“One of the problems is Irish Rail’s ‘flexible’ ticket, which is barely flexible at all. But once you make the outward journey you cannot change the time on the return journey. [ The Irish rail network’s absurd lack of connectivityOpens in new window ]“Like your reader, I’ve never complained to Irish Rail about having to buy a second ticket, delayed trains, long waits in Limerick Junction, seat allocation not being displayed, antisocial behaviour etc. He did not do that.”She says it appears that “Irish Rail has changed their policy recently but they have not informed the public. “At very busy times, we may prioritise those with online tickets in boarding first to assist those with seat reservations.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2026 08:35 UTC