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Irish Government announces it will contribute €228m (£197m) towards improving rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

The Irish Government announces it will contribute €228m (£197m) towards improving rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The Irish Government announces it will contribute €228m (£197m) towards improving rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 23 June 2026.

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