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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Shaun Keenan

Derry GAA train leaving from Belfast sparks anger from fans

Translink has issued a statement after Derry GAA fans' vented their frustration that a train heading to the All-Ireland semi-final clash on Saturday will leave from Belfast and not Derry.

The bus and rail operator announced last week that a 'special train' would be available for fans to use to travel to Croke Park for Derry's game against Galway on July 9.

The service - which will leave from Lanyon Place Train Station - is 30 miles from the Antrim/Derry border, 70 miles from Derry City and 52 miles from Coleraine.

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