News - Bus
Solve school bus problems before September, demands local TD
Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice raised the issue with Tánaiste Simon Harris in the Dáil this week.
Jul 17, 2026 13:06
Calls for direct Sligo-Athlone bus to be reintroduced
It would serve several local towns, including Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Strokestown, Roscommon town and Knockcroghery.
Jul 15, 2026 07:25
TFI Local Link to operate Strokestown-Carrick bus service
The service will also continue to provide two return trips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Jun 22, 2026 17:08
New calls for bus linking Longford, Rooskey, Carrigallen and Cavan
There is currently no daily bus service serving Carrigallen, Aughavas or Cloone.
May 26, 2026 07:40
Additional bus added to Local Link's Longford to Ballymahon route
Although departures will be around 40 minutes later that the first service, all students will be guaranteed transport.
Sep 23, 2025 13:19
Up to 10 Roscommon children couldn't go to school this week because of transport issues
The Frenchpark to Castlerea Road closed on Monday and will remain shut until November 3rd, due to the upgrade of the N5.
Sep 19, 2025 17:28
Man dies after being hit by bus in Co. Galway
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this crash to come forward.
Mar 8, 2025 08:08
Several Local Link bus services cancelled on Friday due to Storm Éowyn
There will be none in Donegal, Sligo or Leitrim on Friday until 3pm at the earliest.
Jan 22, 2025 21:33
Road closure in place following bus collision in Co. Roscommon
No serious injuries have been reported.
Aug 31, 2024 11:29
Hopes that Local Link bus services in West Roscommon will be expanded
There are various local bus routes leaving Castlerea, going to places like Sligo and Ballinasloe.
Aug 26, 2024 11:28
No injuries as bus overturns in heavy snow on Longford Road
Gardaí are urging motorists to continue to drive with extreme caution overnight.
Mar 1, 2024 18:04
Local MEP describes vote against mandatory motorist medical tests as 'Common Sense'
The proposal failed a vote today in the European Parliament.
Feb 28, 2024 15:06
Major changes on the cards for school transport schemes
Many parents have struggled to try get their child a place on the bus to and from school.
Feb 27, 2024 08:46
Electric bus service in Athlone praised one year on from launch
The electric bus fleet has now completed over 530,000 kilometres worth of journeys and with an estimated 400,000 kilograms of tailpipe emissions eliminated.
Feb 19, 2024 13:44Shannonside Newsletter
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