Transport firms gear up for semi-final

Transport company bosses have drawn up major logistical plans to get more than 50,000 Limerick and Clare hurling fans to Croke Park for next Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final clash.

Irish Rail and Bus Éireann are laying on specials and private bus companies have also been inundated with bookings.

Jim Gallivan, Mid-West sales manager for Irish Rail, said their three regular morning trains out of Colbert Station will be augmented by a 9am match special.