The Great Limerick Run is causing significant delays in public transport during the May bank holiday weekend, affecting services nationwide.
Bus Éireann has reported that bus and airport-coach services will experience major disruptions. This is due to the influx of participants and spectators for the event.
Key impacts include:
- Delays on Bus Éireann routes as they adjust to accommodate increased traffic.
- Irish rail services are also affected by scheduled engineering works over the bank holiday.
- DART and Luas networks will see disruptions, impacting travel times for commuters.
May 9 and May 10 are marked as bank holidays in West Bengal for Rabindranath Tagore’s Jayanti, leading to additional closures for banks in that region. These holidays coincide with the Great Limerick Run, amplifying travel challenges.
Temperatures are forecasted to drop next week, with highs expected below average for this time of year. In northern regions, temperatures may reach just below 10 degrees Celsius, while southern areas could see highs around 15 degrees Celsius.
The event’s timing—on a bank holiday—has raised concerns among locals about accessibility and transportation efficiency. Observers expect that these delays could lead to longer travel times than usual.
