Service Updates

August 2026

Last Updated: 11 Aug 2026 5:03 pm

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Please note the following disruption to our services in the Southern region Tuesday 11th August 2026:

🔷Updated 17:02🔷





🚧Roadworks & Diversions🚧

🔹Routes 214 & 216🔹

15/08/26 and 16/08/26

Daily Closure

06:00 – 20:00

Due to daily “Open Street event” on South Main Street stop 428971 & stop 241461 Grand Parade will not be serviced on daily closures. Please use alternative stops for duration of closure.

🔹Route 245🔹

Please be advised that, due to roadworks on R665-38, Knocknamuck, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, the following bus stops will not be served from 08:00 on 10 August until 17:00 on 14 August:

· 256081 Ballyporeen

· 256071 Ballyporeen

· 351241 Clogheen

· 351221 Clogheen

· 250101 Ardfinnan

· 250131 Ardfinnan

Passengers are advised to use the nearest available bus stop during this period and to allow additional time for their journey.

Normal service is expected to resume from 17:00 on 14 August, subject to the completion of the works.


🔹Route 233🔹

R619-91, Coachford, Co. Cork 09:00 hrs on Monday, 10 August 2026 until 09:00 hrs on Thursday, 13 August 2026. (24hrs)

Route will continue along the R618 and follow the signed diversion route. Dripsey and Coachford will continue to be served.

🔹Routes 208/207/207A/205/214/31/209🔹

Please be advised that MacCurtain Street will be closed for the full day on Wednesday, 12 August due to the Cork on the Fork event.

As a result, services operating through MacCurtain Street will be diverted. Customers are requested to use alternative stops during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and cooperation.


🔹Route 202 / 202a🔹

Route Diversion Notice – Routes 202 & 202A

Due to roadworks, Routes 202 and 202A are currently unable to serve Beaumont Drive in both directions.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.


🔹Route 212🔹

10/08/26 08:00 – 14/08/26 17:00 - 24hr Closure

To facilitate road works on Church Road there will be a diversion in place for duration of road works:

Stop: 248171 Dundanion Court

Cannot be served, please use an alternative stop

*Centre Park Road Closure - 4 August - 30 October 2026*

Due to a 24-hour road closure on Centre Park Road to facilitate road works, Route 212 will operate via Monahan Road for the duration of the works.
Customers are advised to use the nearest available stops on Monahan Road, as buses will not serve Centre Park Road during this period.

The following stops will not be served:

Stop 248121
Stop 248131
Stop 248151
Stop 248141

Please use alternative stops on Monahan Road. Bus Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused.


🔹Route 237🔹

Services are unable to serve stop 215621 in Goleen Village until 31st August

Please use the alternative bus stop at Emily’s Garden when buses are unable to access this stop 215621.
Alternative location:

Emily’s Garden – opposite the car park, near the grotto.



🔸🔸 Please be advised that some scheduled services may experience delays and cancellations. For the latest information, please check the Real Time app or visit www.buseireann.ie/rtpi. Bus Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused to customers🔸🔸
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Last Updated: 11 Aug 2026 5:03 pm

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Please note the following service disruption for the western and northwestern region on Tuesday, 11.08.2026.


Route 64
11:10 Derry to Galway - delayed by 1 hour.
12:00 Sligo to Galway - delayed by 55 minutes.


Route 321
16:15 Limerick to Newcastlewest - cancelled
17:25 Newcastlewest to Limerick - cancelled


Route 332
Irish Water repair works on the L2100 between Murroe and Newport are causing a diversion. From Limerick, after the stop in Newport, the bus will be diverting via L5018 to Murroe and will divert via the same route from Cashel. The Cappanahanagh stop will not be served as a result.


Route 333/336
Road resurfacing works between Doonbeg and Kilkee are causing a diversion and delays in the area. The bus en route to Kilkee will be turning left at Morrisey's Pub in Doonbeg and using the L2030 and L2034 to Kilrush then onwards to Kilkee. From Kilkee the same route will be taken, and the bus will turn right at the junction of L2030 and Main Street Doonbeg afer The Igoe Inn.

Route 343.
16.20 Limerick to Shannon - cancelled.
17.40 Shannon to Limerick - cancelled.


Route 466
Westmeath County Council are undertaking roadworks along the N55, between Ballykeeran and Ballymahon from 8:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday, from 4th August 2026 until 4th September 2026. As a result, the stops at Glasson (557741 & 557711) will not be served during these hours. Additional journey time of 15/20 minutes is expected.


Route 480
14:15 Sligo to Ballyshannon - delayed by 45 minutes.


Bus Éireann wish to apologise to passengers for any inconvenience.

To see real-time information, location and arrival of your bus, please visit the TFI Live at https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/live-departures/.
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Last Updated: 11 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

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 Please note the following disruption to our services in the Eastern/Southeast region on Tuesday 11th August 2026:

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>>> Roadworks on Cornagrade Rd in Enniskillen affecting Route 30 from Friday 31st July 2026 for 6 weeks.


Traffic congestion is expected with up to 30 minutes delays at times from 09:30 to 16:30.


Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time, as delays are expected due to road closures.

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>> Route 174 and 174B (both directions)
Route 174 (From Dundalk Bus Stn)
•Stop not served: Stapleton Place (stop 138931)
•Alternative stops: Park Street (stop 680221) and Ashbrook (stop 680231)

Route 174 and 174B (Towards Dundalk Bus Stn)
•Stop not served: Stapleton Place (stop 100521)
•Alternative stops: Ladywell Sq (stop 117951) and Park Street (stop 109231)


>> Routes 100, 100X, 168
•Operate normal route.

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Roadworks on Ballybin Road will affect the availability of some stops on Routes 103 and 109A until Monday 31st August.

• The following stops for routes 103 and 109A from Dublin will not be served:
- Ballybin, Ashbourne Centre (stop 101181)

Alternative stop:
- Ballybin Road, Rath Cross (stop 100971)

• The following stops for routes 103 and 109A from Ratoath/Kells will not be served:
- Ballybin, Ashbourne Centre (stop 101241)

Alternative stop:
- Ballybin Road, Rath Cross (stop 101481)
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>>> Permanent Bus Stop Relocation:
STOP 101231 – JAMESTOWN, RATOATH (BALLYBIN ROUNDABOUT)

Routes 103, 105 and 109A

We wish to advise customers of the permanent relocation of the following bus stop: Jamestown, Ratoath (Ballybin Roundabout) - Stop 101231.

The bus stop will be permanently relocated a few meters ahead to facilitate the boarding and alighting of passengers after the new roads layout.

The previous location will be closed permanently.

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>>> Route: 109B

Due to road closures between Athboy and Kildalkey until Friday 21/08/2026, to facilitate roadworks, a shuttle (shunter) bus will operate for passengers travelling to or from Kildalkey. Monday to Friday only between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00.

Passengers wishing to transfer should be directed to the Trim Lidl stops, where the shuttle bus will connect with the scheduled service in both directions.

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>>> Route 466

We wish to advise customers travelling on our services that roadworks on N55 (between Ballykeeran and Ballymahon) will affect Route 466 from Tuesday 4th August to Friday 4th September 2026.

The road closure will be in place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00, with the road remaining open outside these hours.

- The following stop will not be served from Athlone to Cavan:
Glasson (557711)

- Alternative stops:
Clonbrusk (455891) and Ballymahon (152081)

- The following stops will not be served from Cavan to Athlone:
Glasson (557741)

- Alternative stops:
Ballymahon (152151) and Clonbrusk (455981)

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>>> Route: 105
Due to ongoing works at stop number 3332 in Dunboyne, the stop has been temporarily relocated a few metres from its usual location. As a result, Route 105 outbound from Dublin is impacted during the works.


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* Route 2
17:00 Dublin to Wexford - Operating 20 minutes behind schedule

* Route 40
18:00 Waterford to Cork - Operating 15 minutes behind schedule

* Route 55
17:40 Waterford to Limerick – Operating 20 minutes behind schedule

* Route 65
16:42 Cavan to Monaghan - Cancelled
18:30 Monaghan to Cavan - Cancelled

* Route 101X
16:40 Dublin to Drogheda - Operating from Custom House Quay (Stop 135271)

* Route 103
17:20 Dublin to Ratoath - Cancelled
18:50 Ratoath to Dublin - Cancelled

* Route 105X
17:15 Dublin to Fairyhouse Cross - Cancelled 

* Route 109A
17:47 Kells to Dublin Airport - Cancelled 
19:45 Dublin Airport to Kells - Cancelled

* Route 109B
18:00 Athboy to Dublin - Cancelled

* Route 109X
17:49 Cavan to Dublin - Operating 20 minutes behind schedule

* Route 111X
17:30 Dublin to Trim - Cancelled

* Route 115/115X
17:15 Dublin to Mullingar - Cancelled

* Route 133
17:00 Dublin to Wicklow - Cancelled

* Route 187
17:10 Virginia to Kells - Cancelled
18:30 Kells to Virginia - Operating 60 minutes behind schedule

* Route 354
17:54 The Clock Tower to Dunmore East – Cancelled.
18:30 Dunmore East to Portlaw – Cancelled.

* Route 370
17:10 Outer Ring Rd to Rosslare Europort - Operating from Waterford Bus Station (Stop 355051)

Route 360
18:00 Waterford to Crobally Heights – Cancelled.

* Route 360A
17:20 St Otterans Tce to Waterford – Cancelled.

* Route 174A
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check TFI Live App

* Route D1/D2 
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check TFI Live App

Please check our website https://www.buseireann.ie/ or follow our social media channels for the latest information.

Bus Éireann regrets any inconvenience caused to our passengers
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Last Updated: 11 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

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**All Areas Planned Diversions**
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*** WEST & NORTHWEST REGION ***



>>> Routes 64 & 476

Due to the Old Fair Day taking place in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, road closures are in place on Saturday the 8th of August and Wednesday 12th August, 2026. 

As a result, a temporary bus stop for Route 64 will be located on the N17 (Circular Road) just north of the Supervalu supermarket car park for northbound services and north of the rear entrance to Supervalu for southbound services.

For Route 476, the temporary bus stop will be located at Tubbercurry Golf Club entrance on the R294.



>>> Route 466

Westmeath County Council are undertaking roadworks along the N55, between Ballykeeran and Ballymahon from 8:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday, from 4th August 2026 until 4th September 2026. As a result, the stops at Glasson (557741 & 557711) will not be served during these hours.


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*** SOUTH REGION ***

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*** EAST & SOUTHEAST REGION ***


>>> Manchester Utd v Leeds Utd at Croke Park – Wednesday 12th August 2026

Routes Affected: 101, 109, 109B, 109X and 111

We wish to advise customers travelling on our services on Wednesday 12th August 2026 that service disruptions will affect from 18:00 until 19:30 and from 21:00 until 22:00 due to extra traffic and road closures in and around Croke Park (Manchester Utd v Leeds Utd).
The routes operating to Dublin City subject to disruptions are 101, 109, 109B, 109X and 111. Delays might be expected.

If you are travelling to the event on our services, please allow plenty of time to the event as we expect all services to be busier this Wednesday.

The following stops will not be served:


>> Route 101
•Stops not served:
-Mountjoy Square West (stop 1174) [towards Drogheda]
-Drumcondra Rail Station (stops 17 & 48)
-Drumcondra Village / DCU St. Patrick’s Campus (stops 21 & 45)
-Whitehall Village (stops 203 & 119)
-O’Connell Street Upper (stop 277) [towards Dublin]

•Alternative stops:
-Busaras (stop 135001)
-Whitehall Church (stops 1620 & 1642)


>> Route 109, 109B and 111
•Stop not served:
-Mater Hospital / Mountjoy Prison (stop 55)

•Alternative stops:
-Busaras (stop 135001)
-St. Peter’s Church / Dalymount (stop 57)


>> Route 109X
•Stop not served:
-Dorset Street Lower / Innisfallen Parade (stop 15)
-Binns Bridge / St. Patrick’s Road (stop 834)

•Alternative stops:
-Busaras (stop 135001)
-Hart’s Corner (stop 1506) [*Temporary Stop]



Bus Éireann regret any inconvenience caused to our passengers.



>>> Roadworks on Cornagrade Rd in Enniskillen affecting route 30 from Friday 31st July 2026 for 6 weeks 

We wish to advise customers travelling on our services that roadworks on Cornagrade Rd in Enniskillen will affect route 30 from Friday 31st July for 6 weeks. Traffic restrictions will be in place each weekday from 09:30 to 16:30.

A stop & go system will be in place, but traffic congestion is expected leading up to 30 minutes delays at times.

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time, as delays are expected due to road closures.


Bus Éireann regret any inconvenience caused to our passengers.



>>> Dundalk Hill Street Bridge Roadworks (Updated with Phase 2 & 3)

*** Update from 11/08/2026 *** 

>> Route 174 and 174B (both directions)
Route 174 (From Dundalk Bus Stn)
•Stop not served: Stapleton Place (stop 138931)
•Alternative stops: Park Street (stop 680221) and Ashbrook (stop 680231)

Route 174 and 174B (Towards Dundalk Bus Stn)
•Stop not served: Stapleton Place (stop 100521)
•Alternative stops: Ladywell Sq (stop 117951) and Park Street (stop 109231)


>> Routes 100, 100X, 168
•Operate normal route.


Passengers may expect significant traffic delays throughout the works.



Routes Affected: 100, 100X, 168, 174 & 174B

📅 Monday 20 July – Saturday 29 August 2026
Louth County Council is carrying out essential maintenance works on Hill Street Bridge (R132) over three phases.

•Phase 1 – 20 July to 4 August
>> Route 174 (Outbound)
Stop not served: Stapleton Place (McDonald's).

>> Routes 174 & 174B (Inbound)
Stops not served: Stapleton Place and Park Street.

>> Routes 100, 100X & 168
Stops not served: Stapleton Place and Louth County Hospital.


•Phase 2 – 4 August to 16 August
>> Route 174 (Outbound)
•Operates as per the Phase 1 diversion.

>> Routes 100, 100X, 168, 174 & 174B (All Other Journeys)
•Operate normal route.


•Phase 3 – 16 August to 29 August
>> Routes 100, 100X & 168
•Operate as per the Phase 1 diversion.

>> Route 174 (Outbound)
•Operates as per the Phase 1 diversion.

>> Routes 174 & 174B (Inbound)
Stops not served:
•Louth County Hospital
•Ladywell
•Stapleton Place
•Park Street


Passengers may expect significant traffic delays throughout the works.


Please check our website https://www.buseireann.ie/ or follow our social media channels for the latest information.

Bus Éireann regret any inconvenience caused to our passengers.



>>> Permanent Bus Stop Relocation:
STOP 101231 – JAMESTOWN, RATOATH (BALLYBIN ROUNDABOUT)
From Tuesday 04/08/2026 at 04:00 AM

Routes 103, 105 and 109A

We wish to advise customers travelling on routes 103, 105 and 109A of the permanent relocation of the following bus stop:  Jamestown, Ratoath (Ballybin Roundabout) - Stop 101231. 

The bus stop will be permanently relocated a few meters ahead to facilitate the boarding and alighting of passengers after the new roads layout.

The previous location will be closed permanently on Monday 03/08/2026 at 11:30 PM and the new bus stop will be operational on Tuesday 04/08/2026 at 04:00 AM.



>>> Route 101 (Stop temporarily relocated)

Due to the ongoing R132 roadworks project in Swords, the Route 101 outbound stop at Seatown Villas (Stop 4433), serving passengers travelling from Dublin towards Drogheda, will be temporarily relocated with effect from Monday, 27 July.



>>> Route 173

Route 173 – Service Changes
Effective from Sunday 2nd August 2026
Please be advised that changes to Route 173 will come into effect from Sunday 2nd August 2026.
The following updates will apply:
⏰ New Southbound Departure Times
• All southbound departures will operate 5 minutes past the hour.
🚌 Route Change – Drogheda Area
• The Crosslane stop will no longer be served.
• A revised routing will operate from M1 Retail Park via the Port Access Road to Drogheda Institute.



>>> Roadworks on N55 affecting route 466 from Tuesday 4th August to Friday 4th September 2026 

We wish to advise customers travelling on our services that roadworks on N55 (between Ballykeeran and Ballymahon) will affect route 466 from from Tuesday 4th August to Friday 4th September 2026. 

The road closure will be in place from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00, with the road remaining open outside these hours.

- The following stop will not be served from Athlone to Cavan:
Glasson (557711)
- Alternative stops:
Clonbrusk (455891) and Ballymahon (152081)

- The following stops will not be served from Cavan to Athlone:
Glasson (557741)
- Alternative stops:
Ballymahon (152151) and Clonbrusk (455981)


Bus Éireann regret any inconvenience caused to our passengers.



>>> Roadworks on Ballybin Road affecting routes 103 and 109A from Thursday 16th July to Monday 31st August 2026

We wish to advise customers travelling on our services that roadworks on Ballybin Road Road (from its junction with R-125 for approximately 500m) will affect routes 103 and 109A from Thursday 16th July to Monday 31st August 2026. There will be no access 24 hours per day.


• The following stops for routes 103 and 109A from Dublin will not be served:
- Ballybin, Ashbourne Centre (stop 101181)

Alternative stop:
- Ballybin Road, Rath Cross (stop 100971)


• The following stops for routes 103 and 109A from Ratoath/Kells will not be served:
- Ballybin, Ashbourne Centre (stop 101241)

Alternative stop:
- Ballybin Road, Rath Cross (stop 101481)


Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time as potential disruptions to services are expected.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.



>>> Route 100X ,101X ,109A service inbound Dublin Temporary Bus Stop Relocation from Monday 27th April 2026 until March 2027

We wish to advise customers travelling on route 100X, 101X, 109A of the temporary relocation of the bus stop service inbound to Dublin:

Impacted stop: The Point (stop 7399)

Alternative stop: North Wall (stop 7611)



>>> Route 101 Temporary Bus Stop Relocation from Monday 20th April 2026 until further notice

We wish to advise customers travelling on route 101 of the temporary relocation of the bus stop in Balheary Park (Stop 3731 from Dublin to Drogheda and Stop 3750 from Drogheda to Dublin).

The bus stops will be temporarily relocated a few metres ahead to facilitate the works progress.



>>> Route 374 Diversion (Thursday Service Only)

Route 374 operates once weekly on Thursdays only and will operate a diversion due to the closure of Ferrymountgarrett Bridge (R700), New Ross from 24 June to 28 August 2026.


🚏 New Ross → Kilkenny Missed Stops
339371 Mountelliott → use 355471 New Ross (SuperValu)
339291 Stripes → use 355471 New Ross (SuperValu)
339051 Clonamery → use 338951 Inistioge

🚏 Kilkenny → New Ross Missed Stops
339131 Clonamery (Clodiagh) → use 339951 Inistioge
339211 Stripes (Ringwood) → use 339951 Inistioge
339311 Mountelliott (Mountgarrett)

🔁 Return Journey
From Kilkenny Station (337801), services operate as normal to Inistioge (338951) before continuing via the diversion route back to New Ross (355471 SuperValu)

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding while these essential works are carried out by Wexford County Council.


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Bus Éireann wish to apologise to passengers for any inconvenience.

To see real-time information, location, and arrival of your bus, please visit https://www.buseireann.ie/rtpi.
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