Translink ready to welcome thousands more visitors for Fleadh finale weekend

• Over one million passenger journeys across network over the first 5 days – an additional 275,000 passenger journeys compared with the equivalent period last year
• Special Fleadh timetable in place with significantly enhanced capacity across bus and train network 
• Plan ahead, leave extra time for journeys and expect services to be busy – check Journey Planner before travel 

As Belfast prepares for the final weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Translink would like to thank customers for their patience and support so far and has put a major transport plan in place to help meet continued high demand and connect people safely to and from the event.

Over the first 5 days of Fleadh, Translink’s already delivered over one million passenger journeys in total – an additional 275,000 passenger journeys compared with the equivalent period last year –  demonstrating the exceptional demand generated by this landmark event.

For the final weekend, a special Fleadh timetable will operate with significantly enhanced capacity and additional services across the network, including late night services and the official Fleadh Park & Ride operations.

Demand is expected to remain exceptionally high throughout the finale weekend and customers are encouraged to plan ahead, check journey information before travelling, allow extra time for their journey and arrive early for services where possible.

With record numbers expected to travel by bus and train, Translink teams will continue to closely monitor demand and respond where operationally possible.

Services are expected to be extremely busy at peak times and, where vehicles reach capacity, customers may occasionally need to wait for planned relief services to arrive. We would like to thank customers in advance for their patience and understanding in these circumstances. Staff and event stewards will be on hand throughout the weekend to help people travel safely, efficiently and with as little disruption as possible. 

Public transport remains the best way to get to the Fleadh, helping more people enjoy the event while reducing congestion across the city.

Customers are encouraged to check the Translink Journey Planner app on the day of travel for the latest service information and travel updates.

Additional information is also available through Translink socials and at www.translink.co.uk/fleadh. 

Information on the three official Fleadh Park & Ride sites, which offer frequent shuttle bus services to and from the city centre, is available at www.fleadhcheoil.ie/travel . 

Read more: Translink advice ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, August 2 – 9