Service updates

Please note the following disruption to our services in the South region on Friday 10th April 2026:

🔷Updated at 09:05🔷


Route 223

08:15 South Mall to Carrigmahon - Cancelled
09:00 Carrigmahon to South Mall - Cancelled

Route 223, 225 & 225L

Due to ongoing disruptions, services are unable to serve Shanbally and Pfizer Ringaskiddy stops util further notice.


Route 51

Due to ongoing disruptions, Route 51 services will operate only between Cork and Limerick until further notice.
At Limerick, a connecting bus will be provided to transport passengers travelling onwards to Shannon Airport.

07:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Limerick to Galway
08:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled
09:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Limerick to Galway
10:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled 
11:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Limerick to Galway
12:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled 
13:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Limerick to Galway
14:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled 


🔶Services Disruption due to Protests 🔶

Due to ongoing protests across Cork City and surrounding areas, a number of services may experience disruptions and delays today.

Please be advised that some routes are currently affected. For further information, please check the Real Time app or visit
www.buseireann.ie/rtpi.

Bus Éireann regrets any inconvenience caused to customers and appreciates your understanding.

🔸Route 51🔸

Due to ongoing protests, Route 51 services operating between Cork and Galway (in both directions) may experience significant disruptions, including delays and diversions.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to check the website regularly for the latest updates.

🔸Tralee services Routes 270,271,272,275,279,279A🔸

Due to ongoing protests, all Tralee and Killarney services operating (in both directions) may experience significant disruptions, including delays and diversions.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to check the website regularly for the latest updates.


🚧Roadworks🚧


🔹Route 216🔹

Route 216 will not be able to serve Clarke's Hill from 20:00 tonight until 06:00 Friday morning due to roadworks. Route 216 services will operate via Coach Hill for the duration of the closure.

🔹Route 219 🔹

From the 20th of April 2026, the current 07:00 departure from MTU will cease. The service shall begin at at the new EARLIER time of 06.45.

🔹Route 226🔹

Please be advised that services are unable to stop at Ballinabearna Cross, Riverstick, Belgooly and Bridge View from 08:00Hrs to 18:00Hrs both directions.

To facilitate resurfacing works on the R600 between Riverstick & Belgooly, the R600 will be closed between Fivemilebridge & Pewterhole Cross, from 08.00 Tuesday 07th April until 18:00 Friday 10th April. The road closure will be implemented daily from 08:00 – 18:00 with the road reopening each evening & to remain open overnight. As a result, we will be unable to serve Riverstick or Belgooly between these times. Intending passengers will need to board and alight in Kinsale or Fivemilebridge.

🔹Route 260🔹

Route 260 will be unable to serve Mogeely until 10th April due to roadworks.

🔹Route 261🔹

Due to roadworks in Ballinacurra, stops 23991 & 237511 will be closed from Wednesday 11th March for approx. 8 weeks.
Stops at Mount Pleasant (244961) & Ballinacurra (244941) can be accessed by passenger.


For further information please check Realtime app or visit www.buseireann.ie/rtpi. Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience caused to customers.