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The Great Southern Railway Centennial Railtour

Sat, Nov 16

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Dublin 8

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Great Southern Railway in November 2024, Táilte Tours CLG have organsied a special commemorative railtour compromising of a day trip from Dublin to Killarney.

The Great Southern Railway Centennial Railtour
The Great Southern Railway Centennial Railtour

Time & Location

Nov 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:50 PM

Dublin 8, Heuston, Heuston Station, St John's Rd W, Saint James, Dublin, Ireland

Guests

About the event

Cover photo kindly supplied by The Wanderer.


View our railtour leaflet.


With thanks to Iarnród Éireann,  we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Great Southern Railway in November 1924 with a special commemorative railtour, comprising of a day trip from Dublin to Killarney and back, but with a twist. On the outbound journey we will be taking a quick detour into Limerick Check, marking the first time a mkIV carriage set has operated over this line with passengers (and indeed, a the first ever passenger working of a mkIV set into Limerick.


This tour promises to be a relaxing day out using Intercity standard carriages and with catering trolley service on board, offering passengers the chance to indulge in some pre-Christmas shopping in Killarney while taking in the beautiful sights of the Kerry line from a comfortable express train. For railway enthusiasts, this tour offers are…


Tickets

  • GSR Centennial Standard Class

    Valid for travel on the Táilte Tours "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour from Dublin to Killarney Return on Saturday 16th November 2024 only. Pick up available at Kildare and Limerick Junction. We regret that tickets once purchased are not refundable.

    €90.00
  • GSR Centennial - Under 16

    Valid for child/Under 16 standard class travel on the Táilte Tours "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour from Dublin to Killarney Return on Saturday 16th November 2024 only. Pick up available at Kildare and Limerick Junction. We regret that tickets once purchased are not refundable. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers travelling on a child's fare may be required to produce proof of age.

    €50.00
  • GSR Centennial Torc Class

    Valid for "Torc Class" travel (including tea/coffee on departure in the morning, a souvenir and complimentary morning snacks) on the Táilte Tours "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour from Dublin to Killarney Return on Saturday 16th November 2024 only. Pick up available at Kildare and Limerick Junction. We regret that tickets once purchased are not refundable.

    €120.00
  • GSR Centennial Emerald Class

    Valid for " Emerald/CityGold Class" travel on the Táilte Tours "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour from Dublin to Killarney Return on Saturday 16th November 2024 only. Pick up available at Kildare and Limerick Junction. We regret that tickets once purchased are not refundable. This ticket includes a reclining seat in a City Gold standard carriage, tea/coffee on departure from Dublin, a souvenir gift and complimentary morning snacks.

    €155.00
  • Standard Class from Kildare

    Valid for travel on the Táilte Tours "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour from Kildare to Killarney Return on Saturday 16th November 2024 only. We regret that tickets once purchased are not refundable.

    €90.00
  • Torc Class from Kildare

    Valid for "Torc Class" travel (including tea/coffee on departure in the morning, a souvenir and complimentary morning snacks) on the Táilte Tours "Great Southern Railway Centennial" railtour from Kildare to Killarney & Return on Saturday 16th November 2024 only. Pick up available at Kildare and Limerick Junction. We regret that tickets once purchased are not refundable.

    €120.00

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