I've been to Ireland, riding their trains before, but I've never had the chance to ride on the "flagship" hourly service that runs between Dublin and Cork.

It's the only Irish Rail InterCity train that features a 1st Class option, so it would be rude not to try it out! I'm sure it won't leave me feeling blue, will it...

Departure: Dublin Heuston, Ireland
Destination: Cork Kent, Ireland
distance: 266km / 165 miles
Duration: 2 hrs 35 mins
Cost: Advance adult single 1st class €45,49 / £39.60. (Std class €30,99 / £27.00)
Date of Travel: April 2023
Operator: Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann
motive power: class 201 diesel locomotive. Built: Genral Motors, Canada (19941995)