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Irish Independent
14 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Navan Town Bus network expands with new stops in Meath
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Bus Éireann have announced a significant expansion of the Navan Town Bus Service, with new stops on routes NV1 and NV2. The changes will take effect from Saturday, July 27, and aim to improve public transport access across the town, especially in growing residential areas. Route NV1 (formerly N1) will be extended eastwards to include new stops at Carne Wood, Johnstown Village, and Dunville. As part of this realignment, the Kilcarn Bridge stop will no longer be served by this route. Route NV2 (formerly N2) will now reach new stops in Navan's northeast, serving Belcourt, Blackcastle Demesne, and Blackcastle Estate. The frequency of both NV1 and NV2 routes will remain unchanged, operating every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday, and hourly on Sundays between 08:30 and 22:30. All buses on these routes are now fully accessible with low-floor access, ensuring a more inclusive service for passengers with mobility needs, parents with buggies, and older adults. John Nott, Head of Public Transport Service Planning at the NTA, said the upgrade directly addresses the town's growth and rising transport needs. "As Navan and Johnstown develop, it is essential that public transport keeps pace. These service improvements represent a significant milestone in delivering a more connected, reliable, and accessible transport network for local communities,' he said. Adrian O'Loughlin, Senior Regional Manager, East at Bus Éireann, noted the continued popularity of Navan's bus services. He said: 'These improvements will positively impact passengers travelling for work, leisure, health and education. Demand for our services in Navan is high and we have seen considerable growth in recent years, delivering over 111.6 million passenger journeys last year.' Meanwhile local councillor also welcomed the news. Independent councillor, Alan Lawes, said: 'The bus service expansion is very welcome as Dunville is a very busy estate and in Old Johnstown, there are new houses being added there as well.' 'This is good as we are trying to encourage more people to use public transport so extra services are always welcome.' 'There will be a lot of students who would also benefit from the new services. It will be convenient for them,' he added. Councillor Emer Tóibín (Aontú) said: 'This is a much needed development for residents in the are who have been calling for better public transport links for years.' "It is a step in the right direction towards making Navan a more connected, accessible, and sustainable town.' Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Everything you need to know about the Bray Air Display 2025
The Bray Air Display returns this August with attendees urged to make their plans now to avoid disappointment in missing out on a day of fun and entertainment. The free family festival takes place on Saturday, August 2 and will include plenty to see and do on the day including a Food and Craft Village and the Seafront Funfair. Attendees can get up close with an impressive collection of model aircrafts, showcased by the Model Aeronautics Council of Ireland or go on a breathtaking helicopter ride over Bray Head. The Bray Air Display returns this August with attendees urged to make their plans now to avoid disappointment in missing out on a day of fun and entertainment. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins The exciting day gets underway from 12pm with the Bray Air Display taking to the skies at 3pm. Organisers have warned the times are approximate and subject to change, as is traffic restrictions and road closures. Those travelling via car are warned that pre-booking a car space is essential and can be done here. Motorists must arrive before 2pm. The event car parks are open from 10am on the day and close at 8pm. Overnight parking is not permitted, and any cars left overnight will be towed. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport, carpool, walk or cycle where possible, and advised to factor in an additional two hours of travel time into travel plans. Commuters can get to Bray via Dart and train while Bus Éireann also runs a service to the town. The exciting day gets underway from 12pm with the Bray Air Display taking to the skies at 3pm. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins In order to facilitate the event, a number of road closures and traffic restrictions will be implemented, which organisers say is 'essential' for pedestrian safety, emergency access and general event logistics. From early on Saturday morning, Strand Road; Albert Avenue; Sidmonton Avenue; Convent Avenue; Seapoint Road and Putland Road to the first junction on Newcourt Road will all be closed. All access to Strand Road will be fully restricted from 10am, while no parking will be permitted from 7am. 'Illegally parked vehicles or those left overnight will be towed,' organisers warned, 'Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completely before 10am.' Organisers promised to try and facilitate residents on closed or restricted roads 'where possible' but locals will need to present a valid ID such as a driving license showing a Bray address, or a utility bill with name and address.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
New bus route linking Galway and Cliffs of Moher among additional services announced
From Sunday July 27, Bus Éireann will enhance its Route 350 service, which links Galway and Clare. The service will offer ten services per day in each direction from Monday to Sunday, including early morning and late-night services. Also, Route 350 will now operate along the N67 between Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna. On the same day, a new service, Route 351, will commence operations, connecting the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Route 351, operated by TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, will provide four services per day in each direction between Cliffs of Moher and Galway City via Fanore Cross. The route is designed to facilitate onward travel connections, with links to Doolin ferries and Galway–Dublin train services at Oranmore. An additional daily service in each direction operating between Ballyvaughan and Galway City has also been announced; while some services will operate via Maree and Nogra at specific times of day. The National Transport Authority (NTA) explained these services are intended to reduce journey times, provide more reliable and frequent options for local communities, and facilitate connections with national bus and rail networks. Route 350 is crucial for both residents and tourists as the bus stops at the Cliffs of Moher and other tourist attractions along the way. The route was also referred to by the Guardian as "the most scenic bus route in Ireland" in 2022, as most of the route is now part of Discover Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way tour. However, local communities in West Clare have often highlighted issues over the service's frequency and capacity. In early 2024, two friends launched a petition to improve the bus service, which gathered hundreds of signatures. ADVERTISEMENT Aoibhín Twomey and Síofra McGuire, at the time 20 and 19 years old, explained to the Irish Independent that they decided to launch the petition after their experience with the bus route and after being left stranded multiple times. The NTA explained this week's enhancements follow a public consultation held in January 2025 and are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Irish Independent
Bray Air Display 2025: All you need to know to plan your trip
The day begins at noon with funfair and other stalls opening up. The first of the Bray Air Display acts will take to the skies from approximately 3.00pm, subject to weather and operational conditions. To facilitate the event, there will be a number of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in place. Anyone travelling to Bray by car should take note of the official car parks which will be open early on the day, but the advice is to try and use public transport. Road closures: From early morning on Saturday, August 2, the following roads will be closed: Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Sidmonton Avenue, Convent Avenue, Seapoint Road, and Putland Road to the first junction on Newcourt Road. All access to Strand Road will be fully restricted from 10am, including for residents and businesses. No parking will be permitted on Strand Road from 7am, and illegally parked vehicles or those left overnight will be towed. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10am. Parking: Event car parks open at 10 am, and pre-booking is mandatory. Attendees must book online in advance and are strongly advised to arrive before 2 pm, as parking is only guaranteed up to that time. The south car park (at Ardmore Rovers) is for traffic travelling from Wicklow/Wexford via the N11 and the north car park (Colaiste Raithin) is for those travelling from Dublin/North Leinster via the M50 or N11. A complimentary shuttle service will only run from the south car park to the event site, with the last pick-up at 7:30pm. All car parks will close at 8pm, and the event site will close at 10pm. Overnight parking is not permitted and will result in towing. Parking is pre-book only at and access is not guaranteed after 2pm. Public transport: Bray has a substantial public transport network, both north from Dublin and south from County Wicklow and Wexford. Visitors can travel by Bray Dar and the mainline Iarnród Éireann rail network, which connects north to Connolly Station in Dublin city centre. Five bus companies also pass through Bray: Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland on behalf of Transport for Ireland, Bus Éireann, Finnegan's Bray and St Kevin's Bus Service to Glendalough. Bus Éireann's Route 131, which connects Wicklow Town and Bray, will operate as usual. ADVERTISEMENT However, there may be bus route diversions in place, including the L14 Palermo to Southern Cross Road route. Iarnród Éireann will operate an extensive programme of additional DARTs to/from Bray on Saturday, August 2 but that bikes will not be permitted. Dublin Bus will provide enhanced services on routes 145 and 155 from Dublin City Centre. To make travel easier for Luas customers, a shuttle bus service will operate from the Green Line at the Brides Glen stop. From there, spectators can easily access a shuttle bus service that will take them close to the event site in Bray. You can book a shuttle bus on
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Irish Independent
Frustration as elderly woman left stranded as Sligo- Dublin Airport bus fails to stop in village
The elderly woman subsequently had to call a friend to drive her to the airport so that she did not miss her flight to go on holidays. Cllr Dara Mulvey said he was recently contacted by the irate elderly passenger who had booked and paid for a Bus Éireann ticket on the Sligo to Dublin route 23 to bring them to Dublin Airport for a holiday flight. Cllr Mulvey said: 'This bus is on the timetable to stop at 1.31am in Castlebaldwin village [Opp Morrisons Grocery] in a designated bus pick up-drop off zone just off the main N4 road. 'An elderly lady had driven to this designated stop on the morning of June 27 at 1.15am in plenty of time and parked up waiting for the bus to collect her. 'But to her dismay, she saw the bus drive through the roundabout along the N4, continuing towards Dublin but never entering Castlebaldwin village to pick up passengers. 'This passenger had to ring a friend who got out of bed to drive her to Dublin Airport that night or her holiday would have been lost. 'People just want to be able to get to the airport on time when they book a ticket online and they expect to be picked up at a designated stop. We are all encouraged to take public transport but is the service reliable for most people who depend on it or is it leaving passengers standing on the side of the road?,' Cllr Mulvey asked. 'Hopefully this will not re occur and affect other people,' he added. Bus Éireann were contacted for comment. They said: 'We have reviewed the available booking data for the Expressway Route 23 service on the date in question. There were no advance bookings made from Castlebaldwin for this particular service, and the bus was marked as full on the booking engine prior to reaching that stop — indicating that capacity had been reached earlier on the route. 'In accordance with safety regulations and licensing conditions, our drivers are not permitted to board additional passengers once a vehicle has reached its maximum seating capacity. 'While we have not received a direct complaint regarding this incident, we strongly encourage any affected customer to contact our Customer Care team through our official feedback channels. This allows us to investigate individual cases thoroughly and provide appropriate follow-up and support. 'To avoid capacity-related issues — particularly on late-night or high-demand services — we continue to advise customers to pre-book their journeys in advance to guarantee a seat on Expressway services. 'Bus Éireann remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transport for all of our passengers.'
