NTA to examine potential new bus route linking Ardclough and Straffan with Maynooth

The National Transport Authority have stated that they will examine options for an orbital bus route that will serve Ardclough and Straffan residents who will be able to access more varied transport services in Maynooth.

The provision of the bus service was requested by Kildare North Labour representative Emmet Stagg, who contacted the NTA about the bus service which would link Straffan and Ardclough with Maynooth.

"The provision of such a bus service will provide residents of Arclough with a link to regular bus and train services in Maynooth and would give Straffan residents an option to link into Maynooth Bus and Rail Services rather than using the current Bus Eireann services in the Village. Obviously giving a link to Maynooth University would also be a bonus to residents in Straffan and Ardclough," said Mr Stagg.

The National Transport Authority have advised Mr Stagg that they are preparing to examine options for linking Straffan and Ardclough with Maynooth. They advised that this work has yet to begin but that it is estimated that by the end of June 2019, their examination will be completed.