Extra 400 rail tickets for Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter finals sell out …
High demand for GAA fans travelling to Dublin for this weekend's All-Ireland quarter finals has seen an extra 400 rail tickets sell out.
Translink had released more places for Saturday following calls for additional services to meet the demand, and have also announced special services from Derry to Dublin on Sunday.
Saturday’s Croke Park fixtures will be Kerry v Tyrone and Armagh v Monaghan, while Sunday is scheduled for Derry v Cork and Dublin v Mayo.
One fan traveling from Northern Ireland told the Irish News that demand was so high his group had to buy train tickets from Dundalk to Dublin.
Spaces are currently still available on a special Saturday bus service from Strabane Bus Centre (9.30am), calling at Omagh, Crevenagh Road Park and Ride, Crawfordsbridge, Ballygawley Park and Ride and Aughnacloy.
Meanwhile, tickets remained available on Thursday evening for a special GAA rail service departing from Derry at 8.25am on Sunday.
Buses will also depart on Sunday from Derry's Foyle Street Bus Centre at 7.30am, calling at Dungiven and Maghera before going on to Dublin.
All buses will depart for the return journey 30 minutes after the end of each event, with passengers asked to check the return departure point by asking the driver.
Translink's Ian Campbell said: "We know how important these services are to fans to help them attend key games like this and support their local teams, so we’re pleased to have been able to arrange additional services to enable supporters get to this weekend’s quarter finals safely and hassle-free.
“In order to manage capacity and the large numbers travelling, we would stress that passengers must travel on the specific service they have booked for to ensure everyone travels home safely."
Translink urged to increase services for GAA fans travelling for All-Ireland quarter finals[1]
Rejuvenated Kieran McGeary hoping Croke Park brings the best out in Tyrone[2]
Galway victory gives Armagh momentum for All-Ireland quarter-final derby with Monaghan[3]
Another bus service on Saturday leaves from Cookstown Bus Centre at 9.30am, picking up at Dungannon, Moy and Armagh.
Further information on the extra services is available on the Translink website[4].
References
- ^ Translink urged to increase services for GAA fans travelling for All-Ireland quarter finals (www.irishnews.com)
- ^ Rejuvenated Kieran McGeary hoping Croke Park brings the best out in Tyrone (www.irishnews.com)
- ^ Galway victory gives Armagh momentum for All-Ireland quarter-final derby with Monaghan (www.irishnews.com)
- ^ Translink website (www.translink.co.uk)