Here in the TFI Local Link Wexford office we are gearing up for Christmas 2024. Dusting off the baubles and pulling out the Christmas Jumpers. It’s been a busy busy year with the enhancement and addition of lots of new services and all the hard work involved with transport during the Fleadh. We have had a terrific year and that’s all thanks to YOU our wonderful passengers!

As per previous years there will be a couple of changes to services to look out for over Christmas Week. Please check before you travel to avoid disappointment. All of our service changes have been posted on our social pages and are on our drop down menu on the homepage. You will also find them in the People News papers; and of course you can always call us on 053 901 1828 to enquire.

We wish you all a very merry Christmas and look forward to you travelling with us in 2025!

TFI Local Link Wexford are delighted to announce another new door-to-door service starting October 8th 2024

This service will operate every Tuesday from Boolavogue to Gorey. Giving this area a much needed second service. Currently Boolavogue area have one service to Enniscorthy on a Thursday. The service will start in Boolavogue at Sunset Drive at 09:20 and work it’s way to Kelly’s at the Harrow, then all along by Ballycarrigeen to Bolacreen, passing through Ballycarney and taking a left towards Ballinakill. On to the main road in to Gorey allowing for areas such as the Fairy lane and Mount Alexander.

We hope there will be great interest in this service and we are waiting to welcome you all aboard!

TFI Local Link Wexford are delighted to be part of the Event Management Committee of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2024. We have worked closely with Wexford County Council, in particular on the park and ride shuttle services. Also with the National Transport Authority and public transport providers for additional bus services.

MaryB O’Leary, General Manager of TFI Local Link Wexford commented: “We hope that people will use the park and ride shuttles & additional services to access the town during the Fleadh to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the music and singing on the streets, in pubs and various centres all over Wexford Town”

TFI Local Link Wexford are delighted to announce an extra service for The Phil Murphy Weekend.

Route 388 Duncormick to Wexford which normally has it’s last service in to town at 21:53 will have an extra service at 23:30 on Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th to accommodate festival goers.

The 23:30 service will start in Carrig on Bannow and service all stops thereafter: Wellingtonbridge, Rochestown Cross, Clongeen, Foulksmills, Rourkes Cross, Kilgarvin, Taghmon, Larkins Cross, Barntown and in to Wexford Town. This is a fantastic opportunity to use Public Transport and leave the cars at home.

Route 388 can be found on our website but the timetable itself will not be updated.

So remember folks: Extra service in Carrig On Bannow at 23:30 on Friday / Saturday / Sunday of the Phil Murphy Festival.

Enjoy!

We are delighted to be attending the 73^rd annual Bannow & Rathangan show in Killag with lots of information on our services and just happy to see you and have the chats with all our lovely passengers. We will update you again with the exact location of our stand.

There will be horses, cattle, ponies, donkeys, sheep, goats, poultry and pets corner, Sheep Dog Trials, Trade Stands, exhibitors, a Food Village, dancing, Face Painting, a Fashion Show and much much more!…… WOWSERS!!

We are providing a shuttle service in Wellingtonbridge that will link up with Route 392 coming from New ross which will accommodate New Ross town, Ballinaboola, Ballycullane, Kinnagh and Curraghmore Cross. Also route 388 coming from Wexford accommodating Wexford town, Barntown, Larkins Cross, Taghmon, Kilgarvan, Rourkes Cross, Foulksmills and Clongeen.

So hop on the bus and come on down to the Bannow & Rathangan Show on Thursday 11th July 2024.

See you there!!

We have been getting so many calls recently about getting out to the lovely Wexford beaches.

Well wait no more my friends because the TFI Local Link Summer Beach services are back!

Commencing Saturday 1st June, services will run every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday up to the 1st September.

We will also have a 2 week period from the 5th to the 18th of August where these services will operate DAILY!! Exception to this is the Wexford to Curracloe service, this will not operate during the Fleadh Cheoil from 4th to 11th August. However there will be alternative transport to Curacloe during this time.

This year we are very excited to add a new service to our Summer Beach services. Introducing: ENNISCORTHY TO CURRACLOE

So we now have FOUR beach services for you this year!

Wexford to Curracloe

Enniscorthy to Curracloe

Gorey to Ballymoney

Kilmuckridge to Morriscastle

Timetables are available on our website and we will have hard copy timetables available in local outlets and on the bus.

Now all we need is the weather!

As part of Climate Action week 13^th – 19^th May 2024, Sustainable Enniscorthy and the Climate Action Team of Wexford County Council will host an Energy Clinic for homeowners and community groups to provide expert advice on energy savings, retrofit upgrades and accessing various SEAI grants.

TFI Local Link Wexford are proud to collaborate with Wexford CoCo Climate Action in raising awareness on actions and measures we can all take at a personal and local level. Public Transport is one of the many ways we can reduce our carbon emissions. Replacing car journeys with public transport, walking or cycling can significantly reduce CO2 emissions. TFI Local Link Wexford have introduced a number of new bus services in 2023, these have increased our passenger count in Co. Wexford by 53% from 2022. We aim to continue rolling out additional routes as part of the National Transport Authority’s Connecting Ireland Initiative to better connect and bring our communities together in a sustainable way.

TFI Local Link Wexford are delighted to provide an information stand at the Energy Clinic event in the Riverside Hotel Enniscorthy on Tuesday May 14^th. We will have information on all our services in Co Wexford, and Enniscorthy in particular. We are also delighted to offer a FREE GIVE AWAY of 30 Leap Cards pre-loaded with €10 credit for the first 30 people to come visit us. T&C: one card per person

TFI Local Link Wexford is launching a new bus service, which will improve connectivity between New Ross and Enniscorthy, from Monday 15^th of April 2024.

This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 359 will operate five daily return services Monday to Saturday and three daily return services on Sunday and Public Holidays, creating a new connection from New Ross to Enniscorthy.

The new route will provide a peak-time service for commuters to New Ross, an early morning service to Enniscorthy facilitating onward travel to Carlow and Dublin as well as improved connectivity to regional bus and rail services. The route will offer enhanced connectivity to villages and areas of New Ross, Rathgarogue, Ballywilliam, Rathnure, Killanne, Kiltealy, Ballindaggan and Enniscorthy.

Speaking ahead of the launch TFI Local Link Wexford General Manager MaryB O’ Leary said: “We are delighted to launch this new service, which will provide daily bus services for villages that up to now had limited public transport options.

“The service to Enniscorthy provides a connection to onward public transport to Carlow and Dublin, in addition to providing a regular service for a number of areas in Enniscorthy allowing passengers to travel across the town.

“It will also serve the many historic & tourist sites in Enniscorthy such as Enniscorthy Castle, the National 1798 Rebellion Centre and the beautiful river walk.  In New Ross, people can explore the Dunbrody Famine Ship, enjoy a historic walking tour, stroll along the banks of the river or enjoy the new greenway.”

For more information on this new service or any of our other great services please contact us in the office on 053 901 1828 or email wexford@locallink.ie

Timetable will be released this week and posted on our website and social channels.

Here we are St Patricks Day 2024!

Make sure to leave the car at home and get the bus to your destination; but before you go take a look at the couple of changes that need to be made to accommodate a Parade in your area. If you need any further information, we are happy to help, just give us a call on 053 901 1828.

Happy St Patricks Day!

The following are any alterations to timetable for Sunday 17th March and Monday 18th March:

Route 368 New Ross to Enniscorthy: In Enniscorthy the 13:00, 15:15 and 16:25 services will only access the following stops: Templeshannon, Island Road and Old Dublin Road. In New Ross rather than going to the stop on the quay the 368 will instead drop in the Marina carpark, from there it will turn back  to Deerpark.

On Monday 18th this service is operating a Sunday service

Route 369 Enniscorthy to Bunclody / Tullow: The 10:30 service from Enniscorthy will be affected. When the bus is approaching Bunclody Main Street from Carrig Ban it will need to take a right at the roundabout and stop just after Applegreen on the left hand side to drop off any passengers. The return service at 12:00 should not be affected.

On Monday 18th this service is operating a Sunday service

Route 384 Wexford to Enniscorthy: Services between 14:00 and 17:30 in Enniscorthy will only service the following stops, Templeshannon, Island Road, Old Dublin Road, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cluain Bui and Meadowfields. There will be no stops on Munster Hill, Parnell Road and Weafer Street.  Services affected will be 15:00 and 16:15.

On Monday 18th this service is operating a Sunday service

Route 387 Wexford to Rosslare: Between 09:25 – 12:25 services departing Wexford will use the ring road out to the Rosslare Road Roundabout and then on to Killinick. Between 09:30 – 10:30 departing Rosslare Harbour services will approach the town via the ring road with stops at the Hospital and Redmond Square. Drinagh, Kerlogue and Trinity street stops will not be serviced during the above times.

On Monday 18th this service will operate as normal

Route 388 Duncormick to Wexford: During the road closure in Carrig on Bannow the 388 will have a temporary stop at Carrig crossroads. The 12:40 and 14:10 services from Wexford will be affected and will have to use the temporary stop. The 14:00 and 15:40 from Duncormick will also be affected and will use the temporary stop.

On Monday 18th this service will operate as normal

Route 389 Riverchapel to Gorey: Services will run as normal Sunday service but the stops at Gorey Main Street will not be serviceable, the road will be open during the morning services but no bus stops are allowed on the main street from 09:00 to prepare for the parade. The closest stops will now be Esmonde Street and the Tesco and then the Shopping Centre.

On Monday 18th this service will operate a Sunday service

The main street stops will be available for the evening services as normal.

Route 392 Wellingtonbridge to New Ross: The 12:55 and 14:05 services will only facilitate the Tesco New Ross stop and the SuperValu stop on the quay.

On Monday 18th this service operates as normal

Route 399 Hook to New Ross: In New Ross the Marina Carpark will be the stop instead of the quay. otherwise all will  run as normal on Sunday & Monday

GREAT NEWS for passengers of Route 389 Riverchapel to Gorey.

We have listened to your feedback and have made adjustments to improve times for connections and added new stops.

We hope you will be happy with these improvements. New timetable will start from Monday 4th March 2024.

Great news for Glenbrien and Ballymurn, we are launching a NEW service that will operate EVERY Wednesday & Friday to Wexford starting Wednesday 28^th February.

This service comes about after receiving great interest from the community of Ballymurn.

Call us on 053 901 1828 to discuss what services are in your area or if we can help to get one going.

2023 was without doubt a busy year for TFI Local Link Wexford.

We launched three totally NEW Regular Rural Services:

• Route 384 Wexford to Enniscorthy
• Route 392 Wellingtonbridge to New Ross
• Route 399 Hook Head to New Ross

We also revised and upgraded four existing Regular Rural Services:

• Route 368 New Ross to Enniscorthy
• Route 369 Enniscorthy to Tullow
• Route 387 Wexford to Rosslare
• Route 388 Duncormick to Wexford

Our Route 389 Riverchapel to Gorey will go live with an updated timetable on March 4^th.

We went through a tendering process with many of our Demand Responsive Services so these were also upgraded, revised or new ones started.

In total, from all of our services combined we carried 296,340 passengers in 2023 across the highways and byways of the County of Wexford. A 53% increase on 2022.

We thank you all for travelling with us and hope to keep improving and expanding in 2024

Happy travelling!

As with any timetable changes the service needs a bedding in time to see if it’s performing well; and with the 388 Duncormick to Wexford extension we need to now make a few adjustments in order to tighten up the route and provide a better service  for you. The updated service will go live on Tuesday 19th September. So please spread the word so passengers have the latest information.

Thank you

As with any new service there is a bedding in time and with the NEW 392 Wellingtonbridge to New Ross we now realise that we need to make a few adjustments in order to provide a better service and run smoothly. The updated service will go live on Thursday 14th September. So please spread the word so passengers have the latest information.

Thank you

Great Excitement ahead this weekend for the two day Wexford Volkswagen Stages Rally taking place in County Wexford On Saturday 9^th and Sunday 10^th of September 2023

The Rally will get going with a ceremonial start on the Bullring and Common Quay Street in Wexford town at 19:30 Friday 8^th September with music and entertainment for all the family. This is a free event and will be a fantastic opportunity to see some amazing cars.

Please note that we may expect delays on Route 387 Wexford to Rosslare with the large volume of people and cars in the town area.

During the Rally Stages we will have to have a number of alternative routes as roads along our normal route will be closed. They are as follows:

Saturday 9^th from 09:43 to 18:17 alternative route on Service 388 Duncormick to Wexford. We will take a route from Wellingtonbridge direct to Taghmon cutting out stops: Kilgarvin, Rourkes Cross, Foulksmills, Clongeen and Rochestown Cross. You can view this on the map and edited timetable below.

Sunday 10^th from 09:44 to 17:32 alternative route on Service 399 Hook Head to New Ross. We will take a route from Fethard on Sea direct to Ramsgrange cutting out stops Poulfur, Saltmills and Tintern. Map and edited timetable below.

Sunday 10^th from 09:15 to 18:19 alternative route on Service 392 Wellingtonbridge to New Ross. W will take a route from Wellingtonbridge to Ballycullane cutting out stops Curraghmore Cross and Kinnagh. Also another alternative route from Gusserane to New Ross town cutting out Newbawn and Ballinaboola. Map and edited timetable below.

Please share this important information so we can try and avoid passengers waiting at non-functioning stops. This is alternative routing is ONLY during the Rally Stages and ONLY on dates stated.

For any further information or clarification please call us on 053 901 1828

Have a great weekend and travel safe!

TFI Local Link Wexford is launching a new bus service, which will improve connectivity between Wellingtonbridge and New Ross, from Monday 21^th of August 2023.

This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 392 will operate five daily return services seven days a week. The new route will provide late evening and peak-time services for commuters and will offer enhanced connectivity to villages and areas such as Ballycullane, Gusserane, Newbawn and Ballinaboola.

The service will also offer improved connectivity to regional bus services and the wider TFI Network, with connections to New Ross via Gusserane and Newbawn.

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Wexford, General Manager MaryB O’Leary said: “TFI Local Link Wexford is thrilled to provide a daily service on route 392 to New Ross Town and surrounding villages.  The addition of two evening services on Friday & Saturday, is welcomed by both rural and town communities.

Route 392 brings to eight the number of seven day a week public transport services that TFI Local Link Wexford provides in the county.  We will continue to work with the NTA to expand this network further which will provide more public transport options for more people around Co. Wexford.

In addition to the seven day services we also provide over 60 one and two-day services across the county, many of these provide a door to door option which is ideal for those in the more remote areas of Co. Wexford.”

For route and timetable information contact TFI Local Link Wexford visit www.locallinkwexford.ie

To learn more about the five year Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan visit: www.nationaltransport.ie/connecting-ireland/