News - Train
Council to look at two-hour parking spaces for Boyle
It costs up to €4.50 a day to park at Boyle train station, but many people are parking all day on nearby streets for free.
May 25, 2026 08:20
Operation Twin Tracks underway locally
This an initiative which aims to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on board public transport rail services.
May 6, 2026 17:26
Train stopped in Roscommon following reports of a fire
Emergency services are currently at the scene and no injuries have been reported.
Apr 8, 2026 15:22
Passengers advised of disruption to local train service
Both lines include stops in the Shannonside region.
Mar 8, 2026 09:26
Passengers advised of weekend disruptions
The disruption to scheduled services will commence in the early afternoon.
Mar 5, 2026 13:52
Rail passengers advised of delays to local service
Iarnród Éireann confirmed the disruption is due to to congestion caused by flooding at multiple locations.
Jan 27, 2026 07:39
Councillor calls for Longford to be included on fast track train line to Dublin
The issue has also been raised at recent council meetings in Leitrim.
Jan 25, 2026 16:07
Hourly Dublin-Sligo train planned under new rail strategy
Another major focus of the strategy is the Athlone-Mayo corridor which includes stops in Athlone, Roscommon and Castlerea.
Dec 16, 2025 07:22
Funding confirmed for western rail line from Athenry to Claremorris
Deputy Seán Canney confirmed works will begin within the next 18 months, as part of the National Development Plan.
Nov 8, 2025 12:21
Local train passengers advised to expect disruptions this weekend
Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and apologises for any inconvenience.
Nov 1, 2025 09:45
Disruption planned to local rail services
Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and has apologised for any inconvenience.
Oct 30, 2025 13:31
Calls for upgrade to local rail network
Oct 20, 2025 13:08
'Day of engagement' to combat anti-social behaviour on public transport
Operation 'Twin Tracks' is taking place on eight Intercity rail routes as well as on DART and Luas services in Dublin.
Oct 8, 2025 08:06
Major ongoing disruption to local train services
Oct 8, 2025 07:15Shannonside Newsletter
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