New Bus Route to Mahon Point

New route from South Mall to Mahon Point (taken from www.buseireann.ie) :

New route Cork city - Route 10A - South Mall/Mahon Point - Published - 15th February 2008

New Cork City Services route 10A between South Mall and Mahon Point via Boreenmanna Road will commence on Monday 18 February 2008.

Service will operate Monday to Friday

From South Mall

07.55, 08.55, 09.50, 10.40, 11.30, 12.20, 13.10 14.00, 14.50, 15.40, 16.30, 17.20, 18.10, 19.00.

From Mahon Point Terminus (Jacob's Island)

07.30, 08.20, 09.25, 10.15, 11.05, 11.55, 12.45, 13.35, 14.25, 15.15, 16.05, 16.55, 17.45, 18.40, 19.25.

Full details available from Bus Éireann Travel Centre, Parnell Place 021/4508188

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