TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan launches new route and enhances existing service from 25 August

From 25 August, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan will introduce new Route 172 between Cootehill and Virginia and will enhance Route 929 between Ballinamore and Cavan.

New TFI Local Link Route 172: Cootehill to Virginia

From 25 August, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan will introduce Route 172 between Cootehill and Virginia.

• Service Frequency:
  • Four daily return services (Monday to Saturday)
  • Three daily return services (Sundays)
  • Additional morning service (Monday to Saturday) from Bailieborough to Virginia, arriving before 9 am
• Areas Served:
  Lisnasaran, Drumbrade, Shercock, Lear, Bailieborough, Beagh Glebe
• Connectivity:
  Links to regional bus services and provides peak-time and evening travel options

Enhanced Route 929: Ballinamore to Cavan

Route 929 will be enhanced to improve service between Ballinamore and Cavan.

• Service Frequency:
  • Six daily return services (Monday to Friday)
  • Five daily return services (Saturday and Sunday)
• Route Changes:
  • New stops added: Crossdoney and Ballinamore Town
  • No longer serving: Corlough
• Connectivity:
  • Connection via the 572 service from Ballinamore to Sligo
  • Access to Cavan Institute and Cavan Bus Station for onward travel
  • Service to Crossdoney, Killeshandra, Doogary, and Newtowngore
  • Includes peak-time and evening services

Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan

These new and enhanced routes are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Supporting Communities Through Enhanced Public Transport Connectivity

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan Manager Padraic Smyth said:

“We recognise the growing demand for public transport and are pleased that our close collaboration with the NTA has led to the introduction of a new service, as well as the enhancement of an existing one. We look forward to seeing these services thrive and are confident that communities along the improved 929 route and the new 172 route will benefit greatly. We believe that this kind of connectivity plays a vital role in sustaining and supporting these areas.”

Additional Information

For route and timetable information call 047 51840 or visit www.locallinkcm.ie

Learn more about the five-year Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan .