Category: Transport

  • Clock Ticks Down To C-Class Launch

    Clock Ticks Down To C-Class Launch

    The clock is ticking down to the arrival here of the all-new C-Class, one of the most iconic models in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio. At present, final touches are being put to plans for its launch, expected in early October, when a detailed announcement concerning range, price, features and specifications will be made. With E-Class and…

  • Cahill Secures 22 Additional School Bus Spaces for Kilcommon/Upperchurch Route

    Cahill Secures 22 Additional School Bus Spaces for Kilcommon/Upperchurch Route

    The Minister for Education, Norma Foley has informed local TD, Jackie Cahill, that an additional 22 bus school bus spaces will be made available for secondary school students on the Kilcommon/Upperchurch to Thurles school bus route. Cahill received this positive news for local families this afternoon following extensive lobbying and questioning of the Department of…

  • New Mercedes-Benz EQE Unveiled

    New Mercedes-Benz EQE Unveiled

    A ‘star’ exhibit at this year’s IAA show in Munich was the EQE, an all-electric version of the E-Class, and the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz EQ family of electric-powered vehicles. First versions are expected to be available in Ireland next March, with prices to be announced at the time of introduction.

  • New Cork to Dublin Bus Route will serve Cahir and Cashel – Lowry

    New Cork to Dublin Bus Route will serve Cahir and Cashel – Lowry

    Deputy Michael Lowry has been informed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that, from Sunday 5 September 2021, a new Public Service Obligation (PSO) route will operate between Cork and Dublin, serving Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Cahir, and Cashel. This route, 245X, will offer four services per day between Cork and Dublin, and will initially be operated…

  • Cautious welcome for Route 245X as it replaces the X8 Cork to Dublin Route, serving Cahir, from September – Cllr Mairin McGrath

    Cautious welcome for Route 245X as it replaces the X8 Cork to Dublin Route, serving Cahir, from September – Cllr Mairin McGrath

    The National Transport Authority has today announced that a new Public Service Obligation route will operate from Sunday, September 5th in place of the existing X8 Expressway route. The news comes following the planned cessation of the X8 route which was strongly objected to by local communities benefiting from the service. The X245 will maintain…

  • Cork to Dublin Bus Route Maintained

    Cork to Dublin Bus Route Maintained

    The intercity bus route between Dublin and Cork, that services the towns of Cahir and Cashel will continue to operate after a new Public Service Obligation was introduced today by the National Transport Authority. This positive news was welcomed by Fianna Fáil TD for Tipperary who raised the issue in the Dáil on numerous occasions…

  • Tipperary Sinn Fein TD Martin Browne has called for investment in infrastructure for those using the 245 Clonmel to Cork Bus

    Tipperary Sinn Fein TD Martin Browne has called for investment in infrastructure for those using the 245 Clonmel to Cork Bus

    Teachta Browne said: “The route runs from Clonmel through Ardfinnan, Clogheen, Ballyporeen through to Mitchelstown, Fermoy and onto Cork City. “There is limited infrastructure available along the route in South Tipperary and with a lack of bus shelters and up to date timetables being available on site. “Locals in Ardfinnan have highlighted the need for…

  • Majority of road deaths occur on Rural Roads in 2021

    Majority of road deaths occur on Rural Roads in 2021

    – RSA survey shows dangerous behaviours increasing – An Garda Síochána issue 88,327 Fixed Charge Notices for speeding in first half of 2021 – Shift in dangerous time zones on Irish roads seen in 2021 – Ireland drops from second to fifth safest in European road safety table The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have today…

  • Will Petrol Prices Fall? There Might Be Some Good News on the Way According to AA Ireland

    Will Petrol Prices Fall? There Might Be Some Good News on the Way According to AA Ireland

    The Automobile Association has seen fuel prices increase steadily over the past few months – petrol prices in Ireland are at an average of 153 cents per litre and diesel is at 138.7 cents per litre. Prices have jumped 21.5% since this time last year for petrol and 18.2% for diesel in the same period.…

  • Update for School Transport in Tipperary

    Update for School Transport in Tipperary

    Closing date for payments If you have applied for Primary and/or Post Primary School Transport, the closing date for payments is Friday, 30 July. Parents are urged to ensure payment is made on or before this deadline date. Application or payment received after 30th July are deemed late and in turn a seat may not…