We got a 'golden ticket' for a festive Cork to Dublin train, here's what it's like on board

Christmas came early in Cork as Fáilte Ireland and Iarnród Éireann launched some very special train carriages 

James Patrice, Maclean Burke, Ryan Andrews and Erin McGregor delivered an impromptu performance of some of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs at Heuston Station.

Cork’s Kent Station was akin to a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Friday morning as golden tickets for a very special train journey were handed out to passers-by. 

Decked out in decorations and Christmas garlands galore, the Fáilte Ireland Winter in Dublin festive train welcomed young and old, with music by the very talented Curtis Walsh setting the scene for a trip to the capital like no other.