luggage storage at train station

I recently left luggage for a few hours at the Thurles station, which serves a moderate-sized town. There was no special storage, I just gave the bag to the station attendants who kept it in their office, at no charge. I wouldn't have guessed I could do this, but I had e-mailed the Irish rail system on the subject and received a reply very promptly. Nice trains, too. If you reserve in advance your name is posted on an illuminated display above your seat. Here is the contact page http://www.irishrail.ie/contact