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Rail freight comeback on the cards in Kilkenny after new lease of life in 2021

As a county, Kilkenny has had a long and storied history with rail freight. From heaps of beet to wagons of beer, the railway tracks in the black and amber county have been well-worn with the grease of industry. Many may not realise it, unless you ...

03 Jan 2022 at 18:53

Kilkenny City

Councillor slams railway operator's response to 'dangerous falling debris' in Kilkenny

A local councillor has slammed the national railway operator for having a 'lack of regard' for the residents of Lacken Drive at a recent meeting of Kilkenny Municipal District. Cllr Andrew McGuinness told elected members that Irish Rail 'has ...

28 Apr 2023 at 14:12

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Closure of Belview train service in south Kilkenny

The Port of Waterford has confirmed that the contract held by DFDS with Irish Rail to operate a freight train between Belview Port and Ballina, Co Mayo stopped last week for commercial reasons. Frank Ronan, Chief Executive, Port of ...

06 Jun 2018 at 10:16

South Kilkenny

Killarney Bridge - stop go system will end tomorrow!

Welcome news for motorists in the Thomastown area this afternoon - a stop-go system on the approach to Killarney Bridge is to be lifted from tomorrow (Thursday, April 14)! In place since a retaining wall collapsed before Christmas,...

13 Apr 2022 at 18:05

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Stop-Go system to remain at Killarney Bridge for now

There is a light at the end of the tunnel for repairs to the approach road to Killarney Bridge - Irish Rail have appointed a contractor. Design works are complete and Kilkenny County Council are awaiting a start date for the work,...

26 Jan 2022 at 22:01

Local News

Temporary road closure tomorrow in Kilkenny

A temporary road closure will take place tomorrow (Saturday). The L8259 Knockmoylan Level Crossing will commence on August 12 to facilitate essential track maintenance works by Iarnrod Eireann at Knockmoylan Level Crossing, ...

11 Aug 2017 at 15:44

Local News

WATCH: Near misses at railway crossings as Irish Rail issues warning

Irish Rail has issued a safety warning after a surge in incidents at level crossings across the country and is urging the public to be vigilant when crossing railways, particularly in Dublin. There have been 54 incidents ...

09 Jun 2022 at 16:11

National News

Train commuters facing delays after vehicle struck bridge

A number of train services are facing delays this evening after a vehicle struck a bridge in Laytown earlier on Tuesday evening. Services were suspended through Laytown earlier this evening, but trains are now running ...

27 Feb 2024 at 19:34

Arts & Entertainment

Extra train services confirmed for music fans attending Bruce Springstein gigs

Additional train services have been added to facilitate music fans attending Bruce Springstein concerts this May. Iarnród Éireann has confirmed there will be extra services on Sunday May 12 and Sunday May 19 for ...

08 Apr 2024 at 16:21

National News

Kilkenny young people can apply for free European rail travel in new initiative

Irish young people aged between 18 and 20 years can apply for free rail travel across Europe in a new initiative. The European Commission will provide the passes to almost 70,000 young Europeans as part of the ...

11 Oct 2021 at 16:29

South Kilkenny

Update: Passenger dies after medical emergency on train in Kilkenny

A passenger who took ill on a morning train from Waterford to Dublin has sadly passed away, Irish Rail have confirmed. The 7.50AM train service stopped at Galdonnell Level Crossing in Mullinavat to await the ...

12 Oct 2022 at 15:58

Local News

Irish Rail announce May Bank Holiday timetable changes and key future dates

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) have announced key future dates for customers to be aware of following recently issued Government guidelines. First of all, the company urges customers to be aware of changes to ...

30 Apr 2021 at 16:35

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