Ever wondered what the Irish name of your destination means? In our upcoming series of Irish language explainers, you can discover the stories behind the places served by your Transport for Ireland network.
Our first stop is Baile Átha Cliath, meaning “town of the hurdled ford”. The name recalls an early crossing of the River Liffey, where woven wooden hurdles helped people cross the river. Long before buses, trains and trams, this was already a place of connection.
Our campaign aims to bring that connection to life, pairing a scene from Dublin’s past with the TFI network of today.
TFI bus, train and Luas services connect over a million people daily in communities across urban and rural Ireland. Through this campaign, we’re also celebrating the Irish language and its place in our everyday journeys. Irish is important to us, and we want to share the meaning behind the names you see and hear along the way.
Over the coming year, the campaign is planned to explore more place names across the network. Look out for the stories at bus shelters, on public transport and across our social media channels.
Next time you travel, take another look at your destination. There’s a story in its name.
