Return to Shillelagh - a Bustitution railtour of the Shillelagh Branch Line
Sat, Oct 03
|Arklow
Join historian Jonathan Beaumont as we explore what's left of the Woodenbridge-Shillelagh branch line, closed 1944. Featuring a 'heritage' Volvo Plaxton bus courtesy of Leonards of Coolgreany.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:40 PM
Arklow, Knockanrahan Lower, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
About the event
Join historian Jonathan Beaumont as we explore what's left of the Woodenbridge-Shillelagh branch line, closed 1944.
As a treat for bus enthusiasts, we will be using a 1996 Volvo Plaxton bus courtesy of Leonards of Coolgreany, one of the only left in regular use.
The tour departs Arklow railway station at 09:40, for a journey taking the locations once served by the Woodenbridge Junction to Shillelagh branch line of the Dubin & South Eastern Railway.
We will be back in Arklow for 14:20.
Dublin passengers may wish to use the 07:55 Connolly-Rosslare service train as far as Arklow and return on the 14:35 service from Arklow. Through tickets available.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable.
Tickets
Arklow-Shillelagh-Return Adult
Valid on the Táilte Tours CLG 3rd October bus charter from Arklow to Shillelagh and return only. Strictly non-refundable.
€30.00
Arklow-Shillelagh Return Child
Valid on the Táilte Tours CLG 3rd October bus charter from Arklow to Shillelagh and return only. Strictly non-refundable. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
€15.00
Bus+train from Dublin Adult
Valid for travel on the Táilte Tours CLG 3rd October "Return to Shillelagh" tour only. Strictly non-refundable. Passengers should check in with the Táilte Tours guide on Connolly Station concourse for 07:30 to receive their rail ticket. Passengers should check in with the Táilte Tours guide at Connolly station concourse for 07:30 to receive their rail ticket.
€49.00
Bus + train from Dublin Child
Child fares apply to Under-16s only. Valid for travel on the Táilte Tours CLG 3rd October "Return to Shillelagh" tour only. Strictly non-refundable. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Valid for travel on the Táilte Tours CLG 3rd October "Return to Shillelagh" tour only. Strictly non-refundable. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers should check in with the Táilte Tours guide at Connolly station concourse for 07:30 to receive their rail ticket.
€24.00
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