In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re all excited for the upcoming parades! However, to make way for the celebrations, please note some changes to our service schedule on Monday, 17th March 2025:Route 431: Claremorris to An Cheathrú RuaOperating on a Public Holiday ScheduleCancelled Trips: 13:00 and 14:50Route 432: An Cheathrú Rua to ClifdenCancelled Trips: 11:10 and 13:30Route 438 Galway City Council has confirmed the route for 2025 St. Patrick's Day Festival Parade (Image: Google Maps) As always, there will a grandstand on Eyre Square but this will likely be full from early on Monday morning. There are a few places from which you can get the best view, especially along University Road and Galway Cathedral. Galway City Council and St. Patrick's Day Festival organisers have confirmed the stellar programme for the three-day 2024 party that will entertain young and old. Details confirm Galway’s St Patrick’s Day Festival 2024 as a three-day marathon of song, dance, and craic from Saturday 16 March till the Bank Holiday Monday 18 March. Route 251 - St. Patrick's Day Update. Route 251 - St. Patrick's Day Update. Galway: No disruptions expected. However, we recommend that you allow additional travel time due to heavy traffic conditions around the city due to St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations. Limerick: Sunday 16th & Monday 17th March What time does the 350 bus arrive? When does the Galway bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Galway bus line that is closest to your location. Does the Bus Éireann 350 bus line run on St. Patrick's Day? The 350 bus's operating hours on St. Patrick's Day may change. Donegal to Galway Daily Bus Routes for St Patricks weekend - Check our timetable and offers when travelling to Galway, Sligo or Donegal. ST PATRICKS DAY TIMETABLE Bus Feda operate a twice daily Bus Service from Donegal to Galway and from Galway to Donegal with extra services on Friday and Sunday. Galway city will host its biggest ever St. Patrick’s Day Festival for 2025, beginning in earnest on Saturday 15 March and culminating in the biggest parade ever seen in the Town of the Tribes. 2024 brought over 3,000 entrants, and with entries still open for participants, Galway City Council is already seeing huge numbers sign up. A Sunday timetable will operate on all routes on St. Patrick’s Day (see below) and DoDublin‘s City Tours will not operate. Monday 18 March 2024 A Sunday service will operate on all routes. Dublin Bus details below. Bus Éireann. All Bus Éireann and Expressway services may operate to a Sunday schedule on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17 March. Bus Éireann has announced that all services will operate a Sunday schedule on both St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17 March and Monday, 18 March.. This includes Bus Éireann’s inter-regional Expressway service which connects Dublin and Ballina, Cavan, Donegal, Dundalk, Letterkenny, Monaghan, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford, as well as services including Cork, Galway, Limerick and Tralee. Galway city will host its biggest ever St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday 17 March 2024. Over 3,000 entrants are expected as the city will outdo their record-breaking 2024 show. Councillor Peter Keane announced ahead of the big day that national treasure Sharon Shannon will be the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Galway city St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s St. Patrick’s Parade will assemble in the Fair Green at 13:30, March 17, and after some pre-show music the parade will start at 14:00 sharp. The route will follow Society Street towards Main Street, up Slí Na hAbhann, down past Dunlo Street and then ending at a viewing stand in St. Michael Square. Please note: our bus stops at Galway City, Forster Court is a 13-minute walk from our stop at Galway Cathedral. Foxford: The 2025 St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday 16th March at 3.30pm/4.00pm. • Will update once the details come through • Expect delays on the 15.55 service departing Ballina & 14.25 departing Galway Galway’s St Patrick’s Day parade in 2025 will be the largest St Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen. Galway City Council have organised a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend from 15th to the 17th March 2025, to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday. Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Dr. Mannix Road bus line that is closest to your location. Does the Bus Éireann 401 bus line run on St. Patrick's Day? The 401 bus's operating hours on St. Patrick's Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates. As St Julian’s is ramping up for a vibrant and lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration, the streets will be packed with revellers, bars will be buzzing, and the air will be filled with excitement. Starting from 1pm, it’s going to be one of the biggest parties of the year. St. Patrick’s Day Parades around Galway On Monday March 17th, the Galway City Parade will start at 11.30am from the University of Galway. Its route will continue over the Salmon Weir Bridge, to Eglinton Street and onwards past the viewing stand at Eyre Square, to Bóther na mBan and finish at the Dyke Road Car Park. The 255th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 16. The parade starts at 11 am at 16th & JFK and ends in front of the Art Museum at Eakins Oval. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate Irish culture with music performances and more for family and friends to enjoy. On St. Patrick's Day, Monday 17 March 2025, all services will operate to a Sunday schedule Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers that on St. Patrick's Day, Monday 17 March 2025, all services will operate to a Sunday schedule. When does the Galway bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Galway bus line that is closest to your location. Does the Bus Éireann 65 bus line run on St. Patrick's Day? The 65 bus's operating hours on St. Patrick's Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.
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