TFI Local Link Mayo is launching a new bus service from Ballina to Castlebar from Monday the 30th of October
This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
Route 454 will operate three daily return services Monday to Sunday from Ballina to Castlebar. The route will continue to connect villages and areas such as Ballina, Ardagh Cross, Crossmolina, Lahardane, Bofeenaun, Massbrook House, Pontoon, Caurane, Parke, Turlough and Castlebar.
The route will also provide improved peak-time and evening services seven days a week for commuters, as well as improved connectivity to the National Museum of Ireland, regional bus services in Ballina and regional bus and rail services in Castlebar.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Sarah Togher, TFI Local Link Mayo General Manager said: “We are delighted to launch the Connecting Ireland 454 route and are very conscious of the need to connect people and places in rural Mayo. For the first time rural communities on this route will have a frequent bus service that will provide access to essential amenities, employment, education, recreational opportunities and regular onward connections seven days a week.
“In addition to the increased services to the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough, the 454 route provides access to the many areas of historical interest such as the Titanic Memorial Park, Nephin, Lough Conn, The River Moy and the natural beauty on the Wild Atlantic Way.
“This high frequency service fits with the Local Link goals to provide accessible, integrated and sustainable transport that can provide a viable public transport alternative to car journeys.”
Lotto Results
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club Lotto Jackpot on Saturday night the 21st of October. The numbers drawn were 8 – 21 – 24 – 30. Three punters matched three numbers. Caoimhe Walsh Ballina Rd. Crossmolina, Olivia Heffernan Ballina, John Reilly Rathmines Dublin. They won €50 each. The draw took place in Sticks Bar. This week’s Jackpot is €7,500. Many thanks for your continued Support.
Castlebar 3 – 5 Crossmolina 1 – 3
Castlebar were the dominant team throughout, should have scored more in the opening 30 minutes shooting five wide’s. Davey McManamon got a goal after seven minutes, Cian Walsh stroked over two points and Gavin Forry pointed a free with Kobe McDonald replying for the Hosts to leave the score 1 – 3 to 0 – 1. After the break there was a drop off in the scoring until Ryan Gibbons pointed. An Oisin Deane point was quickly cancelled out by a Cian Walsh goal and Billy Loftus replied with his sides only minutes later. Darragh Duffy soloed 50m to drill over a point but that was as good as it got for the Deel-Side with Cian Walsh closing the scoring with 1 – 1 in the last five minutes to secure his side a deserved county U17 County title. Crossmolina Team Patrick O’Malley, Sean Og McGuinness, Esmond Maughan, Ronan Connor, Ronan Walsh, Darragh Duffy 0- 1, Liam Clancy, Josh Moyles, Aaron Coggins, Billy Loftus (Capt) 1 – 0, Kobe McDonald 0 – 1, Dylan Flynn, Adam Mills, Oisin Deane 0 – 1, Nathan Lynch. Subs: Shane Lynn for Adam Mills.