The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, with the National Transport Authority (NTA) today launched the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
In what is one of the most ambitious plans yet for rural transport, 67 new or enhanced Connecting Ireland bus services are proposed, strengthening existing services and connecting more towns and townlands across the state.
Commenting at today’s launch, Minister Eamon Ryan, said: “Massively improving rural transport is one of my key priorities as Minister for Transport. The Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, launched in 2021, has already played a key role in towns and villages across Ireland and providing people with new choices to travel by bus.
“But now, we want to go further and build on that success with many more new and enhanced routes planned for 2023.
“It’s clear that when you build it, they will come. We know from last year’s statistics that people respond positively to new routes and services, backed up by our new cheaper fares. Young people, in particular, are choosing to use public transport more which is great. It’s more convenient, it’s more accessible and frequent than it’s been and it’s cheaper than driving and paying for a parking spot all day in college or school. The more people choose public transport the better it is for our environment as well. Public transport, both rural and urban, is a key to Ireland meeting our emissions targets.”
For more information visit: Connecting Ireland
TFI Local Link Cork is delighted to announce the launch of a new bus service, Route 522 Charleville to Mallow, which is due to commence on December 12th 2022.
The new service will operate seven days a week with four return services per day Monday to Saturday and three return services on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Cork Manager David O’Brien said:
“This new service will provide people living along the route with access to services and onward connections on a daily basis. It will mean a significant improvement in the quality of life for people living in these areas. People can now access a wide range of public and social services, training courses, colleges, hospital appointments, banks, etc. along with onward train and bus connections.”
For more information visit: www.locallinkcork.ie or phone 025-51454
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Our mission is to develop and deliver activities that support Family Carers and Older Persons using a community development approach.
We aim to enhance existing links with local community groups and statutory services to better meet the needs of Family Carers and Older Persons.
To overcome social isolation by supporting community connection and participation.
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TFI Local Link Cork is delighted to announce the launch of a new bus service Route 523 connecting Mitchelstown and Mallow which is due to commence on December 05th, 2022.
The new service will operate seven days a week with four return services per day Monday to Saturday and three return services on Sundays/Public Holidays.
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Cork Manager David O’Brien said:
“This new service will provide people living along the route access to services and onward connections on a daily basis. It will mean a significant improvement in the quality of life for people living in these areas.
People can now access a wide range of public and social services, training courses, colleges, hospital appointments, banks, etc. along with onward train and bus connections.”
For more information visit: www.locallinkcork.ie or phone 025-51454
TFI Local Link Cork tickets on TFI GO APP
With the expanded TFI Go App you can now buy your tickets for TFI Local Link Cork scheduled services.
The TFI Go app allows you to buy tickets for public transport services in Ireland directly from your phone.
Your ticket is downloaded to the app and can be used to travel straight away. No need for printing, just activate before each journey and show your driver while boarding.
Available from 18th July 2022.
TFI Local Link bus services connect communities throughout rural Ireland as part of the TFI Public Transport Network.
TFI Local Link bus services are affordable and available for anyone wishing to travel to or from their local town or village. TFI Local Link operate two different types of service:
Regular Rural Bus Services
Door-to-Door Bus Services.
Fare Reductions
Reduced Fares across routes 254, 253 and 245C
Fare Reductions
Reduced Fares across routes 254, 253 and 245C from April 11th
What will Connecting Ireland mean for Cork?
• Enhanced interurban bus services between Cork City and Limerick, Galway, Killarney, Tralee, Dungarvan and Waterford.
• New interurban bus service between Skibbereen via Bantry and Killarney.
• New interurban bus service between Mallow via Fermoy and Dungarvan.
• New local bus services in West Cork, to Dursey Cable Car, Kilcrohane, Mizen Head, Castletownshend and Union Hall.
• Enhanced local bus services in East Cork, from Trabolgan, Ballycotton, Ladysbridge and Mogeely to Midleton, co-ordinated with rail services at Midleton to Cork.
• New local bus service between Mitchelstown and Mallow, Bweeng, Boherbue and Freemount.
Local Link provides a combination of scheduled Public Transport services and door-to-door services.
Door to door services should be pre-booked with the Local Link office closest to the service you wish to use.
MISSION STATEMENT
- To provide safe accessible rural community transport in Cork prioritising Older People, Youth and People with Disabilities
- To provide a mechanism for enhanced co ordination of existing transport services
To develop a social enterprise where Community Transport is provided and delivered more efficiently and cost effectively at a local level.