News - Local Link

South Roscommon the 'poor relation' for Local Link - but no new services planned this year

The transport provider gave a presentation at yesterday's Roscommon County Council meeting.

Feb 24, 2026 13:33

Paschal Donohoe will announce the details of next year's budget around 1pm.

Oct 7, 2025 11:25

This includes bus, rail, local link, and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators.

Oct 1, 2025 07:50

Route 570 and Route 570a will be combined and enhanced to form one route between Roscommon and Lough Key Forest all year round.

Aug 31, 2025 12:11

Transport For Ireland has confirmed that the enhanced Local Link 548 route will commence from next Monday.

Jul 9, 2025 16:27

Sinn Féin councillor Róisín Kenny says Carrigallen, Aughavas and Cloone have no local transport.

Mar 23, 2025 11:42

There will be none in Donegal, Sligo or Leitrim on Friday until 3pm at the earliest.

Jan 22, 2025 21:33

Cllr Marty McDermott told a recent Roscommon Municipal District meeting that users of the service weren't being given enough time in local towns.

Jul 16, 2024 13:33

Route 850 by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will operate six daily returns services, seven days a week, linking Athlone to Roscrea.

Sep 4, 2023 08:03

The first bus to Athlone leaves at 7:20am from Mullingar, with the first bus to Mullingar leaving Athlone at 5:40am.

Aug 28, 2023 08:47

The bus service will begin operating on Monday 28th of August.

Aug 21, 2023 07:35

Buses will serve areas such as Killashee, Lanesborough, Ballyleague and Emoe Cross

Jul 31, 2023 13:40

The route will also provide improved connectivity to regional bus service and the wider TFI Network

Jul 21, 2023 18:06

The bus will run seven days a week and provide improved connectivity to regional bus and rail services at Castlerea.

Dec 5, 2022 08:25

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