Translink has announced another special service to help more Armagh fans get to the All Ireland GAA Final in Croke Park by public transport this Sunday 28th July.
Northern Ireland’s public transport operator today, Monday 22 July, announced an additional bus special from Newry departing the city at 11.00 and returning at 20.00 with seats being quickly snapped up.
Other special services put in place for the big game have already proved popular with fans from the Orchard County. Two special trains, a bus special from Armagh and another bus special from Newry have all sold out. Translink has also increased capacity on the regular Enterprise service to support fans.
Michael McArdle, Public Relations Officer, Ulster GAA, said: “We welcome confirmation of these special services for the All Ireland Football Final that will allow Armagh supporters to enjoy their day with safe and hassle-free travel.”
Declan McGinley, Acting Head of Rail Customer Services at Translink, said: “This is a big day for Armagh fans and we have organised several special services to help more supporters get to the game on public transport.
“We are operating two rail specials as well as bus specials from Armagh and Newry to the GAA finals in Croke Park. Both trains and the first two bus specials quickly sold out so we have added an additional bus special from Newry today. We recommend that passengers pre-book their bus special to the event as soon as possible to secure a seat www.translink.co.uk/events.
“Enterprise services, which have been enhanced, are also exceptionally busy that day and we recommend that people looking to travel book in advance.”
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