Dublin Bus Adjusts 5 Routes for City Event

Dublin Bus reroutes five lines via Custom House Quay Friday evening for city protest

Dublin Bus Reroutes 5 Lines for City Protest

Dublin Bus will reroute five routes through the city center Friday evening due to a demonstration, officials said. Routes 14, 15, 27, 27a, and 27b will be affected from 18:00 to approximately 20:00 on May 1, with buses diverting via Custom House Quay and surrounding streets. The temporary changes will affect riders heading to northside destinations including Clongriffin, Clare Hall, Harristown, and Blundren Drive, while southbound services will operate normally.

Context

Transit agencies routinely adjust routes during demonstrations to maintain service while accommodating public gatherings in city centers. Dublin Bus typically implements diversions during planned events that affect major thoroughfares, according to the transit agency. The Friday evening timing coincides with peak demonstration hours when city center streets are often closed to traffic. Officials said the two-hour window allows for the event while minimizing disruption to evening commuters, though specific details about the demonstration's nature or expected attendance weren't provided.

Route Details

Routes 14, 15, and 27 heading toward Ardlea Road, Clongriffin, or Clare Hall will divert via Custom House Quay, Commons Street, Sheriff Street Lower, and Amiens Street before resuming normal routing, Dublin Bus said. Routes 27a and 27b toward Blundren Drive or Harristown will depart Eden Quay and follow the same diversion path. Services heading southbound to Dundrum Luas Station, Ballycullen Road, or Jobstown will maintain their regular routes. Return trips on routes 27a and 27b heading toward Eden Quay won't be affected by the diversions.

Implementation Timeline

The diversions take effect at 18:00 on Friday, May 1, 2026, and are expected to last until approximately 20:00, officials said. Dublin Bus didn't specify whether the end time could extend beyond 20:00 depending on demonstration conditions. The agency typically restores normal routing once city center streets reopen to traffic, though officials haven't said how riders will be notified when regular service resumes.

Rider Information

Riders on affected routes should expect longer travel times during the two-hour diversion period, particularly those heading to northside destinations. Dublin Bus said passengers can contact the customer service line at 0818 294015 during operating hours for additional information, though officials didn't specify whether real-time updates will be available during the diversions. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for Dublin Bus services during service changes.