By Dan Walsh
Wexford Bus has been revealed as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 and in celebration of the partnership, Wexford Bus announced it will be operating the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) free of charge for the duration of the Fleadh. In addition, the Wexford Bus timetables will be extended to include extra night-time services to facilitate visitors attending the Fleadh.
Brendan Crowley, Managing Director of Wexford Bus commented: “As a Wexford company we are very proud to welcome Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann to Wexford. We are excited to announce this partnership and really look forward to bringing visitors to our beautiful town and county for this incredible event. We are delighted that the Fleadh is committed to encouraging visitors to use public transport to travel to and within Wexford. In support of this, our services within Wexford town namely Route WX1 and WX2 will be free of charge for the duration of the Fleadh.”
During the Fleadh, there will be several road closures in place that will impact Wexford Bus and other public transport services. The longer distance services including Route 740 and 740X: Wexford to Dublin City and Airport, Route 340: Wexford to Waterford and Route 376: Wexford to Carlow will serve all regular stops on the routes.
Wexford Bus will be adjusting several local bus routes as the Quay and Wexford Bridge will be closed to vehicles, including public transport from 10am daily. Information will be regularly updated on http://www.wexfordbus.com coming closer to the event.
“This partnership is very timely for Wexford Bus, we have launched two new routes this year including the 740X direct service between Wexford and Dublin City and Airport and the new 884 Route between Wexford and Gorey which travels on the R741 via Ballycanew and Oulart. We are delighted to be able to support this event and give something back to the people of Wexford who have been loyal supporters of Wexford Bus since we started.
Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council and Chairperson of the Fleadh Executive Committee told WexfordLocal.com; “Wexford Bus operates the most extensive network of bus services within the county so having Wexford Bus on board as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 is a natural fit. We are delighted that Wexford Bus is offering free travel to all passengers on the Wexford Bus Local Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) for the duration of the Fleadh as it will enable more people to visit the town and leave their cars at home. This is another example of the warm Wexford welcome that is being extended to visitors and I would like to thank Wexford Bus for their generous contribution.
“Where possible, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann encourages visitors to travel to Wexford by public transport and consider walking, cycling and using the local buses while in the town. Travel emissions contribute to the Fleadh’s carbon footprint, if travelling by public transport is not an option, visitors are asked to car share,” concluded Mr Taaffe.
For more information please visit http://www.wexfordbus.com and http://www.fleadhcheoil.ie
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