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St. Patrick’s Day Updated Routes

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*Note these important service changes in place for the following times and locations.

This is one of our busiest periods so we would encourage you to pre-book tickets for any travel. Better yet download our mobile app for even easier booking and to easily track your bus with our real-time information.


Dublin City

Between 11.00hrs – 21.00hrs on 15th March to 17th March 2025

All services heading towards the Airport will follow the detour via R105, Bersford’s Place and go around the back of Customs House Quay. All stops will be serviced, but some delays can be expected.

From 04.00hrs to 15.00hrs on 17th March, 2025

All services on all routes (735, 736 and 717) will continue to stop at Red Cow and the Heston Station. However, due to road closures, all services between 04.00hrs and 15.00hrs on 17th March will NOT STOP at:

  • George’s Quay
  • North Wall Quay
  • Eden Quay

Dublin Airport

From 04.00hrs to 15.00hrs on 17th March, 2025

The following services will NOT stop at North Wall Quay, Eden Quay or Georges Quay between these. The following services to/from Dublin Airport will be affected. 

DEPARTING Dublin Airport

736 services toward Waterford City
  • 05:30
  • 06:30
  • 09:00
  • 11:00
  • 12:30
  • 13:30
  • 14:30
735 services toward Limerick City
  • 06:45
  • 11:30
  • 13:10
717 services toward Clonmel
  • 05:45
  • 08:00
  • 10:00
  • 12:00
  • 14:00

HEADING to Dublin Airport

736 services departing from Waterford City
  • 02.10
  • 04:25
  • 05:00
  • 06:15
  • 06.20
  • 08.10
  • 09:30
  • 10.25
  • 12.00
735 services departing from Limerick City
  • 11:00
  • 13:00
717 services  departing from Clonmel
  • 05:00
  • 06:30
  • 08:00
  • 10:00
  • 12:00

Waterford City

11.00hrs – 16.00hrs on 17th March 2025

Diversions will be in place across Waterford City between 11:00hrs and 16:00hrs. The following stops will NOT be serviced for the duration:

  • Parnell Street
  • Dooley’s Hotel

All pickup and drop-off points in Waterford City will be at SETU Waterford, Cork Road, for the duration of this time.


Carlow Town

Between 13.00hrs – 17.30hrs on 17th March 2025

Burren Street’s closure will affect the 13.58 hrs and 14.58 hrs from Carlow (Coach Park) to Dublin Airport service. All stops in Carlow will be serviced, but some delays can be expected.

 


Limerick City

Limerick (Arthurs Quay) will be closed from

  • 07.00hrs on 16th March to 15.30 hrs on 17th March 2025

All pickup and drop off points during these times in Limerick City will be the bus stop at William St/Mulgrave St, which is located below from the Fire Station and across from St. John’s Pavilion.


Nenagh Town

Nenagh (Kickham/Pearse Street) bus stop will be closed from

  • 13.30hrs to 14.30hrs on 17th March 2025

During these times in Nenagh, all pickup and drop-off points will be at the bus stop at Nenagh (Springfort Retail). 


All other services

All services listed below will operate normally. However, some delays can be expected on 17th March 2025 due to temporary road closures, detours, and the volume of traffic.

  • 322 Portumna – Nenagh
  • 183 Sallins – Arklow
  • 828 & 858 – Portlaoise – Cashel / Thurles
  • CL1, CL2, CL9 – Clonmel Town Service
  • 367A – Dungarvan – Waterford
  • 363 – Tallow – Dungarvan
  • 139 – Naas – Blanchardstown

Book Your St Patrick’s Journey with JJ Kavanagh 

Wherever you’re heading this St Patrick’s Day, be sure to book your tickets online before you travel to enjoy a stress-free, seamless trip into the city’s centre and beyond. 

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