Train Travel in Ireland

Train travel in Ireland is a very pleasurable way oflovely countryside, an inland or coastal village, a
taking in all the lovely sights that Ireland has tomagnificent castle, and plenty of mountains. The
offer. The Irish rail authorities, known as thedestinations are changed for each tour, hence the
Iarnród Éireann, have an efficientname Mystery Tour. This kind of a trip takes a
network that connects most major towns andhalf day.
cities of Ireland. A system of railway passesThe imposing Bunratty Castle can be approached
allows passengers to travel in a very economicalby train, chugging over the unique mid-western
manner.coast and along the River Shannon. The cliffs of
The purchase of an Emerald Card allows unlimitedMoher, Burren, and Galway Bay can be seen on
travel on buses and trains of specific networks.this trip.
Options for different time periods are available.Dublin?s Georgian south inner city sights can be a
Then there is the Irish Explorer Pass that allowsreal treat to the senses. The coastal suburbs, the
unlimited travel on trains only. It has limitedyachts, and other developments that have
features and is priced accordingly. One can pay ahappened over the years can be witnessed while
little extra and opt for an Irish Explorer pass thaton a train tour through these regions.
is valid for both trains and buses.The Wexford, Waterford, and Kilkenny counties
The Irish Rover pass is a very versatile pass thatoffer breathtaking views that make a train trip
allows the holder to use various transportthrough this area worth all the expense and
services in a wider area. Prices are determined byeffort.
the options taken.Armed with a little bit of information and the
Several different kinds of train tours have beenrelevant railway passes, one can tour Ireland using
put together for tourists. There is the Mysterythe extensive railway network for a very
Rail Tour, which takes you to some of Ireland'spleasurable tour.