Hurling fans snap up VIP train tickets for the big match

All roads will lead to Croke Park tomorrow, when 79,500 ticket holders gather for the All-Ireland hurling final between Kilkenny…

All roads will lead to Croke Park tomorrow, when 79,500 ticket holders gather for the All-Ireland hurling final between Kilkenny and Cork.

Iarnród Éireann services expect to be particularly busy, with thousands of supporters taking the train from both counties.

Some supporters will be travelling in more style than others, thanks to Iarnród Éireann's "luxury executive train" service from Cork. The one hundred €185 return tickets for the service were snapped up within four hours of going on sale.

The service includes breakfast and an evening meal, as well as an All-Ireland game programme.

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If the teams don't have enough incentive to win tomorrow's match, Iarnród Éireann has thrown in an extra bonus. The winning team will be provided with executive class seats for their return journey on Monday. The runners-up will also travel home by train, but with a little less luxury on the regular service.

Iarnród Éireann's match special tickets and regular tickets have all been sold out. The company has recommended that supporters should not turn up at the station without a ticket.

Gardaí have encouraged supporters to arrive in Dublin in good time for the matches. Illegally parked vehicles may be impounded or clamped and may be liable to a fine of €130.

Alison Healy

Alison Healy

Alison Healy is a contributor to The Irish Times