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12/04/2019
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Translink Transport Plan For The 148th Open
Translink has announced a special transport plan for The 148th Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14- 21 July.
Visitors to The Open are encouraged to consider using public transport which is being significantly enhanced for the occasion. Translink Group Chief Executive Chris Conway has advised that travel is planned in advance, that spectators leave extra time for journeys and choose from a range of bus, coach, train and The R&A Park & Ride options.
He commented: "The long-awaited return of the Championship to Northern Ireland is an excellent opportunity to showcase the Causeway Coast & Glens to a worldwide audience.
"With tens of thousands of fans heading to the North Coast to watch the world's greatest golfers, we want to deliver hassle-free journeys, reduce traffic congestion and ensure everyone enjoys their visit to this stunning visitor destination.
"We've put in place attractive public transport and good value tickets including online booking options for special services to get people safely to and from Portrush. Full details are available at www.translink.co.uk/the148thopen/.
"We're also working hard to complete construction of our new Portrush Train Station to give spectators a warm welcome and look forward to bringing thousands of additional visitors to the Causeway Coast to enjoy all the Championship action."
Game Of Thrones Stars In Belfast For Season Eight Premiere
Popular cast members of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones are set to arrive in Belfast for a premiere in the city.
The show was filmed using many Northern Ireland locations. Kit Harrington, Sophie Turner and Alfie Allen are believed to have already landed in the capital city, while Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark arrived yesterday.
Brexit Extension A Relief According To Retail NI
A Retail NI chief has said the extension of the Brexit deadline to 31 October will come as a welcome relief across Northern Ireland's business community.
Prime Minister Theresa May secured the extension at an EU summit earlier this week.
Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said: "There will be relief right across the local business community that we are not crashing out of the EU this week. It would have been a complete disaster for our economy.
"Retail NI is very clear that we need to see a deal and this postponement gives the Government and the Labour Party more time to reach an agreement.
"If no withdrawal deal is agreed, revoking Article 50 should be considered, as opposed to the nightmare scenario of leaving with no deal."
(JG/CM)
Translink has announced a special transport plan for The 148th Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14- 21 July.
Visitors to The Open are encouraged to consider using public transport which is being significantly enhanced for the occasion. Translink Group Chief Executive Chris Conway has advised that travel is planned in advance, that spectators leave extra time for journeys and choose from a range of bus, coach, train and The R&A Park & Ride options.
He commented: "The long-awaited return of the Championship to Northern Ireland is an excellent opportunity to showcase the Causeway Coast & Glens to a worldwide audience.
"With tens of thousands of fans heading to the North Coast to watch the world's greatest golfers, we want to deliver hassle-free journeys, reduce traffic congestion and ensure everyone enjoys their visit to this stunning visitor destination.
"We've put in place attractive public transport and good value tickets including online booking options for special services to get people safely to and from Portrush. Full details are available at www.translink.co.uk/the148thopen/.
"We're also working hard to complete construction of our new Portrush Train Station to give spectators a warm welcome and look forward to bringing thousands of additional visitors to the Causeway Coast to enjoy all the Championship action."
Game Of Thrones Stars In Belfast For Season Eight Premiere
Popular cast members of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones are set to arrive in Belfast for a premiere in the city.
The show was filmed using many Northern Ireland locations. Kit Harrington, Sophie Turner and Alfie Allen are believed to have already landed in the capital city, while Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark arrived yesterday.
Brexit Extension A Relief According To Retail NI
A Retail NI chief has said the extension of the Brexit deadline to 31 October will come as a welcome relief across Northern Ireland's business community.
Prime Minister Theresa May secured the extension at an EU summit earlier this week.
Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said: "There will be relief right across the local business community that we are not crashing out of the EU this week. It would have been a complete disaster for our economy.
"Retail NI is very clear that we need to see a deal and this postponement gives the Government and the Labour Party more time to reach an agreement.
"If no withdrawal deal is agreed, revoking Article 50 should be considered, as opposed to the nightmare scenario of leaving with no deal."
(JG/CM)
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