Early 130 bus south in prospect

An early morning route 130 bus service into Athy from Naas may be on the way as the National Transport Authority reviews the timetable, writes Brian Byrne. This follows a meeting between Senator Mark Wall and the NTA as part of a recent Oireachtas briefing.

Currently the earliest service on the route only arrives in Athy at 1pm, passing through Kilcullen at 12:34 and Kilmead at 12:48, having also served Two Mile House and Ballyshannon on the route.

"This has been an ongoing issue for many people living in Kilmead as there was no early morning service into Athy to link into employment, schools, to shop or for appointments or to catch on onward train or bus," Senator Wall says. "This positive step will allow those living in Kilmead, Fonstown, Ballyshannon, Calverstown and into Kilcullen, an option which they have looked for, for a long time."

The Authority's review will assess local connectivity, particularly into Athy in morning peak, and subject to funding and resource availability the new timetable could be implemented early next year.

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