Press Archive - 2010
24 December 2010
Most Bus Éireann services around the country are operating as per normal this morning with some delays and diversions in affected areas.
Friday, 24th December, 2010
Proposed services – Christmas Day 2010
Bus Éireann is to operate a limited inter-city service to and from Dublin Airport and Dublin (Busáras) on Christmas Day 2010 to main destinations around the island. More....
Thursday, 23rd December, 2010
Christmas & New Year Travel Arrangements 2010/2011
Bus Éireann services are operating with some delays to the Christmas timetable........
Sunday, 19th December, 2010
Bus Eireann Update
Due to weather conditions in parts of the country, some Bus Eireann services are experiencing delays and disruption.
Thursday, 2nd December, 2010
Bus Éireann Update 0810 November 28th 2010
Due to weather conditions in the east, some Bus Eireann services operating in that part of the country are experiencing delays and distribution.
Sunday, 28th November, 2010
School Transport Services During Bad Weather
Parents/guardians of children using school transport services are advised that due to bad weather conditions in some parts of the country there may be disruption to services over the next week.
Sunday, 28th November, 2010
Bus Éireann has introduced a revamped Limerick-Shannon Airport route
that will provide an increase in frequency of services at peak hours between Limerick, Shannon town, Shannon Industrial Estate and Shannon Airport.
Friday, 19th November, 2010
Travel Limerick-Galway in Just 80 Minutes with High Frequency X51 Express Service
Our high frequency X51 Express service between Limerick and Galway just got even quicker:
Wednesday, 17th November, 2010
Donate Your Toys For Christmas at Bus Éireann stations
Bus Éireann stations across the country are accepting donations of new toys for the Tubridy Show’s Toys for Tubs appeal.
Wednesday, 17th November, 2010
Special Promotion -
Bus Éireann in co-operation with Cork Opera House are offering Passengers a very special offer for their shows running on the 17th, 18th November 2010.
Tuesday, 16th November, 2010
Bus Éireann Increases Service Frequency on Route 111
Bus Éireann is to increase the frequency of services on its Route 111 Cavan-Granard-Athboy-Trim-Dublin.
Tuesday, 9th November, 2010
Commuters Can Cut Travel Costs by Hundreds of Euro with Bus Éireann Taxsaver Ticket
Commuters can save themselves up to 51 per cent on the cost of annual and monthly tickets.
Tuesday, 9th November, 2010
Delays to Bus Éireann services in Dublin from USI March
Delays to Bus Éireann services in Dublin from USI March Bus Éireann is advising customers to expect delays to services operating to and from Dublin tomorrow (November 3 2010) between 1300 and 1500 due to the USI march in Dublin city centre.
Tuesday, 2nd November, 2010
Bus Éireann and GCG Cinema Offer
Buy two cinema tickets for GCG Cinema, Sligo and get third ticket free with Bus Éireann.
Friday, 29th October, 2010
Special service from Sligo for FAI Cup Final
Bus Éireann is to run a special return service for Sligo Rovers fans to the FAI Cup Final on Sunday, 14 November
Friday, 29th October, 2010
Special 10 Journey Student Weekly Ticket Promotion
Bus Éireann wishes to advise students of a special 10 Journey Student Weekly Ticket Promotion
Friday, 29th October, 2010
Special service from Sligo for FAI Cup Final
Bus Éireann is to run a special return service for Sligo Rovers fans to the FAI Cup Final on Sunday November 14th. The direct coach service will depart Sligo Bus Station at 10am and travel to the Aviva Stadium and return to Sligo straight after the final whistle.
Friday, 29th October, 2010
October Bank Holiday Travel Arrangements.
Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers of alterations to services over the October Bank Holiday Weekend.
Friday, 22nd October, 2010
October Jazz Weekend Special Promotion
Bus Éireann in co-operation with Cork Opera House are offering Passengers a very special offer this Jazz weekend.
Thursday, 21st October, 2010
Bus Éireann Has the X-Factor – New X20 is Fastest Coach Service from Galway to Dublin Airport, Trave
- X20 service enables customers to travel in comfort from Galway to Dublin Airport in just 2hrs 40 mins
Monday, 18th October, 2010
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.
Monday, 18th October, 2010
Races October 2010
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows.....
Friday, 8th October, 2010
Cork Special Fares on Saturdays
Bus Éireann Offers Special Fares to Cork City from County Destinations on Saturdays
Thursday, 7th October, 2010
Visit Newgrange and Glendalough with Great Value Day Tours
Visiting some of Ireland’s best known historical sites has never been easier with great value Day Tours.
Wednesday, 6th October, 2010
Bus Éireann Introduces Additional Services from Newmarket and Kanturk
Bus Éireann is to introduce additional new services linking Newmarket and Kanturk to Cork.
Tuesday, 28th September, 2010
Bus Éireann Introduces Additional Services from Newmarket and Kanturk
Bus Éireann is to introduce additional new services linking Newmarket and Kanturk to Cork from Monday, October 4th 2010.
Tuesday, 28th September, 2010
Cork Students Shuttle Service
Shuttle services from UCC & CIT to Cork bus station
Tuesday, 28th September, 2010
Homecoming Cork Football Team (All Ireland Champions)
Road Closures – Monday, 20th September 2010
Monday, 20th September, 2010
Revised New Ross Service
Bus Éireann Revises One Day a Week Services from New Ross
Friday, 17th September, 2010
Culture Night in Cork on Friday 24th September 2010.
See details of Bus Eireann services to the Cork Culture Night on Friday 24th Sept 2010.
Thursday, 16th September, 2010
Roadworks on the N24
Roadworks are taking place on the N24 between Tipperary Town and Cahir over the next month. Eurolines passengers are advised to take earlier services to make connections.
Wednesday, 15th September, 2010
The National Ploughing Championships 2010
The National Championships will take place from Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd ......
Monday, 13th September, 2010
Bus Éireann to Expand Network of Services in Wexford and Waterford
Bus Éireann will significantly enhance its current route 370 which will see a much increased frequency of services from rural locations...
Friday, 10th September, 2010
Cork Students Shuttle Service
Shuttle services from UCC & CIT to Cork bus station
Wednesday, 8th September, 2010
Travel to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2010 with Bus Éireann
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2010 Festival is being held in Cavan Town starting Monday 16th to 22nd August. The main routes serving Cavan are 109 Dublin/Cavan and Route 30 Service Dublin /Dublin Airport/Cavan/Donegal and reverse to Cavan. For further details see: www.busireann.ie www.fleadh2010.ie
Thursday, 19th August, 2010
ReachOut.com - Support Service for Young People
ReachOut.com is a mental health support service for young people who are going through a tough time......
Wednesday, 18th August, 2010
Travel Limerick-Galway in Just 90 minutes with New High Frequency X51 Service from Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann has launched a new high frequency Express service between Limerick and Galway with a journey time of just 90 minutes.
Friday, 13th August, 2010
Bus Éireann Introduces Fastest Coach Service from Galway to Dublin Airport
- X20 services enables customers to travel in comfort from Galway to Dublin Airport in just 2hrs 40 mins
Tuesday, 10th August, 2010
Manchester United and Liverpool Service to Home Games
Manchester United and Liverpool Fans Can Beat the Recession with Bus Éireann Service to Home Games for €79 return
Tuesday, 3rd August, 2010
Races August 2010
Special bus services for the upcoming races will operate from Busarás as follows.....
Friday, 30th July, 2010
AUGUST PUBLIC HOLIDAY 2010
NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES WILL OPERATE WITH THE FOLLOWING ALTERATIONS:
Thursday, 29th July, 2010
2010 IRISH OPEN GOLF – Killarney –29 July to 1 August
In the lead up to and during the 3 Irish Open, Killarney will host its annual festival - “SummerFest”
Wednesday, 28th July, 2010
Limerick vs Cork, Gaelic Ground – Limerick, Saturday 24th July
Why not avoid the hassle of driving and travel with Bus Eireann?
Friday, 23rd July, 2010
Bus Éireann to Operate Special Services to Galway Races
Bus Éireann is to once again operate its special services from Galway city to the Galway Races from Monday 26th July 2010 to Sunday, 1st August 2010.
Tuesday, 20th July, 2010
Avoid Travel Tax and Baggage Charges with New Eurolines Service from Dublin to London
Due to customer demand that has seen a significant increase in passengers using Eurolines services to the UK and the continent.....
Thursday, 15th July, 2010
Save on Summer Days Out with Bus Éireann’s Passport to Summer
Bus Éireann customers can enjoy major savings on exciting family activities this summer like visiting the Zoo, sky climbing, mixing with Viking and Victorians, holidaying in Clifden and enjoying the sights of one of the top ten cities in the world.
Thursday, 1st July, 2010
Special Coach Service from Galway to Leinster Final
Bus Eireann are operating a Special Coach Service to the Leinster Final in Croke Park on Sunday next July 4th
Tuesday, 29th June, 2010
Bus Éireann to Run Great Value Day Trips to Trim Swift Festival
Bus Éireann is to run great value trips from Dublin and Drogheda to Trim for the Trim Swift Festival, which runs from 1 July to 4 July 2010.
Friday, 25th June, 2010
Bus Éireann Takes the Hassle Out of Getting to the Big Gigs This Summer
Bus Éireann is to take the hassle of getting to and from the biggest music concerts this summer with regular services from Dublin city centre to Oxegen, Electric Picnic, Leonard Cohen, Westlife, and Bundoran Sea Sessions. Services will also operate from Cork to Oxegen,
Monday, 21st June, 2010
Bus Eireann Staff at Top of Their Game for Special Olympics
Bus Eireann staff in Limerick were at the top of their game this past week as they successfully transported more than 12,500 people to and from the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games.
Tuesday, 15th June, 2010
Bus Éireann Introduces Additional Early Morning Eurolines Service to UK
Due to customer demand that has seen an increase in passengers using Eurolines services to the UK and the continent, Bus Eireann, in conjunction with Irish Ferries and National Express, has introduced an early morning service from Dublin to London via Birmingham.
Tuesday, 8th June, 2010
€5.00 Special Day Return to Galway for Powerboat
Travel to Salthill for €5 (Special Day Return) during the POWERBOAT RACING EVENT IN SALTHILL
Thursday, 3rd June, 2010
Bus Éireann Reduces Waterford Commuter Prices & Introduces Waterford City Day Saver
Bus Éireann has reduced its fares on commuter routes into Waterford by around 10 per cent and introduced a great value city day saver fare to make getting the bus even more attractive.
Thursday, 3rd June, 2010
Bus Éireann Reduces Waterford Commuter Prices & Introduces Waterford City Day Saver
Bus Éireann has reduced its fares on commuter routes into Waterford by around 10 per cent and introduced a great value city day saver fare to make getting the bus even more attractive.
Thursday, 27th May, 2010
Bus Éireann & SelfCatering.ie Offer
Bus Éireann and SelfCatering.ie are delighted to offer a 10 per cent discount on accommodation costs when you book any of the following properties in Ireland
Tuesday, 25th May, 2010
Timetable 222/223
Bus Éireann wishes to inform customers that from Monday 24/05/2010 timetables for routes 222 and 223 will be revised, details as follows:
Wednesday, 19th May, 2010
Bus Éireann/Daily Mail Special Offer
Bus Éireann and the Irish Mail on Sunday have teamed-up to bring you a great value deal on coach travel across the country.
Tuesday, 11th May, 2010
Special Day Return Fares to/from Cork
Bus Éireann wishes to advise passengers of special Day Return Fares to/from Cork.
Thursday, 6th May, 2010
Additional Eurolines Services to the U.K.
In response to the Ash crisis Bus Éireann has increased the number of coaches ex-Dublin today and tomorrow. Bus Éireann has added additional Euroline services to the U.K. ex-Dublin today and tomorrow. Passengers are advised to pre-book their journey at www.buseireann.ie or Visit http://bit.ly/EurolineServices
Wednesday, 5th May, 2010
Students - go green and mean.
Check out our Eurolines coach and ferry service to Britain - London from €50 return.
Tuesday, 4th May, 2010
Bus Éireann/Eurolines eTicketing
Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers of eTicketing on Eurolines services.
Wednesday, 28th April, 2010
Temporary Interruptions to Bus Éireann Website
Bus Éireann would like to advise its customers that they may experience some temporary website interruptions today between 10am - 2pm due to important service updates to the system. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Tuesday, 27th April, 2010
Bus Éireann Operating 600 Daily Services to and from Irish Airports
Following the return of travel through Irish airports, Bus Éireann would like to make intending air passengers aware that it operates over 600 daily services to and from Irish airports from destinations across the country. The following services are available to and from Irish airports:
Wednesday, 21st April, 2010
New Daytime Dublin-London service
Bus Eireann has a new daytime service from Dublin (Busáras) to Birmingham/London starting from tomorrow morning (April 20th 2010) at 7.15am. Seats are available to buy now at www.buseireann.ie. The service to Dublin will leave London at 6am on Wednesday, April 21st 2010.
Monday, 19th April, 2010
Additional Euroline Services
Additional Eurolines Service to UK this Week Bus Eireann, in conjunction with Stena Line and Irish Ferries, has put in place additional coaches for the following services to the UK today (April 19th 2010) and for the rest of the week while disruption to air traffic remains:
Monday, 19th April, 2010
Additional Eurolines services to London this weekend
Bus Eireann has put in place additional coaches for its 7.30pm Eurolines Dublin (Busáras) – London (city centre) service on Saturday (April 17 2010) and Sunday (April 18 2010) and also its Dublin-Liverpool-Manchester-Leeds services.
Saturday, 17th April, 2010
Additional Euroline Services to the U.K.
Eurolines have added extra coaches to the U.K. on their Euroline Services for anyone wishing to travel to the U.K. Limited availability so Pre-booking is essential as there are no standby seats. For more information visit our EurolineServices at www.buseireann.ie
Thursday, 15th April, 2010
Travel to Anfield with Bus Éireann
Travel to Anfield to see Liverpool V Chelsea, 1 May 2010.
Monday, 12th April, 2010
Travel to Anfield with Bus Éireann
Travel to Anfield to see Liverpool V West Ham, 17 April 2010.
Monday, 12th April, 2010
Bus Éireann Customers Can Now Get Up-To-The-Second Arrival and Departure Times
Bus Éireann has launched a new website – www.whensmybus.ie – to promote its real-time information system, which enables customers to know exactly when buses will arrive and depart at stops across the country via the Web or text.
Monday, 12th April, 2010
SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES
Applications are invited from owners of buses and taxis who may be interested in undertaking, on a contractual basis, the operation of a Transport Service to School Centres throughout Ireland.
Thursday, 1st April, 2010
Cork/Macroom - Table 233
Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers of alterations to Table 233
Wednesday, 31st March, 2010
Easter Travel Arrangements
Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers of alterations to services over the Easter Period.
Wednesday, 31st March, 2010
Clock change , Saturday 27th March 2010
Service Schedule due to Clock change , Saturday 27th March 2010
Friday, 26th March, 2010
Bus Éireann Services Alteration
The following service changes to come into effect from 28th March 2010:.........
Wednesday, 24th March, 2010
Meath County Council – Road Closure
Service Notice for Route 103
Monday, 22nd March, 2010
St Patrick's Day Travel Arrangements
Bus Éireann wishes to advise passengers of alterations to services on St. Patrick's Day.
Friday, 12th March, 2010
Statement from Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann has today said that the implementation of the next stage of the first phase of changes....
Wednesday, 10th March, 2010
Giant €8 On-line Seat Sale
€8 On-line Ticket Sale: Single Journey valid between designated points on Selected Departures.
Monday, 8th March, 2010
Eurolines e-tickets Now Available
Please note that as and from Monday 8th March 2010, Customers will be now be able to print e-tickets for travel on Eurolines services from Ireland to Great Britain
Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010
Statement from Bus Éireann on Service Changes
Bus Éireann has today (January 29th 2010) said that the implementation of changes to services
Friday, 29th January, 2010
Statement from Bus Éireann on Service Changes
Bus Éireann has today (29 January 2010) said that the implementation of changes to services....
Friday, 29th January, 2010
New Services to Ireland West Airport Knock
Bus Éireann is to introduce seven direct coach services a day to Ireland West Airport Knock from Sligo and Galway from 31st January 2010
Friday, 22nd January, 2010
Travel on Inter-City Bus Services for Just €2 with Latest Bus Éireann Twitter Offers
Due to popular demand, Bus Éireann’s €2 Twitter offers have returned
Tuesday, 19th January, 2010
Bus Eireann Service Update Jan 17th 2010
The Bridge in Arklow has reopened and normal services have resumed. In Co. Cork Yesterdays flooding on the Park Rd. in Mallow, has now receded.
Sunday, 17th January, 2010
Bus Eireann Service Update 16th Jan
Mallow Town Park bus stop in Co. Cork is flooded, for boarding details please see details here.
Saturday, 16th January, 2010
Service Update 15th Jan 2010
Services operating as normal around the country with some delays.
Friday, 15th January, 2010
Service Update 14th Jan
The vast majority of services around the country are operating as normal with some delays. There is some disruption and delays to services in Cork and Galway due to black ice.
Thursday, 14th January, 2010
Service Update 13th Jan 2010
Vast majority of services around the country operating as normal with some delays. Most services in Cork are operating normally with some delays.
Wednesday, 13th January, 2010
Service Update 12th Jan 2010
Subject to road and weather conditions, the vast majority of services around the country including Cork, Limerick and Kerry are currently operating to schedule.
Tuesday, 12th January, 2010
Service Update 11th Jan
Subject to road and weather conditions, most services are currently operating with some delays. Some services in Cork and Kerry are disrupted.
Monday, 11th January, 2010
Service Update 10th Jan
The majority of services in the rest of the country are operating with some delays.
Sunday, 10th January, 2010
Service Update 9th Jan
Subject to road and weather conditions, the vast majority of services in the east of the country are currently operating with some delays. Some local services operating on secondary roads are disrupted.
Saturday, 9th January, 2010
Bus Eireann Service Updates 8th Jan 2010
Road conditions in the east of the country continue to be very icy which may cause disruption to services.
Friday, 8th January, 2010
Bus Eireann School Bus Services Update 7th Jan 2010
The majority of schools served by Bus Eireann School Bus Services have decided to close for today and tomorrow
Thursday, 7th January, 2010
Service Update 7th Jan
Due to continuing adverse weather and road conditions, the following services are affected in the east: Service updates also available at: www.facebook.com/buseireann www.twitter.com/buseireanndeals
Wednesday, 6th January, 2010
Bus Eireann Service Update 5th January 2010 1300hrs
Due to continuing adverse weather and road conditions, some services are disrupted in Cork, the south west, north Leinster, and the north west.
Tuesday, 5th January, 2010
Notice: Euroline Service Cancellation 5th Jan 2010
Please note all Eurolines services are cancelled this evening from Dublin 871, Cork/Waterford 890, Leeds 880 and London 871 and 890 in both directions due to severe weather in Wales and north of England.
Tuesday, 5th January, 2010
Bus Eireann Service Updates - Sat 2nd Jan
Due to bad road conditions, particularly in Leinster, a number of Bus Eireann services are cancelled, delayed or disrupted today (January 2, 2010).
Saturday, 2nd January, 2010
Cork Service update - 2nd Jan
Please see the following Service notice for the Cork region:
Saturday, 2nd January, 2010
Bus Eireann service update 1 January 2010
Due to bad road conditions, particularly in Leinster, a number of Bus Eireann services are cancelled, delayed or disrupted today (January 1 2010).
Friday, 1st January, 2010