Service updates

Please note the following disruption to our services in the South region on Thursday 9th April 2026:

🔷Updated at 20:54🔷


🔷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



🔶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.

🔸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.




🔸Routes 216,220,223,225,225l🔸

The above routes will be experiencing heavy delays and diversions due to protests.
There is a shuttle bus in place from South Mall to Broadale.

🔸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.


🚧Roadworks🚧


🔹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.