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Temporary Changes to College & Local Bus Routes | St. Patrick’s Week – From 17th to 21st March

Current Status: Active

Please note that temporary service changes will be in place for Maynooth University, SETU Carlow, Waterford City, and certain local services from Monday, the 17th (St Patrick’s Day), until Friday, the 21st of March 2025.


Maynooth University Routes – Temporary Suspension

Please note that the following routes will not operate from Monday, the 17th (St Patrick’s Day), until Friday, the 21st of March 2025:

  • NUM12: Carlow – Maynooth
  • NUM14: Portlaoise – Maynooth
  • NUM06: Athy – Maynooth

Standard weekday services for these routes will resume as normal from Monday, 24th March 2025, onward.


SETU Carlow Routes – Adjustments to Service

Please note that the following SETU Carlow routes will not operate on Monday, 17th March 2025 (St Patrick’s Day):

  • 825: Portlaoise – Carlow
  • 736a: Naas – Carlow
  • IW0: Newbridge – Carlow
  • ITC4: Mountmellick – Carlow

Additionally, the 12.00 and 14.45 Carlow–Naas services will not operate from Monday, the 17th (St Patrick’s Day), until Friday, the 21st of March 2025. All services will resume as usual on Monday, 24th March 2025.


Waterford City Services – Revised Schedule

Waterford City buses will operate according to the standard Sunday schedule on Monday, 17th March 2025 (St Patrick’s Day). Regular weekday timetables will resume from Tuesday, 18th March 2025, onward.


Local Route Adjustments – Public Holiday

Please be advised that the following local routes will not be in operation on Monday, 17th March 2025 (St Patrick’s Day):

  • 874: Hackettstown – Carlow
  • 871: Urlingford – Kilkenny

Regular services will resume on Tuesday, 18th March 2025.


Here to Support You

Our top priority at JJ Kavanagh is to make your journeys as reliable as possible, even when timetable changes are unavoidable. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these essential adjustments. In the meantime, we invite you to regularly check our website and social media channels for live updates.