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I like trains...
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Del.Monte »
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:21 pm
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26 years since I last clapped eyes on A39. Doesn't time fly when you're having fun. It was the occasion of the Irish Traction Group 001 Class...
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In my ongoing quest for a relatively stressless, toll-free North-South route that keeps me well clear of Paris, I came upon a new aire de...
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Last post by CelticRambler
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:42 pm
The Dunkettle Interchange...
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quodec »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:11 pm
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.... Ireland's 'Spaghetti Junction'. A wonder of modern road technology or a horror show on a busy morning commute. It's been years since I was on...
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Having travelled through it regularly enough, it just confirms Irish Motorists can't read road signs. Especially when it comes to WHAT LANE TO BE...
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Last post by Hairy-Joe
Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:07 pm
Rail catering staggers into oblivion....
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Del.Monte »
Mon May 16, 2022 7:58 pm
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It's been on a downward trajectory for decades but since out-sourcing and the move away from real trains to ICR buses on rails,,,but if this news...
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Remove the alcohol ban and treat us like adults!!!
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Last post by PlaneSpeeking
Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:04 pm
How should we develop Ireland's railways - North and South
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Crusty Burke »
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:08 pm
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As some of you may know I am a little bit of an advocate for railway development. :lol:
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But, but what about the young wan that's depending on the greenway to boost her sales of sticky buns?
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Last post by Del.Monte
Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:22 pm
The 'new' Connemara Railway
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Del.Monte »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:15 pm
I thought that I had already posted here about this project but I can't find anything so here's some information.
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Last post by Del.Monte
Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:15 pm
Limerick - Foynes line reopening actually happening!
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Del.Monte »
Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:52 am
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After months of speculation, cutting hedges and general farting about this project is actually happening! This from Irish Rail's website:...
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More pressure on for passenger services on the line in time for the Ryder Cup at Adare. A confusing article which jumbles up the facts unmercifully...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:00 pm
The Kittiwake Lightship saved - at last!
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Del.Monte »
Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:00 am
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481-tonne ship lifted out of Dublin port will be restored and put on public display.
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Great info thanks Del.
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Last post by KHD
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:47 am
Great Days Out on Irish Railways
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Del.Monte »
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:51 am
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Had my big day in Court on Tuesday last and apart from the delights of experiencing Third World travel on the Luas Red Line (to and from Smithfield...
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On further research it appears that the 'burnt out restaurant' may have reopened - I didn't go round to the front of the building yesterday but it...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:34 am
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Last post by KHD
Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:25 pm
The Derry Road - the Railway that refuses to die?
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Del.Monte »
Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:09 pm
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Ambitious plans proposing the reopening of the old GNR 'Derry Road' from Portadown to Derry have been back in the news recently but sadly nobody in...
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This lad traces what's left so you don't have to.
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Last post by Fratello
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:55 pm
Irish Rail - Myth and Reality
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Del.Monte »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:04 pm
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and below a recent view of a relatively ' uncrowded ' train on the Connolly/Rosslare route.
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Jesus wept I think I'll just drive up. One of the supposed advantages of rail travel is that you kick back and relax, hopefully with a beer etc. But...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:40 am
Cork people are slow learners...
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Del.Monte »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:24 pm
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I see the penny has finally dropped but far too late in the day and the Greens and their lycra followers must be kept happy - with the Shinners at...
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Second is Irish Rail's inability to do ANYTHING in a timely manner. A friend of mine started the recruitment process to become a train driver over 2...
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Last post by marhay70
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:18 am
The return of the 'Quiet' carriage on the Dublin/Cork train
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Del.Monte »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:56 am
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Got to laugh at this announcement when considered against this:
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So glad IE continue their obsession with slapping Irish on everything - I should imagine that there are more Ukrainian/Russian speakers in Ireland...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:20 pm
Sad news for euro Disney fans
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gugleguy »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 5:58 pm
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I'm well done with all Disney. I was there in 1996.
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People will get planes to Florida instead!
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Last post by gugleguy
Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:18 am
The Dublin Bus & Go Ahead routes most affected by anti social behaviour
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gugleguy »
Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:27 pm
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Heres my list from Worst to less severe:
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Pair of eastern european goons taking swigs from a bottle of Jameson whiskey right now on the Dublin bus 140. Hiding the bottle. Sat behind stairwell.
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Last post by gugleguy
Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:14 pm
Trouble on the lines
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Del.Monte »
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:46 pm
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Bad, but not untypical day, on Irish Rail. Not only do we need a dedicated transport police force and proper sentencing of scrotes in the courts but...
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I was in Dublin yesterday and on the way, I listened to a radio article on policing in Dublin City, particularly within walking distance of O'Connell...
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Last post by marhay70
Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:22 am
The Downpatrick & Co.Down Railway - 450 Class railcars
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Del.Monte »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:00 pm
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Diesel fans may like to head for Downpatrick for the Summer Saturday railcar operations - the preserved 450 Class set has already been used for the...
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You wont find too many fun days on the railway for that price, cheap as chips in fact.
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Last post by kadman
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:56 pm
The Drones industry in Ireland
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gugleguy »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 3:30 pm
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In 2014, a drone convention was organized by a bunch of entrepreneurs , well, to promote the use of flying drones in Ireland. Tickets cost from a few...
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How stupid do you have to be to think flying drone delivery is a smart idea.
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Last post by Del.Monte
Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:46 am
DART chaos at Bray Sunday 24th July
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gugleguy »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:46 pm
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Passengers stuck in carriages on DART because some forced their way out and went on to the tracks.
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Just thinking, I've a solution to fix public transport. Allow TD free public transport for their Dail business but don't give them travel expenses....
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Last post by Hairy-Joe
Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:41 pm
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Last post by gugleguy
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:07 pm
NINE flights cancelled by EI due to Covid outbreak in staff
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gugleguy »
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:08 pm
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Flights affected include places like Lyon.
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I've family members travelling into Dublin airport in the next 10 days. They are staying for a week. I'm just thinking about the hassle they'll have...
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Last post by Hairy-Joe
Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:13 pm
Rural based commuters
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artybike »
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:42 pm
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I'd like to kick off this thread with the reason I've started it. I was on the 'forum who shall not be named' and I was honestly shocked by how they...
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Yes, I agree, it could have been any kind of trolls & the only one I knew that was pro-greenway was civil.... well they didn't say anything, and may...
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Last post by artybike
Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:46 pm
A time before security checks at Dublin airport!
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quodec »
Mon May 30, 2022 6:44 pm
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I've been travelling in and out of Dublin airport periodically since the 1980s, and like most other people am appalled at the mess the DAA are...
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I'm pretty sure private charter aircraft operators have their own security arrangements, including body scanners etc.
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Last post by CelticRambler
Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:25 am
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Last post by Hairy-Joe
Tue May 10, 2022 1:46 pm
Does CIE/IE still have a marketing department?
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Del.Monte »
Sun Apr 24, 2022 3:32 pm
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This is the array of posters that were on display at Enniscorthy Railway Station yesterday; they would really encourage the nervous passenger to hang...
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Incidentally, the CIE/IE all-lines timetable is still produced, glossy and ring-bound solely for the information of their few remaining station...
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Sun Apr 24, 2022 3:51 pm
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