From Monday, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan will introduce a new Route between Cootehill and Virginia.
This new route is a part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority.
Route 172 will operate four daily return services between Cootehill and Virginia, Monday to Saturday and three daily return services on Sundays.
An additional morning service will operate Monday to Saturday between Bailieborough and Virginia to arrive into Viriginia before 9 am.
The new route will provide peak-time and evening services and will provide connectivity to the villages and areas of Lisnasaran, Drumbrade, Shercock, Lear, Bailieborough, Beagh Glebe and regional bus services.
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan Manager Padraic Smyth said: "We recognise the growing demand for public transport and are pleased that our close collaboration with the NTA has led to the introduction of the new service.the new 172 route will benefit greatly. We believe that this kind of connectivity plays a vital role in sustaining and supporting these areas."
