From 25 August, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan will introduce new Route 172 between Cootehill and Virginia and will enhance Route 929 between Ballinamore and Cavan.
These new and enhanced routes are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
New TFI Local Link Route 172: Cootehill to Virginia
Route 172 will operate four daily return services between Cootehill and Virginia Monday to Saturday and three daily return services on Sundays. An additional morning service will operate Monday to Saturday between Bailieborough and Virginia to arrive into Viriginia before 9 am.
The new route will provide peak-time and evening services and will provide connectivity to the villages and areas of Lisnasaran, Drumbrade, Shercock, Lear, Bailieborough, Beagh Glebe and regional bus services.
Enhanced Route 929: Ballinamore to Cavan
Route 929 will operate six daily return services Monday to Friday and five daily return services on the Saturday and Sunday. While the route will no longer serve Corlough, it will now include two new stops: Crossdoney and Ballinamore Town.
The enhanced route will provide connection via the 572 service from Ballinamore to Sligo as well as peak-time and evening services, it will continue to offer connectivity to Cavan Institute, Cavan Bus Station to facilitate onward travel and to the villages and areas of Crossdoney, Killeshandra, Doogary and Newtowngore.
Supporting Communities Through Enhanced Public Transport Connectivity
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan Manager Padraic Smyth said:
“We recognise the growing demand for public transport and are pleased that our close collaboration with the NTA has led to the introduction of a new service, as well as the enhancement of an existing one. We look forward to seeing these services thrive and are confident that communities along the improved 929 route and the new 172 route will benefit greatly. We believe that this kind of connectivity plays a vital role in sustaining and supporting these areas.”
Additional Information
For route and timetable information call 047 51840 or visit www.locallinkcm.ie
Learn more about the five-year Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan .