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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Urgent ticket warning issued to fans ahead of Justin Timberlake's Dublin gig as stage times & support acts revealed
POP star sensation Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back to Dublin this Saturday for his first gig in Ireland in over 10 years. The Advertisement 2 Justin Timberlake is playing at Malahide Castle this Saturday, June 28 2 Here's everything you need to know before the gig But before the music kicks off this weekend, here's everything you need to know before attending the gig. First off, concert chiefs have urged concertgoers to download their tickets to their devices BEFORE reaching the venue. This is to ensure you can download your ticket while you have good coverage or are connected to the internet. And if you're up for a shot of 00s nostalgia and want to rock your body, the good news is that there are still tickets available from Advertisement READ MORE IN JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE HOW TO GET THERE The DART will be running rail services to and from Malahide DART Station for the concert, with the station just a 10-minute stroll from the venue entrance. Punters have been advised to book their return As traffic and parking delays are inevitable, attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle, use Punters have been advised to allow plenty of time for concert entry procedures, ticket checks and searches. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Warning Everyone will also be subject to a search permissible under law and a condition of ticket purchase and entry and additional security checks may take place once inside the venue. STRICT RULES Under 16s must be accompanied at all times by a parent/guardian over 25, who take full responsibility and remain with them throughout the event. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin stops show in Sydney to save young boy in heartwarming Strict age monitoring in place. Unaccompanied under 16s will be refused entry without refund. Malahide Castle is a green field site, and routes of entry may require a significant walk. Advertisement It is recommended concertgoers wear sturdy shoes , trainers, or wellies. Sandals, flip flops, and high heels of any kind are strongly discouraged. WHO ARE THE SUPPORT ACTS? All venue bars will be cashless and have contactless card payment facilities. However, food vendors will take card and cash payments. The special guests supporting Timberlake at his Advertisement Best known for songs such as Hold My Hand and Don't Be So Hard on Yourself, Jess is the perfect act to get fans in the mood for JT. WHAT ARE THE STAGE TIMES? Doors for the gig will open at 4pm and the pop star is expected to hit the stage around 8pm.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Dart to Wicklow town project's ever-expanding timeframe raises transparency questions
In 2019, it was announced that the Dart for Wicklow town would be operational by 2023-2024. Timeframes for 2025 and 2026 were also announced, but were subsequently rowed back on. Now it has been revealed that the long-promised Dart service has been delayed again and pushed back to 2030. Reacting to the latest set-back, the cathaoirleach of Wicklow Municipal District, Cllr Graham Richmond said local representatives are being left in an impossible situation with the constant changes to the delivery timeframe. He said: 'At this stage the NTA are making local representatives look like fools. We are not being kept properly informed by the NTA, who will be delivering the project. We are provided with timeframes, which we pass on in good faith, only for the NTA to change the timeframe again and again, and make us look like fools. The NTA has to be held accountable. 'Wicklow County Council organised a meeting with the NTA at last year's monthly meeting in October, and promised timely replies to any questions emailed on to them afterwards. I know Wicklow Municipal District has three outstanding emails set to the NTA which have never been responded to, and in all my dealings with the NTA I have never received a response. 'The NTA just can't be trusted and the people who miss out the most on these constantly changing timeframes are the commuting population of Wicklow town.' Deputy John Brady has described the latest setback as 'simply not good enough' and has urged the Transport Minister to 'get a grasp on this situation'. 'People in Wicklow town have been strung along for years with broken promises about the DART coming to the area. First it was 2023, then it was pushed back several times, and now they are saying it will be at least 2030. This is simply unacceptable,' he said. 'Meanwhile, existing services are packed to the brim. Commuters are forced to stand for long journeys in crowded carriages with irregular and infrequent services. It is completely unsustainable for people going to work, students going to college, and those trying to get to hospital appointments. 'Commuters in Wicklow town and surrounding areas are being failed, day in day out. Despite the increase in population in the area, the infrastructure has not been developed to meet the need. This cannot be allowed to continue. We need proper investment in our rail network, we need additional capacity now – not in years to come.' Cllr Gail Dunne stated: 'This is simply not good enough and our growing town ad its commuters deserve so much better. Where are the Wicklow TDs on this, and where is Simon Harris, the Tánaiste no less, when real investment is needed in his own county? The people of Wicklow are being left behind while empty promises stack up. I'll keep fighting for proper infrastructure, with no more delays.'
Dublin Live
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Dublin Live
Major boost for DART+ West project as legal challenges withdrawn
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Works for the Dart+ West project are now expected to begin next year after the withdrawal of two judicial reviews. The Railway Order for the project, which will expand the DART network to Maynooth/M3 Parkway, was approved by An Bord Pleanála in July 2024 but has been delayed due to the court action. An Bord Pleanála also approved a Railway Order for the DART+ South West - Hazelhatch to Heuston / Phoenix Park Tunnel - in November 2024. The DART+ will double the passenger capacity for rail services in the Greater Dublin Area, from 26,000 passenger journeys per direction per hour to 52,000. The DART network will increase from 50 kilometres to 150 kilometres, extending to Maynooth/M3 Parkway, Hazelhatch and Drogheda. Enabling works are expected to commence in 2026 for DART+ infrastructure. Contract awards are targeted for the end of 2026. In addition to the infrastructure development, 185 carriages have been ordered for the DART+ Fleet, with up to 750 in total possible under a framework contract with French fleet manufacturer Alstom. The first ten carriages, made up of two five-carriage trains, have been delivered, and have commenced the testing, commissioning and regulatory process, and are expected to begin entering service during 2026. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Plan to expand DART to Kildare and Meath gets go-ahead after legal challenges dropped
PLANS TO EXTEND DART rail lines into Kildare and Meath can now go ahead, as legal action against Irish Rail's expansion project have been dropped. An Bord Pleanála had granted a Railway Order, meaning that they had approved the plans, in November 2024, but two Dublin city businesses had delayed the project with court action. Two separate judicial reviews were scheduled for hearing in the High Court this week relating to the Dart+ West plan, though the court heard yesterday that the cases had been withdrawn. The project is now free to proceed – pending government funding. A Department of Transport spokesperson would not confirm that the project will receive funding – but said that it is under consideration as part of the National Development Plan, a long-term government strategy aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing public services. 'The National Development Plan is currently under review by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service and Reform, including funding for DART+,' the spokesperson said. If this funding is granted, the DART+ West project will see the expansion of the DART network from Connolly station in Dublin to Maynooth, Co Kildare and the M3 Parkway in Bennetstown, Co Meath. According to Irish Rail, the project will increase train capacity from the current six trains per hour per direction up to 12 trains per hour per direction, and will increase capacity from 5,000 to 13,200 passengers per day. Advertisement It's one of four parts of the DART+ project, which will see the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) network grow from 50km in length to over 150km. Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann / Iarnród Éireann Currently, The DART only runs along Dublin's coast, from Malahide or Howth in the north to Greystones in Wicklow in the south. The ambitious plans will also double hourly passengers numbers from 26,000 in each direction to 52,000, and will treble the electrification of the Greater Dublin Area rail network. In addition to the infrastructure development, 185 carriages have been ordered for the DART+ Fleet, with up to 750 in total possible under a framework contract with French fleet manufacturer Alstom. A carriage from the new DART+ fleet. Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann / Iarnród Éireann The first fifteen carriages, made up of three five-carriage trains, have been delivered, and Irish Rail have confirmed that they have commenced the testing, commissioning and regulatory process. These carriages are expected to begin entering service next year. Irish Rail said it hoped to award contracts for construction of the Maynooth and M3 Parkway lines by the end of next year. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Everything you need to know ahead of Dua Lipa's Aviva show
Dua Lipa is bringing her Radical Optimism tour to Dublin, as she plays a sold-out show in the Aviva Stadium. The English/Albanian singer will be heading to the Aviva on Friday (June 27) to kick off a huge weekend of concerts at the stadium, with over 50,000 people expected to attend. Dua Lipa will be playing the Aviva Stadium this Friday (June 27). Pic: Ian West/PA Wire Dua Lipa plays the Aviva Stadium on Friday, June 27, with supporting acts Dove Cameron and Alessi Rose. Doors to the show open at 5pm, with the support acts set to come on from around 6pm. The DART will be the easiest way to get to the Aviva, with a stop just minutes from the stadium. Pic: Sam Boal / There are several ways to get to the Aviva Stadium for the gig, with organisers saying that traffic and parking delays are inevitable — meaning that it's important that you plan accordingly. DART: The DART is the easiest way to get straight to the Aviva, with Landsdowne Road train station being less than a minute's walk from the stadium's southern end. Large crowds will be expected, though, so plan accordingly. There are also extra DART services running on the night of the show. LUAS: The LUAS is another way to get there, with the green line serving south Dublin. However, it's a tidy step from most of the stops on the green line. Speaking from experience, you'll get there in about 30-40 minutes if you get off at Charlemont, so it's best to bring the walking shoes if you're heading via LUAS. BUS: The following Dublin Bus routes will be operating a full service near the Aviva stadium: 4, 7, 7a, 39a, 145 and 155. CAR: If you really want to drive, there will be no car parking at the stadium for security reasons. There are car parks around the city, such as Q-Park, but spaces will be limited. Dua will be performing from her new album as well as the classics. Pic: David Fisher/Shutterstock Going off her previous tracks on earlier shows, this is Dua Lipa's expected setlist (SPOILERS!) Training Season End of an Era One Kiss Break My Heart Whatcha Doing Levitating These Walls Maria Illusion Pretty Please Electricity Hallucinate Physical Falling Forever Love Again Be The One Happy For You Anything For Love Encore: New Rules Dance the Night Don't Start Now Houdini Security wise, under 16s must be accompanied by adults over the age of 25. Standing tickets are available to those aged 14 or over, but if you're under 16 you must be accompanied by an adult. Bags bigger than A4 in size will not be permitted, while banned items include umbrellas, large-lens professional cameras, flagpoles, selfie sticks, sticks for banners, anything that could be used as a weapon, bottles, glass vessels, cans, flasks, frisbees, illegal substances, scooters, skateboards or other skates, laser devices, prams or pushchairs, inflatable or folding chairs, suitcases, laptops, illegal merchandise, hampers and cool boxes, air horns, and all animals except service dogs and guide dogs. As for the weather, Met Éireann have said that it will be damp and rather unseasonably windy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle possibly heavy at times in the west and north. Drier and brighter intervals will increase towards the evening, with highest temperatures of 17C to 20C.
