Transport for Ireland

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 Wexford

04/08/2024 - 11/08/2024

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Traditional musicians of all ages are invited to gather in Wexford from 4th to 11th August for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 – Wexford 2024

Transport Options and Road Closure advice below

Further details are available on getting to the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 in Wexford

Fleadh Cheoil 2024 map

 

 

 

Transport Options

Fleadh Cheoil

Wexford town – Sunday 4th to Sunday 11th August

Due to the annual Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann taking place in Wexford Town from Sunday 4th August through to Sunday 11th August 2024 inclusive, the line between Wexford and Rosslare will be closed for the duration of the event.

As a result the following service alterations and amendments will take place:

  • A train service will operate between Dublin Connolly and Wexford
  • Bus transfers will operate between Enniscorthy, Wexford and Rosslare on all regular services between the 4th and 11th August (with the exception of the 05:50 Gorey to Connolly from 6th to 9th August)
  • A number of additional services will also operate between Connolly and Wexford and Wexford and Arklow in both directions. Please check our Journey Planner for details.
  • Booking in advance is essential to avoid disappointment as space is limited
Wexford Town O’Hanrahan train station

The train station is located at Redmond Square and is approximately a few minutes walk to the Event Control centre and the town centre.Use the TFI Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route to the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024 events in Wexford

Traffic Management Plan for Wexford town during the Fleadh

A Traffic Management Plan will be in place during the Fleadh which will result in several road closures and restrictions.

There are numerous car parks in place on the outskirts of Wexford Town with free shuttle buses operating to the town centre. When parking in these car parks please take note of where you have parked and the colour of your car park.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Traffic Management Plan 4th – 11th of August 2024

  • Red – Town Centre Roads/Streets to be closed from 10.00am to 4.00am the following day.
  • Wexford Bridge to be closed to private vehicles from 10.00am to 4.00am the following day.
  • Redmond Square – limited access for public transport & access to supermarket only.
  • Blue Routes / Soft Closure – restricted access.
  • Green Routes/Safe Routes – routes for use by emergency services.
  • Black arrows – temporary one-way system.
TFI Local Link Wexford, Bus Éireann

Bus Éireann will be operating an additional 11pm service on route 2 corridor serving all stops to Dublin City (Busaras) from 4th to 11th August inclusive.

Public Bus Operators:

TFI Local Link Wexford Route 384
Wexford to/from Enniscorthy via Glynn and Killurin

Operating up to 5 times daily this new route serves the areas of Glyn, Killurin, Ballyhogue, Bree and Enniscorthy.  For details see www.locallinkwexford.ie

TFI Local Link Wexford Route 387
Wexford to/from Rosslare Strand & Harbour via Tagoat

With 15 daily services this regular service is an ideal way to travel in and out of Wexford town.  For details see www.locallinkwexford.ie

TFI Local Link Route 388
Wexford to/from Duncormick

With 10 return services daily into Wexford Town via Carrick, Clongeen, Wellingtonbridge, Taghmon & Barntown, For details see www.locallinkwexford.ie

Bus Eireann Route 40 to/from Waterford

Up to 6 daily services per day in each direction. See www.buseireann.ie

Fleadh_fest_Route 40 Rosslare – Wexford – Waterford pdf timetable

Expressway Route 2 to/from Dublin

fleadhfest_wexford_Route 2 Time Table

Bus Éireann will be operating an additional 11pm service on route 2 corridor serving all stops to Dublin City (Busaras) from 4th to 11th August inclusive. The PSO services are operating from Redmond square and are on the Bus Éireann website.

11 services per day in each direction and an additional 4 services operating Monday to Friday. See www.expressway.ie

Wexford Bus  (commercial operator)

While travelling around Wexford town, Wexford Bus operates 2 bus routes in Wexford town connecting the town with Clonard and Drinagh.
For the duration of the Fleadh, Wexford Bus will be operating these free of charge, operating an amended route due to closure of the Quay see www.wexfordbus.com

Bus services provided by private Commerical Bus Operator Wexford Bus  offer a variety of arrival and departure times. Wexford Bus does accept TFI Leap Card. Avail of 30% discounts and up to 50% discounts for Young Adult (19-25) and Student Leap Card holders.

Use the TFI Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route to Wexford Festival Opera

Getting Here – Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024

Commerical Bus Operators:

Wexford Bus Route 740/740x
Wexford to/from Dublin City & Airport via Gorey & Enniscorthy

There are in excess of 23 daily services in each direction with additional night-time services added for the duration of the Fleadh.  Booking in advance is advised.  For details see www.wexfordbus.com

Wexford Bus Route 340
Wexford to/from Waterford via New Ross

There are regular services in both directions with additional evening services added for the duration of the Fleadh (up to 11 daily services in each direction).  Booking in advance is advised.  For details see www.wexfordbus.com

Wexford Bus Route 376
Wexford to/from Carlow via Bunclody & Ballon

Wexford Bus will be operating up to 5 daily services in each direction for the duration of the Fleadh.  Booking in advance is advised.  For details see www.wexfordbus.com

Wexford Bus Route 390
Wexford to/from Kilmore Quay Via Murrintown and Piercestown

With 6 daily services in each direction and additional evening services added for the Fleadh this is a very convenient way to travel to/from Wexford Town.  For details see www.wexfordbus.com

Wexford Bus Route WX1/WX2
Free Local Wexford Town Bus Services

Wexford Bus operates 2 bus routes around Wexford town, for the duration of the fleadh these services will be operating on an alternative route

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