RUBBISH, which weighs the same as 1,237 double-decker buses, was collected by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council over a three month period last year, startling statistics have revealed. A report from DAERA showed that 14,855 tonnes of waste was collected by the Council during the three-months. It was an increase on the period in 2023. […]
Three-day Translink strike suspended
A THREE-DAY strike this week by transport workers in Northern Ireland, which threatened to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of Fermanagh commuters, has been suspended. Translink workers were due to walk out yesterday (Tuesday) for three days after their unions rejected a payment offer from the government. However, following talks on Sunday, the unions said there had been an […]
Enhanced Enniskillen to Sligo bus service announced
Bus Éireann has announced it has “significantly enhanced” its services from Enniskillen to Ballina, via Sligo.
Age may be raised for free public transport
ELDERLY Ulsterbus users in Fermanagh may be in for a shock, with the news that the age for free Translink public transport could be raised. Currently, anyone aged 60 or over can get free transport anywhere in the North but this is now being reviewed. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a 12-week public consultation on […]
Mount Lourdes students create new app prototype
The Year 9 students have been busy developing a ‘Track my Bus’ app, which will be able to follow buses throughout the county.
Bus Eireann apologises for Dublin cancellations
There have been a number of cancellations of the number 30 route from Donegal to Dublin, via Belleek, Enniskillen and Derrylin, in recent weeks.
Lack of express service ‘forcing people into cars’
“The only way to get people out of their cars successfully is to shorten journey times to make them comparable to using a car.”
Uncertain future for Dublin bus service as Brexit deadlock goes on
“Ultimately, if passport checks come in, it would mean a delay in services crossing the border, similar to what occurred in the past.”
Express bus still waiting on go ahead
Hannon Coaches recently started an express to Glasgow which has proved very popular
Eight buses and 200 miles for essential surgery
A Derrylin woman is facing a 200-mile journey, complete with eight bus trips, for essential surgery.