Today the news broke that the JJ Kavanagh’s bus service from Dublin to Limerick will no longer be stopping in Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and Castletown.
They will stop servicing the areas on Tuesday, April 16.
Speaking to LaoisToday, a spokesperson from JJ Kavanagh’s said duration of the route and feasibility are two of the reasons the three above stops will be removed from the Dublin-Limerick route.
JJ Kavanagh’s have said that it is not feasible to service these areas, due to the small numbers of passengers there.
Laois TD Brian Stanley has since said that he has made representations to the CEO of the National Roads Authority on the matter.
“The huge loss of 8 daily services through the towns, leaves these areas without any connecting bus to Kildare, Dublin City and Dublin Airport.
“These services are well used and will have a major effect on people who have weekly and monthly tickets.
“If these service cuts go ahead the only service going through these towns from April 16 will be Townlink, which offers 3 services per day. This is not enough as these towns are growing and need at least the full eight services,” said Deputy Stanley.
No alternative service has been announced as of yet, but local councillors have previously mentioned their wishes to see Laois Local Link services expanded, which are currently trailing a new successful nighttime route in some towns around the county.
The JJ Kavanaghs service will continue to operate to and from Portlaoise.
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