TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim is enhancing bus services between An Fál Carrach and An Clochán Liath with effect from Monday the 21st of October.
Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan
This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
Merging existing routes 966 and 992
The enhanced Route 966 will merge existing Routes 966 and 992, offering enhanced connectivity to An Fál Carrach, Doirí Beaga, An Bun Beag, Croithlí, Aerfort Dhún na nGall, Ailt an Chorráin, and An Clochán Liath.
Route 966 will now operate five daily return services Monday to Sunday. This upgrade introduces new peak-time and evening services, with increased frequency to improve connectivity with ferry services to Toraigh and Árainn Mhór, other bus connections including with Route 971 and flights to Dublin from Aerfort Dhún na nGall.
Key villages and areas served by Route 966 include An Fál Carrach, Gort an Choirce, Machaire Uí Rabhartaigh, Doirí Beaga, An Bun Beag and Croithlí, among others.
Enhanced connectivity to ferry services, Aerfort Dhún na nGall and other TFI Local Link servcies
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim General Manager, Fiona O’ Shea said:
“Route 966, which has been in operation for a number of years, will now have increased daily frequency along with evening services which will be well received by the local communities along the route.
“This service continues to provide local residents with access to education, employment, health, social and recreational opportunities and onward travel from early morning to late evening.”
For route and timetable information, call 074 9741644 or visit www.locallinkdsl.ie
To learn more about the five year Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan visit: www.nationaltransport.ie/connecting-ireland/