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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Science
- Irish Independent
Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk drone survey is planned
The site was reviewed on June 16, with a drone survey to take place in the coming weeks. Speaking during the June meeting of Greystones Municipal District, engineer Ruari O'Hanlon informed the elected members they are also seeking LiDAR data from Irish Rail, which provides detailed information about terrain in the area. With the next meeting taking place on July 7, Cllr Lourda Scott called for these meetings to take place on a more regular basis now that things are moving at pace. The 7km, point-to-point, walk was closed to the public in early 2021 after a significant landfall on the Greystones side left further sections unstable. A further rockfall near the Bray end followed in October 2022 and it has since been re-routed to provide an inland trail over Bray Head. A recent report looking into the economic impact of the Cliff Walk's closure estimated it is costing the national economy €50,000 per day and that the local economy has lost €14 million.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
TD calls for improved public transport for music fans during concert season
Urgent action is needed to improve public transport options for music fans during Dublin's busy summer season, a Fine Gael TD has said. Grace Boland has called for a joined-up approach to Dublin's concert transport, and said that people should not be left stranded after concerts due to a lack of public transport. Advertisement 'In recent weeks, Dublin has played host to major international stars such as Charli XCX, Zach Bryan, Olivia Rodrigo, The Corrs and many more. Venues across the city — from Malahide Castle and Phoenix Park to St Anne's Park, Fairview Park, and the 3Arena — have been buzzing with live music and thousands of fans. It's fantastic to see the city thriving," Ms Boland said. 'This weekend looks set to be busy again in Dublin with Dua Lipa performing in the Aviva tonight (Friday), Alanis Morrisette in Malahide Castle on Sunday, and Lana Del Rey in the Aviva on Monday. 'However, it is simply unacceptable that our public transport operators have failed to respond to the obvious increase in demand. I've heard countless reports of fans waiting hours for a DART, walking for more than an hour to get home, or being stranded late into the night with no transport available. Experiences like these take away from what should be an enjoyable night out," she said. 'That is why today I am calling on Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, and Luas to put on additional services during major events — to ensure that people can get home safely, conveniently, and quickly after concerts. It's a simple step that would make a big difference for the public." Advertisement She added that it is "not a difficult problem to solve, and that with proper planning and coordination, transport providers can "easily" meet the demand. 'What's needed is a proactive, joined-up approach across Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, and Luas to ensure that concertgoers can enjoy their night out and get home safely and without unnecessary hassle."
The Journal
2 days ago
- The Journal
A new train station is being planned for Cabra
IRISH RAIL HAS announced plans for the construction of a new train station in the north Dublin suburb of Cabra. The station, located along the Phoenix Park Tunnel line and planned DART+ South West route, will serve an extra 26,000 people living within one kilometre. It will offer frequent services into the city centre, as well as to the south and west of the country including Cork, Limerick and Galway. These counties will be reachable via the new Heuston West station to be built under the expanded DART+ South West project . The station at Cabra will improve connectivity to commuter stations located between ParkWest and Newbridge – Clondalkin, Adamstown, Hazelhatch. Advertisement A map showing the location of the proposed Cabra train station, marked red. Irish Rail Irish Rail It will present several new links to other modes of transport. There will be four bus stops within 100m of the station entrance, and the station will be served by the proposed Dublin BusConnects routes passing along the R147 Cabra Road, as well as local cycle routes running along the R805 Old Cabra Road. It will be a roughly 13-minute walk to the Luas Green line (Phibsborough stop) and a 23-minute walk to the TUD campus at Grangegorman. Irish Rail says local demand for increased capacity and frequency of service is what drove the decision by the operator to introduce another station. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, said: 'The addition of the new rail station will be transformational for the local community, offering a significant boost in sustainable public transport.' Irish Rail chief Jim Meade says the planned station 'demonstrated the power of public consultation'. 'The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected. This is about to change and change for the better,' he said. Irish Rail plans to initiate work on a planning application in early 2026. 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
Dublin Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Dublin Live
Irish Rail unveils plans for new Cabra train station
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 Irish Rail has announced its plan to develop a new railway station in Cabra. The station will be located on the existing Phoenix Park Tunnel line. The transport service will be displaying the plans at the Deaf Village Ireland Campus, Cabra, from today until July 2. The new station will provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station, offering direct and frequent services to Dublin city centre. It will also offer greater connectivity to Commuter stations between ParkWest and Newbridge. It will also connect commuters to the south and west of the country, including Cork, Limerick and Galway, via the planned new station at Heuston West, which is to be constructed as part of the DART+ South West project. During the public consultation for the DART+ South West project - which will boost frequency and capacity of services on the route - a significant number of local residents requested that a new station at Cabra be considered. Located in the centre of Cabra, the new station will provide public transport interchange opportunities, with the proposed Dublin BusConnects routes passing along the adjacent R147 Cabra Road, as well as local cycle routes running along the R805 Old Cabra Road. There is also potential for Interchange with the proposed new Glasnevin station for connections to the Metrolink once in service. It is also approximately 20-minutes by foot from the new station to the TUD campus at Grangegorman. Chief Executive of Irish Rail Jim Meade said: 'The provision of this new station at Cabra demonstrates the power of public consultation. The public spoke and we listened. This station will provide excellent connectivity for the residents of Cabra. The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected. This is about to change and change for the better." 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 Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Public spoke & we listened' – Irish Rail confirm new station plans for busy Dublin suburb in huge boost for commuters
COMMUTERS are set for a major boost as Irish Rail has introduced plans for a new train station in the Cabra area of Dublin. Irish Rail recently announced that the new station would be located in the centre of Cabra, on the existing Phoenix Park Tunnel line, providing connections within the capital. Advertisement 2 Irish Rail has proposed a new station for Cabra Credit: Irish Rail/Future Realities Studios 2 It is set to provide rail access for up to 26k people living within one km of the station Credit: Irish Rail/Future Realities Studios The new station is set to provide rail access for up to 26,000 people living within one km of the station. It comes after a large number of locals asked for a new station at After the study, If the plan is approved, the construction of the new station at Cabra will be delivered together with the Dart+ programme works. Advertisement READ MORE ON IRISH RAIL It is funded by the As part of the Dart+ South West project, a new station at Heuston West is also proposed to be built, connecting commuters to the south and west of the country, including Currently, this line serves the services between Newbridge, Hazelhatch and Celbridge, and Dublin Connolly and Grand Canal Dock. The Cabra station can also offer interchange opportunities for Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Warning And it will be an approximately 20-minute walk from the new station to the TUD campus at Grandegorman, providing students with an extra mode of public transport. 'The pandemic is over' cry fuming Irish Rail passengers as they demand return of popular service The plans and documents of the new station will be on display at the Deaf Village Ireland Campus from today until July 2, with the information also available to view on the Irish Rail website. Speaking at the campaign's launch for the new station, the Irish Rail Chief Executive Jim Meade said: "The provision of this new station at Cabra demonstrates the power of public consultation. "The public spoke and we listened. This station will provide excellent connectivity for the residents of Cabra. Advertisement "The railway line has always been part of Cabra, but yet the community has not been rail connected. "This is about to change and change for the better." 'GREAT BENEFIT TO CABRA' Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport, said: "I am delighted to support the launch of this public information today for the development of a new rail station in Cabra. "The station will be of great benefit to Cabra and I'm very happy to see it move forward with public input." Advertisement NTA's head of rail investment Marcello Corsi said: "The NTA very much welcomes this progress on the project and we would encourage people to use this opportunity to find out about the benefits it will deliver for their community. "The development of railway station at Cabra was a key component for this area in NTA's Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy, and is part of an overall plan to make an improved rail network available to a greater number of people across the region.'
