[02-05-2009] Munster v Leinster, Croke Park

Thomas Ralph · 14-04-2009, 09:27

Nothing from IÉ yet on this; the only train that anyone heading south would make after the match is the 2100 Heuston-Cork, and it's already booked out in standard class.

Thomas J Stamp · 14-04-2009, 17:46

they are getting very good with the specials so i'd imagine there will be trains a plenty

(avoids usual "sure 80,000 will come form Munster anyway and only two dozen form Ladyboy Provence to watch another unmerciless trashing" post.... almost)

Mark Hennessy · 15-04-2009, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas J Stamp

(avoids usual "sure 80,000 will come form Munster anyway and only two dozen form Ladyboy Provence to watch another unmerciless trashing" post.... almost)

Not related to the train travel but with the ticket botches that have been reported, it looks like it will be that way

Thomas Ralph · 15-04-2009, 10:37

By now everything from 1900 on has been booked out. There must be something else on.

And yes, my tickets for the match come from the Leinster allocation, which Munster fans have been steadily depleting since it went on sale on Monday. I'd expect 50K+ red fans.

Mark Gleeson · 17-04-2009, 09:41

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Additional train services for Munster v Leinster rugby by Corporate Communications

Friday 17th April

Iarnród Éireann advises rugby supporters that we are in the process of arranging a number of additional services from Cork and Limerick to Dublin and back for the Heineken Cup semi final in Croke Park on Saturday 2nd May.

It is expected that these services will be available for booking at www.irishrail.ie early next week.

I'd say we are looking at
Extra train from Limerick 10:25
Extra train to Limerick 21:25
Extra train to Cork 21:35

Mark · 17-04-2009, 09:54

Just for the record, kick off is at 17:30. No chance of the specials from Drumcondra then?

Seems like the only advantage the train has over roads nowaways is that you can have a few pints.

Thomas Ralph · 28-04-2009, 21:13

There's a further Heuston-Cork special after being added at 2130, but it has already sold out.

Colm Moore · 30-04-2009, 20:43

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=300

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Heineken Cup Semi Final Sat 2nd May 2009 by Corporate Communications

Iarnrod Eireann advises customers that on Saturday 2nd May the following trains are booked out:

Cork to Heuston

07.30, 09.30, 10.30, 11.30 and 12.30.

Special trains at 09.45 and 11.00 booked out.

Tralee to Heuston.

07.15 Tralee to Heuston booked out.

Limerick to Heuston - Limited availability on the 07.35 and 12.35 Limerick to Heuston services.

Special trains at 09.35 and 10.30 are booked out.

Heuston to Cork.

20.00 and 21.00 booked out.

Special trains at 21.15 and 21.50 are booked out.

Limited availability on the 21.40 Heuston to Cork service.

Heuston to Limerick.

Special trains at 21.20, 21.35 and 21.45 are booked out.

Sunday 2nd May

The following trains are expected to be sold out before the weekend.

12.00, 13.00 and 14.00 hrs services Heuston to Cork.

Leinster fans - Special €10 day return fares available. Please click here for more information.

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=454

Mark Hennessy · 30-04-2009, 21:21

I hear the Munster team are getting the train up tomorrow.

I hope they dont get lost on the way

Mark Gleeson · 06-05-2009, 16:39

Our friends in Irish Rail made a fine mess of getting Munster home

I've now got reports of delays of up to 1 hour on services arriving into Cork after the match

Brian Condron · 06-05-2009, 20:20

Surely most of the Munster fans had left before the game was over so it didn't effect them.

14-04-2009, 09:27	#1
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	[02-05-2009] Munster v Leinster, Croke Park Nothing from IÉ yet on this; the only train that anyone heading south would make after the match is the 2100 Heuston-Cork, and it's already booked out in standard class.

14-04-2009, 17:46	#2
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	they are getting very good with the specials so i'd imagine there will be trains a plenty (avoids usual "sure 80,000 will come form Munster anyway and only two dozen form Ladyboy Provence to watch another unmerciless trashing" post.... almost) __________________ We are the passengers

06-05-2009, 16:39	#10
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Our friends in Irish Rail made a fine mess of getting Munster home I've now got reports of delays of up to 1 hour on services arriving into Cork after the match __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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15-04-2009, 10:37	#4
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	By now everything from 1900 on has been booked out. There must be something else on. And yes, my tickets for the match come from the Leinster allocation, which Munster fans have been steadily depleting since it went on sale on Monday. I'd expect 50K+ red fans.

17-04-2009, 09:54	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern line Posts: 1,311	Just for the record, kick off is at 17:30. No chance of the specials from Drumcondra then? Seems like the only advantage the train has over roads nowaways is that you can have a few pints.

28-04-2009, 21:13	#7
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	There's a further Heuston-Cork special after being added at 2130, but it has already sold out.

30-04-2009, 21:21	#9
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	I hear the Munster team are getting the train up tomorrow. I hope they dont get lost on the way

06-05-2009, 20:20	#11
Brian Condron Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 268	Surely most of the Munster fans had left before the game was over so it didn't effect them.