Irish Rail has confirmed an expanded rail service to support the influx of visitors expected in Wexford for this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, running from Tuesday, August 5th to Sunday, August 10th.
Speaking on todays Morning Mix, Irish Rail’s Barry Kenny outlined a range of additional services, including extra daily trains between Dublin’s Connolly Station and Wexford, as well as frequent shuttle services between Arklow and Wexford throughout the week.
Key service additions include:
Extra morning and evening trains from Dublin to Wexford, Tuesday through Sunday
Arklow–Wexford shuttle services, with up to five return trips on peak days
Late evening departures, including an 11:00pm service from Wexford to Arklow, to allow visitors enjoy evening events
To accommodate event-related closures at Wexford Quay, Dublin–Rosslare services will terminate at Wexford, with onward transfer arrangements available for those continuing to Rosslare Strand or Europort.
Kenny addressed concerns that the announcement came later than some had hoped, explaining that due to a packed summer schedule nationwide, confirmation of train availability and driver rostering had to be assured first. He noted the plan was released only a few days later than last year and is now fully available for booking via IrishRail.ie.
With over 700,000 visitors expected during the Fleadh, Irish Rail’s efforts aim to provide safe, reliable, and convenient travel to and from this major cultural celebration.
More from Wexford News
-
Get Involved in Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Schools across Wexford are being called upon to support children living in poverty around the world by participating in Ireland's most loved Christmas appeal – the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. As the charity celebrates its 15th year of spreading festive joy, Team Hope is inviting schools, employers, individuals and community organizations across Wexford to take part by registering online at teamhope.ie.
-
Wexford Volunteers Remove 4.1 Tonnes of Marine Litter During Big Beach Clean 2025
In a monumental effort to protect Ireland’s marine environment, 695 volunteers across Wexford helped remove an estimated 4.1 tonnes of marine litter during the Big Beach Clean 2025. Part of An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme, this national event engaged almost 11,000 volunteers who cleaned up 520 locations nationwide, collecting over 60 tonnes of litter—the equivalent weight of around 9 elephants!
-
Wallace Criticizes Western Policies
Former MEP Mick Wallace has passionately critiqued the role of big money in U.S. politics, European complicity in Gaza and the destructive impact of conflicts like the war in Ukraine.
-
Low Awareness of RSV Risks Among Older Adults in Wexford
A recent study has revealed that awareness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is alarmingly low among older adults and their carers in Wexford and across Ireland. Despite RSV being a significant cause of hospitalisations, particularly for those aged 65 and over, only 18% of people report knowing much about the virus. The study, commissioned by Pfizer and conducted by Ipsos B&A, shows that 41% of respondents have never heard of RSV or only recognize the name.
