Bus Éireann to Provide Late Night Services for Cork Jazz Festival

Bus Éireann is to provide late night services during the Cork Jazz Festival from the city centre to Carrigaline, Ballincollig and Midleton. The great value services will enable jazz fans to make the most of the festivities without having to worry about the costs and hassle of getting home.  

The services will operate from Cork city centre on Friday, October 28th, Saturday, October 29th, and Sunday, October 30th, with services departing at 1am, 2am and 3am.

The Carrigaline service will depart from outside Debenhams on St Patrick’s Street and serve Douglas East Village, Maryborough Hill and Carrigaline.

The Ballincollig service will depart from outside Debenhams on St Patrick’s Street and serve Bishoptown via Curraheen Road and Melbourne Road, and Ballincollig.

The Midleton service will depart from outside Eason’s on St Patrick’s Street and serve Carrigtwohill and Midleton.

Single journey fares will be €3 (Douglas, Bishoptown), €5 (Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Carrigtwohill), and €8 (Midleton).

“Our late night services during the Cork Jazz Festival mean that people living and staying outside the city centre can enjoy the great nights of music and get home safely. This will allow customers to enjoy the comfort and convenience of travelling by high-quality coaches without the worries and hassle of car parking and fuel costs,” said Joe Fitzgerald, Regional Manager, Bus Éireann.

Thursday, 20th October, 2011