News - Train station
Irish Rail urged to scrap car-parking charges at Boyle train station
It's costs up to 4 euro and 50 cents a day to park there.
May 23, 2026 12:54
Carrick train station to get long-awaited new car park
Irish Rail has got access to land from the ESB for the new facility at Cortober.
May 22, 2026 16:59
Gardaí investigating criminal damage to trains in Athlone
Gardaí are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen anything unusual during this time in Athlone on Saturday 7th March.
Mar 8, 2026 07:26
Timeline set for long-awaited Dromod works
Planning permission was granted for a number of measures at the station.
Jan 13, 2026 13:01
Local councillor calls for Carrick-on-Shannon train station upgrade
Paddy Farrell says there are plans for other stations to be developed - but there is no mention of Carrick.
Apr 6, 2025 08:32
Green light given to upgrade at local railway station
Iarnród Éireann recently submitted an application for new facilities at Athlone train station.
Jan 14, 2024 14:54
Irish Rail must support commuters by upgrading Longford Train Station- Nolan
Parts of the station including toilets and indoor waiting areas were shut at times over last year due to staff shortages.
Dec 20, 2023 15:21
Planning lodged for significant accessibility works at Boyle Train Station
The application includes a pair of staircases, free standing lift shafts, support portals and a walkway.
Feb 3, 2023 13:18
Irish Rail to close Mullingar Train Station parking during Fleadh Cheoil
Irish Rail has warned that any vehicle left in the car park once it closes will be removed.
Jul 22, 2022 13:45
Son of Leitrim revolutionary figure delighted with latest signage remembering her life
Bridie is one of the most famous women to be involved in the Irish revolutionary period.
Mar 30, 2022 14:05
Longford volunteers praised as key to town's improved litter status
Longford ranked in the top ten nationally.
Jan 4, 2022 18:09
"Not acceptable" - Limited access to Longford train station this month
A staff member is out so Irish Rail has to make changes at the train station this month.
Nov 2, 2021 13:21
Sean Mulryan from Roscommon has been granted planning permission for a major project in Dublin
A Roscommon property developer has been granted planning permission for a major new project beside Connolly train station in Dublin. Ballymore, founded by Sean Mulryan,
Jan 16, 2021 08:33
Several incidents of 'lewd' and 'aggressive' behaviour reported at Longford train station this year
Over a dozen incidents of anti-social behaviour have been reported at train stations or to Irish Rail staff in the Shannonside region so far
Sep 9, 2020 12:37Shannonside Newsletter
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