Funnily enough I got the Dublin-Clonmel service to go to the races this summer and it was quite convoluted to get the best fare. I think I got Dublin-LJ but had asked in Heuston for a separate LJ-Clonmel ticket, which wasn't mad expensive.
The line itself was clearly not in a great state and the likes of Clonmel, Tipperary and Tipperary stations all looked pretty decrepit. Still, it was part of the charm I suppose and the Cahir viaduct was pretty memorable.
I have often wondered would it make sense to reopen the Clonmel-Thurles line. Possibly do a Dublin-Clonmel service with changes at Thurles for other towns? Thurles-Clonmel through Limerick Junction wouldn't encourage many people to use it, particularly when you have to railcar so much of it.
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