Training for the GAA All Ireland Football Final!
Where Can I Buy My Ticket?
12 September 2003
Translink wish to advise all GAA fans planning to travel to the Armagh v Tyrone GAA Final on Sunday 28th September that FOUR special rail services will be in operation from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly.
The date to put in your diary is Tuesday 16th September; tickets will go on sale at 9am sharp from Belfast Central, Lurgan, Portadown and Newry rail stations.
Rail tickets will also be available from Dunagannon Bus Station on 16th September ONLY, customers who purchase their tickets here will have the option of purchasing tickets for a special shuttle bus connecting Dungannon Bus Station with Portadown Rail Station on the day of the match which costs £5.50 return.
Translink have gone to great lengths to ensure that there is an even distribution of tickets for all fans, therefore it is recommended that passengers call Translink on 028 90 66 66 30 or click www.translink.co.uk for more ticket information.
Special Services Rtn Fare *Family Ticket
Belfast Central dep 0917 1017 1039 1059 £23.00 £57.50
Lurgan dep - 1058 - - £20.00 £50.00
Portadown dep 1007 - 1123 - £18.50 £46.25
Newry dep - - - 1206 £16.00 £40.00
Dublin Connolly arr 1205 1250 1305 1325
Return Journey
Dublin Connolly dep 1850 1910 1920 1935
Excursion fares will apply to the ‘Special Services’ as detailed above:
*Family Ticket includes two adults and up to four children under 16.
WHERE CAN I BUY MY TICKET?
• Tickets for the 0917hrs service exit Belfast Central will go on sale at Dungannon Bus Depot ONLY, from 9am until 3pm on Tuesday 16th September ONLY.
This service departs Portadown station at 1007hrs and will depart Dublin Connolly Station at 1850hrs calling at Portadown Station. A limited allocation will be available at Belfast Central Station.
• Tickets for the 1017hrs service ex Belfast Central will go on sale at Lurgan Rail Station ONLY from 9am on Tuesday 16th September.
This service departs Lurgan station at 1058hrs and will depart Dublin Connolly Station at 1910hrs calling at Lurgan Station. A limited allocation will be available at Belfast Central Station.
• Tickets for the 1039hrs service ex Belfast Central will go on sale at Portadown Rail Station ONLY, from 9am on Tuesday 16th September.
This service departs Portadown station, at 1123hrs and will depart Dublin Connolly Station at 1920hrs calling at Portadown Station. A limited allocation will be available at Belfast Central Station
• Tickets for the 1059hrs service ex Belfast Central will go on sale at Newry Rail Station ONLY, from 9am on Tuesday 16th September.
This service departs Newry station at 1206hrs and will depart Dublin Connolly Station at 1935hrs for calling at Newry Station. A limited allocation will be available at Belfast Central Station
Enterprise Services
The Enterprise will operate a normal Sunday service. The day excursion fare will not be available on the 10am Enterprise service. First Plus seats can be reserved in advance, subject to availability from 9am on Monday 15th September.
Issued by Sarah Stanczyk, Translink's Press and PR Officer. For more information call 028 90 66 66 30.