Will you take Ireland's first luxury train?

Michael Kerr samples the sights, sounds and tastes of Ireland’s first luxury rail tour on the Belmond Grand Hibernian - formerly known as the Orient Express - in Dublin.

Strangers who board the Belmond Grand Hibernian, Ireland’s new luxury train, won’t stay strangers for long.

Not, that is, unless they do themselves out of a treat by avoiding the two restaurant cars, where tables are set for four or six but not for cosying couples.