Service updates

Please note the following disruption to our services in the South region on Wednesday 8th April 2026:

🔷Updated at 09:03🔷


🔶 Disruptions due to Protests 🔶

Ongoing protests across Cork City and nearby areas are causing service disruptions. Delays are expected across Cork City services, with a number of urban bus routes also impacted.

🔸Route 220🔸

To facilitate connections with Route 220, a shuttle bus will be provided operating between Douglas and Broadale in both directions.

Due to ongoing protests in Carrigaline, Route 220 services are currently unable to operate via Carr’s Hill, both directions.
All services are being diverted via Donnybrook Hill, Ballinrea Road, and Cork Road, terminating at Primary Care Centre. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available

🔸Route 51🔸

Due to ongoing protests, Route 51 services operating between Cork and Galway (in both directions) may experience significant disruptions, including delays and diversions.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to check the website regularly for the latest updates. 

🔸Route 223🔸

Service is not able to serve Shanbally.


We thank customers for their understanding.



🔹Cancellations - Delays 🔹

Rote 225L

Service is cancelled due to Shanbally Rd being blocked. 

Route 245

08:30 Cork to Fermoy - Cancelled
09:30 Fermoy to Cork - Cancelled

Route 233

🔸Please be advised that due to a major road traffic accident, services are experiencing delays of up to 45 minutes. Further information will be provided.🔸

07:30 Crookstown to Cork - Cancelled
07:35 Cork to Macroom - Cancelled



🚧Roadworks🚧

🔹Route 219 🔹

From the 20th of April 2026, the current 07:00 departure from MTU will cease. The service shall begin at at the new EARLIER time of 06.45.

🔹Route 226🔹

Please be advised that services are unable to stop at Ballinabearna Cross, Riverstick, Belgooly and Bridge View from 08:00Hrs to 18:00Hrs both directions.

To facilitate resurfacing works on the R600 between Riverstick & Belgooly, the R600 will be closed between Fivemilebridge & Pewterhole Cross, from 08.00 Tuesday 07th April until 18:00 Friday 10th April. The road closure will be implemented daily from 08:00 – 18:00 with the road reopening each evening & to remain open overnight. As a result, we will be unable to serve Riverstick or Belgooly between these times. Intending passengers will need to board and alight in Kinsale or Fivemilebridge.


🔹Route 260🔹

Route 260 will be unable to serve Mogeely until 10th April due to roadworks.

🔹Route 261🔹

Due to roadworks in Ballinacurra, stops 23991 & 237511 will be closed from Wednesday 11th March for approx. 8 weeks.
Stops at Mount Pleasant (244961) & Ballinacurra (244941) can be accessed by passenger.





For further information please check Realtime app or visit www.buseireann.ie/rtpi. Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience caused to customers.