# Commuter

Last year

2022

# nights out

'I was afraid, walking 25 minutes alone': Dubliners say shortage of taxis posing safety risks

Less than one third of licensed taxi driver work on Friday and Saturday night.

36.2k

Jun 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

# ge2020

Social Democrats propose affordable homes at €200k and the end to commuter hell in election manifesto

Entitled ‘Invest in Better’, the party said the document sets out a uniquely Irish version of the Nordic model”.

25.4k

Jan 31st 2020, 4:19 PM

# Papal mass

Extra trains to be put on for Pope's visit to Phoenix Park

Irish Rail has also laid on special services from Westport, Ballina and Athlone to/from Claremorris for the Knock shrine event on Sunday 26 August.

20.0k

112

Aug 6th 2018, 5:50 PM

# Irish Rail

At least two arrested over 'tissue packet begging scam' on Irish trains

Irish Rail said it is cracking down on the organised begging.

129k

104

Apr 26th 2017, 12:05 AM

LIVE

Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services return to normal after rush hour chaos

Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected by this morning’s cancellations.

157k

171

Mar 31st 2017, 10:00 AM

# slow down

30km/h speed limit approved for some Dublin city roads

Councillor Ciaran Cuffe said there is strong academic evidence that this move can save lives.

12.6k

Dec 6th 2016, 9:04 AM

# DART

'Severe delays' for Dublin rail commuters due to fault at Howth Junction

Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets this morning.

11.0k

Dec 2nd 2016, 8:01 AM

# rebate

Most new properties that qualify for the first-time buyers scheme are in and around Dublin

25% of all properties nationwide that qualify and are currently available are in the Dublin area.

11.1k

Nov 25th 2016, 6:05 AM

# Commuter

'Delays due to leaves on tracks': Here's the science behind those Dart delays

According to Iarnród Éireann “…mulch is to rails what ice is to roads.”

19.5k

Oct 25th 2016, 6:30 AM

# morning commute

Delay on Luas line as gardaí called to deal with disruptive passenger

The tram was stopped at Beechwood.

31.7k

Oct 6th 2016, 7:27 AM

# sponsored by transport for ireland

7 reasons you deserve to put your feet up tonight

It’s been a hard day.

18.8k

Jan 4th 2016, 1:56 PM

# commuter blues

Broken down train causes knock-on delays on Heuston line

Commuters were experiencing delays of up to 50 minutes.

12.9k

Sep 8th 2015, 5:49 PM

# going places

Back on track? Irish Rail says train ticket sales signal resurgent economy

Over 19 million passengers have travelled on Irish Rail services since the start of the year.

18.0k

Jul 20th 2015, 10:00 PM

# Thanks

90% of Dublin Bus passengers still thank the driver

Their mammies taught them well.

30.7k

Jul 20th 2015, 3:30 PM

# Stung

Nosy commuter caught rapid eyeballing someone else's phone

Eyes forward, mate.

5.4k

Dec 1st 2014, 6:50 PM

# Cash Money

Your Dublin Bus and Irish Rail commutes just got more expensive

But if you use a Leap card, you might be saving money.

16.2k

Dec 1st 2014, 9:14 AM

# Commuting

Study finds Irish travelling abroad to work fear 'skidding' to lower social classes

It also suggests that many ‘commuter migrants’ choose that lifestyle as a way of tackling large mortgages.

15.5k

Feb 22nd 2014, 8:45 AM

# Autumn

'We know eyes are going to roll': Irish Rail in annual 'leaves on line' apology

They say it’s the “railway’s least favourite season”.

16.7k

Oct 24th 2013, 8:58 AM

# signal works

Northside DARTs and other services to be curtailed this weekend

Bus transfers are being put in place as engineering works are carried out on the line. Commuter, Enterprise, Rosslare and Maynooth services are also affected.

9.8k

Oct 21st 2013, 3:00 PM

# Not the News

Brian Cowen still can't believe he was Taoiseach: The week's news skewed

Breaking via The Mire wire: Lack of jobs causing unemployment and ‘ordinary man’ survives bus trip into town.

7.3k

Aug 31st 2013, 10:30 AM

# iArt

17 brilliant paintings my mother made on her iPad

One woman’s way to beat the commuter boredom.

17.7k

Jun 30th 2013, 5:00 PM

# luas cross city

Focus on communication during Luas Cross City line construction

The first construction on the Luas Cross City line in Dublin city centre is imminent, and one businessman is urging others to ensure they stay up to date with how it proceeds.

10.2k

Jun 3rd 2013, 8:45 AM

# Bus Eireann

Suspended Bus Éireann strike has already cost company €500,000

A 48-hour break in industrial action is currently underway, following a decision made last night after intervention from the Labour Relations Commission.

6.9k

131

May 14th 2013, 7:35 AM

# train-ing day

Here's how many people travelled on Ireland's rail network in 2012

New figures released by Iarnród Éireann show the number of people taking the DART is up but Intercity and Commuter passengers figures are down.

7.7k

Jan 8th 2013, 6:55 AM

# Irish Rail

Irish Rail rolls out free wi-fi on Dublin's commuter trains

Commuters on the Drogheda, Maynooth, M3 Parkway, Kildare and Gorey services can now work on their laptops, tablets and smart phones during their commute.

6.3k

Oct 25th 2012, 10:02 AM

# Weather

Heavy overnight rain leads to flooding, delays

The rain hit much of the country last night, with flooding reported in parts of Cork, Waterford, Wexford and other counties.

16.7k

Oct 17th 2012, 7:37 AM

# Commuting

Dublin rail services resume following suspension

7.0k

Jun 6th 2012, 8:55 PM

# Transport

Survey: More people cycling and taking Luas to work in Dublin

A survey by the Dublin Transport Authority showed that while public transport is still the preferred option, more people are travelling by bicycle and Luas across the ‘canal cordon’ area in Dublin than before.

3.2k

Mar 22nd 2012, 5:16 PM