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Seeing talk pop up (as usual) that the M50 is overwhelmed and not fit for purpose. Invariably people start yapping about an OUTER motorway ring road. Can we literally laugh at these people.

If there is anything going to be built there can it not be a Circle line Luas/Sub/Metro which does not go into town but forms the wheel where those town spokes anchor to?

Airport Metro Terminus, Blanch, Liffey Valley, Clondalkin, Cheeverstown (Red), Firhouse, Edmondstown, Sandyford (Green)

Oh but but money/CPO/Planning... blah blah. Same issues would happen with a motorway but people don't seem half as angry about those.

Never going to happen but damn that would be one hell of a loop to build from

ETA: Some people took this that I am advocating for a ring road motorway. No I am not. I am advocating for a rail system loop from which to build spokes into the city

Wrote an article about transport or lack thereof in Lucan and the general problems with the main street which has long been waiting for the Luas to come and why it should come soon.

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https://wlrfm.com/news/busconnects-waterford-rollout-now-expected-in-2028-4499053/

Wasn't it meant to roll out this year?

//War and economic uncertainty are hitting growth at Dublin Airport, with its operator DAA warning regulators not to cut passenger charges at the country’s biggest gateway. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has proposed cutting charges levied by Dublin Airport on airlines to €8.58 per passenger next year, from €10.39 currently, despite a request from State company DAA to be allowed to increase charges to fund expanded facilities.//

My family and I will be flying out of Shannon to London.

The plan was to take the Expressway bus out of Galway (Route 51) where we'll be to get to the airport. However,I am seeing mixed reviews about the Expressway bus's reliability.

At first, I looked at a bus that would get us to the airport 2 hours and 20 minutes before our flight, which seemed like enough time since Shannon is an easy airport to navigate. We will have to check bags.

Does this seem like enough time to account for potential issues or delays with the bus, or should we opt for an earlier one?

What have your experiences been with this bus route?

Driving to Dublin, I have two ideas for hassle free parking :

1. Red line Luas park n ride - if I arrive around lunch can I get a space to park ?

2. Ditto for something like parking in Maynooth train station

3. Don't know the city, any better suggestions ?

The line is already there and supposedly in good shape. Surely this would ease Navan commuter tremendously?

Have train booked to Cork, but I’m told the Cork to Cobh train isn’t running. Do I need to book a train ticket to be eligible for the bus service, or can I just rock up to the bus at the station? Have a Free Travel Pass. Any advice very welcome, thanks.