July 21, 2026 | 3:45 pm
In local news this hour, Ballina based Fine Gael Senator Mark Duffy has just confirmed to Midwest News that Irish Rail has confirmed to him that it is putting on a special additional train from Ballina to Dublin this Sunday.
Ticket sales are going live at 4pm this afternoon, for a 9.15am train from Ballina to Heuston on Sunday morning and returning 7.45pm on Sunday evening – to assist Mayo supporters travelling to Croke Park for Sunday’s All Ireland Football Championship final against Kerry.
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It's due to mechanical issues at the island’s water treatment plant.
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