You get:

• Unlimited travel on the national rail network of Ireland.
• 2nd class only
• Travel any 5 days within a 1-month period
• Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively

Bonuses:

• 50% reduction on the standard foot passenger fares on ferry crossings from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Roscoff (France) operated by Irish Ferries. Advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited.

"Standard" is British for "second" class.

Ireland's train system fans out from Dublin but dosn't go into much of the countryside on west coast. The bus system is better for these areas, and much cheaper (e.g. $20 Dublin-Cork).  Check Bus Schedules and Prices.

 Sealink ferries and catamarans connecting Britain and Ireland

British Port to:	Irish Port	Daily Crossings	Ferry/Cat hrs	Ferry/Cat Costs
Holyhead	Dun Laoghaire1	3	3.5 / 1.5	$35 / $50
Fishguard	Rosslare	6	3.5 / 1.5	$30 / $40
Stranraer	Larne	6	3.25 / 1.5	$35 / $40
London (RR + boat)2	Dublin	1 direct	8/5	$140
Call 800/677-8585 in the US for information on European ferry connections or visit our Ferry links under "Timetables." 1 Dun Laoghaire is a 30-minute bus or train ride from Dublin. 2 Travelers from London to Dublin may find it worthwhile to catch a quick $80 shuttle flight (see www.cheapflights.com or ryanair.com). National Express (Britain's Greyhound) offers great London-Dublin bus+ferry tickets for as low as $30, restrictions apply.

Please Note: "Standard" is British for "second" class. Children from 4 up to 15 included on the first day of travel: reduced rate applies. Children up to 3 included on the first day of travel: free when sharing an adult passenger's seat/ bed. Senior passengers must be over 60 on their first date of travel. Youth only for passengers under 26 on their first date of travel. You must begin using your pass within 6 months of the date of purchase. Passes must be validated prior to boarding the first train. Prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change

 see sample  Flexi Pass

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One child (5-15) travels along free with each pass. Extra children pay half fare; under 5 free.This pass covers the entire British Isles (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland) including a round-trip Stena Line ferry crossing between Wales or Scotland and the Emerald Isle during the pass's validity (okay to leave via one port and return via another). Reserve boat crossings a day or so in advance—sooner for holidays. No Party Pass or Off-Peak Special.

Pass Protection  $10

 Order pass by Phone or FAX with information on Country Pass Order Form     Phone TERC at  808 395-2083 or e-mail: tercmele@aol.com

Family pass: For each adult pass you buy, one child (5-15) gets a pass of the same type FREE  (specify when you order). Additional kids pay the normal half-adult rate. Kids under 5: free.The Family Pass is available with BritRail Consecutive Day, Flexipass, Senior Plus Car and Plus Ireland passes.

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Ireland Deals Not Sold in the USA  

These local specials are sold at major train stations in Ireland.
 Irish PUNT 1 = about US $1.30.

Pass Name	Version	Area	Duration	Price
Emerald Card	Rail & Bus	Republic & North	Any 8 days in 15 Any 15 days in 30	¤ 198 ¤ 341
Irish Explorer	Rail & Bus	Republic only	Any 8 days in 15	¤ 176
Irish Rover	Rail only	Republic & North	Any 5 days in 15	¤ 143
Irish Explorer	Rail only	Republic only	Any 5 days in 15	¤ 116
Irish Rover	Bus only	Republic & North	Any 3 days in 8 Any 8 days in 15 Any 15 days in 30	¤ 68 ¤ 152 ¤ 226
Irish Rambler	Bus only	Republic only	Any 3 days in 8 Any 8 days in 15 Any 15 days in 30	¤ 53 ¤ 116 ¤ 168

Student travel: Students can use their ISIC (student card) to get discounts on rail tickets (up to 50%), but only if they first purchase a Travel Save Stamp (for about £15) at any major railway station in Ireland.