Katie Taylor at Croke Park, where she will face Flora Pili in front of 80,000 people this Saturday night. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

Irish Rail announces late-night train to Athlone after Katie Taylor fight

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Locals heading to Croke Park for Katie Taylor's historic bout this Saturday night will be able to get a train back to Athlone afterwards, Irish Rail has announced.

A sold-out crowd of 80,000 will witness what the legendary Bray boxer has said will be her final fight, against unbeaten French boxer Flora Pili.

Afterwards, Irish Rail will be running a train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry, serving Portarlington, Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe and Athenry. This service will leave Dublin at 00:30 hours, and is due to arrive in Athlone at 01:48.

Irish Rail said the service is likely to sell out, and early booking at irishrail.ie is advised (when booking online, input September 6 into the journey planner as the train is leaving after midnight).

For those not attending the fight, it will be shown live on RTÉ Two, with coverage starting from 8pm.

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