Journey Information

Events Date : 24th July 2026 & 25th July 2026

Location : Dublin

Venue : 3Arena

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Bus to The Wolfe Tones – 3Arena – 24–25 July 2026

There’s something uniquely powerful about a Wolfe Tones crowd in Dublin — the first chorus hits, the arena lifts, and suddenly you’re not just watching a show, you’re part of it. With The Wolfe Tones planned to take over 3Arena across Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July 2026, fans are lining up for two nights of big atmosphere, familiar melodies, and the kind of full-voice singalong that turns an arena concert into a shared memory.

If you’re travelling any distance, the simplest way to lock in the night is with a bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena. Dublin’s Docklands can tighten up fast on event evenings, and parking, last-minute lifts, and late-night public transport can quickly become the part you remember for all the wrong reasons. A planned coach journey keeps it clean: one booking, one seat, a clear run into the city, and a clear plan for getting home after the final song.

The Wolfe Tones have been active since the early 1960s and are widely known for Irish folk and ballad performances that mix traditional material with songs rooted in Irish history and culture. On stage, their sound and energy are built for crowds — and 3Arena is built for volume. Whether you’ve grown up with the songs or you’re coming along because you’ve heard what the live atmosphere is like, these Dublin dates are exactly the kind of nights that sell out fast and become “remember when” moments.

Irish Concert Travel offers a same-day return bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena, giving fans a reliable way to enjoy the ride, arrive with time to spare, and head home without having to scramble for a taxi or stress about connections. It’s designed to keep your focus where it should be: on the music, the crowd, and the night itself.

Coach seats are limited — book early to guarantee your seat for the Dublin arena dates.

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DateDeparture From Pick Up PointsPriceBook Now
24 Jul, 2026Sligo | Collooney | Carrick on Shannon | Longford | MullingarPriceBook Now
Sligo: Markievicz Rd Bus Stop (Thomas Connolly Bar), 02:00pm€35.00Book Now
Collooney: Between the roundabouts on N4, 02:05pm€35.00Book Now
Carrick on Shannon: Cryans Hotel Bus Stop, 02:40pm€35.00Book Now
Longford: Axis Centre Retail Park, 03:25pm€30.00Book Now
Mullingar Bus Stop on R156 (Dublin Road Near Mullingar Park Hotel), 04:00pm€30.00Book Now
24 Jul, 2026Ballina | Foxford | Swinford | Frenchpark | Castlerea | RoscommonPriceBook Now
Ballina - Humbert St Bus Stop (Near Dunnes Stores), 01:30pm€43.00Book Now
Foxford - Bus Stop on Chapel Rd near filling station, 01:45pm€43.00Book Now
Swinford - Bus Stop near Gateway Hotel, 02:00pm€43.00Book Now
Frenchpark, Roscommon - Bus Stop near Post Office, 02:30pm€38.00Book Now
Castlerea - Bus Stop at Train Station, 02:45pm€38.00Book Now
Roscommon: Supermacs Athlone Road, 03:15pm€38.00Book Now
24 Jul, 2026Galway City | Galway Plaza | Ballinasloe | AthlonePriceBook Now
Galway Cathedral: Coach set down area, 02:00pm€35.00Book Now
Galway Plaza: 24hour Truck Stop (Car Park 2) , 02:35pm€35.00Book Now
Ballinasloe Dunlo Hill, 02:55pm€35.00Book Now
Athlone: Applegreen Services, Arcadia Retail Park, 03:30pm€30.00Book Now
25 Jul, 2026Sligo | Collooney | Carrick on Shannon | Longford | MullingarPriceBook Now
Sligo: Markievicz Rd Bus Stop (Thomas Connolly Bar), 02:00pm€35.00Book Now
Collooney: Between the roundabouts on N4, 02:05pm€35.00Book Now
Carrick on Shannon: Cryans Hotel Bus Stop, 02:40pm€35.00Book Now
Longford: Axis Centre Retail Park, 03:25pm€30.00Book Now
Mullingar Bus Stop on R156 (Dublin Road Near Mullingar Park Hotel), 04:00pm€30.00Book Now
25 Jul, 2026Ballina | Foxford | Swinford | Frenchpark | Castlerea | RoscommonPriceBook Now
Ballina - Humbert St Bus Stop (Near Dunnes Stores), 01:30pm€43.00Book Now
Foxford - Bus Stop on Chapel Rd near filling station, 01:45pm€43.00Book Now
Swinford - Bus Stop near Gateway Hotel, 02:00pm€43.00Book Now
Frenchpark, Roscommon - Bus Stop near Post Office, 02:30pm€38.00Book Now
Castlerea - Bus Stop at Train Station, 02:45pm€38.00Book Now
Roscommon: Supermacs Athlone Road, 03:15pm€38.00Book Now
25 Jul, 2026Galway City | Galway Plaza | Ballinasloe | AthlonePriceBook Now
Galway Cathedral: Coach set down area, 02:00pm€35.00Book Now
Galway Plaza: 24hour Truck Stop (Car Park 2) , 02:35pm€35.00Book Now
Ballinasloe Dunlo Hill, 02:55pm€35.00Book Now
Athlone: Applegreen Services, Arcadia Retail Park, 03:30pm€30.00Book Now

How the Journey Works

Concert nights in Dublin are brilliant — but they can be awkward to organise when you’re coming from outside the city. That’s where a planned return coach service makes a real difference. Irish Concert Travel uses routes that collect passengers from regional hubs across Ireland, helping you avoid the most stressful part of the evening: navigating city traffic, hunting for parking, or trying to line up late-night transport when thousands of people leave the arena at once.

The journey is designed to feel like the start of the night out, not a separate chore. You can settle in, enjoy the build-up, and arrive close to the 3Arena event zone in good time (depending on traffic). The 3Arena is located on North Wall Quay in Dublin’s Docklands, an area that can become congested around doors time — especially on consecutive sold-out-level nights. Travelling as part of a coordinated coach service reduces the pressure of last-minute changes and keeps your plan predictable.

After the show, the return is kept simple: you head back to the same agreed meeting point, the bus departs 30 minutes after the concert ends. No splitting up to find lifts, no searching for the right pick-up lane, and no relying on surge pricing. For fans who want the most straightforward way to enjoy a Dublin arena gig and get home the same night, the coach option is often the smoothest solution.

Helpful travel tips for Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena – 24th July 2026 to 25th July 2026:

  • Arrive at your chosen pickup location at least 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time
  • Bring a copy or screenshot of your booking confirmation to show the driver
  • Alcohol is not permitted onboard our services
  • Hot Food and Hot Drinks are not permitted onboard our services
  • To locate the Coach after the concert ends we recommend passengers send themselves their current whatsapp location when exiting the bus and to take the drivers number

Our services operate along the most direct routes to the concerts and we have limited the number of collection/drop off points, with the aim of reducing the travel times to and from your favourite events.

Irish Concert Travel reserves the right to adjust travel routes as necessary to optimise efficiency and scheduling.

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FAQs – Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena – 24th July 2026 to 25th July 2026

Q. When will I receive my bus ticket for the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena from Irish Concert Travel?
A. You will receive a booking confirmation within a few minutes of making your booking. This confirmation will be emailed to the email address you submitted on your booking. (Please check your spam/junk folders)
Q. Should I print the booking confirmation for the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena?
A. You don’t have to print the booking confirmation, but we recommend you have a screenshot of the booking confirmation on your phone to show the Irish Concert Travel driver/ representative
Q. Can I purchase a one-way ticket for the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena?
A. We only sell return bus tickets unless otherwise stated on the booking page of our website. You can use a return bus ticket for one-way travel. Please insert “one-way travel” beside the passengers name when making your booking if this is your requirement
Q. Can I get a refund on my ticket for the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena?
A. Our bus tickets are non-refundable. You can view our refund policy on our website Terms and Conditions page.
Q. What time should I be at my pickup location?
A. You should be at the pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time as displayed on your booking confirmation for the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena
Q. Can backpacks / luggage be brought on the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena?
A. Small backpacks can be brought on the bus once the driver agrees. Large backpacks or hand luggage may have to be stored in luggage compartments. The driver may request that all bags/ backpacks be stored in luggage compartments.
Q. Can small bags/ backpacks be left on the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena while I am at the event?
A. Yes, you can store your bags on the coach while you are at the event. However, we recommend you do not leave any valuables on the coach. Irish Concert Travel do not take responsibility for any lost or damaged items
Q. How do I find the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena after the concert has finished?
A. You can meet the coach at the same location that you were dropped off. If you have any difficulty finding the bus, ring the driver asap or by contacting us on our out of office number located on your booking confirmation email
Q. Will the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena leave without me after the event?
A. Our bus services have scheduled departure times. If you do not return to the bus ten minutes before the scheduled departure time, our driver/ representative will contact the phone number you submitted on your booking. If you cannot be contacted or if you don’t appear to be making an effort to return to the bus, the driver will be instructed to depart from the event at the arranged departure time
Q. What time frame do I have to return to the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena after the event?
A. Our bus services depart 30 minutes after events end in the 3Arena. Bus services depart 40 minutes after concerts end in larger/ outdoor venues such as: Croke Park, Marlay Park, Phoenix Park, Aviva Stadium, The RDS, Slane Castle, Malahide Castle
Q. Is there a toilet on board or will there be a stop for any comfort breaks on the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena?
A. There is toilets on board some of the vehicles we use but not always guaranteed.
Q. Am I allowed to drink alcohol while travelling on the Bus to The Wolfe Tones at 3Arena?
A. No, alcohol is not permitted on our vehicles but you can store it in the under-floor luggage compartments and take it with you once the coach arrives at the destination. Intoxicated passengers could be refused entry to the bus.

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About The Wolfe Tones

The Wolfe Tones are an Irish folk and ballad group formed in 1963, originating from Bluebell, Dublin. Across decades of touring and recording, they became especially well known for live performances that blend traditional Irish music with historical ballads and songs tied to Irish political and cultural themes. The band’s name references Theobald Wolfe Tone (associated with the 1798 rebellion) and also carries a musical double meaning linked to the term “wolf tone.”

According to the band’s official biography, the current performing trio is Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, and Tommy Byrne. That long-running lineup and their performance style are central to what fans come for: songs designed for the room to sing back. A Wolfe Tones show is often described less like a typical concert and more like a mass chorus — where the audience participation is part of the point, and the energy builds as familiar refrains land across the crowd.

When it comes to signature material, several titles are repeatedly linked with the group. Their version of “A Nation Once Again” is frequently cited as being voted the world’s favourite song in a 2002 BBC World Service poll. The group is also associated with originals written by Brian Warfield, including “Celtic Symphony” (written in 1987 for the centenary of Celtic Football Club), and songs such as “Joe McDonnell”, which references the life and death of the Provisional IRA member who died during the 1981 Hunger Strike.

For a Dublin arena night, that catalogue matters because it’s built for scale — choruses that carry, melodies that thousands can lift at once, and a set that tends to lean into the best-known crowd favourites. If you’re planning on travelling, it’s worth sorting your transport early, because when demand rises for big Dublin dates, the travel options around the Docklands can become as competitive as the tickets themselves.

Trivia You Might Not Know:

  • The Wolfe Tones formed in 1963 and are listed as active to the present day.
  • Their official biography lists the current trio as Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, and Tommy Byrne.
  • The band name references Theobald Wolfe Tone and also the musical phenomenon known as a “wolf tone.”
  • “A Nation Once Again” has been cited as voted the world’s favourite song in a 2002 BBC World Service poll.
  • “Celtic Symphony” was written by Brian Warfield in 1987 for the centenary of Celtic Football Club.

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