# Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan Summary Report

Source: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NTA-Connecting-Ireland-Report.pdf

## Front Matter

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Contents

## 1 Introduction

### 1 Introduction

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## 1 Introduction

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1 Introduction

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## 2 NTA’s Role in Improving the Public Transport

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| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Carlow |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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| Regional Corridor Proposals | 12 | Portlaoise | Wexford | Athy, Carlow, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor, parts of this corridor are currently served by route 73 and route 376. A better integration of these routes is proposed with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 13 | Dublin | Waterford | Carlow, Muine Bheag, Thomastown and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 4, X4, 600 and 736 a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent all-stop services on this corridor and better integration of the existing services. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services is proposed. |
|  | 14 | Dublin | Clonmel | Kilkenny, Callan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 600 and 717. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours between Clonmel and Kilkenny. |
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| Local Route Proposals | 874 | Carlow | Knockananna | Kernanstown, Tullow, Baltinglass, Hacketstown and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 874 from Hacketstown to Knockananna, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 880 | Carlow | Naas | Castledermot, Ballitore, Kilcullen and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 880 to serve Narraghmore and Calverstown. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 881 | Kilkenny | Graiguenamanagh | Goresbridge, Borris and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 881 from Kilkenny to Graiguenamanagh. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 884 | Carlow | Sallins | Baltinglass, Blessington, Naas and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 884 from Ballymore Eustace to Carlow. Minimum service of 4 return trips on weekdays and 3 return trips at weekends. |
|  | A62 | Carlow | New Ross | Leighlinbridge, Muine Bheag, Borris, Graiguenamanagh and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Carlow to New Ross via Graiguenamanagh. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A67 | Carlow | Gorey | Fennagh, Bunclody, Killinerin and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Carlow to Gorey via Bunclody and Carnew. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A82 | Abbeyleix | Carlow | Ballinakill, The Swan, Clogh and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Abbeyleix to Carlow. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Tullow, Baltinglass, 132 Bunclody Dublin Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and Blessington, Tallaght large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some Ballon, Bunclody, run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. 368 Tullow New Ross Enniscorthy and other Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings Routes places en route and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Rathtoe, Tullow, Existing 800 Carlow Arklow Shillelagh and other Local Route Proposals places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with Leignlinbridge, Muine nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in 873 Carlow Kilkenny Bheag, Paulstown and larger centres, at morae useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural other places en route areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Carlow, Muine Bheag, Train Dublin Waterford Kilkenny and other Existing Routes places en route No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a strating point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at morae useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
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|  | 368 | Tullow | New Ross | Ballon, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and other places en route |
|  | 800 | Carlow | Arklow | Rathtoe, Tullow, Shillelagh and other places en route |
|  | 873 | Carlow | Kilkenny | Leignlinbridge, Muine Bheag, Paulstown and other places en route |
|  | Train | Dublin | Waterford | Carlow, Muine Bheag, Kilkenny and other places en route |

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| Regional Corridor Proposals | 25 | Athlone | Belfast | Longford, Edgeworthstown, Cavan, Monaghan and other places en route |  | his corridor is currently served by routes 24, 65, 70, 175, 270, 271 and 466. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and the integration of routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
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|  | 31 | Dublin | Donegal Town | Virginia, Cavan, Belturbet, Enniskillen and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 30, X30 and 109X. We propose to maintain the existing level of service and better integrate existing routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 1 hour between Dublin and Cavan and 2 hours between Dublin and Donegal Town. |
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|  | 187 | Kells | Cavan | Oldcastle, Virginia, Ballyjamesduf,f Kilnaleck and other places en route |  | We propose to reconfigure route 187 and extend it to Cavan Town. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Friday and 3 return trips on Saturday and Sunday. |
|  | 564 | Carrick-on- Shannon | Enniskillen | Dromod, Mohill, Ballinamore, Swanlinbar and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 564 from Ballinamore to Enniskillen via Swanlinbar. Minimum service frequency of 5 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 566 | Dowra | Sligo | Drumkeeran, Dromahair and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency on route 566. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 572 | Sligo | Cavan | Riverstown, Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Killeshandra and other places en route |  | We propose to integrate routes 572 and 929 to create a new route between Sligo, Drumshanbo and Cavan Town. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 865 | Longford | Cavan | Granard, Aughnaclifef , Lough Gowna and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 865 from Granard to Cavan Town via Aughnaclifef and Lough Gowna. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day, additional evening services on Friday and Saturday. |
|  | 930 | Cavan | Enniskillen | Belturbet, Ballyconnell, Swanlinbar and other places en route |  | We propose to integrate routes 930 and 192 to create a new route between Enniskillen and Cavan Town via Swanlinbar and Ballyconnell, and to increase the frequency. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 975 | Longford | Cavan | Drumlish, Arva and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 975 to serve Melview. Minimum service frequency of 5 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 111A | Mullingar | Cavan | Delvin, Granard, Ballinagh and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 111A from Delvin to Mullingar. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Friday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 166A | Cavan | Carrickmacross | Cootehill, Shercock and other places en route |  | We propose a new route between Cavan and Carrickmacross via Cootehill and Shercock. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Kingscourt, Kilmainhamwood, Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and 107 Kells Navan Nobber and other any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially places en route and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during Ballyhaise, the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with Routes Clones, Newbliss, existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. 176 Cavan Monaghan Threemilehouse and other places en route Local Route Proposals Existing Navan, Nobber, 179 Dublin Cootehill Kingscourt and other Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger places en route towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also C1 Ballyhaise Cavan Butlersbridge and permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. other places en route Existing Routes C2 Cavan Ballinagh Other places en route Ballyhaise and other No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, C3 Redhills Cavan places en route and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 107 | Kells | Navan | Kingscourt, Kilmainhamwood, Nobber and other places en route |
|  | 176 | Cavan | Monaghan | Ballyhaise, Clones, Newbliss, Threemilehouse and other places en route |
|  | 179 | Dublin | Cootehill | Navan, Nobber, Kingscourt and other places en route |
|  | C1 | Ballyhaise | Cavan | Butlersbridge and other places en route |
|  | C2 | Cavan | Ballinagh | Other places en route |
|  | C3 | Redhills | Cavan | Ballyhaise and other places en route |

Connecting Ireland Kerry Proposed Transport Network

Cavan Proposed Public Transport Network

November 2021

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Existing Local Route

Existing Route

Train Stations Points of Interest Third Level Education

31 DONEGAL

yg y

BELFAST

M3

Mullan

North

25

Manorhamilton

Emyvale

26

462

Tydavnet

26

M1

Blacklion

Glaslough

SLIGO BALLINA

Knockatallon

564930

36

Cavan Burren

Scotstown

Marble Park

Arch Caves

MONAGHAN

566

Smithborough

566567

36 33

SLIGO

Swanlinbar

an

Threemilehouse

A74

Clontibret

A74

Corcaghan

182

Clones

Corlough

25

M2

A74

Newbliss

A74

Scotshouse

Rockcorry

Castleblayney Ballybay

564

Arigna

572

C3

Doohamlat

Mu

Redhills

176

A75

Ballinamore

SLIGO

ue

C3

179

Lough Egish

Cootehill

Food Park

Ballyhaise

25

C1

St. Peter's

166A

573

gh Key est Park

179

Church

166A

176

30

C1 C2

A75

C3 176

9

30

111A

Carrigallen

564

Innisk

Shercock

31 30

187

166A 572

166A

865 930 975

DUNDALK

Carrickmacross

187

Mohill

Bailieborough

30

Ballinagh

30

Crosskeys

31

Kingscourt

975

Dromod

Ballyjamesduff

Strokestown Park House and Gardens

Aughnacliffe

182A

187

107

179

Drumlish

Kilmainhamwood Drumconrath

Mount Nugent

Mullagh

Ballinalee

865

Moynalty

Carlanstown

108

Oldcastle

108

Carnaross

Kells

187

mmon e

LCFE

27 25

187

Gibbstown

Slan

Crossakiel

109

40

Ardagh

31

109A

111X

Collinstown Clonmellon

115D

Keenagh

163

107

NAVAN DUBLIN

111A

25

31

MULLINGAR

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Clare

Clare Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route

Third Level Education

Rosscahill

Corrandulla

Cluain Bú Cloonboo

419923

Maigh Cuilinn

Moycullen

GMIT

NUIG

Na Forbacha

GALWAY

Furbogh

414

Oranmore

424

Bearna

414

Clarinbridge

Ballinderreen

Ballyvaughan

The Burren

Aillwee Caves

Lisdoonvarna

Kilfenora

333

Ennistymon

Corofin

Inagh

350

ENNIS

251

Kilmaley

Ennis CFE

335336

343343X

Newmarket

-on-Fergus

Lissycasey

337

51251300

51

Shannon

Airport

Kiladysert

SHANNON

Pallaskenry

314

Foynes

314

314

Askeaton

593

Shanagolden

Croagh

Rathkeale

593

Ardagh

14300 13

593

NEWCASTLE

WEST

14300

521

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Clare |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals |  | 8 | Galway | Cork | Oranmore, Ennis, Shannon, Limerick, Mallow and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 51, 251 and 300. We propose to provide additional services and a better integration of routes along this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 30 minutes. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 313 |  | Ballycannon | Limerick | Other places en route |  | We propose an increase in frequency of route 313 from Ballycannon to Limerick. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 333 |  | Ennis | Kilkee | Corofin, Ennistymon, Miltown Malbay and other places en route |  | We propose an increase in frequency of route 333 from Kilkee to Ennis. Minimum service of 4 return trip Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 334 |  | Ennis | Milltown Malbay | Kilmaley and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Ennis to Miltown Malbay via Kilmaley. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 337 |  | Ennis | Kilrush | Kiladysert, Killimer and other places en route |  | We propose an increase in frequency of route 337 from Ennis to Kilrush. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 345 |  | Scariff | Limerick | Killaloe, O’Briensbridge-Montpelier, Ardnacrusha and other places en route |  | We propose an increase in frequency of route 345 from Scarriff to Limerick. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 547 |  | Ballinasloe | Ennis | Portumna, Whitegate, Scarif,f Feakle and other places en route |  | We propose an extension of route 547 from Portumna to Ennis via Whitegate, Scarrif fand Feakle. Minimum service of 4 return trips a day. |
|  | 343A |  | Shannon | Limerick | Sixmilebridge, Cratloe and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Shannon to Limerick via Sixmilebridge, replacing a variant of route 343. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A41 |  | Ennis | Dromineer | Kilmurry, O’Briensbridge- Montpelier, Killaloe, Ballina, Nenagh and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Ennis to Dromineer via Broadford, Killaloe, Silvermines and Nenagh. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Lissycasey, Kilmihil, Quilty, Doonbeg, Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns 335 Ennis Kilrush Kilkee and other and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided places en route commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve Lissycasey, Kilmihil, the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. Kilrush, Kilkee and We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, 336 Ennis Doonbeg other places or existing services improved. en route Local Route Proposals Kilkee, Doonaha, Carrigaholt, Loop 339 Kilrush Kilrush Head, Kilkee and Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby other places larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, en route at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller Routes villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed Bunratty, Shannon, reliable connections. Newmarket-on- 343 Limerick Ennis Existing Fergus and other Existing Routes places en route Oranmore, No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network Ballyvaughan, develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, Lisdoonvarna, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued 350 Galway Ennis Ennistymon, fitness-for-purpose. Inagh and other places en route Notes Newmarket-on- *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. 343X Limerick Ennis Fergus and other Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that places en route route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main Sixmilebridge, alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the Ennis, Gort, passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Train Limerick Galway Athenry, Oranmore Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level and other places of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis en route demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 335 | Ennis | Kilrush | Lissycasey, Kilmihil, Quilty, Doonbeg, Kilkee and other places en route |
|  | 336 | Ennis | Doonbeg | Lissycasey, Kilmihil, Kilrush, Kilkee and other places en route |
|  | 339 | Kilrush | Kilrush | Kilkee, Doonaha, Carrigaholt, Loop Head, Kilkee and other places en route |
|  | 343 | Limerick | Ennis | Bunratty, Shannon, Newmarket-on- Fergus and other places en route |
|  | 350 | Galway | Ennis | Oranmore, Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Inagh and other places en route |
|  | 343X | Limerick | Ennis | Newmarket-on- Fergus and other places en route |
|  | Train | Limerick | Galway | Sixmilebridge, Ennis, Gort, Athenry, Oranmore and other places en route |

Terminus, where a route

Train Stations

Monivea Lackagh

Claregalway

Attymon

Athenry

418

Craughwell

1583

Ardrahan

934

Gort

Feakle

Tulla

Broadford

A41

Kilmurry

Sixmilebridge

O’Briensbridge -Montpelier

Ardnacrusha

Cratloe

Ballycannon

Clonlara

313

345

343A

323

LIMERICK

Mungret

3 8

Patrickswell

Ballyneety

Caherconlish

329

B17

Lough Gur

Bruff

Knocklong

Bruree

Kilmallock

8 CORK

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Cork

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*Figure from page 37*

Cork Public Transport Network

Train Stations Third Level Education

51251300

343 343

Ardnacrusha

Bunratty

Cratloe

51

Shannon

Ballycannon

Airport

SHANNON

313

341

341343343X

Pallaskenry

LIMERICK

314

Clarina Mungret

314

New Kildimo

Askeaton

Patrickswell Adare

Ballyneety

Croagh

Croom

320

14300

Ballingarry

NEWCASTLE

251 51

WEST

Bruree

521

320

Charleville

Dromcolliher

Milford

Newtownshandrum

Ballyhoura

Dromina

520

Freemount

Churchtown

251 51

Liscarroll

Buttevant

243

Kanturk

New Twopothouse

243

Castletownroche

243

Banteer

MALLOW

Dromahane

251 51

Bweeng

243

Rylane

235

235

Courtbrack

Model Village

Coachford

Tower

233

Farran

233

231/286

Kilumney

233

Aherla

Cloghduv

Crookstown

236 237

229230

Crossbarry

239

254

254

Bandon

Inishannon

Dunderrow

230236

237239

254 254

239

Kinsale

230237

Kilbrittain

253

253254

Timoleague

239

Ballinspittle

253

253

253

Courtmacsherry

253

Lislevane

239

Inchydoney

Beach

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Cork |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* | Description |  |
| Proposed Regional Corridors | 1 | Tralee | Cork | Farranfore, Killarney, Macroom and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by route 40. We propose more frequent services on this corridor. Minimim service frequency of 30 minutes. |  |
|  | 2 | Skibbereen | Cork | Clonakilty, Bandon and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 230 and 237. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |  |
|  | 2A | Killarney | Skibbereen | Kenmare, Glengarrif,f Bantry and other places en route | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 236 and 270. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  | 6 | Cork | Waterford | Midleton, Youghal, Dungarvan and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 40, 260, 362 and 600. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 30 minutes. |  |
|  | 7 | Cork | Dublin | Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 245X, 707 and 704X, a mix of express and all-stop services . We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |
|  | 8 | Galway | Cork | Oranmore, Ennis, Shannon, Limerick, Mallow and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 51 and 251. We propose more frequent services and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 30 minutes. |  |
|  | 9 | Mallow | Dungarvan | Fermoy, Tallow, Lismore and other places en route | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 363 and 364. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 235 | Cork | Rylane | Tower, Courtbrack and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency of existing route 235 from Cork to Rylane. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 242 | Midleton | Mogeely / Ladysbridge | Castlemartyr and other places en route | We propose a new route from Midleton to Mogeely and Ladysbridge, replacing existing variants of route 260. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 248 | Cork | Glenville | Carrignavar, Whitechurch, Glenville and other places en route | We propose to improve the frequency on route 248. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day |  |
|  | 253 | Dunmanway | Kinsale | Clonakilty, Courtmacsharry, Kilbrittain, Ballinspittle and other places en route | We propose to extend route 253 from Clonakilty to Dunmanway. Minimum service of 5 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 257 | Killarney | Kinsale | Millstreet, Macroom, Bandon and other places en route | We propose to extend route 257 from Macroom to Kinsale. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 328 | Limerick | Mitchelstown | Caherconlish, Ballylanders, Galbally and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency of existing route 328 from Limerick to Mitchelstown. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 521 | Newcastle West | Limerick Junction | Dromcolliher, Charleville, Kilmallock, Ballylanders, Tipperary and other places en route | We propose to extend route 521 from Charleville to Limerick Junction via Kilmallock and Tipperary. Minimum service of 6 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 236A | Dursey | Kilcrohane | Castletownbere, Glengarrif,f Bantry, Durrus and other places en route | We propose a new route from Dursey Sound to Kilcrohane, replacing an existing variant of route 236. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 237A | Mizen | Castletown- shend | Goleen, Schull, Ballydehob, Skibbereen and other places en route | We propose a new route from Mizen Head to Castletownshend, replacing existing variant of route 237. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 237B | Baltimore | Union Hall | Skibbereen and other places en route | We propose a new route from Baltimore to Union Hall, replacing an existing variant of route 237. Minimum level of service of 5 return trips Monday to Friday, 3 return trips on Saturday and Sunday. |  |
|  | 240A | Midleton | Ballycotton | Cloyne, Shanagarry and other places en route | We propose a new route from Midleton to Ballycotton, replacing existing route 240. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 240B | Midleton | Trabolgan | Saleen, Aghada, Whitegate and other places en route | We propose a new route from Midleton to Whitegate and Trabolgan, replacing an existing route 241. Minimum service of 9 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 243A | Grenagh | Mallow | Bweeng, Dromohane and other places en route | We propose a new route from Grenagh to Mallow via Bweeng, replacing an existing variant of route 243. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 243B | Mallow | Charleville | Doneraile, Buttevant, Churchtown, Freemount, Domina and other places en route | We propose a new route from Mallow to Charleville via Doneraile and Freemount, replacing an existing variant of route 243. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A51 | Killarney | Mallow | Kilcummin, Rathmore, Boherbue, Kanturk and other places en route | We propose a new route from Killarney to Mallow via Rathmore and Kanturk. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A84 | Mallow | Mitchelstown | Shanballymore, Kildorrery and other places en route | We propose a new route from Mallow to Mitchelstown. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
| Route Connecting Serving* Proposed Regional Corridors 226 Cork Kinsale C eno r rk o uA ti erport, Riverstick, Belgooly and other places R lae rgg eio tn oa wl C nso r ar nid do ars n yg e sen te tr leal mly e o np tse r ea nt e r oa ulo ten .g C m ora ri in d oro rsa d cas, n c co on nn se isc tt i on fg s c ei vti ee rs a la rn od u tes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some 229 Cork Bantry Drimoleague, Dunmanway, Bandon and other run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. places en route Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings 231 286 Cork Ardgroom G pll ae cn eg sa eri nf ,f r oC ua ts etletownbere, Eyeries and other a sen rd v io cn e w pre oe vk iden ed rss . Non e wR e sg ei ro vn ica el sC mor ar yid bo ers a. dW de e dw , il ol rd eo x t ish ti is n b gy s elia rvis icin eg s w imit ph r oe vx eis dti .ng 233 Cork Macroom Kilumney, Cloghduv, Crookstown and other places Local Route Proposals en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with 236 Cork Glengariff Bandon, Dunmanway, Drimoleague, Bantry and nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in other places en route larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural 239 Cork Lislevane Bandon, Timoleague, Courtmacsharry and other areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel Routes places en route onwards, with timed reliable connections. 243 Cork Newmarket Mallow, Kanturk and other places en route Existing Routes No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport Existing 245 Clonmel Cork Clogheen, Mitchelstown, Fermoy, Rathcormac network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by and other places en route public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure 254 Bandon Bandon Innishannon, Kinsale, Ballinspittle, Kilbrittain and their continued fitness-for-purpose. other places en route Notes 520 Ballyorgan Doneraile Kilmallock, Charleville and other places en route *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. 245C Mitchelstown Fermoy Kildorrery, Glanworth and other places en route Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located Train Cork Dublin M Poa rll to law o, i sC eh aa nrl dev oil tle h, e L r i pm lae cri ec sk eJ nu n roc uti to en, Thurles, o mf a f yth be e m da rain w a nl i ig nn tm hee n pt a, sb su et n w geh ric ih n fa ol rs mo are tiq ou ni r te h aa t l wev ee l p o ref ps ae rr ev ,i c ae s. sD ui pst pin oc rt ti o ton s t he maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport Train Cork Midleton/Cobh Little Island, Glounthaune, Carrigtwohill / Fota and connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a strating point other places en route in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service Train Cork Tralee Mallow, Millstreet, Rathmore, Killarney, Farranfore above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. and other places en route Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Proposed Regional Corridors |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
| Existing Routes | 226 | Cork | Kinsale | Cork Airport, Riverstick, Belgooly and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 229 | Cork | Bantry | Drimoleague, Dunmanway, Bandon and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 231 286 | Cork | Ardgroom | Glengarif,f Castletownbere, Eyeries and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 233 | Cork | Macroom | Kilumney, Cloghduv, Crookstown and other places en route |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 236 | Cork | Glengariff | Bandon, Dunmanway, Drimoleague, Bantry and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 239 | Cork | Lislevane | Bandon, Timoleague, Courtmacsharry and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 243 | Cork | Newmarket | Mallow, Kanturk and other places en route |  | Existing Routes |
|  | 245 | Clonmel | Cork | Clogheen, Mitchelstown, Fermoy, Rathcormac and other places en route |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |
|  | 254 | Bandon | Bandon | Innishannon, Kinsale, Ballinspittle, Kilbrittain and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |
|  | 520 | Ballyorgan | Doneraile | Kilmallock, Charleville and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a strating point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | 245C | Mitchelstown | Fermoy | Kildorrery, Glanworth and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Cork | Dublin | Mallow, Charleville, Limerick Junction, Thurles, Portlaoise and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Cork | Midleton/Cobh | Little Island, Glounthaune, Carrigtwohill / Fota and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Cork | Tralee | Mallow, Millstreet, Rathmore, Killarney, Farranfore and other places en route |  |  |

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Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Train Stations Third Level Education

8 GALWAY

343A

Ardnacrusha

DUBLIN

Bunratty

Cratloe

Shannon

Ballycannon

A13

Airport

8

SHANNON

313

343A

343A

343343X

Pallaskenry

LIMERICK

THURLES

Clarina Mungret

314

3 8

New Kildimo

3

7

Askeaton

8

Patrickswell Adare

593

Ballyneety

Boherlahan

Croagh

Rathkeale

3

7

Croom

B17

B17

Ballingarry

Cash

8

NEWCASTLE

WEST

Bruree

Rose

394

243B

521

Charleville

Dromcolliher

Milford

5

Newtownshandrum

Ballyhoura

Dromina

520

CLO

243B

Freemount

Churchtown

Liscarroll

Ardfinnan

Buttevant

243B

Newcastl

Kanturk

New Twopothouse

T

A51

Castletownroche

243

DUNGARVAN

Banteer

MALLOW

Capp

Dromahane

9

243A

Villiersto

Bweeng

Rylane

A57

235

235

8

Clashmore

Courtbrack

Clondrohid

6

Model Village

Macroom

Coachford

Tower

233

Youghal

233

Farran

1

DUNGARVAN WATERFORD

231/286

Kilumney

233 233

Aherla

Cloghduv

Crookstown

236 236

257

236 239 229

Crossbarry

239

254

Bandon

Inishannon

Dunderrow

257

254

254

239

Kinsale

2

Kilbrittain

253

Timoleague

Ballinspittle

253

Courtmacsherry

253

Lislevane

239

Inchydoney

Beach

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Donegal

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*Figure from page 41*

November 2021

Malin Head

954

Doagh Famine

Village

954 954 954

Ballyliffin Culdaff Malin

933

951

951

952954

955

Gleneely

933

Carndonagh

933951

954

955 955

Greencastle

933952954 957

933951955

Moville

952

933

956

Magilligan

953957

Buncrana

952

Quigley's

953

933951956

Point

954

952953957

Burnfoot

Muff

1A 953

Bridgend

933956

9529571A

DERRY/LONDONDERRY

931 X4

989

1426

4801426

X3 X4

64

480

288

X4

956

952

STRABANE

1A 957

32932933X3

OMAGH

Ballygawley

32932933X3

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Donegal |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals |  | 31 |  | Dublin |  | Donegal Town |  | Virginia, Cavan, Belturbet, Enniskillen, Ballyshannon and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 30 and X30. We propose to maintain the existing level of service and better integrate routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  | 34 |  | Sligo |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ballybofey, Letterkenny and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 64, 480 and 964. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and a better integration of existing services. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed. |
|  |  | 36A |  | Dublin |  | Letterkenny |  | Dublin Airport, Monaghan, Omagh, Strabane, Lifof rd and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 32 and 932. We propose to maintain the existing level of service and better integrate routes along the corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 293 |  |  | Donegal |  | Glencolmcille |  | Mountcharles, Killybegs, Kilcar, Carrick and other places en route | We propose to integrate routes 293 and 490 between Glencolmcille and Donegal Town. Minimum service of 7 return trips Monday to Saturday, 4 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 487 |  |  | Letterkenny |  | Strabane |  | Drumkeen, Convoy, Ballindrait, Lifof rd and other places en route | We propose to alter route 487 to serve Ballindrait. Minimum service of 6 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 567 |  |  | Ballyshannon |  | Carrick-on-Shannon |  | Bundoran, Kinlough, Manorhamilton, Drumkeeran, Drumshanbo, Leitrim and other places en route | We propose to intregrate routes 567, 567A, 983 and 983A to create a continuous route between Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumshanbo, Manorhamilton and Ballyshannon. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day along the full route, additional services between Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumshanbo and between Kinlough and Ballyshannon. |
|  | 953 |  |  | Letterkenny |  | Greencastle |  | Bridgend, Muf,f Quigley’s Point, Moville and other places en route | We propose to extend route 953 from Moville to Greencastle. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 956 |  |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Buncrana |  | Bridgend, Burnfoot, Fahan and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency of existing route 956 from Buncrana to Derry / Londonderry. Minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed. |
|  | 992 |  |  | Dungloe |  | Crolly |  | Burtonport, Donegal Airport, Annagry and other places en route | We propose to extend route 992 to serve Ranafast and increase its frequency. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals 194 Bundoran Enniskillen Ballyshannon, Belleek, Pettigo and other places en route Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and 271 Burtonport Letterkenny Dungloe, Loughanure, Crolly and other places en route large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several Derry / routes, some provided commercially 288 Ballybofey Killygordon, Castlefin, Lifof rd, St. Johnston and other places en route Londonderry and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the 290 Ballybofey Letterkenny Killygordon, Castlefin, Raphoe and other places en route corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will 292 Donegal Ballyshannon Laghey, Ballintra, Rossnowlagh and other places en route improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on 300 Fanad Letterkenny Portsalon, Carrowkeel, Rathmullan, Ramelton and other places en route Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. 480 Derry / Sligo Letterkenny, Ballybofey / Stranorlar, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and New services may be added, or existing Londonderry other places en route services improved. 491 Letterkenny Ballybofey Drumkeen and other places en route Local Route Proposals 492 Donegal Dungloe Killybegs, Ardara, Glenties and other places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with 494 Strabane Ballybofey Lifof rd, Castlefin, Killygordon and other places en route nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available 931 Annagry Belfast Bunbeg, Falcarragh, Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny, Derry / Londonderry and other places en route in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in 932 Annagry Dublin Crolly, Letterkenny, Ardee and other places en route rural areas and smaller villages. It will Routes also permit transfer to Regional Services 933 Moville Dublin Buncrana, Derry / Londonderry, Monaghan, Ardee and other places en route to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Existing 951 Carndonagh Letterkenny Ballyliffin, Buncrana, Burnfoot, Bridgend and other places en route Existing Routes 952 Moville Derry / Gleneely, Culdaf,f Malin Town, Carndonagh, Quigleys Point and other places en route No significant changes are planned to Londonderry these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people 954 Carndonagh Malin Head Malin Town and other places en route travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue 955 Buncrana Carndonagh Clonmany, Ballyliffin and other places en route to review their usage and take steps Derry / to ensure their continued fitness-for- 957 Greencastle Londonderry Moville, Quigleys Point, Muf fand other places en route purpose. 961 Crolly Letterkenny Annagry, Keadue, Burtonport, Dungloe and other places en route Notes *Serving: The map shows the main 964 Crolly Galway Letterkenny, Donegal, Sligo, Claremorris and other places en route alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that 965 Meenlaragh Letterkenny Falcarragh, Dunfanaghy, Creeslough, Kilmacrennan and other places en route route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide 966 Falcarragh Dungloe Gortahork, Brinlack, Bunbeg, Crolly, Loughnaure and other places en route connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, 974 Glen Letterkenny Downings, Carrigart, Milford, Ramelton and other places en route but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn 982 Sligo Ballyshannon Clifof ney, Mullaghmore, Bundoran and other places en route in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. 988 Cloghan Letterkenny Stranorlar, Convoy and other places en route Connecting Ireland proposes a step- change in public transport connectivity. 989 Carrigans Letterkenny St. Johnston, Dromore and other places en route The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many 993 Carrigart Downings Downings, Dooey, Glebe and other places en route cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above 994 Portnoo Donegal Kilcooney, Ardara, Ardaghey and other places en route the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Derry / Improvements may be delivered in 1426 Stranorlar Convoy, Raphoe, St. Johnston and other places en route Londonderry stages as the project proceeds. Derry / 1a Muff Troy Park, Heathfield, Culmore Road and other places en route Londonderry |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route |  | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  |  |
| Existing Routes | 194 |  | Bundoran |  | Enniskillen |  | Ballyshannon, Belleek, Pettigo and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 271 |  | Burtonport |  | Letterkenny |  | Dungloe, Loughanure, Crolly and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 288 |  | Ballybofey |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Killygordon, Castlefin, Lifof rd, St. Johnston and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 290 |  | Ballybofey |  | Letterkenny |  | Killygordon, Castlefin, Raphoe and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 292 |  | Donegal |  | Ballyshannon |  | Laghey, Ballintra, Rossnowlagh and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 300 |  | Fanad |  | Letterkenny |  | Portsalon, Carrowkeel, Rathmullan, Ramelton and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 480 |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Sligo |  | Letterkenny, Ballybofey / Stranorlar, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 491 |  | Letterkenny |  | Ballybofey |  | Drumkeen and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 492 |  | Donegal |  | Dungloe |  | Killybegs, Ardara, Glenties and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 494 |  | Strabane |  | Ballybofey |  | Lifof rd, Castlefin, Killygordon and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 931 |  | Annagry |  | Belfast |  | Bunbeg, Falcarragh, Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny, Derry / Londonderry and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 932 |  | Annagry |  | Dublin |  | Crolly, Letterkenny, Ardee and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 933 |  | Moville |  | Dublin |  | Buncrana, Derry / Londonderry, Monaghan, Ardee and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 951 |  | Carndonagh |  | Letterkenny |  | Ballyliffin, Buncrana, Burnfoot, Bridgend and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 952 |  | Moville |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Gleneely, Culdaf,f Malin Town, Carndonagh, Quigleys Point and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 954 |  | Carndonagh |  | Malin Head |  | Malin Town and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 955 |  | Buncrana |  | Carndonagh |  | Clonmany, Ballyliffin and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 957 |  | Greencastle |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Moville, Quigleys Point, Muf fand other places en route |  |  |
|  | 961 |  | Crolly |  | Letterkenny |  | Annagry, Keadue, Burtonport, Dungloe and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 964 |  | Crolly |  | Galway |  | Letterkenny, Donegal, Sligo, Claremorris and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 965 |  | Meenlaragh |  | Letterkenny |  | Falcarragh, Dunfanaghy, Creeslough, Kilmacrennan and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 966 |  | Falcarragh |  | Dungloe |  | Gortahork, Brinlack, Bunbeg, Crolly, Loughnaure and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 974 |  | Glen |  | Letterkenny |  | Downings, Carrigart, Milford, Ramelton and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 982 |  | Sligo |  | Ballyshannon |  | Clifof ney, Mullaghmore, Bundoran and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 988 |  | Cloghan |  | Letterkenny |  | Stranorlar, Convoy and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 989 |  | Carrigans |  | Letterkenny |  | St. Johnston, Dromore and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 993 |  | Carrigart |  | Downings |  | Downings, Dooey, Glebe and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 994 |  | Portnoo |  | Donegal |  | Kilcooney, Ardara, Ardaghey and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 1426 |  | Stranorlar |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Convoy, Raphoe, St. Johnston and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 1a |  | Derry / Londonderry |  | Muff |  | Troy Park, Heathfield, Culmore Road and other places en route |  |  |

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Donegal Proposed Public Transport Network

November 2021

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Existing Route

Train Stations

Points of Interest Third Level Education

954

Doagh Famine

Village

Ballyliffin

Fanad Head

300

Clonmany

955

951

Downings

955

Greencastle

933

Portsalon

Carrigart

957

953

993

Meenlaragh

951955933 955

Brinlack

956

955

Ards Forest Park Magilligan Gola Island

974

Buncrana

966

Carrowkeel

300

931

BELFAST

956

933

Rathmullen

Bunbeg-Derrybeg

Milford

Fahan

Ranafast Donegal Airport

961

Burnfoot

Crolly

Kilmacrennan

961

Bridgend

931

Ramelton

271

Newtowncunningham

Annagry Loughanure

951

Burtonport

300974

271 961

956

271966

480

992

DERRY/LONDONDERRY

34 953

Dungloe

Killea

492

Carrigans

966

Manorcunningham

992

989

989

St. Johnston

487

290 988

1426

36B

492

288

Raphoe

1426

480

Portnoo

36A

Convoy

487

Ballindrait

480 988 1426

Glenties

Lifford

STRABANE

494

487

Ardara

Killygordan Castlefin

288290494

994

36

Frosses Bruckless

492

Killybegs Mountcharles Dunkineely

Rossnowlagh

292

194

567

Bundoran

194 194

Tullaghan

Eagles Rock

Kinlough

480982

567

MONAGHAN/ 31 36 ENNISKILLEN/CAVAN/DUBLIN SLIGO DUBLIN

567

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Dublin

Dublin Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Existing Regional Route

Points of Interest Ferry Ports

980

103X

107

Duleek

NAVAN

105

103X

Kentstown

105

103X

109A

103

Tayto Park

Dunshaughlin Ratoath

109A

105X

109X

X30NX

105

Kilcloon

Dunboyne

MAYNOOTH

Leixlip

Celbridge

Newcastle

Rathcoole

Johnstown

65

Blessington

Ballymore

65

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Dublin |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 7 |  | Cork | Dublin | Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 245X, 707 and 704X, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 11 |  | Wexford | Dublin | Enniscorthy, Gorey, Arklow, Wicklow and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 2, 133, 133B, 133X, 740 and 740A. We propose a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 30 minutes is proposed between Wexford and Dublin and between Wicklow and Dublin. |
|  | 13 |  | Dublin | Waterford | Carlow, Muine Bheag, Thomastown and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 4, X4, 600 and 736 a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent all-stop services on this corridor and better integration of the existing services. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services is proposed. |
|  | 14 |  | Dublin | Clonmel | Kilkenny, Callan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 600 and 717. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours between Clonmel and Kilkenny. |
|  | 17 |  | Limerick | Dublin | Nenagh, Roscrea, Portlaoise and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 300, 712X and 735, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 23 |  | Galway | Dublin | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 660, 706X, 720, 760, 761 and 763, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 27A |  | Ballina | Dublin | Foxford, Charlestown, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 22 and 23. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Ballina and Dublin and between Sligo and Dublin. In our proposal, routes 27A and 27B combine to provide an hourly frequency between Longford and Dublin. |
|  | 27B |  | Sligo | Dublin | Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 31 |  | Donegal Town | Dublin | Ballyshannon, Enniskillen, Cavan, Kells, Navan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 30, X30, 109X and NX. We propose to maintain the existing level of service and better integrate routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours between Donegal and Dublin, 60 minutes between Cavan and Dublin and 30 minutes between Navan and Dublin. |
|  | 36A |  | Dublin | Letterkenny | Ardee, Monaghan, Omagh, Strabane and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes X3, 32, 180, 932 and 933, 980A. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Letterkenny and Dublin and between Derry / Londonderry and Dublin. In our proposal routes 36A and 36B will combine to provide a 60 minute frequency between Strabane and Dublin. |
|  | 36B |  | Dublin | Derry / Londonderry | Ardee, Monaghan, Omagh, Strabane and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 39 |  | Belfast | Dublin | Newry, Dundalk, Drogheda and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes X1, X2A, X5, 100X, 400, 705X and 900 to 904, all of which are express services. We propose to better integrate routes along the corridor. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals |  | 192 | Balbriggan | Swords | Stamullen, Oldtown and other places en route |  | We propose a new route between Balbriggan and Swords, part of which is served by route 192. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Friday, 6 return trips on Saturday, 5 return trips on Sunday. |
|  |  | 195 | Ashbourne | Balbriggan | Oldtown, Ballyboghil, Naul and other places en route |  | We propose to amend route 195 to serve Ballymadun. Minimum service frequency of 6 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and 33 Dublin Airport, any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially Swords, Lusk, and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between 33A Dublin Balbriggan Rush, Skerries places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the and other 33X core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing places en route service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Dublin Airport, Local Route Proposals 101 Swords, Routes Balbriggan, Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger 101X Dublin Drogheda Julianstown towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful and other times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit places en route transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Existing Existing Routes Gormanstown, Balbriggan, No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as 191 Stamullen Dublin Balrothery and more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their other places en usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. route Notes Rowlestown 197 Swords Ashbourne and other *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will places en route take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 33 33A 33X | Dublin | Balbriggan | Dublin Airport, Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries and other places en route |
|  | 101 101X | Dublin | Drogheda | Dublin Airport, Swords, Balbriggan, Julianstown and other places en route |
|  | 191 | Stamullen | Dublin | Gormanstown, Balbriggan, Balrothery and other places en route |
|  | 197 | Swords | Ashbourne | Rowlestown and other places en route |

Dublin Proposed Public Transport Network

Regional Corridor Proposal

Local Route Proposal

Points of Interest Ferry Ports

MONAGHAN DERRY/LONDONDERRY

LETTERKENNY

115D

980

103X

107

Duleek

NAVAN

103X

Kentstown

980 105 103X

179

103

109A

Tayto Park

109B

Dunshaughlin Ratoath

109A

31

105X

Kilcloon

Dunboyne

MAYNOOTH

Leixlip

Celbridge

Newcastle

Rathcoole

Kill

Johnstown

183884

65

Twomilehouse

Blessington

Ballymore Eustace

65

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Galway Public Transport Network

Map Key

Airports

Inishturk

Inishbofin

Cleggan

923

Derrigimlagh

North

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Galway |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 8 | Galway | Cork |  | Oranmore, Ennis, Shannon, Limerick, Mallow and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 51, 251 and 434. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 30 minutes. |
|  | 20 | Galway | Letterfrack |  | Moycullen, Rosscahill, Oughterard, Maam Cross, Clifden and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 419 and 923. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 1 hour between Galway and Clifden. |
|  | 21 | Castlebar | Galway |  | Westport, Ballinrobe, Headford, Corrandulla, Cloonboo and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 456. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 22A | Ballina | Galway |  | Castlebar, Milltown, Tuam, Annaghdown, Claregalway and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 52, 64, 430 and 964. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed between Balina and Galway and between Sligo and Galway. In our proposal routes 22A and 22B will combine to provide a 30 minute frequency between Tuam and Galway. |
|  | 22B | Sligo | Galway |  | Tobercurry, Ireland West Airport Knock, Ballyhaunis / Claremorris, Tuam and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 23 | Galway | Dublin |  | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 660, 706X, 720, 760, 761 and 763, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 40 | Galway | Longford |  | Claregalway, Moylough, Mountbellew, Roscommon, Lanesborough and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 425, 433 and 467. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 423 | Westport | Clifden |  | Leenane, Kylemore, Letterfrack and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency on route 423 from Clifton to Westport. Minimum service of 5 return trips a day. |
|  | 424 | Galway | Maam Cross |  | Barna, Furbogh, Spiddal, Rossaveal, Carraroe and other places en route |  | We propose to extend some services on route 424 from Carraroe to Maam Cross with a minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 440 | Athlone | Westport |  | Roscommon, Castlerea, Ireland West Airport Knock, Charlestown, Castlebar and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 440 to serve Turlough. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 547 | Ballinasloe | Ennis |  | Portumna, Whitegate, Scarif,f Feakle and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 547 from Portumna to Ennis via Whitegate, Scarriff and Feakle. Minimum service of 4 return trips a day. |
|  | 934 | Gort | Loughrea |  | Peterswell, Castledaly, Kilchreest and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 934 from Gort to Loughrea. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 1583 | Galway | Nenagh |  | Oranmore, Loughrea, Portumna, Borrisokane and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Galway to Nenagh via Loughrea, Portumna and Borrisokane, replacing existing route 1583. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 419A | Clifden | Roundstone |  | Ballyconneely and other places en route |  | We propose a new route between Clifden and Roundstone. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 425A | Galway | Mountbellew |  | Monivea and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 425A from Galway to Mountbellew via Monivea. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A78 | Athlone | Roscommon |  | Ballyforan, Ballygar, Athleague and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athlone to Roscommon via Ballygar. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A79 | Ballinasloe | Castlerea |  | Ahascragh, Mountbellew, Moylough, Glenamaddy and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Ballinasloe to Castlerea via Moylough. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Oranmore, Ballyvaughan, Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large 350 Galway Ennis Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some Inagh and other places en route provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting 404 Galway Oranmore Other places en route Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service 414 Barna Galway Other places en route providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Castlegar, Claregalway, Corofin Local Route Proposals 417 Galway Ballinastack and other places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with 418 Athenry Galway Other places en route nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural Ballintubber, Ballinrobe, Cong, areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel Routes 422 Castlebar Headford Glencorrib and other places onwards, with timed reliable connections. en route Existing Routes Tuam, Cloonmore, Moneen, Existing 427 Dunmore Galway Claregalway, Castlegar No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport and other places en route network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public Tuam, Cloonmore, Corofin, transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their 428 Milltown Galway Claregalway, Castlegar continued fitness-for-purpose. and other places en route Notes Kilconnell, Cappatagle, Kilreekil 548 Ballinasloe Loughrea and other places en route *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from Birr, Tullamore, Kilbeggan, that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe 847 Portumna Dublin Enfield, Maynooth and other main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn places en route in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Train Dublin Galway Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The and other places en route minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where Oranmore, Athenry, Gort, our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we Train Galway Limerick Ennis, Sixmilebridge and other will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be places en route delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
| Existing Routes | 350 | Galway | Ennis | Oranmore, Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Inagh and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 404 | Galway | Oranmore | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 414 | Barna | Galway | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 417 | Galway | Ballinastack | Castlegar, Claregalway, Corofin and other places en route |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  | 418 | Athenry | Galway | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 422 | Castlebar | Headford | Ballintubber, Ballinrobe, Cong, Glencorrib and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  | 427 | Dunmore | Galway | Tuam, Cloonmore, Moneen, Claregalway, Castlegar and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  | 428 | Milltown | Galway | Tuam, Cloonmore, Corofin, Claregalway, Castlegar and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  | 548 | Ballinasloe | Loughrea | Kilconnell, Cappatagle, Kilreekil and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |
|  | 847 | Portumna | Dublin | Birr, Tullamore, Kilbeggan, Enfield, Maynooth and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Galway | Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train | Galway | Limerick | Oranmore, Athenry, Gort, Ennis, Sixmilebridge and other places en route |  |  |  |

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Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Train Stations

22B SLIGO

Kesh

Charlestown -Bellaghy

922

27A

CARRICK- ON-SHANNO

Ireland West Airport Knock

Dru

Ballaghaderreen

5

Kilkelly

Knock

Roosky

22B

Ballyhaunis

Newtow

440

Ballinlough

Tarmonbarry

Cloonfad

LON

40

Milltown Dunmore

Kil

428 427

22B

LONGFORD

428

TUAM

Loug Ree

40

Corrofin

Turloughmore

417

Abbeyknockmoy

AIT

425A

Monivea Lackagh

23

A13

Baile Chláir Claregalway

Attymon

418

Athenry

Clonmacnois

418

23

DUBLIN

Shannonbridge

Craughwell

1583

548

Belmont Fe

934

Loughrea

Clogha

Ardrahan

Lou

934

Gort

843

Crinkle

Feakle

Mountshannon

345

Scarriff - Tuamgraney

Tulla

Broadford

A41

Kilmurry

Sixmilebridge

O’Briensbridge -Montpelier

Ardnacrusha

Cratloe

Ballycannon

Clonlara

313

345

8 LIMERICK/CORK

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Kerry

| Kerry Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Regional Route Terminus, where a route Existing Local Route begins or ends Rail Line Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |
| --- | --- |
| North 13 271 275 Castlegregory Ballyferriter 277 277 Dingle Annascaul Dunquin Ventry 275 277 Inch Stra Blasket Slea Head Islands 285 279A Valentia Island Knightstown Cahersiveen Portmagee Ring of K Waterville 285 279A Castlecove Sceilg Mhicíl Derrynane House Caherdaniel | Kilrush 339 337 339 Killimer 339 Scattery Island Loop Head Ballylongford Tarbert Glin 314 Lighthouse 314 272 Ballybunion Moyvane 593 Ballyduff Listowel Carrigkerr 950 Athea Causeway 274 Ballyheigue 950 Duagh 272 Lixnaw 950 13 1 Abbeydorney 13 Abbeyfeale 300 40 Ardfert Toor 272 274 Mount 279 283 Fenit Spa MTU 14 300 Brosna 300 TRALEE 40 271 Currans Castleisland 275 283 Castlemaine 279 283 Kerry Fieries Airport Farranfore nd 279 Milltown 285 14 40 300 Gneevegullia 271 Killorglin Knockn 279A Fossa Kilcummin Rathmore Glenbeigh Beaufort Barraduff KILLARNEY 257 14 300 257 Carrantoohil 270 271 279A 270 40 Kilgarvan Baile Mhic Íre Kenmare erry 270 Sneem 231/286 236 Glengarriff Beara Peninsula 231/286 Whiddy 236 Dunmanway |

229

Island

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Kerry |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 1 | Tralee | Cork | Farranfore, Killarney, Macroom and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 40. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 30 minutes. |
|  | 2A | Killarney | Skibbereen | Kenmare, Glengarif,f Bantry and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 236 and 270. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 3A | Limerick | Killarney | Adare, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale, Listowel and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 13, 14 and 300. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed between Limerick and Tralee and between Limerick and Killarney. In our proposal, routes 3A and 3B will combine to provide a 30 minute frequency between Limerick and Abbeyfeale. |
|  | 3B | Limerick | Tralee | Adare, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale, Castleisland, Farranfore and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 257 | Killarney | Kinsale | Millstreet, Macroom, Bandon and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 257 from Macroom to Kinsale. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 273 | Tralee | Castlegregory | Other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Castlegregory to Tralee. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 274 | Tarbert | Killorglin | Ballybunion, Ballyheigue, Tralee, Castlemaine, Milltown and other places en route |  | We propose to integrate routes 274 and 279 to create a new route from Ballybunion to Killorglin via Ballyheigue and Tralee. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day along the full route with additional services between Tralee and Killorglin to match the frequency of the existing route. |
|  | 278 | Fenit | Kerry Airport | Spa, Tralee, Castleisland and other places en route |  | We propose to integrate routes 271 and 278 to create a new route from Fenit to Kerry Airport via Tralee and Castleisland. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 280 | Killarney | Killarney | Killorglin, Caherciveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare and other places en route |  | We propose a new two-way Ring of Kerry loop, replacing existing routes 279A and 285. Minimum service of 5 return trips a day. |
|  | 283 | Tralee | Currans | Fieries, Farranfore, Kerry Airport and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 283 from Currans to Tralee. Minimum service of 4 return trips a day. |
|  | 314 | Limerick | Ballybunion | Mungret, Askeaton, Foynes, Tarbert, Listowel and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 314 from Foynes to Ballybunion via Tarbert and Listowel. Minimum service of 6 return trips a day. |
|  | 287A | Caherciveen | Knightstown | Portmagee and other places en route |  | We propose an increase in frequency of route 287A from Caherciveen to Knightstown. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A51 | Killarney | Mallow | Kilcummin, Rathmore, Boherbue, Kanturk and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Killarney to Mallow via Rathmore and Kanturk. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A87 | Abbeyfeale | Newcastle West | Brosna, Mountcollins, Toornafulla and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Abbeyfeale to Newcastle West via Mountcollins. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | B17 | Tarbert | Croom | Glin, Athea, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Ballingarry and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Tarbert to Croom via Athea and Newcastle West. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and Abbeydorney, any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially Lixnaw, and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between Listowel, 272 Tralee Ballybunion places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the Lisselton and core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing other places service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. en route Local Route Proposals Annascaul and other Routes 275 Tralee Dingle Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger places en towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful route times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Ventry, Existing Ballyferriter Existing Routes 277 Dingle Dunquin and other places en No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as route more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Farranfore, Killarney, Notes Dublin / Rathmore, Train Tralee Cork Mallow and *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will other places take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to en route smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |

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| Existing Routes | 272 | Tralee | Ballybunion | Abbeydorney, Lixnaw, Listowel, Lisselton and other places en route |
|  | 275 | Tralee | Dingle | Annascaul and other places en route |
|  | 277 | Dingle | Dunquin | Ventry, Ballyferriter and other places en route |
|  | Train | Tralee | Dublin / Cork | Farranfore, Killarney, Rathmore, Mallow and other places en route |

| Kerry Proposed Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |
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|  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |  |  |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 7 |  | Cork | Dublin |  | Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 245X, 707 and 704X, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |  |
|  | 12 |  | Portlaoise | Wexford |  | Stradbally, Athy , Carlow, Ballon, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor, parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 73 and 376. We propose the better integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |  |
|  | 13 |  | Dublin | Waterford |  | Carlow, Muine Bheag, Thomastown and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 4, X4, 600 and 736 a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent all-stop services on this corridor and better integration of the existing services. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services is proposed. |  |  |
|  | 14 |  | Dublin | Clonmel |  | Kilkenny, Callan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 600 and 717. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours between Clonmel and Kilkenny. |  |  |
|  | 17 |  | Limerick | Dublin |  | Nenagh, Roscrea, Portlaoise and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 300, 712X and 735, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |  |
|  | 23 |  | Galway | Dublin |  | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 660, 706X, 720, 760, 761 and 763, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |  |
|  | 27A |  | Ballina | Dublin |  | Foxford, Charlestown, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 22 and 23. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Ballina and Dublin and between Sligo and Dublin. In our proposal, routes 27A and 27B combine to provide an hourly frequency between Longford and Dublin. |  |  |
|  | 27B |  | Sligo | Dublin |  | Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals |  | 183 | Sallins | Arklow |  | Naas, Blessington, Wicklow, Rathdrum and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Sallins to Arklow via Naas, Blessington, Glendalough, Wicklow and Rathdrum, replacing routes 183 and 133L. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |  |
|  |  | A31 | Mullingar | Portlaoise |  | Kinnegad, Edenderry, Mountmellick and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Portlaoise to Mullingar via Mountmellick, Portarlington, Edenderry and Kinnegad. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |  |
|  |  | A33 | Newbridge | Naas |  | Milltown, Kilmeague, Prosperous, Caragh and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Newbridge to Naas via Kilmeague, Allenwood and Caragh. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |  |
|  |  | 880 | Carlow | Naas |  | Castledermot, Calverstown, Kilcullen and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 880 to serve Narraghmore and Calverstown. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |  |
|  |  | 884 | Sallins | Carlow |  | Blessington, Ballymore Eustace, Baltinglass and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Carlow to Sallins via Castledermot, Baltinglass, Blessington and Naas. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |  |
|  | Route |  | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |
| Existing Routes | 65 |  | Dublin |  | Ballyknockan / Ballymore Eustace |  | Tallaght, Blessington and other places en route |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
|  | 115 |  | Mullingar |  | Dublin |  | Kinnegad, Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 120 |  | Edenderry |  | Dublin |  | Clane and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 120C |  | Tullamore |  | Enfield |  | Edenderry and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 120X |  | Edenderry |  | Dublin |  | Clane and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 125 |  | Newbridge |  | Dublin |  | Naas, Johnstown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 126 |  | Rathangan |  | Dublin |  | Kildare, Newbridge, Naas and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 129 |  | Newbridge |  | Kilcullen |  | Athgarvan and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  | 130 |  | Athy |  | Dublin |  | Kilmead, Kilcullen, Twomilehouse, Naas and other places en route |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 139 |  | Blanchardstown |  | Naas |  | Ongar, Leixlip, Maynooth, Clane, Sallins and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 717 |  | Clonmel |  | Dublin |  | Callan, Kilkenny, Naas and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 726 |  | Portlaoise |  | Dublin |  | Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Naas and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 737 |  | Naas |  | Dublin |  | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 816 |  | Portarlington |  | Kildare |  | Monasterevin and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |
|  | 817 |  | Kilkenny |  | Dublin |  | Castlecomer, Ballylinan, Athy, Naas and other places en route |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |
|  | 820 |  | Edenderry |  | Enfield |  | Carbury and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 826 |  | Monasterevin |  | Naas |  | Kildare, Newbridge and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 842 |  | Center Parcs |  | Dublin |  | Edgeworthstown, Rathowen, Ballinalack, Mullingar and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 846 |  | Clane |  | Naas |  | Sallins and other places en route |  |  | Notes |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | 883 |  | Athy |  | Newbridge |  | Kildangan, Walterstown, Kildare Village, Kildare and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 115C |  | Mullingar |  | Kilcock |  | Ballivor, Summerhill and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 120B 120F |  | Newbridge |  | Dublin |  | Milltown, Clane, Strafaf n and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 126X |  | Dublin |  | Rathangan |  | Newbridge, Curragh, Milltown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 845 847 |  | Portumna / Birr |  | Dublin |  | Tullamore, Kinnegad, Enfield, Maynooth and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | RN02 |  | Rathangan |  | Newbridge |  | Kildare and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Waterford |  | Newbridge, Kilkenny and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Galway |  | Kildare, Monasterevin, Tullamore and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Portlaoise |  | Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Westport / Ballina |  | Tullamore, Athlone, Roscommon and other places en route |  |  |  |

| Kildare Proposed November 2 Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |
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|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  | Serving* | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 5 | Limerick | Waterford |  | Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel, Piltown and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 55, 347 and 355. We propose to provide additional services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed. |
|  | 7 | Cork | Dublin |  | Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 245X, 707 and 704X, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 10 | Waterford | Rosslare Harbour |  | New Ross, Wexford and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes X4, 40, 340 and 372. We propose increased services on this corridor and a better integration of routes. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed between Waterford and Wexford and 2 hours between Wexford and Rosslare. |
|  | 13 | Dublin | Waterford |  | Carlow, Muine Bheag, Thomastown and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 4, X4, 600 and 736 a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent all-stop services on this corridor and better integration of the existing services. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services is proposed. |
|  | 14 | Dublin | Clonmel |  | Kilkenny, Callan, Kilsheelan and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 600 and 717. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours between Clonmel and Kilkenny. |
|  | 15 | Athlone | Kilkenny |  | Tullamore, Portlaoise, Durrow and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 73, 818 and 830. We propose increased services and a better integration of routes along this corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 42 | Limerick | Kilkenny |  | Thurles, Twomileborris, Urlingford and other places en route | This is a new corridor, parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 391 and 871. We propose a better integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 393 | Thurles | Clonmel |  | Urlingford, Fethard, Lisronagh and other places en route | We propose an increase in frequency of route 393 from Thurles to Clonmel via Fethard. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 812 | Thurles | Urlingford |  | Templetuohy, Johnstown and other places en route | We propose an increase in frequency of route 812 from Urlingford to Thurles. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 881 | Kilkenny | Graiguenamanagh |  | Gowran, Goresbridge, Borris and other places en route | We propose an increase in frequency of existing route 881 from Kilkenny to Graiguenamanagh. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 882 | Kilkenny | New Ross |  | Bennettsbridge, Thomastown, Inistiogue and other places en route | We propose an increase in frequency of existing route 882 from Kilkenny to New Ross. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A60 | Kilkenny | Waterford |  | Kells, Carrick-on-Suir, Portlaw and other places en route | We propose a new route from Kilkenny to Waterford via Kilmoganny, Piltown and Portlaw. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A62 | Carlow | New Ross |  | Leighlinbridge, Muine Bheag, Graiguenamanagh and other places en route | We propose a new route from Carlow to New Ross via Graiguenamanagh. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A82 | Abbeyleix | Carlow |  | Ballinakill, The Swan, Clogh and other places en route | We propose a new route from Abbeyleix to Carlow. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A89 | Cashel | Callan |  | Rosegreen, Fethard, Mullinahone and other places en route | We propose a new route from Cashel to Callan via Fethard. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A90 | Kilkenny | Waterford |  | Knocktopher, Ballyhale, Mullinavat and other places en route | We propose a new route from Kilkenny to Waterford via Knocktopher. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities New Ross, Duncannon and other 370 Waterford Wexford and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of places en route several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using 617 Waterford Slieverue Other places en route financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level Kilkenny, Athy, Naas and other of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional 717 Clonmel Dublin places en route Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Castlecomer, Athy, Kilcullen, Naas 817 Kilkenny Dublin and other places en route Local Route Proposals Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments 817C 817E Carrick-on- Callan Grangemockler and other places with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services Suir en route available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for Routes those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Horse & Jockey, Urlingford, Durrow, 828 Cashel Portlaoise Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Abbeyleix and other places en route Existing Routes Ballyragget, Castlecomer, Portlaoise Existing 838 Kilkenny Mountmellick and other places en route No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by 858 Thurles Portlaoise Urlingford, Durrow, Abbeyleix and public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure other places en route their continued fitness-for-purpose. Leighlinbridge, Muine Bheag, Notes 873 Carlow Kilkenny Paulstown and other places en route *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. 890 Castlecomer Kilkenny Other places en route Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located Ballyragget and other places on of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions 891 Castlecomer Kilkenny route may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport Newbridge, Kilkenny, Thomastown Train Dublin Waterford connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point and other places en route in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service Limerick Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Train Waterford Junction Tipperary and other places en route Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |
| Existing Routes | 370 | Waterford | Wexford | New Ross, Duncannon and other places en route |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
|  | 617 | Waterford | Slieverue | Other places en route |  |  |
|  | 717 | Clonmel | Dublin | Kilkenny, Athy, Naas and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 817 | Kilkenny | Dublin | Castlecomer, Athy, Kilcullen, Naas and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  | 817C 817E | Carrick-on- Suir | Callan | Grangemockler and other places en route |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 828 | Cashel | Portlaoise | Horse & Jockey, Urlingford, Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  |  |
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|  | 838 | Kilkenny | Mountmellick | Ballyragget, Castlecomer, Portlaoise and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |
|  | 858 | Thurles | Portlaoise | Urlingford, Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 873 | Carlow | Kilkenny | Leighlinbridge, Muine Bheag, Paulstown and other places en route |  | Notes |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | 890 | Castlecomer | Kilkenny | Other places en route |  |  |
|  | 891 | Castlecomer | Kilkenny | Ballyragget and other places on route |  |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Waterford | Newbridge, Kilkenny, Thomastown and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Waterford | Limerick Junction | Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Tipperary and other places en route |  |  |

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| PORTLAOISE 15 DUBLIN 13 14 DUBLIN ATHLONE A82 Abbeyleix 12 |  |  |  |
| Ballybrophy Castledermot all A13 831 Ballacolla A82 The Swan 884 Newton Errill Ballinakill 838 Doonane Palatine 832 Rathdowney Durrow 831 Clogh Rathvilly Moneenroe Ha 88 52 88 891 817 838 717 Kernan 8s 7to 4wn Tull re Templetuohy CARLOW 838 890 Tinryland 800 Ballyragget 891 Castlecomer 812 John Fs rt eo sw hn Rathtoe 3 136 28 A13 ford 838 891 817 890 717 13 14 A67 12 Urlingford 812 42 15 Leighlinbridge Ballon ES 85T 8womileb 42orris 393 812 81 75 3 84 82 1 88 817 2 88 93 08 Paulstown Muine BheaF gennagh Clonegal Gortnahoo Myshall 396 16 891 A60 A90 Kildavin 13 14 896 Littleton 896 KILKENNY A62 A67 828 396 896 393 T Ch oe m mons Ormo Cn Fd Ee 881 873 Goresbridge an Ballynonty 896 Ballingary 14 Gowran Kilmyshall Bennettsbridge Borris 7 16 Killenaule A60 393 A89 817C/E 13 A62 881 Callan Stoneyford ashel 3 83 22 8 A89 396 Drangan Kells Thomastown881 Graiguenamanagh Mullinahone A90 osegreen A89 Fethard Knocktopher 882 Inistiogue Ballyhale 4 Ballyclerahan Kilmoganny 13 Lisronagh Clonroche Grangmockler 13 393 14 368 Br 817C/E 5 16 Kilsheelan 13 New Ross Ballyh CLONMEL 5 14 5 PiltownMullinavat 370 370 Ki 10 370A Carrick-on-Suir 817C/E Fiddown A90 A91 an Portlaw 5 Kilmacow 10 370 Newbawn Taghm8 o76 n 8 A59 609 A60 617 Campile A91 38 astle 609 Mooncoin Slieverue Ballycullane Clongeen Ballymacarbry WATERFORD Cheekpoint 370 A61 Ballyhack Kilmeaden/Ballyduff 6 A61 A91 Ramsgrange Wellingtonbri Touraneena Kilmacthomas 608 Arthurstown Bridge |  |  |  |

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Laois

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Laois Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route

Third Level Education

Ballinagar

2347

Geashill

829

Clonygowan

73

Portarlington

839

838

Mountmellick

Ballybrittas

830

829

839

838

PORTLAOISE

735

828

825

Ballyroan

858

831

Abbeyleix

Ballinakill

831

Moneenroe

891

838

890

891

817890717

838891

871

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Laois |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* | Description |  |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 7 |  | Cork | Dublin |  |  | Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 245X, 707 and 704X, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |
|  | 12 |  | Portlaoise | Wexford |  |  | Stradbally, Athy , Carlow, Ballon, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and other places en route | This is a new corridor, parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 73 and 376. We propose the better integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  | 15 |  | Athlone | Kilkenny |  |  | Tullamore, Mountmellick, Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Durrow and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 73, 818 and 830. We propose increased services and the better integration of routes along this corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  | 17 |  | Limerick | Dublin |  |  | Nenagh, Roscrea, Portlaoise and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 300, 712X and 735, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals |  | A30 | Birr | Portlaoise |  |  | Kinnitty, Clonaslee, Mountmellick and other places en route | We propose a new route from Birr to Portlaoise via Kinnitty, Clonaslee and Mountmellick. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  |  | A31 | Mullingar | Portlaoise |  |  | Kinnegad, Edenderry, Portarlington, Mountmellick and other places en route | We propose a new route from Portlaoise to Mullingar via Mountmellick, Portarlington, Edenderry and Kinnegad. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  |  | A82 | Abbeyleix | Carlow |  |  | Ballinakill, The Swan, Clogh and other places en route | We propose a new route from Abbeyleix to Carlow. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Kilkenny, Castlecomer, Athy, Kilcullen, 717 Clonmel Dublin Regional Corridors generally operate along main Naas and other places en route roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several Dublin Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Naas 726 Porlaoise routes, some provided commercially and some by the Airport and other places en route State using financial support. Some run the full length Kildare of the corridor between places, and some, only on 816 Portarlington Village Monasterevin and other places en route sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends Athy, Kilcullen, Naas and other places on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with 817 Kilkenny Dublin en route existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Horse & Jockey, Littleton, Urlingford, 828 Cashel Portlaoise Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places Local Route Proposals en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and Mountmellick / Emo, Portarlington, Clonygowan and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This 829 Tullamore Portlaoise other places en route will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and Borris-in- Abbeyleix, Ballinakill, Ballacolla, week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. 831 Portlaoise Ossory Rathdowney and other places en route It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel Routes onwards, with timed reliable connections. Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and other 832 Errill Portlaoise places en route Existing Routes Existing Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Mountrath No significant changes are planned to these routes. 834 Roscrea Portlaoise and other places en route As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by Castlecomer, Stradbally, Portlaoise and public transport, we will continue to review their usage 838 Kilkenny Mountmellick other places en route and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for- purpose. Castletown, Mountrath, Portlaoise, 839 Borris-in-Ossory Mount Lucas Notes Mountmellick and other places en route Urlingford, Johnstown, Durrow, Abbeyleix *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our 858 Thurles Portlaoise and other places en route planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller Portlaoise, Thurles, Limerick Junction, Train Dublin Cork settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, Mallow and other places en route but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we Galway / Portarlington, Tullamore, Athlone and Train Dublin prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Westport other places en route Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have Train Ballybrophy Limerick Serving: Roscrea, Nenagh and other identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our places en route analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, Train Dublin Portlaoise Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be Portarlington and other places en route delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route |  | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |
| Existing Routes | 717 |  | Clonmel |  | Dublin | Kilkenny, Castlecomer, Athy, Kilcullen, Naas and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
|  | 726 |  | Porlaoise |  | Dublin Airport | Monasterevin, Kildare, Newbridge, Naas and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 816 |  | Portarlington |  | Kildare Village | Monasterevin and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 817 |  | Kilkenny |  | Dublin | Athy, Kilcullen, Naas and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 828 |  | Cashel |  | Portlaoise | Horse & Jockey, Littleton, Urlingford, Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 829 |  | Mountmellick / Portlaoise |  | Tullamore | Emo, Portarlington, Clonygowan and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 831 |  | Portlaoise |  | Borris-in- Ossory | Abbeyleix, Ballinakill, Ballacolla, Rathdowney and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 832 |  | Errill |  | Portlaoise | Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |
|  | 834 |  | Roscrea |  | Portlaoise | Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Mountrath and other places en route |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for- purpose. |
|  | 838 |  | Kilkenny |  | Mountmellick | Castlecomer, Stradbally, Portlaoise and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 839 |  | Borris-in-Ossory |  | Mount Lucas | Castletown, Mountrath, Portlaoise, Mountmellick and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |
|  | 858 |  | Thurles |  | Portlaoise | Urlingford, Johnstown, Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Cork | Portlaoise, Thurles, Limerick Junction, Mallow and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Galway / Westport | Portarlington, Tullamore, Athlone and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Ballybrophy |  | Limerick | Serving: Roscrea, Nenagh and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Portlaoise | Newbridge, Kildare, Monasterevin, Portarlington and other places en route |  |  |  |

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| Laois Proposed Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |  |
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| ATHLONE 15 ATHLONE A31 MULLINGAR GALWAY Pollagh |  |  |
| Clonbullogue bane TULLAMORE Ballinagar Lucas Mucklagh Geashill 2347 Walsh A31 Tullamore Island FETC 829 Bracknagh 843 845/847 840 Killeigh h Boora Clonygowan 15 Kilcormac 816 12 Clonaslee 829 838 Portarlington 816 726 816 826 A30 Monasterevin A30 839 Killenard Mountmellick 826 Kinnitty Ballybrittas 726 A30 Slieve Bloom 12 726 828 A308 2A931 Emo 7 17 Mountains 831 832 834 829 Kildangan 858 A30 A31 883 Rock of Dunamase PORTLAOISE 831 832 834 839 Stradbally 17 Ki 834 854 Mountrath 7 838 12 Roscrea Castletown 858 17 Borris-in-Ossory 828 130 883 Athy 834 839 817 Ballyroan 838 Ballylinan 17 15 717 831 832 A82 Abbeyleix Ballybrophy 3 Ballacolla A82 The Swan 831 Newton Ballinakill 838 Errill Doonane 832 Rathdowney Durrow 831 Clogh Moneenroe 817 838 717 828 891 Templetuohy 858 CARLOW 838 890 Castlecomer Ballyragget 891 812 Johnstown 838 891 817 890 717 13 14 Freshford Urlingford 812 42 15 |  |  |

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Leitrim

Leitrim Public Transport Network

November 2021

Terminus, where a route

Third Level Education

480 983 982 292

Ballyshannon

194

Belleek

458 192

194

95

ENNISKILLEN

Manorhamilton

458

567A

983A

Blacklion

95

Cavan Burren

Park

30 X30

566567A

Dowra

566

Lough Allen

567A

567

449

270 65

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571

Arigna

Ballyconnell

Redh

449

Ballinamore Drumshanbo

Belturbet

930

572573

Butlersbridge

C1

449567

Keshcarrigan

Lough Key Forest Park

Leitrim

Cavan Institute

Killeshandra

CAVAN

CARRICK- ON-SHANNON

929

Drumsna

23

567

564

Ballinag

C2

111A

Lough Kilnaleck Gowna

Dromod

Strokestown Park House and Gardens

65

Roosky

Kilcogy

23

Mount

Strokestown

Granard

22

Newtownforbes

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Leitrim |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals |  | 26 | Ballina | Enniskillen | Enniscrone, Sligo, Manorhamilton and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by route 458. We propose maintaining the existing level of service and providing a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  | 27B | Sligo | Dublin | Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by route 23. We propose increased services on this corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  | 34 | Sligo | Derry / Londonderry | Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ballybofey, Letterkenny and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 64, 480 and 964. We propose increased services and the integration of routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 1 hour. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 462 |  | Manorhamilton | Sligo | Dromahair, Ballygawley, Collooney and other places en route | We propose to extend route 462 from Dromahair to Manorhamilton, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 564 |  | Carrick-on- Shannon | Enniskillen | Dromod, Mohill, Ballinamore, Swanlinbar and other places en route | We propose to extend route 564 from Ballinamore to Enniskillen via Swanlinbar. Minimum service frequency of 5 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 566 |  | Dowra | Sligo | Drumkeeran, Dromahair and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency on route 566. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 567 |  | Ballyshannon | Carrick-on- Shannon | Bundoran, Kinlough, Manorhamilton, Drumshanbo, Leitrim and other places en route | We propose to integrate routes 567, 567A, 983 and 983A to create a new route between Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumshanbo, Manorhamilton and Ballyshannon. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day along full route, additional services between Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumshanbo and between Kinlough and Ballyshannon. |
|  | 572 |  | Sligo | Cavan | Riverstown, Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Killeshandra and other places en route | We propose to integrate routes 572 and 929 to create a new route between Sligo, Drumshanbo and Cavan Town. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 573 |  | Drumshanbo | Carrigallen | Keshcarrigan, Ballinamore and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency on route 573. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Carrick-on-Shannon, 449 Drumshanbo Sligo Boyle, Collooney and Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and other places en route large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some Letterkenny, Donegal run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Derry / Town, Ballyshannon, Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings 480 Sligo Londonderry Bundoran and other and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing Routes places en route service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Drumshanbo, Keadue 571 Arigna Boyle and other places en Local Route Proposals Existing route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with Clifof ney, Mullaghmore, nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in 982 Sligo Ballyshannon Bundoran and other larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural places en route areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Maynooth, Mullingar, Longford, Carrick-on- Train Dublin Sligo Shannon, Boyle and Existing Routes other places en route No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness- for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 449 | Drumshanbo | Sligo | Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle, Collooney and other places en route |
|  | 480 | Derry / Londonderry | Sligo | Letterkenny, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and other places en route |
|  | 571 | Arigna | Boyle | Drumshanbo, Keadue and other places en route |
|  | 982 | Sligo | Ballyshannon | Clifof ney, Mullaghmore, Bundoran and other places en route |
|  | Train | Dublin | Sligo | Maynooth, Mullingar, Longford, Carrick-on- Shannon, Boyle and other places en route |

| Leitrim Proposed Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |
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| 34 DERRY/LONDONDERRY |  |
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Limerick Public Transport Network

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593

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521

Dromcolliher

Milford

Newtownshandrum

Dromina

Freemount

Liscarroll

243

Newmarket

Kanturk

243

Boherbue

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Limerick |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 3A | Limerick |  | Killarney |  | Adare, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale, Listowel and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 13, 14 and 300. We propose increased services and the integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour between Limerick and Tralee and between Limerick and Killarney is proposed. Under the current proposal, routes 3A and 3B will combine to provide a 30 minute frequency between Limerick and Abbeyfeale. |
|  | 3B | Limerick |  | Tralee |  | Adare, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale, Castleisland, Farranfore and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 5 | Limerick |  | Waterford |  | Oola, Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel, Carrick- on-Suir and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 55, 347 and 355. We propose increased services and the integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed. |
|  | 8 | Galway |  | Cork |  | Oranmore, Ennis, Shannon, Limerick, Mallow and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 51, 251 and 300. We propose increased services and better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 30 minutes is proposed. |
|  | 17 | Limerick |  | Dublin |  | Nenagh, Roscrea, Portlaoise and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 300, 712X and 735, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 42 | Limerick |  | Kilkenny |  | Newport, Thurles, Urlingford, Freshford and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 391 and 871. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 313 | Ballycannon |  | Limerick |  | Other places en route |  | We propose an increase in frequency of existing route 313 from Ballycannon to Limerick. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 314 | Limerick |  | Ballybunion |  | Mungret, Askeaton, Foynes, Tarbert, Listowel and other places en route |  | We propose extension of route 314 from Foynes to Ballybunion via Tarbert and Listowel, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service of 6 return trips a day. |
|  | 328 | Limerick |  | Mitchelstown |  | Caherconlish, Ballylanders and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 328 from Limerick to Mitchelstown. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 332 | Limerick |  | Cashel |  | Newport, Cappamore, Cappawhite, Dundrum and other places en route |  | We propose an extension of route 332 from Dundrum to Cashel, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 345 | Scarriff |  | Limerick |  | Killaloe, O’Briensbridge-Montpelier, Ardnacrusha and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 345 from Scarrif fto Limerick. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 521 | Newcastle West |  | Limerick Junction |  | Charleville, Kilmallock, Ballylanders, Tipperary and other places en route |  | We propose an extension of route 521 from Charleville to Limerick Junction via Kilmallock and Tipperary. Minimum service of 6 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 343A | Shannon |  | Limerick |  | Sixmilebridge, Cratloe and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Shannon to Limerick via Sixmilebridge, replacing an existing variant of route 343. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A87 | Abbeyfeale |  | Newcastle West |  | Brosna, Mountcollins, Toornafulla and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Abbeyfeale to Newcastle West via Mountcollins. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | B17 | Tarbert |  | Croom |  | Glin, Athea, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Ballingarry and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Tarbert to Croom via Athea and Newcastle West. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Kilteely, Pallasgreen and 309 Kilduff Limerick other places en route Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided Castleconnell, Ballina, commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the 323 Limerick Nenagh Portroe, Newtown and corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the other places en route level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We Ballyneety, Grange, Bruf,f will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing 329 Limerick Kilfinane Kilmallock and other services improved. places en route Bunratty, Shannon, Local Route Proposals 343 Limerick Ennis Newmarket-on-Fergus and other places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger Routes towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more Kilmallock, Charleville 520 Ballyorgan Doneraile useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also and other places en route permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Newcastle Newcastle Glin, Foynes, Askeaton 593 Existing West West and other places en route Existing Routes Newmarket-on-Fergus 343X Limerick Ennis and other places en route No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, Sixmilebridge, Ennis, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue Train Limerick Galway Gort, Athenry, Oranmore to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. and other places en route Notes Portlaoise, Thurles, Limerick Junction, Train Dublin Ennis Limerick and other places *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most en route journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which Roscrea, Nenagh, also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we Train Ballybrophy Limerick Castleconnell and other prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public places en route transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many Limerick Junction, Cahir, cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we Train Limerick Waterford Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in and other places en route stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
| Existing Routes | 309 | Kilduff | Limerick |  | Kilteely, Pallasgreen and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  | 323 | Limerick | Nenagh |  | Castleconnell, Ballina, Portroe, Newtown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 329 | Limerick | Kilfinane |  | Ballyneety, Grange, Bruf,f Kilmallock and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  | 343 | Limerick | Ennis |  | Bunratty, Shannon, Newmarket-on-Fergus and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  | 520 | Ballyorgan | Doneraile |  | Kilmallock, Charleville and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 593 | Newcastle West | Newcastle West |  | Glin, Foynes, Askeaton and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  | 343X | Limerick | Ennis |  | Newmarket-on-Fergus and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  | Train | Limerick | Galway |  | Sixmilebridge, Ennis, Gort, Athenry, Oranmore and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Ennis |  | Portlaoise, Thurles, Limerick Junction, Limerick and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |
|  | Train | Ballybrophy | Limerick |  | Roscrea, Nenagh, Castleconnell and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train | Limerick | Waterford |  | Limerick Junction, Cahir, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir and other places en route |  |  |  |

Limerick Proposed Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Regional Corridor Proposal

Local Route Proposal

Train Stations Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education

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Mountshannon

Cloughjord

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345

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345

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Broadford

Kilkishen

343

Killaloe

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343X

16

A41

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Newmarket

O’Briensbridge -Montpelier

-on-Fergus

Kilmihill

343A

Ardnacrusha

Bunratty

Castleconnell

336

Shannon

Clonlara

Airport

SHANNON

345

42

343A

332

323

1742

Pallaskenry

THURLES KILKENNY

Clarina

314

5

New Kildimo

t

Askeaton

Patrickswell Adare

DUBLIN

593

Ballyneety

314

Caherconlish

Cappawhite

Croagh

Rathkeale

3

329

Pallasgreen

314

Croom

328

332

B17

Donaske

BALLYBUNION

Lough Gur

309

CASHEL

Ballingarry

Bruff

Limerick Junction

NEWCASTLE

3B

Hospital

WEST

Duagh

Knocklong

TRALEE

Bansha

521

Kilmallock

A87

5

328

521

Dromcolliher

3A

Milford

Kilfinane

C

520

Newtownshandrum

329

5

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Ballyhoura Ballyorgan

Dromina

CLONMEL WATERFORD

520

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Freemount

Churchtown

nd

Liscarroll Kildorrery

Buttevant

Ballyporeen

520

A84

Doneraile

Shanballymore

243B

Kanturk

New Twopothouse

Glanworth

A51

eevegullia

Castletownroche

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Longford Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route

Third Level Education

Carrigallen

573

Arva

975

Gowna

Aughnacliffe

Drumlish

Ballinalee

466 24 425

975 865

222365

Ardagh

842

Keenagh

Legan

Center Parcs

842

Uisneach

Ballymore

Moate

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Longford |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  | Serving* | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 25 | Athlone | Belfast |  | Longford, Edgeworthstown, Cavan, Monaghan and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 24, 65, 70, 175, 270, 271 and 466. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and the integration of routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 27A | Ballina | Dublin |  | Foxford, Charlestown, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 22 and 23. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Ballina and Dublin and between Sligo and Dublin. In our proposal, routes 27A and 27B combine to provide an hourly frequency between Longford and Dublin. |
|  | 27B | Sligo | Dublin |  | Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  |
|  | 40 | Galway | Longford |  | Claregalway, Mountbellew, Roscommon, Lanesborough and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 425, 433 and 467. We propose increased services along this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 111A | Mullingar |  | Cavan | Delvin, Granard, Ballinagh and other places en route | We propose to extend route 111A from Delvin to Mullingar. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Friday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 865 | Longford |  | Cavan | Granard, Aughnaclifef , Lough Gowna and other places en route | We propose to extend route 865 from Granard to Cavan Town via Aughnaclifef and Lough Gowna. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day, additional evening services on Friday and Saturday. |
|  | 975 | Longford |  | Cavan | Drumlish, Arva and other places en route | We propose to alter route 975 to serve Melview. Minimum service of 5 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | A10 | Edgeworthstown |  | Mullingar | Legan, Ballynacargy, Ballinalack, Multyfarnham and other places en route | We propose a new route from Edgeworthstown to Mullingar via Legan, Ballynacargy and Multyfarnham. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown, Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and Routes 842 Center Parcs Dublin Ballinalack, Mullingar large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, and other places some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some en route run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings Existing Maynooth, Mullingar, and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing Longford, Carrick-on- service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Train Dublin Sligo Shannon, Boyle and other places en route Local Route Proposals Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Existing Routes No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 842 | Center Parcs | Dublin | Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown, Ballinalack, Mullingar and other places en route |
|  | Train | Dublin | Sligo | Maynooth, Mullingar, Longford, Carrick-on- Shannon, Boyle and other places en route |

| Longford Proposed November 2021 Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |
|  | BELFAST 25 MONAGHAN |  |
| 567 449 CARRICK- 564 Carrigallen CAVAN ON-SHANNON 30 31 27B 573 564 C2 567 Drumsna 187 Mohill 70 564 Arva Ballinagh 111A 865 C2 Crosskeys Dromod 975 Lough lphin Gowna 25 Kilnaleck Ballyjame Strokestown Park House Roosky Aughnaclifef and Gardens Kilcogy Drumlish 27B 865 111A Mount Nugent Strokestown Ballinalee 27A Newtownforbes Granard han 865 ntre Tarmonbarry 570 40 865 975 25 Oldca LONGFORD A10 Roscommon LCFE 25 27 Edgeworthstown 111A Castle Lanesborough- Killashee 40 Ballyleague Ardagh Castlepollard N 25 Collinsto Rathowen Keenagh 440 Legan Ballinalack Multyfarnham 842 Knockcroghery 842 27 111 D thleague A10 Ballynacargy Center A10 Ballymahon Parcs Lecarrow 111A 41 842 AIT01 L Ro eu egh 25 Uisneach MULLINGAR 115C Killuca Ballymore Hill Rathw llyforan 440 115 842 Glassan A81 29 A78 AIT A81 837 A31 2 Castletown Milltownpass ATHLONE Geoghegan Moate 845/847 |  |  |

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Louth

Louth Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Ferry Ports

161

X5

NEWRY

Muckno Lake

400705XX1

X4X5X2A

162

Inniskeen

166

Knockbridge

Louth

Tallanstown

167

Ardee

182

980

182A

Collon

182

980

182A

Tullyallen

163

980

Donore

Duleek

105

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Louth |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 29 |  | Athlone | Drogheda |  | Mullingar, Navan, Slane and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 70 and 190. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |
|  | 30 |  | Cavan | Dundalk |  | Bailieborough, Kingscourt, Carrickmacross, Inniskeen and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 166. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 33 |  | Enniskillen | Dundalk |  | Clones, Smithborough, Monaghan, Castleblaney and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 65, 95, 162, 180, 270 and 271. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 36A |  | Letterkenny | Dublin |  | Strabane, Omagh, Monaghan, Ardee and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes X3, 32, 180, 932, 933 and 980A. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Letterkenny and Dublin and between Derry /Londonderry and Dublin. In our proposal routes 36A and 36B will combine to provide a 60 minute frequency between Strabane and Dublin. |
|  | 36B |  | Derry / Londonderry | Dublin |  | Strabane, Omagh, Monaghan, Ardee and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 39 |  | Belfast | Dublin |  | Newry, Dundalk, Drogheda and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes X1, X2A, X5, 100X, 400, 705X and 900 to 904, all of which are express services. We propose to better integrate routes along the corridor. |
|  | 41 |  | Mullingar | Dundalk |  | Clonmellon, Kells, Carlanstown, Ardee and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Part of this corridor is currently served by route 167. We propose the integration of this route with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals |  | 163 | Athboy | Drogheda |  | Navan, Donore and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athboy to Drogheda via Navan and Duleek. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  |  | 168 | Newry | Drogheda |  | Carlingford, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Dromiskin, Clogherhead and other places en route |  | We propose to integrate routes 168 and 161 to create a new coastal route between Drogheda, Dundalk and Newry. Minimum service frequency of 9 return trips Monday to Saturday, 4 return trips on Sunday. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Castlebellingham, 100 Dundalk Drogheda Dunleer and other places Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities en route and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State Dublin Airport, using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between Balbriggan, Gormanston, 101 Dublin Drogheda places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve Julianstown and other the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends places en route on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service Duleek, Kentstown, providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Ashbourne, Ratoath, 105 Drogheda Blanchardstown Dunboyne and other Local Route Proposals places en route 160 Dundalk Newry Ravensdale and other Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural places en route catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the Collon, Ardee, range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the Carrickmacross, day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. Routes 182 Drogheda Monaghan Castleblayney and other It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, places en route with timed reliable connections. Ardee, Collon, Slane and Existing 980 Carrickmacross Dublin Existing Routes other places en route Julianstown, Balbriggan 101X Drogheda Dublin No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public and other places en route transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and Tullyallen, Collon and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage 182A Drogheda Ardee other places en route and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Bettystown, Laytown, 910 912 Drogheda Dublin Julianstown and other Notes places en route Mornington, Donacarney, *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and D1 D2 Drogheda Laytown Bettystown and other services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need places en route to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level Newry, Dundalk, of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that Train Belfast Dublin Drogheda and other we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes places en route a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of Dungiven, Cookstown, service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where Derry / Dungannon, Armagh, our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the X4 Londonderry Dublin Dublin Airport and other minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. places en route Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route |  | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
| Existing Routes | 100 |  | Dundalk | Drogheda | Castlebellingham, Dunleer and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  | 101 |  | Dublin | Drogheda | Dublin Airport, Balbriggan, Gormanston, Julianstown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 105 |  | Drogheda | Blanchardstown | Duleek, Kentstown, Ashbourne, Ratoath, Dunboyne and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  | 160 |  | Dundalk | Newry | Ravensdale and other places en route |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  | 182 |  | Drogheda | Monaghan | Collon, Ardee, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 980 |  | Carrickmacross | Dublin | Ardee, Collon, Slane and other places en route |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  | 101X |  | Drogheda | Dublin | Julianstown, Balbriggan and other places en route |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  | 182A |  | Drogheda | Ardee | Tullyallen, Collon and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 910 912 |  | Drogheda | Dublin | Bettystown, Laytown, Julianstown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |
|  | D1 D2 |  | Drogheda | Laytown | Mornington, Donacarney, Bettystown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Belfast | Dublin | Newry, Dundalk, Drogheda and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | X4 |  | Derry / Londonderry | Dublin | Dungiven, Cookstown, Dungannon, Armagh, Dublin Airport and other places en route |  |  |  |

Louth Proposed Public Transport Network

Regional Corridor Proposal

Local Route Proposal

Points of Interest Ferry Ports

DERRY/LONDONDERRY

Oram

A74

Castleblayney

Muckno Lake

33

Inniskeen

A75

30

Knockbridge

182980

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Tallanstown

41

Ardee

182A

36

Drumconrath

182

980

182A

Collon

980

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Slane

163

115D

980

107

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105

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Mayo Public Transport Network

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436 445

445 499 436

Killala

430

421

499

458

458

BALLINA

Bunnyconnelan

421 420

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Lahardane

Foxford

420

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978

Turlough

BellavaryBohola

52430

Kiltimagh

Manulla Junction

Balla

52430

440

422

Claremorris

Ballindine

Ballinrobe

435

Kilmaine

435456

Shrule

Headford

422

435456

A

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Mayo |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 21 | Castlebar |  | Galway |  | Westport, Ballinrobe, Headford, Corrandulla, Cloonboo and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 456. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 22A | Ballina |  | Galway |  | Castlebar, Milltown, Tuam, Claregalway and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 52, 64, 430 and 964. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed between Ballina and Galway and between Sligo and Galway. In our proposal routes 22A and 22B will combine to provide a 30 minute frequency between Tuam and Galway. |
|  | 22B | Sligo |  | Galway |  | Tobercurry, Ireland West Airport Knock, Ballyhaunis / Claremorris, Tuam and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 26 | Ballina |  | Enniskillen |  | Enniscrone, Dromore West, Sligo, Manorhamilton and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 458. We propose to maintain the existing level of service with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 27A | Ballina |  | Dublin |  | Foxford, Charlestown, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 22. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 423 | Westport |  | Clifden |  | Leenane, Kylemore, Letterfrack and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency on route 423 from Clifton to Westport. Minimum service of 5 return trips a day. |
|  | 440 | Athlone |  | Westport |  | Roscommon, Castlerea, Ireland West Airport Knock, Charlestown, Castlebar and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 440 to serve Turlough. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 445 | Bunnyconnelan |  | Ballycastle |  | Ballina, Killala and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Bunnyconnelan to Ballycastle, replacing existing infrequent routes 444 and 445. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 446 | Ballina |  | Blacksod |  | Crossmolina, Bangor Erris, Belmullet and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency on route 446 from Blacksod to Ballina. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Friday, 3 return trips on Saturday and Sunday. |
|  | 454 | Ballina |  | Castlebar |  | Crossmolina, Lahardane and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Ballina to Castlebar via Laherdane, replacing existing infrequent route 454. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Pontoon and other 420 Castlebar Ballina places en route Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, Foxford, Swinford, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some 421 Ballina Claremorris Kiltimagh, Knock and run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. other places en route Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings Ballintubber, Ballinrobe, and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing 422 Castlebar Headford Cong and other places service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. en route Local Route Proposals Achill Sound, Mulranny, 450 Keel-Dooagh Louisburgh Newport, Westport and other places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in Ballinaboy, Glenturk and 497 Glenamoy Glenamoy larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural other places en route areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel Routes Knocknalower, Inver, onwards, with timed reliable connections. Glenamoy, Bangor Erris 498 Glenamoy Castlebar and other places Existing Routes en route Existing Kilgalligan, Glenamoy, No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport 499 Glenamoy Ballina Ballycastle, Killala and network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by other places en route public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Charlestown, 922 Swinford Sligo Tobercurry and other places en route Notes Geesala, Bangor Erris, 978 Belmullet Castlebar Mulranny, Newport and *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. other places en route Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main Castlebar, Roscommon, alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the Train Westport Dublin Athlone, Tullamore, passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Portarlington and other Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level places en route of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis Foxford, Manulla demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to Train Ballina Dublin Junction and other provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in places en route stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
| Existing Routes | 420 | Castlebar | Ballina |  | Pontoon and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  | 421 | Ballina | Claremorris |  | Foxford, Swinford, Kiltimagh, Knock and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 422 | Castlebar | Headford |  | Ballintubber, Ballinrobe, Cong and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  | 450 | Keel-Dooagh | Louisburgh |  | Achill Sound, Mulranny, Newport, Westport and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  | 497 | Glenamoy | Glenamoy |  | Ballinaboy, Glenturk and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 498 | Glenamoy | Castlebar |  | Knocknalower, Inver, Glenamoy, Bangor Erris and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  | 499 | Glenamoy | Ballina |  | Kilgalligan, Glenamoy, Ballycastle, Killala and other places en route |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  | 922 | Swinford | Sligo |  | Charlestown, Tobercurry and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  | 978 | Belmullet | Castlebar |  | Geesala, Bangor Erris, Mulranny, Newport and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |
|  | Train | Westport | Dublin |  | Castlebar, Roscommon, Athlone, Tullamore, Portarlington and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train | Ballina | Dublin |  | Foxford, Manulla Junction and other places en route |  |  |  |

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*Figure from page 87*

Terminus, where a route

Train Stations

48098

26

Easky

SLIGO

ENNISKILLEN

Dromore West

IT Sligo

Enniscrone

Ballintogh

462

Ballygaw

Collooney

Bunnyconnelan

Rive

449

Tobercurry

22B

Charlestown -Bellaghy

922

27A

Boy

5

570

Ireland West Airport Knock

Ballaghaderreen

Kilkelly

LONGFORD /DUBLIN

Frenchpa

Bellana

Knock

27A

22B

Ballyhaunis

440

Rat Visit

ATHLONE

Cloonfad

440

Milltown Dunmore

428 427

ROSCO

22B

ATHLONE /DUBLIN

428

TUAM

Corrofin Turloughmore

21 22 GALWAY

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*Figure from page 88*

Meath

Meath Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route

Third Level Education

180 32

Inniskeen

932933X3

Carrickmacross

980

182980

980A

32 932 180

933X3980A

167

Cabra Castle

182A

167

179

Drumconrath

182

Nobber

980

182A

Collon

179 107

980

Gibbstown

Slane

109109A

190

980

109X

103X

107

NX

NAVAN

103X

109XNX

Kentstown

190

Balbradagh

105

109

103X

179

190109B

109A

103

Kilmessan

Tayto Park

109B

Dunshaughlin Ratoath

109A

111

109X 30

111X

X30NX

120C 115C

Kilcloon

Dunboyne

115C

Kilcock

MAYNOOTH

Leixlip

Rathcoffey

Celbridge

Straffan

139

Newcastle

Prosperous

Clane

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*Figure from page 90*

Meath Proposed Public Transport Network

November 2021

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Existing Route

Regional Corridor Proposal

Local Route Proposal

Points of Interest Third Level Education

DERRY/ LONDONDERRY NEWRY COOTEHILL LETTERKENNY BELFAST

108 36 39

N

Jenkinstown

Inniskeen

980

Shercock

DUNDALK

Lordship

A75 166A

2 108

Carrickmacross

Bailieborough

168 182980

Ballinagh

C2

Dromiskin

Kingscourt

36

41

aleck

Castlebellingham/Kilsaran

Cabra Castle

Annagassan

182A

Virginia

179

ogy

Kilmainhamwood Drumconrath

Mount Nugent

Dunleer

Mullagh

182

168

Nobber

980

182A

Clogherhead

108

Collon

107

Termonfeckin

Carnaross

980

179

Baltray

1A

187

Gibbstown

Slane

DROGHEDA

Crossakiel

109

108

ard

D1/D2

29

187

107

109A

111X

41

910/912D1/D2

115D

109A

980

Clonmellon

Laytown- Bettystown- Mornington-Donacarney

Julianstown

103X

107

tyfarnham

111X

Athboy

163

NAVAN

39

Gormanston

103X

111

111X 111

111X

191

A10

Kentstown

MULLINGAR

33/33A

Stamullen

111

192

Balbriggan

980 105 103X

192

41

109

195

Kildalkey

191

179

29

109B

103

101/101X 910/912

115D 115D

Naul Garristown

109A

Kilmessan

Tayto Park

Raharney

115C

Lusk

109B

195

Ballivor

LONGFORD

Dunshaughlin Ratoath

Oldtown Ballyboghil

115D

115C

837

109A

SLIGO

Rathmolyan

31

111

Kinnegad

192

111X

Donabate

29

Longwood

SWORDS

103X

Clonard

197

192

980

115D

MULLINGAR

842

Malahide

Kilcloon

105X193

A31

2327

ATHLONE

39 36

845/847

Dunboyne

Portmarnock

115C

Dublin Airport

Johnstownbridge

Kilcock

820120C

MAYNOOTH

DUBLIN

347120C

Derrinturn

Leixlip

820

Services within the blue area are covered by the BusConnects Dublin Network Redesign

120 120X

Celbridge

120120X

Straffan

11

Clonbullogue agar

Newcastle

Allenwood

Clane

347

Robertstown

139846

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*Figure from page 92*

Monaghan

Monaghan Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route

Third Level Education

Ballygawley

32932933X3

Mullan

Emyvale

Tydavnet

Glaslough

Scotstown Ballinode

MONAGHAN

Threemilehouse

Corcaghan

162 175

M2

Rockcorry

Ballybay

Doohamlat

Lough Egish

Food Park

St. Peter's

179

Church

Shercock

Carrickmacross

166

Bailieborough

108

Kingscourt

108

107 107

Virginia

Kilmainhamwood

Mullagh

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Monaghan |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 25 | Athlone | Belfast | Longford, Edgeworthstown, Cavan, Monaghan and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 24, 65, 70, 175, 270, 271 and 466. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and the integration of routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 30 | Cavan | Dundalk | Bailieborough, Kingscourt, Carrickmacross, Inniskeen and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by route 166. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 33 | Enniskillen | Dundalk | Clones, Smithborough, Monaghan, Castleblaney and other places en route | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 65, 95, 162, 180, 270 and 271. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 36A | Letterkenny | Dublin | Strabane, Omagh, Monaghan, Ardee and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes X3, 32, 180, 932, 933 and 980A. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Letterkenny and Dublin and between Derry/Londonderry and Dublin. In our proposal routes 36A and 36B will combine to provide a 60 minute frequency between Strabane and Dublin. |
|  | 36B | Derry / Londonderry | Dublin |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 166A | Cavan | Carrickmacross | Cootehill, Shercock and other places en route | We propose a new route from Cavan to Carrickmacross via Cootehill and Shercock, to replace a current infrequent variant of route 166. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A74 | Clones | Oram | Newbliss, Ballybay, Doohamlet, Castleblaney and other places en route | We propose a new route from Clones to Oram via Ballybay and Castleblayney. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A75 | Carrickmacross | Castleblaney | Lough Egish Food Park and other places en route | We propose a new route from Carrickmacross to Castleblayney via Lough Egish Food Park. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | M3 | Mullan | Monaghan | Emyvale, Glaslough, Tyholland and other places en route | We propose a new route from Mullan, Emyvale and Glaslough to Monaghan. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Ballyhaise, Scotshouse, Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and 176 Cavan Monaghan Clones, Newbliss, large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several Threemilehouse and routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial other places en route support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, Routes only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during Collon, Ardee, the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do Carrickmacross, this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or Castleblaney, existing services improved. Existing 182 Drogheda Monaghan Annyalla, Clontibret and other places en Local Route Proposals route Ardee, Collon, Slane Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments 980 Carrickmacross Dublin and other places en with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services route available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Tydavnet, Scotstown, Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. M1 Knockatallon Monaghan Ballinode and other places en route Existing Routes Doohamlet, Ballybay M2 Castleblaney Monaghan and other places en No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport route network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 176 | Cavan | Monaghan | Ballyhaise, Scotshouse, Clones, Newbliss, Threemilehouse and other places en route |
|  | 182 | Drogheda | Monaghan | Collon, Ardee, Carrickmacross, Castleblaney, Annyalla, Clontibret and other places en route |
|  | 980 | Carrickmacross | Dublin | Ardee, Collon, Slane and other places en route |
|  | M1 | Knockatallon | Monaghan | Tydavnet, Scotstown, Ballinode and other places en route |
|  | M2 | Castleblaney | Monaghan | Doohamlet, Ballybay and other places en route |

Monaghan Proposed Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Regional Corridor Proposal

Local Route Proposal

Third Level Education

DERRY/LONDONDERRY LETTERKENNY

Ballygawley

M3

Mullan

Emyvale

Tydavnet

Glaslough

M1

36

Scotstown Ballinode

MONAGHAN

33

36 33

Threemilehouse

Corcaghan

25

M2

A74

Rockcorry

Ballybay

Doohamlat

Lough Egish

Food Park

St. Peter's

179

Church

166A

Shercock

Carrickmacross

Bailieborough

Kingscourt

Virginia

107

Kilmainhamwood

Mullagh

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Offaly Public Transport Network

Map Key

Existing Regional Route

Existing Local Route

Rail Line

Airports Points of Interest

Lecarrow

461 AIT01 440

Ballyforan

ATHLONE

760

660720

763706X

761

Clonmacnoise

Shannonbridge

Belmont

Cloghan

Banagher

845/847

845/847

Riverstown

Birr

Crinkle

323X

72

Shinrone

854

Cloughjordan

854

300735712X

300735

NENAGH

712X

Moneygall

854

Toomevara

395

395

397

Templemore

Borrisoleigh

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Ofaf ly |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  | Serving* | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 15 | Athlone | Kilkenny |  | Moate, Tullamore, Portlaoise, Abbeyleix and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 73, 818 and 830. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 16 | Athlone | Clonmel |  | Birr, Nenagh, Thurles, Cashel, Cahir and other places en route | This is a new corridor. Part of this corridor is currently served by route 72. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 17 | Limerick | Dublin |  | Nenagh, Roscrea, Portlaoise and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 300, 712X and 735, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 23 | Galway | Dublin |  | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 660, 706X, 720, 760, 761 and 763, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 29 | Athlone | Drogheda |  | Mullingar, Trim, Navan and other places en route | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 70 and 190. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 840 | Lough Boora | Clara |  | Pollagh, Ballycumber and other places en route | We propose to extend route 840 from Pollagh to Lough Boora, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 843 | Tullamore | Birr |  | Mucklagh, Kilcormac and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency on route 843. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A13 | Athlone | Thurles |  | Shannonbridge, Banagher, Birr, Roscrea, Templemore and other places en route | We propose a new route from Athlone to Thurles via Shannonbridge, Banagher, Birr, Roscrea and Templemore. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A30 | Birr | Portlaoise |  | Kinnitty, Clonaslee, Mountmellick and other places en route | We propose a new route from Birr to Portlaoise via Kinnitty, Clonaslee and Mountmellick. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A31 | Mullingar | Portlaoise |  | Kinnegad, Edenderry, Portarlington, Mountmellick and other places en route | We propose a new route from Portlaoise to Mullingar via Mountmellick, Portarlington, Edenderry and Kinnegad. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Allenwood, Prosperous, Clane, 120 Edenderry Dublin Celbridge and other places Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities en route and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using 120C Tullamore Enfield Daingean, Rhode, Edenderry financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and other places en route and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level Allenwood, Prosperous, Clane of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional 120X Edenderry Dublin and other places en route Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. 820 Enfield Edenderry Carbury and other places en route Local Route Proposals Portlaoise, Emo, Killenard, 829 Mountmellick Tullamore Portarlington, Geashill and other places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the Kilbeggan, Tyrellspass, 837 Tullamore Mullingar Rochfortbridge and other range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the Routes day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will places en route also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed Mountrath, Portlaoise, reliable connections. Borris in Mountmellick, Portarlington, 839 Mount Lucas Existing Ossory Walsh Island and other places Existing Routes en route Shinrone, Cloughjordan, No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport 854 Roscrea Nenagh Moneygall, Toomevara and network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely other places en route by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Daingean, Rhode, Edenderry, 2347 Tullamore Tullamore Walsh Island and other places Notes en route Banagher, Birr, Tullamore, *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and 845 847 Portumna Dublin Enfield, Maynooth and other services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need places en route to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we Train Dublin Galway Athenry, Oranmore and other prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a places en route step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service Tullamore, Athlone, Manulla we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis Ballina / Junction, Castlebar / Foxford demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will Train Dublin Westport and other places plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may en route be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |
| Existing Routes | 120 | Edenderry | Dublin | Allenwood, Prosperous, Clane, Celbridge and other places en route |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
|  | 120C | Tullamore | Enfield | Daingean, Rhode, Edenderry and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 120X | Edenderry | Dublin | Allenwood, Prosperous, Clane and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 820 | Enfield | Edenderry | Carbury and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  | 829 | Mountmellick | Tullamore | Portlaoise, Emo, Killenard, Portarlington, Geashill and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 837 | Tullamore | Mullingar | Kilbeggan, Tyrellspass, Rochfortbridge and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 839 | Borris in Ossory | Mount Lucas | Mountrath, Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Walsh Island and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |
|  | 854 | Roscrea | Nenagh | Shinrone, Cloughjordan, Moneygall, Toomevara and other places en route |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |
|  | 2347 | Tullamore | Tullamore | Daingean, Rhode, Edenderry, Walsh Island and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | 845 847 | Portumna | Dublin | Banagher, Birr, Tullamore, Enfield, Maynooth and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Galway | Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Ballina / Westport | Tullamore, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Castlebar / Foxford and other places en route |  |  |

Offaly Proposed Public Transport Network

Map Key

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Existing Route

Rail Line

Train Stations Airports Points of Interest

WESTPORT BALLINA

A10

Lecarrow

41

111A

Lough Ree

AIT01

115C

115C

Killucan- Rathwire

Ballyforan

440

115842

A78

A31

837

27

AIT

Milltownpass

ATHLONE

845/847

Rochfortbridge

A13

23

Rhode

Clonmacnoise

Edenderry

2347120C

839

Shannonbridge

8392347

Mount Lucas

Belmont

Ballinagar

2347

Walsh Island

A31

Cloghan

829

Bracknagh

A13

Clonygowan

Banagher

845/847

816

Portarlington

816

Monasterevin

Killenard

839

Ballybrittas

726

Riverstown

7

Emo

843

Birr

A30A31

Crinkle

829

16

Rock of Dunamase

A13

Stradbally

838

7 17

Shinrone

854

130

Cloughjordan

Ballylinan Ballyroan

838

17

831

854

Abbeyleix

NENAGH

A82

The Swan

Moneygall

Newton Doonane

854

838

Ballinakill

Toomevara

Clogh Moneenroe

16

817838717

891

Templemore

890

838

Borrisoleigh

Castlecomer

891

A13 15 KILKENNY

THURLES

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*Figure from page 100*

Roscommon

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*Figure from page 101*

Roscommon Public Transport Network

Map Key

421 20

2252430

Foxford

20

52430

gh

BellavaryBohola

0

Kiltimagh

Balla

440

Claremorris

Ballindine

robe

Kilmaine

35456

hrule

Headford

22

435456

Cor an Dola Corrandulla

Cluain Bú Cloonboo

GMIT NUIG

WAY

414

Oranmore

424

Clarinbridge

Ballinderreen

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Roscommon |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 22B | Sligo | Galway | Tobercurry, Ireland West Airport Knock, Ballyhaunis / Claremorris, Tuam and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 64 and 964. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |
|  | 23 | Galway | Dublin | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 660, 706X, 720, 760, 761 and 763, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 27A | Ballina | Dublin | Foxford, Charlestown, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 22 and 23. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Ballina and Dublin and between Sligo and Dublin. In our proposal, routes 27A and 27B combine to provide an hourly frequency between Longford and Dublin. |
|  | 27B | Sligo | Dublin | Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 40 | Galway | Longford | Claregalway, Moylough, Mountbellew, Roscommon, Lanesborough and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 425, 433 and 467. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 440 | Athlone | Westport | Roscommon, Castlerea, Ireland West Airport Knock, Charlestown, Castlebar and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 440 to serve Turlough. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 572 | Sligo | Cavan | Ballygawley, Keadue, Drumshanbo, Killashandra and other places en route |  | We propose to integrate routes 572 and 929 to create a new route from Sligo to Cavan via Drumshanbo. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 977 | Sligo | Castlerea | Collooney, Ballymote, Gorteen, Ballaghderreen and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 977 from Ballaghderreen to Castlerea. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A78 | Athlone | Roscommon | Ballyforan, Ballygar, Athleague and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athlone to Roscommon via Ballygar. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A79 | Ballinasloe | Castlerea | Ahascragh, Mountbellew, Moylough, Glenamaddy and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Ballinasloe to Castlerea via Moylough. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Carrick-on-Shannon, 449 Drumshanbo Sligo Boyle, Collooney and Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and other places en route large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some Elphin, Tulsk, run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. 570 Boyle Roscommon Strokestown and other Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings places en route and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing Drumshanbo, Keadue service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. 571 Arigna Boyle and other places en route Local Route Proposals Routes Knockcroghery, AIT02 Roscommon Athlone Lecarrow and other Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments places en route with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services Existing Maynooth, Mullingar, available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those Longford, Carrick-on- living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Train Dublin Sligo Shannon, Boyle and Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. other places en route Existing Routes Tullamore, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Ballina / Train Dublin Westport Castlebar / Foxford No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport and other places network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely en route by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, Train Dublin Galway Oranmore and other Notes places en route *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 449 | Drumshanbo | Sligo | Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle, Collooney and other places en route |
|  | 570 | Boyle | Roscommon | Elphin, Tulsk, Strokestown and other places en route |
|  | 571 | Arigna | Boyle | Drumshanbo, Keadue and other places en route |
|  | AIT02 | Roscommon | Athlone | Knockcroghery, Lecarrow and other places en route |
|  | Train | Dublin | Sligo | Maynooth, Mullingar, Longford, Carrick-on- Shannon, Boyle and other places en route |
|  | Train | Dublin | Ballina / Westport | Tullamore, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Castlebar / Foxford and other places en route |
|  | Train | Dublin | Galway | Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and other places en route |

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*Figure from page 103*

Roscommon Proposed Public Transport Network

Map Key

Regional Corridor Proposal

Local Route Proposal

Ferry Ports Third Level Education

977 572

27B 27A

27B

Riverstown

22A27A

449

421 420

Ballyfarnon

Belturbet

9

Foxford

Butlersbrid

Gorteen

WESTPORT

22A

Cavan Institute

CA

Boyle

440

572

gh

571

570

BellavaryBohola

CAVAN

570

27A

Frenchpark

Kiltimagh

111A865

Bellanagare Loughglynn

Balla

25

Elphin

22A

440

Castlerea

977

A79

Tulsk

Claremorris

Rathcroghan Visitor Centre

Ballindine

A78

570

AIT01

robe

Castle

ROSCOMMON

Kilmaine

40

27

2

hrule

Athleague

Ballynacargy

Ballygar

A78

Headford

GMIT

DUBLIN

22

MULLINGAR

Mountbellew

Ballyforan

2

Cor an Dola Corrandulla

Castletown Geoghegan

Ahascragh Cluain Bú Cloonboo

Rochfortbrid

A79

21

23

548

548

GMIT NUIG

29

DUBLIN

BALLINASLOE

WAY

A79

Oranmore

Daingean

Clarinbridge

12

547

Ba

Geashi

Ballinderreen

DUBLIN

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*Figure from page 104*

Sligo

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*Figure from page 105*

Sligo Public Transport Network

Train Stations Third Level Education

Bundoran

64

Mullaghmore

964

982

Tullaghan

Cliffoney

480

Eagles Rock

982

Grange

480982 480

Carney

458

Ballincar

SLIGO

Creevelea Abbey

IT Sligo

Dromahair

964

Ballintogher

462

Ballygawley

Collooney

Riverstown

23

449

Ballyfarnon

Gorteen

Boyle

570 571

Frenchpark

Bll

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Sligo |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Description |  |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 22B | Sligo | Galway | Tobercurry, Ireland West Airport Knock, Ballyhaunis / Claremorris, Tuam and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 64 and 964. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |  |
|  | 26 | Ballina | Enniskillen | Enniscrone, Dromore West, Sligo, Manorhamilton and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 458. We propose to maintain the existing level of service with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  | 27B | Sligo | Dublin | Collooney, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by route 23. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  | 34 | Sligo | Derry / Londonderry | Bundoran, Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ballybofey, Letterkenny and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 64, 480 and 964. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and a better integration of existing services. A minimum service frequency of 1 hour is proposed. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 462 | Manorhamilton | Sligo | Dromahair, Ballygawley, Collooney and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 462 from Dromahair to Manorhamilton, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 474 | Maugherow | Coolaney | Carney, Ballincar, Sligo and other places en route |  | We propose to amalgamate routes 474 and 475 to create a new route from Maugherow to Coolaney via Sligo and Collooney. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Friday and 3 return trips on Saturday and Sunday. |  |
|  | 566 | Dowra | Sligo | Drumkeeran, Dromahair and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Dowra to Sligo via Dromahair. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 572 | Sligo | Cavan | Ballygawley, Keadue, Drumshanbo, Killashandra and other places en route |  | We propose to amalgamate routes 572 and 929 to create a new route from Sligo to Cavan via Drumshanbo. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 977 | Sligo | Castlerea | Collooney, Ballymote, Gorteen, Ballaghdareen and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 977 from Ballaghderreen to Castlerea. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Carrick-on-Shannon, 449 Drumshanbo Sligo Boyle, Collooney and Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and other places en route large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial Letterkenny, Donegal support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, Derry / Town, Ballyshannon, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during 480 Sligo Londonderry Bundoran and other the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do places en route this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Routes Charlestown, 922 Swinford Sligo Tobercurry and other Local Route Proposals places en route Existing Bundoran, Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments 982 Ballyshannon Sligo Mullaghmore, Grange with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services and other places available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those en route living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Sligo and other places 52 Rosses Point Strandhill en route Existing Routes Collooney, Ballymote, Longford, Mullingar, Train Sligo Dublin No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport Maynooth and other network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by places en route public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |

|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Existing Routes | 449 | Drumshanbo | Sligo | Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle, Collooney and other places en route |
|  | 480 | Derry / Londonderry | Sligo | Letterkenny, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and other places en route |
|  | 922 | Swinford | Sligo | Charlestown, Tobercurry and other places en route |
|  | 982 | Ballyshannon | Sligo | Bundoran, Mullaghmore, Grange and other places en route |
|  | 52 | Rosses Point | Strandhill | Sligo and other places en route |
|  | Train | Sligo | Dublin | Collooney, Ballymote, Longford, Mullingar, Maynooth and other places en route |

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*Figure from page 107*

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Train Stations Third Level Education

DERRY / LONDONDERRY

Bundoran

Mullaghmore

982

Tullaghan

Cliffoney

Eagles Rock

34

Grange

480982 480

26

Ballincar

SLIGO

Creevelea Abbey

IT Sligo

462474977

Dromahair

Ballintogher

462

Ballygawley

Collooney

27B

Riverstown

449

Ballyfarnon

Gorteen

Boyle

571

570

570

27A

Frenchpark

Bll

CASTLEREA

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*Figure from page 108*

Tipperary

Tipperary Public Transport Network

Map Key

Existing Regional Route

Existing Local Route

Rail Line

Airports

Ardrahan

934 434

nvara

Gort

934 434

51251

Crusheen Feakle

C1

Tulla

C1

Quin

Broadford

Kilkishen

Kilmurry

Sixmilebridge

O’Briensbridge -Montpelier

0

343 343

Ardnacrusha

Bunratty

313

Cratloe

Ballycannon

NNON

345 313

313

341343343X

nry

LIMERICK

Clarina Mungret

New Kildimo

Patrickswell Adare

Ballyneety

Croom

320

llingarry

Bruff

251 51

Bruree

Kilmallock

521

320

Charleville

d

520

wtownshandrum

Ballyhoura

ina

520

hurchtown

251 51

scarroll

Buttevant

Doneraile

243

New Twopothouse

Castletownroche

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Tipperary |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |  |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 5 | Limerick | Waterford |  | Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 55, 347 and 355. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |  |
|  | 7 | Cork | Dublin |  | Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Cahir, Cashel and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 245X, 707 and 704X, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |
|  | 14 | Dublin | Clonmel |  | Kilkenny, Callan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 600 and 717. We propose more frequent services on this corridor with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours between Clonmel and Kilkenny. |  |
|  | 16 | Athlone | Clonmel |  | Birr, Nenagh, Thurles, Cashel, Cahir and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Part of this corridor is currently served by route 72. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  | 17 | Limerick | Dublin |  | Nenagh, Roscrea, Portlaoise and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 300, 712X and 735, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose a better integration of all existing services and more frequent all-stop services. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |  |
|  | 42 | Limerick | Kilkenny |  | Newport, Thurles, Urlingford, Freshford and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 391 and 871. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 332 | Limerick | Cashel |  | Newport, Murroe, Cappamore and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 332 from Dundrum to Cashel, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 393 | Thurles | Clonmel |  | Twomileborris, Urlingford, Fethard, Lisronagh and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 393 from Thurles to Clonmel via Fethard. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 394 | Thurles | Clonmel |  | Holycross, Boherlahan, Cashel and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 394 from Thurles to Clonmel via Cashel. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 521 | Newcastle West | Limerick Junction |  | Dromcolliher, Charleville, Kilmallock, Ballylanders, Tipperary and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 521 from Charleville to Limerick Junction via Kilmallock and Tipperary. Minimum service of 6 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 812 | Thurles | Urlingford |  | Templetuohy, Johnstown and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 812 from Urlingford to Thurles. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 855 | Limerick Junction | Limerick Junction |  | Tipperary, Cashel, Cahir, Tipperary and other places en route |  | We propose to increase the frequency of route 855 between Tipperary and Cashel. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 1583 | Galway | Nenagh |  | Loughrea, Portumna, Borrisokane and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Galway to Nenagh via Loughrea, Portumna and Borrisokane, replacing existing route 1583. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A13 | Athlone | Thurles |  | Shannonbridge, Banagher, Birr, Roscrea, Templemore and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athlone to Thurles via Shannonbridge, Banagher, Birr, Roscrea and Templemore. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A41 | Ennis | Dromineer |  | Killaloe, Ballina, Silvermines, Nenagh and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Ennis to Dromineer via Broadford, Killaloe, Silvermines and Nenagh. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A59 | Clonmel | Dungarvan |  | Ballymacarbry and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Dungarvan to Clonmel. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A60 | Kilkenny | Waterford |  | Carrick-on-Suir, Piltown, Portlaw and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Kilkenny to Waterford via Portlaw. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A89 | Cashel | Callan |  | Rosegreen, Fethard, Mullinahone and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Cashel to Callan via Fethard. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |  |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Cahir, Clogheen, Mitchelstown, Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and 245 Clonmel Cork Fermoy and other places en route large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some Castleconnell, Ballina, Portroe, 323 Limerick Nenagh run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Newtown and other places en route Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings 396 Thurles Clonmel Horse & Jockey, Fethard, Lisronagh and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing and other places en route service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Horse & Jockey, Durrow, Abbeyleix 828 Cashel Portlaoise Local Route Proposals and other places en route Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with 834 Roscrea Portlaoise Mountrath and other places en nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in route larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural Shinrone, Cloughjordan, Moneygall areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services 854 Roscrea Nenagh and other places en route to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Routes Twomileborris, Urlingford, Durrow, Existing Routes 858 Thurles Portlaoise Abbeyleix and other places en No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport route Existing network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public The Ballingarry, Littleton, Horse & transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their 896 Commons Tipperary Jockey, Thurles and other places continued fitness-for-purpose. en route Notes Carrick-on- Grangemockler and other places 817C/E Callan Suir en route *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Portlaoise, Templemore, Thurles, Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from Train Dublin Cork Limerick Junction and other places that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe en route main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Castleconnell, Nenagh, Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The Train Limerick Ballybrophy Cloughjordan, Roscrea and other minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where places en route our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we Limerick Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be Train Waterford Junction Tipperary and other places en route delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
| Existing Routes | 245 | Clonmel |  | Cork |  | Cahir, Clogheen, Mitchelstown, Fermoy and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 323 | Limerick |  | Nenagh |  | Castleconnell, Ballina, Portroe, Newtown and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 396 | Thurles |  | Clonmel |  | Horse & Jockey, Fethard, Lisronagh and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 828 | Cashel |  | Portlaoise |  | Horse & Jockey, Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  | 834 | Roscrea |  | Portlaoise |  | Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown, Mountrath and other places en route |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 854 | Roscrea |  | Nenagh |  | Shinrone, Cloughjordan, Moneygall and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 858 | Thurles |  | Portlaoise |  | Twomileborris, Urlingford, Durrow, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  | Existing Routes |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |
|  | 896 | The Commons |  | Tipperary |  | Ballingarry, Littleton, Horse & Jockey, Thurles and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |
|  | 817C/E | Carrick-on- Suir |  | Callan |  | Grangemockler and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | Train | Dublin |  | Cork |  | Portlaoise, Templemore, Thurles, Limerick Junction and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Limerick |  | Ballybrophy |  | Castleconnell, Nenagh, Cloughjordan, Roscrea and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train | Waterford |  | Limerick Junction |  | Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Tipperary and other places en route |  |  |

Tipperary Proposed Public Transport Network

Map Key

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Existing Route

Regional Corridor Proposal

Rail Line

Local Route Proposal

Train Stations Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education

16 GALWAY ATHLONE

1583

Eyrecourt Ardrahan

Cloghan

843

840

Lough Boora

Killimor

934

Kilcormac

1583

72

Monaste

A30

934

North

826

Portumna Gort

Kinnitty

845/847

17

7 17

Woodford

843

A30

Slieve Bloom

Mountains

Crinkle

Ki

Lough

Derg

DUBLIN

Rock of Dunama

Borrisokane

8 547

831

Stradbally

1

854

834

Roscrea

Crusheen Feakle

Whitegate

883

Borris-in-Ossory

Puckaun Cloughjordan

834

839

Ballylin

A41

Dromineer

Portroe

17

1583

Scarriff - Tuamgraney

Tulla

832

Newtown

NENAGH

A13

Moneygall

Newto Doona

Quin

Errill

Broadford

Kilkishen

Rathdowney

832

Silvermines

817838717

A41 A41

Kilmurry

Templetuohy

C

Sixmilebridge

O’Briensbridge -Montpelier

343A

Ardnacrusha

Birdhill

Bunratty

Cratloe

812

Castleconnell

Ballycannon

A13

Newport

Clonlara

8

313

345

Rearcross

Urlingford

343A

343343X

323

1742

Twomileborris

LIMERICK

42

393

THURLES

42

858

Clarina Mungret

Paulstown

Gortnahoo

3 8

New

Hollyford

396

16

Cappamore

14

896

Littleton

Doon

Patrickswell

Ballyneety

828

396896

Caherconlish

332

Cappawhite

Boherlahan

DUBLIN

Gow

Ballynonty

329

5

Bennettsbridge

16 7

Croom

B17

Killenaule

Oola

393

Lough Gur

Monard

332

llingarry

521

Cashel

8

A89

828

396

Bruff

Limerick Junction

Thomastow

Emly

Fethard

Tipperary

Knocklong

A89

Bruree

Rosegreen

Inis

521

Kilmallock

Ballyclerahan Lisronagh

Glen of Aherlow

Galbally

243B

521 521

Charleville

Ballylanders

393

520

16 5

wtownshandrum

Kilsheelan

New

Ballyhoura

520

14 5

370

CLONMEL

328

245

hurchtown

245

16

Carrick-on-Suir

394 393

Ardfinnan

14

396

Buttevant

243B

A59

Mitchelstown

A59

Ballyporeen

617

520

245C

328

A84

Sliev

Doneraile

Newcastle

Ballymacarbry

C

Shanballymore

7

243B

New Twopothouse

245

Touraneena

Castletownroche

608

7 A59 CORK

CORK DUNGARVAN

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| Waterford Public Transport Network Novemb Map Key Existing Regional Route Terminus, where a route Existing Local Route begins or ends Rail Line Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |
| --- | --- |
| Mullinahone | 600736X4 |
| 855 Golden erary 55 Bansha Rosegreen Fethard Knocktopher I 347 855 Ballyhale Kilmoganny Glen of 855 Ballyclerahan Aherlow 394 Lisronagh 717 Grangmockler 4 73 355 Cahir 817C/E 55 Kilsheelan Ne 707 704X 245X 245 55 Mullinavat 355 CLONMEL 355 Piltown 3 245 Carrick-on-Suir 817C/E Fiddown X4 40 245Ardfinnan Portlaw 340 372 Kilmacow lstown Clogheen 609 Ballyporeen 609 61 X Newcastle Mooncoin Sli Ballymacarbry WATERFORD Kilmeaden/Ballyduff Touraneena Kilmacthomas 60 40 600 Lemybrien/ Pass Kilrossanty 367A 360/360A 736 E Copper Coast Kill Cro Lismore Cappoquin Geopark Dunhill 611 364 Waterford 362 367A elyons Conna Tallow 363 Greenway 367 Bonmahon/ 3T 6r 0a /m 36o 0re A Du 364 363 Villierstown Stradbally Knockmahon 367 736 bridge Aglish DUNGARVAN Ballinroad 4 40 55 73 361 362 362 370 372 608 363 367 617 360/360A 3 40 600 An Rinn 367A Clashmore 361 260 Mogeely Killeagh n 40 260 Youghal Ardmore 600 260 260 361 Castlemartyr Ladysbridge 240 Cloyne Shanagarry ate Ballycotton n 240 |  |

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Waterford |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 5 | Limerick | Waterford |  | Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel, Mooncoin and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 55, 347 and 355. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |
|  | 6 | Cork | Waterford |  | Midleton, Youghal, Dungarvan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 40, 260, 362 and 600. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 30 minutes. |
|  | 9 | Mallow | Dungarvan |  | Fermoy, Lismore, Cappoquin and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 363 and 364. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 10 | Waterford | Rosslare Harbour |  | New Ross, Wexford and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes X4, 40, 340 and 372. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 1 hour between Waterford and Wexford and of 2 hours between Wexford and Rosslare. |
|  | 13 | Dublin | Waterford |  | Carlow, Muine Bheag, Thomastown and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 4, X4, 600 and 736, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent all-stop services on this corridor and better integration of the existing services. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services is proposed. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 361 | Youghal | Dungarvan |  | Ardmore, Ring and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 361 from Ardmore to Youghal, to replace an existing variant of route 260. Minimum service of 7 return trips Monday to Saturday and 5 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | A57 | Lismore | Youghal |  | Villierstown, Aglish, Clashmore and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Youghal to Lismore. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A59 | Clonmel | Dungarvan |  | Ballymacarbry and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Dungarvan to Clonmel. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A60 | Kilkenny | Waterford |  | Carrick-on-Suir, Piltown, Portlaw and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Kilkenny to Waterford via Portlaw. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A61 | Waterford | Cheekpoint |  | Other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Cheekpoint to Waterford. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A90 | Kilkenny | Waterford |  | Stoneyford, Knocktopher, Mullinavat and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Kilkenny to Waterford via Knocktopher. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A91 | Waterford | Newbawn |  | Passage East/Crooke, Ballyhack and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Newbawn to Waterford via the Passage East Ferry. Minimum service of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and Dunhill, Kill, Stradbally and 367 Tramore Dungarvan large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, other places en route some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some New Ross, Duncannon, run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Rosslare 370 Waterford Wexford, Rosslare Strand Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings Harbour and other places en route and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. 608 Waterford Passage East Other places en route Local Route Proposals 609 Waterford Portlaw Ballyduf,f Kilmeaden and Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with other places en route nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in Dunmore larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas Routes 611 Waterford East Other places en route and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. 617 Waterford Slieverue Other places en route Existing Routes Existing 736 Tramore Dublin Waterford and other No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network places en route develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued 360 360A Waterford Tramore Other places en route fitness-for-purpose. Ballinroad, Stradbally, Notes 367A Dungarvan Waterford Bonmahon and other *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most places en route journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, Train Dublin Waterford Thomastown and other but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger places en route information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have Limerick Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for Train Waterford Junction Cahir, Tipperary and other levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be places en route identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
| Existing Routes | 367 | Tramore | Dungarvan | Dunhill, Kill, Stradbally and other places en route |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  | 370 | Waterford | Rosslare Harbour | New Ross, Duncannon, Wexford, Rosslare Strand and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 608 | Waterford | Passage East | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  | 609 | Waterford | Portlaw | Ballyduf,f Kilmeaden and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  | 611 | Waterford | Dunmore East | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 617 | Waterford | Slieverue | Other places en route |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  | 736 | Tramore | Dublin | Waterford and other places en route |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  | 360 360A | Waterford | Tramore | Other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 367A | Dungarvan | Waterford | Ballinroad, Stradbally, Bonmahon and other places en route |  | Notes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Waterford | Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Thomastown and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train | Waterford | Limerick Junction | Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Tipperary and other places en route |  |  |  |

| Waterford Proposed Novembe Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |
| KILKENNY 14 DUBLIN |  | A60 13 A90 KILKENN DUBLIN |
| 855 Golden Mullinahone A90 rary Bansha Rosegreen A89 Fethard Knocktopher 882 Ini 855 Ballyhale Glen of 5 394 Ballyclerahan Kilmoganny 13 Aherlow 855 Lisronagh Grangmockler 13 393 14 Cahir 817C/E 245 5 16 Kilsheelan 13 New 7 CLONMEL 5 14 5 PiltownMullinavat 370 245 Carrick-on-Suir 817C/E Fiddown A90 10 245 Ardfinnan Portlaw 5 Kilmacow s 4tow 24n 5C Ballyporeen Clogheen NewcastleA59 609 A 66 00 9 Mooncoin S6 li1 e7 Ballymacarbry WATERFORD C A61 Kilmeaden/Ballyduff 6 A61 A91 Touraneena Kilmacthomas 608 A59 L Ke ilm roy sb sari ne tn y/ 6 367A 360/360A 736 Pas Es aa s A57 Copper Coast Kill Croo Lismore Cappoquin Geopark Dunhill 611 6 Waterford 367A lyons Conna Tallow 9 Greenway 367 Bonmahon/ 367 T 7r 3a 6more Dun Villierstown Stradbally Knockmahon 360/360A ridge Aglish DUNGARVAN Ballinroad 9 361 367 A59 367A 5 6 10 13 A57 A61 A90 A91 370 60 6 An Rinn 611 617 367A 360/3 Clashmore 361 Mogeely Killeagh 242 6 Youghal Ardmore 361 Castlemartyr A57 Ladysbridge 242 240A Cloyne Shanagarry te Ballycotton N 240A |  |  |

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Westmeath

Westmeath Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

Third Level Education

Lough Gowna

Aughnacliffe

65

Ballinalee Granard

865

865

65

Edgeworthstown

Castlepollard

Rathowen

Ballinalack

Legan

Ballynacargy

115C 70 837 115

Uisneach

MULLINGAR

Hill

Ballymore

70

73

461

Castletown Geoghegan

AIT01

Rochfortbridge

Tyrrellspass

Kilbeggan

763

818

845/847 837

73

Daingean

TULLAMORE

Geashill

Tullamore

FETC

Killeigh

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Westmeath |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Proposal | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals | 15 | Athlone |  | Kilkenny |  | Moate, Tullamore, Portlaoise, Abbeyleix and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 73, 818 and 830. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 16 | Athlone |  | Clonmel |  | Birr, Nenagh, Thurles, Cashel, Cahir and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Part of this corridor is currently served by route 72. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 23 | Galway |  | Dublin |  | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 660, 706X, 720, 760, 761 and 763, a mix of express and all-stop services. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours on all-stop services. |
|  | 25 | Athlone |  | Belfast |  | Longford, Edgeworthstown, Cavan, Monaghan and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 24, 65, 70, 175, 270, 271 and 466. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and the integration of routes along the corridor to provide a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  | 27A | Ballina |  | Dublin |  | Foxford, Charlestown, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 22 and 23. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 2 hours is proposed between Ballina and Dublin and between Sligo and Dublin. In our proposal, routes 27A and 27B combine to provide an hourly frequency between Longford and Dublin. |
|  | 27B | Sligo |  | Dublin |  | Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Mullingar and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 29 | Athlone |  | Drogheda |  | Mullingar, Trim, Navan and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Parts of this corridor are currently served by routes 70 and 190. We propose the integration of these routes with a minimum service frequency of 60 minutes. |
|  | 41 | Mullingar |  | Dundalk |  | Delvin, Kells, Ardee and other places en route |  | This is a new corridor. Part of this corridor is currently served by route 167. We propose more frequent services and a better integration of routes along this corridor. Minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 440 | Athlone |  | Westport |  | Roscommon, Castlerea, Ireland West Airport Knock, Charlestown, Castlebar and other places en route |  | We propose to alter route 440 to serve Turlough. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 111A | Mullingar |  | Cavan |  | Delvin, Granard, Ballinagh and other places en route |  | We propose to extend route 111A from Delvin to Mullingar. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Friday, 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | A10 | Edgeworthstown |  | Mullingar |  | Legan, Ballynacargy, Ballinalack, Multyfarnham and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Edgeworthstown to Mullingar via Legan, Ballynacargy and Multyfarnham. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A13 | Athlone |  | Thurles |  | Shannonbridge, Banagher, Birr, Roscrea, Templemore and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athlone to Thurles via Shannonbridge, Banagher, Birr, Roscrea and Templemore. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A31 | Mullingar |  | Portlaoise |  | Kinnegad, Edenderry, Portarlington, Mountmellick and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Portlaoise to Mullingar via Mountmellick, Portarlington, Edenderry and Kinnegad. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A78 | Athlone |  | Roscommon |  | Ballyforan, Ballygar, Athleague and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athlone to Roscommon via Ballygar. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | A81 | Athlone |  | Mullingar |  | Ballymore, Castletown Geoghegan and other places en route |  | We propose a new route from Athlone to Mullingar via Castletown Geoghegan. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Athboy, Trim and other places Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large 111 Delvin Dublin en route towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some Kinnegad, Clonard, Enfield, provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the 115 Mullingar Dublin Kilcock, Maynooth and other full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting places en route Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service Kilbeggan, Tyrellspass, providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. 837 Tullamore Mullingar Rochfortbridge and other places en route Local Route Proposals Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown, Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with 842 Center Parcs Dublin Ballinalack, Mullingar and other nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in places en route larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural Delvin, Athboy and other areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel Routes 111X Clonmellon Dublin places en route onwards, with timed reliable connections. 115C Mullingar Kilcock Killucan, Ballivor, Summerhill Existing Routes and other places en route Existing No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport Banagher, Birr, Tullamore, network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by 845 847 Portumna Dublin Enfield, Maynooth and other public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure places en route their continued fitness-for-purpose. Knockcroghery, Lecarrow and AIT02 Roscommon Athlone Notes other places en route Maynooth, Mullingar, Longford, *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Train Dublin Sligo Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle and Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that other places en route route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Train Dublin Galway Athenry, Oranmore and other Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level places en route of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis Tullamore, Athlone, Manulla demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to Ballina / Train Dublin Westport Junction, Castlebar / Foxford provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in and other places en route stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |
| Existing Routes | 111 | Delvin | Dublin |  | Athboy, Trim and other places en route |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |
|  | 115 | Mullingar | Dublin |  | Kinnegad, Clonard, Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 837 | Tullamore | Mullingar |  | Kilbeggan, Tyrellspass, Rochfortbridge and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |
|  | 842 | Center Parcs | Dublin |  | Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown, Ballinalack, Mullingar and other places en route |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |
|  | 111X | Clonmellon | Dublin |  | Delvin, Athboy and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | 115C | Mullingar | Kilcock |  | Killucan, Ballivor, Summerhill and other places en route |  | Existing Routes |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |  |
|  | 845 847 | Portumna | Dublin |  | Banagher, Birr, Tullamore, Enfield, Maynooth and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | AIT02 | Roscommon | Athlone |  | Knockcroghery, Lecarrow and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Sligo |  | Maynooth, Mullingar, Longford, Carrick-on-Shannon, Boyle and other places en route |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Galway |  | Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, Oranmore and other places en route |  |  |  |
|  | Train | Dublin | Ballina / Westport |  | Tullamore, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Castlebar / Foxford and other places en route |  |  |  |

Westmeath Proposed Public Transport Network

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| Rathtoe 368 Tinahely 3600 717 736X4 132 800 Arklow 376 Coolboy 800 133L Ballon Leighlinbridge Shillelagh Coolgreany Fennagh Killinerin 2 740740A lstown Muine Bheag Clonegal Carnew 133/133X Myshall Kildavin 133/133X 4 132 369 740A 389 GOREY 389 Goresbridge Bunclody 879 879 Gowran 881 Kilmyshall 376 Camolin 879 879 C Rio vu er rt co hw an p ea lnd sbridge Borris 389 368 369 Ferns 2 Ballycanew 740 881 Graiguenamanagh Ballyedmond mastown Monagear Morriscastle Beach 369 Oulart Kilmuckridge Inistiogue Enniscorthy 872 872 882 368 Ballaghkeen Clonroche Ballymurn 875 Blackwater Bree 875 Oilgate 872 875 New Ross 368 882 X4 Ballyhogue 2 877 Curracloe Beach 370 370 Killurin 376 Castlebridge 40 343072 372 740 872 875 877 40 0 372 370 Newbawn Taghm8 o76 n 388 2 340 372 376 740 WEXFORD 617 Campile 876Barntown 387 388 390 872 Slieverue Ballycullane Clongeen 370 875 876 877 878 Murntown Cheekpoint 370 Piercestown Rosslare Strand Ballyhack 370 370 387 Ramsgrange Wellingtonbridge 390 878 878 608 Arthurstown Bridgetown 370 40 Rosslare Harbour Passage Carrig-on-Bannow 40 370 387 CrE oa os kt e/ Dunca 3n 70non 388 Duncormick Tagoat Kilrane 390 Fethard 611 608 Kilmore 370 611 390 Dunmore East Kilmore Quay Hook Lighthouse Saltee Islands |  |

| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Wexford |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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|  |  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  |  | Serving* | Description |  |
| Regional Corridor Proposals |  | 10 |  | Waterford |  | Rosslare Harbour | New Ross, Wexford and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes X4, 40, 340 and 372. We propose more frequent services on this corridor and better integration of existing services. Minimum service frequency of 1 hour between Waterford and Wexford and of 2 hours between Wexford and Rosslare. |  |
|  |  | 11 |  | Wexford |  | Dublin | Enniscorthy, Gorey, Arklow, Wicklow and other places en route | This corridor is currently served by routes 2, 133, 133B, 133X, 740 and 740A. We propose a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 30 minutes is proposed between Wexford and Dublin and between Wicklow and Dublin. |  |
|  |  | 12 |  | Portlaoise |  | Wexford | Athy, Carlow, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and other places en route | This is a new corridor, parts of this corridor are currently served by route 73 and route 376. A better integration of these routes is proposed with a minimum service frequency of 2 hours. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 369 |  |  | Bunclody |  | Wexford | Kilmyshall, Enniscorthy, Bree, Ballyhogue and other places en route | We propose to extend route 369 from Enniscorthy to Wexford via Ballyhogue, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 379 |  |  | Gorey |  | Wexford | Kilmuckridge, Blackwater, Castlebridge and other places en route | We propose a new route from Wexford to Gorey via Courtown, replacing existing infrequent route 379. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 380 |  |  | Gorey |  | Wexford | Ballycanew, Ballyedmond, Ballymurn and other places en route | We propose a new route from Wexford to Gorey via Oulart. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 388 |  |  | Wexford |  | Bridgetown | Wellingtonbridge, Clongeen, Taghmon and other places en route | We propose to extend route 388 from Carrig-on-Bannow to Bridgetown. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | 882 |  |  | Kilkenny |  | New Ross | Bennettsbridge, Thomastown, Inistiogue and other places en route | We propose to increase the frequency of existing route 882 from Kilkenny to New Ross. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | 370A |  |  | New Ross |  | Fethard | Campile, Ballyhack, Arthurstown, Duncannon and other places en route | We propose a new route from New Ross to Fethard, replacing an existing variant of route 370. Minimum service of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |  |
|  | A62 |  |  | Carlow |  | New Ross | Muine Bheag, Borris, Graiguenamanagh and other places en route | We propose a new route from Carlow to New Ross via Graiguenamanagh. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A67 |  |  | Carlow |  | Gorey | Fennagh, Bunclody, Killinerin and other places en route | We propose a new route from Carlow to Gorey via Bunclody and Carnew. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
|  | A91 |  |  | Waterford |  | Newbawn | Passage East/Crooke, Ballyhack and other places en route | We propose a new route from Newbawn to Waterford via the Passage East Ferry. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |  |
| Route Connecting Serving* Regional Corridor Proposals Tullow, Baltinglass, Blessington Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting 132 Bunclody Dublin and other places en route cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some Ballon, Kildavin, Bunclody, by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the 368 Tullow New Ross Enniscorthy and other places corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting en route Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, New Ross, Duncannon, Wexford, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this 370 Waterford Rosslare Rosslare Strand and other places by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be Harbour en route added, or existing services improved. Killinick, Rosslare Strand, Tagoat, Local Route Proposals 387 Wexford Rosslare Kilrane and other places en route Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural Courtown and other places en catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to 389 Riverchapel Gorey route the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful Routes times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and Kilmore Johnstown Castle, Murntown, smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to 390 Wexford Quay Bridgetown, Kilmore and other travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. places en route Existing Existing Routes Castlebridge and other places en 872 Wexford Kilmuckridge route No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often Castlebridge and other places en 875 Blackwater Wexford and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their route usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. Barntown and other places 876 Taghmon Wexford Notes en route National Heritage Park, *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes 877 Wexford Wexford Castlebridge and other places and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there en route may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but 878 Wexford Rosslare Kerlogue Cross, Killinick which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn and other places en route in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public Ballycanew, Riverchapel, 879 Gorey Gorey Courtown, Ballymoney transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis and other places en route demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, Train Dublin Rosslare Gorey, Wexford we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. and other places en route Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route |  | Connecting |  |  |  | Serving* |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |
| Existing Routes | 132 |  | Bunclody |  | Dublin |  | Tullow, Baltinglass, Blessington and other places en route |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |
|  | 368 |  | Tullow |  | New Ross |  | Ballon, Kildavin, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 370 |  | Waterford |  | Rosslare Harbour |  | New Ross, Duncannon, Wexford, Rosslare Strand and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 387 |  | Wexford |  | Rosslare |  | Killinick, Rosslare Strand, Tagoat, Kilrane and other places en route |  | Local Route Proposals |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |
|  | 389 |  | Riverchapel |  | Gorey |  | Courtown and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 390 |  | Wexford |  | Kilmore Quay |  | Johnstown Castle, Murntown, Bridgetown, Kilmore and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |
|  | 872 |  | Wexford |  | Kilmuckridge |  | Castlebridge and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness-for-purpose. |
|  | 875 |  | Blackwater |  | Wexford |  | Castlebridge and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 876 |  | Taghmon |  | Wexford |  | Barntown and other places en route |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |
|  | 877 |  | Wexford |  | Wexford |  | National Heritage Park, Castlebridge and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 878 |  | Wexford |  | Rosslare |  | Kerlogue Cross, Killinick and other places en route |  |  |
|  | 879 |  | Gorey |  | Gorey |  | Ballycanew, Riverchapel, Courtown, Ballymoney and other places en route |  |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  | Rosslare |  | Gorey, Wexford and other places en route |  |  |

| Wexford Proposed November 2021 Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |  |  |
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| CARL PORTLAO 1 Castlecomer | OW 12 A67 CARLOW ISE 368 Rathtoe |  | WICKLOW 11 DUBLIN 800 |
| 817 890 717 13 14 A67 12 132 800 Tinahely Arklow Coolboy 183 800 Ballon Leighlinbridge Shillelagh Coolgreany Fennagh Killinerin Paulstown Muine Bheag Clonegal Carnew Myshall A67 Kildavin A67 13 14 132 389 879 389 A62 881 873 Goresbridge A67 Bu3 n6 c9 lody 379 A67380 GOREY 379 879 879 Courtown and BennettsbrG ido gw eran Borris Kilmyshall 12 Camolin 380 879 R 3i 8v 9erchapel Ferns Ballycanew 13 A62 881 neyford 368 11 881 Graiguenamanagh Ballyedmond Thomastown A90 Monagear 380 Morriscastle Beach er 882 Oulart Kilmuckridge Inistiogue Enniscorthy 872 872 13 Ballyhale 369 11 Ballaghkeen 379 13 Clonroche 12 Ballymurn 875 Blackwater 368 Bree 875 Oilgate 872 875 13 New Ross 368 882 A62 370A Ballyhogue 380 llinavat 370 370 Killurin C8 a7 s7 tlebridC gu erracloe Beach 10 370A wn A90 A91 369 11 12 ilmacow 10 370 Newbawn Taghm8 o76 n 876 387 390 872 S6 li1 e7 Campile BallycuA l9 la1 388 Barn 3t 7o 0wn WEXFORD 38 675 9 8 37 76 9 38 87 07 8 37 88 8 oncoin verue ne Clongeen Murntown ERFORD A61Cheek Bp ao li ln yt 370 Piercestown Rosslare Strand hack 6 A61 A91 Ramsgrange Wellingtonbridge 390 10 387 878 608 Arthurstown Bridgetown 388 878 Rosslare Harbour 360/360A 736 Pas Es aa sg te / DuncannonCarrig-on-Bannow 388 370 T3 a70 goat Kilrane 387 370 Crooke 370A Fethard Duncormick 390 10 hill 611 608 Kilmore 370A Tramore Dunmor6 e11 East 390 Kilmore Quay 367 736 Hook Lighthouse 360/360A Saltee Islands |  |  |  |

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Wicklow

Wicklow Public Transport Network

Terminus, where a route begins or ends

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Johnstown

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| Proposed Public Transport Improvements in County Wicklow |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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|  |  | Proposal |  | Connecting |  |  | Serving* |  |  | Description |
| Regional Corridor Proposals |  | 11 |  | Wexford | Dublin |  | Enniscorthy, Gorey, Arklow, Wicklow and other places en route |  |  | This corridor is currently served by routes 2, 133, 133B, 133X, 740 and 740A. We propose a better integration of routes along this corridor. A minimum service frequency of 30 minutes is proposed between Wexford and Dublin and between Wicklow and Dublin. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Route Proposals | 183 |  |  | Sallins | Arklow |  | Naas, Blessington, Wicklow, Avoca and other places en route |  |  | We propose a new route from Sallins to Arklow via Naas, Blessington, Glendalough, Wicklow and Rathdrum. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips Monday to Saturday and 3 return trips on Sunday. |
|  | 874 |  |  | Carlow | Knockananna |  | Kernanstown, Tullow, Baltinglass, Hacketstown and other places en route |  |  | We propose to extend route 874 from Hacketstown to Knockananna, with an increase in frequency. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  | 884 |  |  | Carlow | Sallins |  | Baltinglass, Blessington, Naas and other places en route |  |  | We propose to extend route 884 from Ballymore Eustace to Carlow. Minimum service frequency of 4 return trips on weekdays and 3 return trips at weekends. |
|  | A67 |  |  | Carlow | Gorey |  | Fennagh, Bunclody, Killinerin and other places en route |  |  | We propose a new route from Carlow to Gorey via Bunclody and Carnew. Minimum service frequency of 3 return trips a day. |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Route |  | Connecting |  |  |  |  |  | Serving* |  |
| Existing Routes | 65 |  | Dublin |  |  | Ballyknockan /Ballymore Eustace |  |  | Tallaght, Blessington and other places en route |  |
|  | 132 |  | Bunclody |  |  | Dublin |  |  | Tullow, Baltinglass, Blessington and other places en route |  |
|  | 181 |  | Glendalough |  |  | Dublin |  |  | Laragh, Roundwood, Bray and other places en route |  |
|  | 184 |  | Newtownmountkennedy |  |  | Bray |  |  | Kilpedder, Delgany, Greystones and other places en route |  |
|  | 84 84X |  | Blackrock |  |  | Newcastle |  |  | Bray, Greystones, Kilcoole and other places en route |  |
|  | 800 |  | Carlow |  |  | Arklow |  |  | Tullow, Shillelagh, Tinahely, Aughrim and other places en route |  |
|  | Train |  | Dublin |  |  | Rosslare |  |  | Bray, Greystones, Gorey and other places en route |  |
| Regional Corridor Proposals Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. Local Route Proposals Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. Existing Routes No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness- for-purpose. Notes *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridor Proposals |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Regional Corridors generally operate along main roads, connecting cities and large towns and any settlements en route. Corridors can consist of several routes, some provided commercially and some by the State using financial support. Some run the full length of the corridor between places, and some, only on sections. Connecting Ireland will improve the level of service during the core day, evenings and on weekends on Regional Corridors. We will do this by liaising with existing service providers. New services may be added, or existing services improved. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local Route Proposals |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Local routes connect smaller towns and villages and their rural catchments with nearby larger towns. This will improve access to the range of services available in larger centres, at more useful times of the day and week, for those living in rural areas and smaller villages. It will also permit transfer to Regional Services to travel onwards, with timed reliable connections. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Existing Routes |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | No significant changes are planned to these routes. As the public transport network develops, and as more people travel more often and more widely by public transport, we will continue to review their usage and take steps to ensure their continued fitness- for-purpose. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Notes |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | *Serving: The map shows the main alignments of our planned routes and services. Most journeys will take that route. However, there may be a need to deviate from that route to provide connectivity to smaller settlements or areas located of fthe main alignment, but which also require a level of service. Distinctions may be drawn in the passenger information that we prepare, as support to the maps shown. Connecting Ireland proposes a step-change in public transport connectivity. The minimum level of service we have identified is a starting point in many cases. Where our analysis demonstrates a warrant for levels of service above the minimum, we will plan to provide that, where funding can be identified. Improvements may be delivered in stages as the project proceeds. |  |  |

| Wicklow Proposed November 2021 Public Transport Network Map Key Existing Route Regional Corridor Proposal Terminus, where a route Rail Line Local Route Proposal begins or ends Airports Points of Interest Ferry Ports Third Level Education Train Stations |  |  |
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