A couple of cans on the train?

Pauliedragon

I haven't been on a train in Ireland in about 20 years. Back in the day I used to bring a couple of cans on for the trip. I'm heading to Dublin next week and was wondering is this still acceptable or will I get in trouble?

McLoughlin

Pauliedragon wrote: »

I haven't been on a train in Ireland in about 20 years. Back in the day I used to bring a couple of cans on for the trip. I'm heading to Dublin next week and was wondering is this still acceptable or will I get in trouble?

Well you can buy drink on the train so I doubt there is an issue with you bringing your own

Eric Cartman

yeah, nothing like a few cans on the train.

McLoughlin

McLoughlin wrote: »

Well you can buy drink on the train so I doubt there is an issue with you bringing your own

:rolleyes

You're not allowed bring cans on the train and if caught you will be told to put them away.

If you're subtle about it, you'll be fine though.

theteal

Deleted User wrote: »

:Rolleyes

You're not allowed bring cans on the train and if caught you will be told to put them away.

If you're subtle about it, you'll be fine though.

That a new thing?

Been a on a few trips over the years with tables full of cans

Pintman Paddy Losty

[Deleted User] wrote: »

:Rolleyes

You're not allowed bring cans on the train and if caught you will be told to put them away.

If you're subtle about it, you'll be fine though.

Cop yourself on there pal. Bringing six cans of cheap lager is par for the course on any train journey.

stevek93

Back to your youth OP, midlife crisis?

Pintman Paddy Losty

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Cop yourself on there pal. Bringing six cans of cheap lager is par for the course on any train journey.

No you cop yourself on.

The OP was asking for fact not the law of the land in Paddy Lostys Fantasy Fairyland.

Seth Brundle

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Cop yourself on there pal. Bringing six cans of cheap lager is par for the course on any train journey.

Yeah, I'd always have a few when going from Connolly to Tara St.

JustJoe7240

Deleted User wrote: »

No you cop yourself on.

The OP was asking for fact not the law of the land in Paddy Lostys Fantasy Fairyland.

From I.E's alcohol policy:

The consumption and carriage of alcohol is not permitted on the following services -

13:15hrs Dublin to Waterford service (Friday)
15:10hrs Dublin to Waterford service (Friday)
12:40hrs Waterford to Dublin service (Sunday)
13:00hrs Galway to Dublin service (Sunday)
15:10hrs Waterford to Dublin service (Sunday)
18:05hrs Waterford to Dublin service (Sunday)

So it sounds like you're the one talking out of your arse.

JustJoe7240

JustJoe7240 wrote: »

From I.E's alcohol policy:



So it sounds like you're the one talking out of your arse.

How am I talking out of my arse?

domrush

Deleted User wrote: »

How am I talking out of my arse?

Because you are allowed to drink on the train? Be rare to find a train after 3pm Fri-Sun without a few people drinking on it.

Reputable Rog

Deleted User wrote: »

:rolleyes

You're not allowed bring cans on the train and if caught you will be told to put them away.

If you're subtle about it, you'll be fine though.

Plus in the South West we don't have the same party town problems as Galway and Kilkenny.
Only on match specials is it a problem. Sure I often demolish a six pack between Mallow and Cork on the 06:55.

begbysback

Depends on what we're talking about here - Dutch gold or Guinness ?

Most trains yes you can drink on them. I never said you couldn't. However you can only consume alcohol you have bought on board. As I said, if you're subtle about it you'll be absolutely fine and no-one will bat an eyelid.

I don't know why people are getting their knickers in a twist.

Reputable Rog

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Most trains yes you can drink on them. I never said you couldn't. However you can only consume alcohol you have bought on board. As I said, if you're subtle about it you'll be absolutely fine and no-one will bat an eyelid.

I don't know why people are getting their knickers in a twist.

Source? Never once has the inspector confiscated my Finkbrau, and I'm sure Carriage catering do not sell that tasty yet economically accessible beverage.

Ah, to glorify in a cúpla tinnies of dutchie. I'm all misty-eyed.

GM228

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Most trains yes you can drink on them. I never said you couldn't. However you can only consume alcohol you have bought on board. As I said, if you're subtle about it you'll be absolutely fine and no-one will bat an eyelid.

I don't know why people are getting their knickers in a twist.

Totally incorrect. There is no rule in the Conditions of Carriage or bye-law that supports this.

The only restriction other than those already mentioned is that you can not be in a state of intoxication on any train.

killanena

Deleted User wrote:

You're not allowed bring cans on the train and if caught you will be told to put them away.

Deleted User wrote:

You're not allowed bring cans on the train and if caught you will be told to put them away.

I often drink cans on the train when travelling to Dublin for gigs and never had a problem, even when ticket wardens came along. As long as your not being disorderly there shouldn't be a problem. Nothing better to pass the long ride from clare to Dublin.

mikemac2

Many a time I’ve done some hard training out on the Old Rail trail in the midlands and have a few cans on the train back (undoing all the good work!)

Never a problem with the staff

Del.Monte

mikemac2 wrote: »

Many a time I’ve done some hard training out on the Royal Canal or Old Rail trail and have a few cans on the train back (undoing all the good work!)

Never a problem with the staff

What staff?

XPS_Zero

For what it's worth there IS a rule on the Belfast train you can only drink what's bought on board - same on many other services



Again, this is like the "parties are banned" rule we have on my college campus accommodation, it's not always enforced so much as it's there as an option if you are taking the mick so they can say "well you shoud''t be doing this anyway".


People having a quiet drink who are being civil and not bothering other people are not gonna get hassled.

Jimmy.

Give the driver one, he can’t take a wrong turn anyway.

whisky_galore

On all services (apart from the hen/stag party specials mentioned) you'll be fine.

Just don't be the 'full time mad bastard' after a few.