☘️ Here is a quick summary of the major public transport changes in Ireland for Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026.
⏰ The Big Switch
Don’t forget! Clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM on Sunday morning. 🕒✨
Bus Éireann & Expressway: Late-night services departing before 1:00 AM will run on GMT. Services after 1:00 AM will follow the new summer time.
🚆 Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann)
Essential track works are happening this weekend, so check your departure times!
Cork & Tralee: On Saturday, Cork services will run every two hours with altered timings. Tralee passengers will need to change at Mallow (expect a 25–30 min delay). 🚉
Waterford: Midweek flood works are ongoing, but weekend services are running as normal! 🎉
DART & Commuter: Night-time maintenance near Portmarnock and Malahide may cause minor shifts for early/late travelers. 🛠️
🚌 Dublin Bus & BusConnects
Route 80, 23, & 24: These recently revised routes are now serving the O’Connell Bridge area via the Quays to improve reliability. 📍
Local Diversions: Look out for minor diversions on Routes 44, 42D, and 70D this Friday/Saturday due to local roadworks. 🚧
DCU Students: Note the temporary terminus closure at DCU—check your specific stop on the app! 🏫
🚋 Luas
Green & Red Lines: Both lines are currently scheduled to run a normal weekend service. 💃
Connectivity: All lifts/escalators are good to go (Though there could be last minute changes)