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Rathdrum Railway Station
Rathdrum railway station ( ga, Stáisiún Ráth Droma) is a railway station in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Ireland. History It opened on 18 July 1863, replacing the terminus at Rathdrum (Kilcommon) (opened 20 August 1861) when the line was extended. Description It is a two-platform station with a passing loop, and water tower at the south end of one platform. There is a tunnel to the south and a viaduct to the north of the station. The station is unstaffed, and has commuter and InterCity trains to Dublin Connolly and Rosslare Europort. There used to be a third platform and a goods area, which is now a small industrial area. Services/routes The service from the station is: ''Monday to Friday'' *5 trains per day to Dublin Connolly via Bray Daly (one continuing to Dundalk Clarke) *4 trains per day to Rosslare Europort via Arklow *1 train per day to Wexford O'Hanrahan via Arklow ''Saturdays'' *4 trains per day to Dublin Connolly via Bray Daly (one continuing to Dundalk Cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rathdrum, County Wicklow
Rathdrum () is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the Avonmore river valley, which flows through the Vale of Clara. Transport Railway Rathdrum is served by mainline train and bus from Dublin and Rosslare. Rathdrum railway station opened on 18 July 1863, replacing the earlier terminus at Rathdrum (Kilcommon) (opened on 20 August 1861) when the line was extended. Bus Bus Éireann route 133 from Wicklow to Arklow serves Rathdrum twice a day each way (once each way on Sundays) and provides a link to Avoca, Woodenbridge, Glenealy and Rathnew. The Wicklow Way bus service operates two routes linking Rathdrum railway station and Rathdrum with Glendalough and Tinahely respectively. Politics and government Rathdrum is part of the Wicklow constituency for national elections and referendums, and the South European Parliament constituency for European elections. Rathdrum is the location of the Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
InterCity (Iarnród Éireann)
InterCity ( ga, IdirChathrach) is the brand name given to rail services operated by Iarnród Éireann that run between Dublin and other major cities in Ireland. InterCity branding is also used in other European countries by unaffiliated organizations. Services InterCity services from Dublin operate from two main stations: * - Heuston Station is the terminus for services to the south and west of Ireland. Services from Heuston operate to Cork, Galway, Waterford, Tralee, Westport and Limerick. * - Connolly Station is the terminus for services to the east and north-west of Ireland. Services from Connolly operate to Sligo and Rosslare Europort. Dublin Connolly is also the terminus of the Dublin to Belfast main line, with services to provided by Enterprise. Rolling stock InterCity services are operated using a mixture of locomotive pulled coaching stock and DMUs. In 2006, deliveries began of 67 new Mark 4 coaches, specifically for the flagship Dublin-Cork route, in an order costi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Railway Stations In Ireland
This article lists railway stations both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The stations in the Republic of Ireland are generally operated by Iarnród Éireann and stations in Northern Ireland are generally operated by NI Railways. Information for stations in the Republic of Ireland are sourced from Irish Rail's API, along with stations in Northern Ireland served by the ''Enterprise Enterprise (or the archaic spelling Enterprize) may refer to: Business and economics Brands and enterprises * Enterprise GP Holdings, an energy holding company * Enterprise plc, a UK civil engineering and maintenance company * Enterpris ...''. Other stations in Northern Ireland source their station codes from the 2019 Irish Rail Fares Book. Table See also * List of closed railway stations in Ireland References External links Railscot - Irish Railways(EireTrains) - Irish Railway Station Photo Archive {{Railway stations in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport (Irish language, Irish: ''Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath'') is an international airport serving Dublin, Ireland. It is operated by DAA (Irish company), DAA (formerly Dublin Airport Authority). The airport is located in Collinstown, Santry, Collinstown, north of Dublin, and south of the town of Swords, Dublin, Swords. In 2019, 32.9 million passengers passed through the airport, making it the airport's busiest year on record. It is the List of the busiest airports in Europe, 12th busiest airport in Europe, and is the List of the busiest airports in the Republic of Ireland, busiest of Ireland's airports by total passenger traffic; it also has the largest traffic levels on the Ireland, island of Ireland, followed by Belfast International Airport. The airport has an extensive Flight length, short and medium haul network, served by an array of carriers, as well as a significant long-haul network focused on North America and the Middle East. It serves as the main hub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wicklow
Wicklow ( ; ga, Cill Mhantáin , meaning 'church of the toothless one'; non, Víkingaló) is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. It is located south of Dublin on the east coast of the island. According to the 2016 census, it has a population of 10,584. The town is to the east of the M11 route between Dublin and Wexford. It also has railway links to Dublin, Wexford, Arklow, and Rosslare Europort. There is also a commercial port for timber and textile imports. The River Vartry is the main river flowing through the town. Geography Wicklow town forms a rough semicircle around Wicklow harbour. To the immediate north lies 'The Murrough', a grassy walking area beside the sea, and the eastern coastal strip. The Murrough is a place of growing commercial use, so much so that a road by-passing the town directly to the commercial part of the area commenced construction in 2008 and was completed in summer of 2010. The eastern coastal strip includes Wicklow bay, a crescent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann (; "Irish Bus") is a state-owned bus and coach operator providing services throughout Ireland, with the exception of Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area, where bus services are provided by sister company Dublin Bus. It is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ). The company's primary hub is ''Busáras, Central Bus Station'', located in Store Street, Central Dublin. History Bus Éireann was established in February 1987 when it was split out from Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ). The logo of Bus Éireann incorporates a red Irish Setter, a breed of dog which originated in Ireland. During 2016, it was reported that Bus Éireann amassed losses of around and that these losses were set to rise throughout 2017. As a result, Shane Ross, TD, Ireland's Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, mentioned the company "faces insolvency within 18 months". Bus Éireann concluded an all out strike on Thursday 13 April that lasted since Friday 24 March 2017. The company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinahely
Tinahely () is a village in County Wicklow in Ireland. It is a market town in the valley of the River Derry, a tributary of the River Slaney. Location and access It is located on the R747 road which links the west Wicklow town of Baltinglass with Arklow on the east coast. The village is situated near the southern point of the Wicklow Way which winds through the Wicklow Mountains. The River Derry runs through the village. History The town of Tinahely is part of the civil parish of Kilcommon in the ancient barony of Ballinacor South. Most of the village dates from the early part of the 19th century as it was rebuilt by Lord Fitzwilliam after it was burnt during the 1798 rebellion. The Fiztwilliam family lived in nearby Coolattin House. The Coollattin estate once comprised , had 20,000 tenants and occupied almost a quarter of County Wicklow. Parish church Tinahely's parish church, St. Kevin's church, lies 2 km to the east of the village in the townland of Kilaveny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glendalough
Glendalough (; ) is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. From 1825 to 1957, the head of the Glendalough Valley was the site of a galena lead mine. Glendalough is also a recreational area for picnics, for walking along networks of maintained trails of varying difficulty, and also for rock-climbing. History Kevin, a descendant of one of the ruling families in Leinster, studied as a boy under the care of three holy men: Eoghan, Lochan and Eanna. During this time, he went to Glendalough. He was to return later, with a small group of monks to found a monastery where the 'two rivers form a confluence'. Kevin's writings discuss his fighting "knights" at Glendalough; scholars today believe this refers to his process of self-examination and his personal temptations. His fame as a holy man spread and he attracted numerous followers. He died in about 618, traditionally on 3 June. For the nex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avoca Railway Station (Ireland)
Avoca railway station served the town of Avoca in County Wicklow County Wicklow ( ; ga, Contae Chill Mhantáin ) is a county in Ireland. The last of the traditional 32 counties, having been formed as late as 1606, it is part of the Eastern and Midland Region and the province of Leinster. It is bordered by t .... The station was known as Ovoca until 1912. It opened on 18 July 1863 and was closed on 30 March 1964 except for special excursions. References {{Reflist Railway stations in County Wicklow Buildings and structures in County Wicklow Railway stations in the Republic of Ireland opened in 1863 Railway stations in the Republic of Ireland closed in 1964 Disused railway stations in County Wicklow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dublin Suburban Rail
The Dublin Suburban Rail ( ga, Iarnród Bruachbhailteach Baile Átha Cliath) network, branded as DART/ Commuter, is a railway network that serves the city of Dublin, Ireland, most of the Greater Dublin Area and outlying towns. The system is made up of five lines: * ''Northern Commuter'' - Dublin Pearse to Dundalk (with one peak time train to Dublin in the morning and an evening train back to Newry) every weekday. * ''South Eastern Commuter'' - Dublin Connolly to Gorey. * ''South Western Commuter'' - Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise. Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch and Celbridge/ Newbridge via the Phoenix Park Tunnel. * ''Western Commuter'' - Dublin Pearse / Docklands to Longford/ M3 Parkway. * ''Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART)'' - Bray Daly/Greystones to Howth/Malahide. In 2018, Commuter services carried 14.6 million passengers, with DART carrying 20 million. Apart from the service to Newry, the lines are owned and operated by Iarnród Éireann. The Luas light rail system ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commuter (Iarnród Éireann)
Commuter ( ga, Comaitéir) is a brand of suburban rail services operated by Iarnród Éireann in the Republic of Ireland, serving the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. This brand is distinct from the longer distance InterCity brand, and Dublin's higher frequency DART brand. Most Commuter services share a track with InterCity services. During the first decade of the new millennium, Iarnród Éireann put a significant amount of effort into upgrading its network, with new tracks, signalling, station upgrades and trains. Commuter services are operated by diesel multiple unit train sets. History Arrow The brand was introduced on 16 May 1994 as 'Arrow', the first specific branding for diesel suburban services, with the launch of the Arrow brand on the newly opened Kildare line. This brand was applied to stations on the line, as well as the 2600 Class railcars. It was also applied to the 2700 Class and 2800 Class railcars upon their introduction (however in the case of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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