| Train travel in Ireland is a very pleasurable way of | | | | lovely countryside, an inland or coastal village, a |
| taking in all the lovely sights that Ireland has to | | | | magnificent castle, and plenty of mountains. The |
| offer. The Irish rail authorities, known as the | | | | destinations are changed for each tour, hence the |
| Iarnród Éireann, have an efficient | | | | name Mystery Tour. This kind of a trip takes a |
| network that connects most major towns and | | | | half day. |
| cities of Ireland. A system of railway passes | | | | The imposing Bunratty Castle can be approached |
| allows passengers to travel in a very economical | | | | by train, chugging over the unique mid-western |
| manner. | | | | coast and along the River Shannon. The cliffs of |
| The purchase of an Emerald Card allows unlimited | | | | Moher, 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 allows | | | | real treat to the senses. The coastal suburbs, the |
| unlimited travel on trains only. It has limited | | | | yachts, and other developments that have |
| features and is priced accordingly. One can pay a | | | | happened over the years can be witnessed while |
| little extra and opt for an Irish Explorer pass that | | | | on 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 that | | | | offer breathtaking views that make a train trip |
| allows the holder to use various transport | | | | through this area worth all the expense and |
| services in a wider area. Prices are determined by | | | | effort. |
| the options taken. | | | | Armed with a little bit of information and the |
| Several different kinds of train tours have been | | | | relevant railway passes, one can tour Ireland using |
| put together for tourists. There is the Mystery | | | | the extensive railway network for a very |
| Rail Tour, which takes you to some of Ireland's | | | | pleasurable tour. |