Politicians have reacted with anger at Dart service disruptions during the European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final which will see Leinster take on Northampton Saints at Croke Park on May 4.
The closure for upgrades to the Dart line from Grand Canal Dock to Bray will mean many of the Leinster fans will have to find alternative transport to the city centre to be part of the 82,srcsrcsrc-strong crowd due to attend the match.
The line closure will see 13 stations closed, and Irish Rail has said it is necessary for essential maintenance and was organised last December before the Leinster game was known about.
A spokesman said the closure is necessary for the installation of a train protection system as well as the replacement of some overhead power lines and sections of track over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
He said that contractors, some of whom are coming from abroad, have already been booked and cancellation of the work was not possible as a result. He also said that cancellation would cost in the region of half a million euro.
Spokesman Barry Kenny said other public transport services such as buses and Luas services will be increased
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