Fine Gael TD for Limerick Patrick O’ Donovan has welcomed the launch of Iarnród Éireann’s ‘The Journey ‘s on us’ programme for the coming year which will offer free trips to organisations and groups in the voluntary, community, sporting and charity sector.
The Journey’s On Us”, will provide up to 100 groups with a free group travel return journey for up to 50 people per group during 2013, meaning 5,000 free journeys are on offer across any of the company’s services. The travel facilities will be ideal in particular for organisations bringing a group to a special event, or as part of a specific support to the members of the group which requires travel.
“This is a very worthwhile initiative being operated by Iarnród Éireann. There are many voluntary organisations and groups in Limerick, which provide a vital role in the lives of the people that they represent and support. I would be urging these groups interested in the scheme to apply, as they would no doubt benefit greatly from such a initiative.
Over 700 groups applied for the scheme, and organisations ranging from Men’s Sheds to choirs, Special Olympics to Girl Guides, and groups representing youth and elderly, benefitted from ‘The Journey’s on us’.
Entry forms are available at all Iarnród Éireann stations or online at www.irishrail.ie/journeys . The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 3rd May, at 5pm.
