Construction starts on temporary Adare station for Ryder Cup
Iarnród Éireann has commenced building a temporary platform at Adare to facilitate thousands of spectators attending the Ryder Cup in September 2027. This infrastructure project runs parallel with the major reinstatement of the Limerick to Foynes freight line, funded by national transport authorities.
Construction Begins on Temporary Adare Station for Ryder Cup
Iarnród Éireann has officially announced that construction work has started on a temporary station at Adare. This facility is designed to support thousands of spectators travelling to and from the Ryder Cup in September 2027.
The new temporary station will consist of a platform and an external concourse. Construction is expected to take six months and is being carried out simultaneously with works to reinstate the Limerick to Foynes Freight Line, which is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
Funding and Delivery
The station works are funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority (NTA). The project is being delivered by Cara Plant Hire Limited. Iarnród Éireann is working closely with the NTA to support the overall public transport plan for the Ryder Cup.
Special rail services are likely to operate outside regular timetable hours, utilising the existing train fleet to run a shuttle service between Limerick Junction and Adare on the reinstated Foynes rail line. These shuttles will meet trains from Dublin and Cork at Limerick Junction, allowing passengers to interchange and reach the venue efficiently.
Reopening of the Limerick to Foynes Freight Line
Works are well advanced on the 42km Limerick to Foynes Rail Line reinstatement project. Track laying was completed in 2025, with ongoing progress on signalling and telecommunications. Additionally, works are proceeding on the refurbishment of Foynes Station, which will serve as staff accommodation on site.
The €151.5 million project aims to position rail at the centre of Ireland’s freight transport system, offering businesses a sustainable alternative to road freight. Once commissioned in October 2026, driver route training will commence before the first freight services begin operating in early 2027.
Collaborating with the Shannon Foynes Port Company, the reopening of the line will deliver a reliable, frequent, and sustainable logistics option for companies currently using or planning to use the port of Foynes.