line are Heuston and Museum, with Museum being the best option for leaving after the concerts as Heuston stop will close. The Green Line's nearest stop is Broombridge. Expect a 30- to 40-minute walk from these stops to the concert area. Park and Ride facilities are available and booking return tickets before you travel is recommended to avoid queues. Use a TFI Leap Card if you have one. If you are heading to see the Lions game at the Aviva stadium be mindful that road closures will be in place around the Ballsbridge area. The DART is the best way to get there, with stops at Lansdowne Road and Sandymount stations close by. If driving, expect delays on Shelbourne Road and nearby streets. If you're going to Croke Park this weekend to see one of the games it is accessible by LUAS (Red Line, Parnell or Abbey Street stops) and Dublin Bus. Road closures will affect areas around Jones' Road and Drumcondra, so public transport is the easier option. If you're going to see Kingfishr at Fairview Park it is best accessed by Dublin Bus or a short walk from LUAS Green Line stops like Broombridge. Roads near Fairview and Clontarf will have closures, so plan ahead. What advice are Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Luas giving for the busy weekend ahead? Irish Rail is running extra services to help manage the large crowds expected from June 20 to 22. Late-night trains will operate from Heuston station after the Phoenix Park concerts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, heading to major destinations including Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Belfast. Additional trains will also run on the Maynooth and Drogheda commuter lines to accommodate increased passenger numbers. Dublin Bus is implementing multiple route diversions due to concert traffic and other roadworks, with detailed changes affecting key routes like 11, 26, 37, 38, and 69. Passengers are advised to check live updates via @dublinbusnews on Twitter or their website. Luas is recommending customers plan ahead when traveling to the Phoenix Park concerts, highlighting that the closest Red Line stops are Heuston and Museum (with Heuston closing after events), and the Green Line's Broombridge stop is nearby. Using Park and Ride facilities and TFI Leap Cards will help ease your journey.
The Journal
09-06-2025
- The Journal
Sustainable, affordable, doable: exploring the Wild Atlantic Way without a car
SUMMER IS A time for adventure, and there are few adventures in Ireland quite like the Wild Atlantic Way. Encompassing some of the most beautiful and exciting experiences in Europe, including the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and Connemara, the Wild Atlantic Way is a journey to take anyone's breath away. It's also never been easier to do it without a car. The integrated Transport for Ireland (TFI) public transport network, connecting some of the most scenic and popular holiday destinations in Ireland allows visitors to explore the Wild Atlantic Way without the hassle of bringing, or renting a car. There are many advantages to leaving your car at home in the driveway while you explore some of Europe's most exhilarating natural beauty spots. Dingle, Co Kerry First and foremost, you can sit back, relax and focus on immersing yourself in your surroundings rather than worrying about petrol or charging stations, possibly unfamiliar roads, or getting lost or delayed. Second of all, the comprehensive network of TFI bus routes all along the Wild Atlantic Way means there's no need to stress when figuring out where you need to go and how to get there. There's a route for you wherever you're going; all you need to do is hop on a bus. By choosing public transport, you're also doing your bit to safeguard Ireland's natural beauty by making a more sustainable transport choice. Thanks to the many TFI bus routes introduced as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, the Wild Atlantic Way can now be explored by all — even if you don't drive, or would simply rather enjoy the spectacular cliff views, rolling green hills, and golden seaside sunsets without having to think about all the stresses that come with being responsible for your car. Since January 2022, the Plan has delivered over 150 new or enhanced bus services throughout rural Ireland. Advertisement Co Kerry On the Transport for Ireland website , you can explore a Wild Atlantic Way interactive map which you can use to discover the many transport options that are available. For example, if you are in the Southern Peninsula area enjoying some time in Dingle, you can look up the map to see which services are available to take you to your next stop on the Wild Atlantic Way. Currently, there are 17 TFI bus routes that operate through the Southern Peninsula, empowering you to head in any direction you wish — whether that's up through Clare towards Galway, Mayo and beyond, or further east along Cork's south coast. TFI also has you covered when it comes to planning your route, which you can do by using the TFI Live app . It's never been easier to travel car-free. So what are you waiting for? You can download the TFI Live App here . For the cheapest fares, be sure to use your TFI Leap Card and save up to 30% compared to a cash single fare. Plan your next car-free Wild Atlantic Way adventure with TFI now.
RTÉ News
28-04-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Changes to rail fares and zones come into effect
Iarnród Éireann has introduced a new rail fare pricing structure that will see some passengers pay less for their journey and others pay more. The changes are being introduced as a result of an extension and a re-mapping of the travel zones in the greater Dublin area. The old Short Hop Zone, which previously did not stretch further than Balbriggan, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas and Kilcoole, has now been extended to a 50km ring around Dublin. The newly-created Dublin Commuter Zone now encompasses the likes of Drogheda, Co Louth, Enfield, Co Meath, Kildare Town and Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. The new zone a person's departure and arrival station fall into will determine whether their fare will increase or decrease. For example, a single cash fare for an adult travelling from Drogheda to Connolly Station in Dublin previously cost €11.95. Now, the cost of that journey has almost halved to €6, provided the person is using a Leap Card to pay their fare. Passengers travelling between Enfield and Connolly Station will also benefit from the same fare reduction. A single journey fare for an adult travelling from Kildare Town or Rathdrum to Dublin used to cost €11.95 and €13.55 respectively, but now both fares will reduce to €7.50 if the person uses a Leap Card. There will also be varying levels of reductions for child, young adult and student Leap Card holders. Passengers who do not have a Leap Card and prefer to pay for their fare in cash via a ticket machine or online will also benefit from the fare reductions but to a lesser extent. However, the fares for certain journeys will increase. An adult travelling from Skerries or Balbriggan to Connolly Station using a Leap Card used to pay €3 but will now pay €3.90. The cash fare for this journey was €3.90 but has now increased to €5.10 - an increase of over 30%. Commuters travelling from Sallins or Greystones to Dublin Connolly will face the same increases. Multi-operator weekly (€32 for an interim period) and monthly (€140) tickets for such a journey will remain the same. The old rail-only weekly and monthly tickets have been scrapped as part of the changes. This means a person who previously paid €29.60 for a rail-only weekly ticket will now have to pay €32 for an equivalent multi-operator weekly ticket. A person who previously paid €115 for a rail-only monthly ticket will now have to pay €140 for an equivalent multi-operator monthly ticket. From April 28th, enjoy new multimodal capping with your TFI Leap Card! Only €6 per day and €24 per week. As an added benefit, once you hit your cap, journeys on eligible TFI services in Zone 1 are free. For more information, visit: — Transport for Ireland (@TFIupdates) April 23, 2025 However, the weekly and monthly multi-operator ticket prices for many other journeys will come down in price. All monthly and weekly tickets are now only available via Leap Card and will have to be purchased through the TFI Leap Top-Up App. The new zonal system being introduced will also bring the Leap Card tap-on and tap-off system to certain stations for the very first time. These stations include Drogheda, Laytown, Gormanston, Enfield, Kildare, Newbridge, Wicklow and Rathdrum. This will allow rail users at these stations to pay for their journey using the balance in the 'e-purse' attached to their card, which was not previously possible. The Intercity Luas Add-On for cross-city journeys (for example, someone who arrives at Heuston Station and wants to take the Luas to Dublin city centre) for both single journeys and monthly/annual tickets has been reduced to zero. The add-on cost for this was previously €1.40 single, €32 monthly or €320 annually. Iarnród Éireann has said the main message for commuters is three-fold: Use a Leap Card to avail of the cheapest fares Have enough credit on your card (you won't need more than €7.50 for any one adult journey within the new Dublin Commuter Zone) Don't forget to tap-off when you reach your destination to make sure you are not overcharged An Adult Leap Card can be purchased at over 2,000 TFI agents across the country or at ticket vending machines located at some train stations. More information regarding today's travel zone adjustments and the resultant fare changes can be found on the Iarnród Éireann website.
Extra.ie
27-04-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Here's what's changing about Dublin fares this week
Major changes are underway for public transport users as new fares are being implemented this week. In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. Pic: Sam Boal/ Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin will remain unchanged, such as the TFI 90 minute fare. This will stay capped at €2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards. This means you can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip and applies to: Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40) Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network All Luas services Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) The TFI Daily Cap in Zone 1 will be €6/day for Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. The Weekly cap will be €24 a week for Adult, €12 for Young Adult/Student and €7.80 for Child Leap Cards. A Monthly ticket will be €96 while an annual ticket will be €960. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Pic: Getty Images From April 28th you will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole. Zone 3 will cover areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre and will include areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users will need to have a minimum balance of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Card to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. You can continue travelling within Zone 1 for free if you travel from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and touch-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap. Bus customers in Dublin city using Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead services will experience no change, while Bus Éireann fare changes are planned for late May or early June 2025. More information on fare and zone changes is available here.
Extra.ie
24-04-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Taking the Bus or Train? Here's what's changing about Dublin fares next week!
Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. Pic: Sam Boal/ Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin will remain unchanged, such as the TFI 90 minute fare. This will stay capped at €2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards. This means you can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip and applies to: Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40) Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network All Luas services Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. The TFI Daily Cap in Zone 1 will be €6/day for Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. The Weekly cap will be €24 a week for Adult, €12 for Young Adult/Student and €7.80 for Child Leap Cards. A Monthly ticket will be €96 while an annual ticket will be €960. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Pic: Getty Images From April 28th you will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole. Zone 3 will cover areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre and will include areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users will need to have a minimum balance of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Card to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. You can continue travelling within Zone 1 for free if you travel from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and touch-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap. Bus customers in Dublin city using Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead services will experience no change, while Bus Éireann fare changes are planned for late May or early June 2025. More information on fare and zone changes is available here.
