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HI Folks,
Does anyone know if there is a school bus for kids who go to school in town?
Any info appreciated
Thanks

Any info on this one folks? Thanks a mill

Not aware of any. The only bus I'm aware of that went to town every morning was the Fingal Express. However, that service was suspended in July. Hopefully it will recommence soon.

Just the 33d (7.20am from Portrane) at the moment I believe.

Does that not mean it's a bit awkward for parents or kids who are going to schools that are not on peninsula?

A lot of kids seem to get the train into town - and quite a few seem to be bleary eyed shivering at the bus stop waiting for the 7.20 bus , I always feel so sorry for them on dark winter mornings.. I think being realistic one parent needs to be driving into town every morning for it to make sense as its a 6.30 am ish start to be standing at bus stop at 7.20 am

We've a first year in local school , settled in well and enjoying it , out the door at 8 .10 am , home by 4 pm , as a result all friends are local which has alot of benefits . Loreto for the girls seems to be the only school with good transport option

My children attend secondary school in town. They take the 7.27 bus, I never hear any complaints from them, they always get a seat.
They get the train home.
Hope this helps

Thanks for info. Any reason why the kids would get the bus over the train?
I am guessing schools in town start at 9.00 so thinking would a train around 8.00 not be possible?

I'm just being curious here, but why would you send a child to school in town when there is a school within walking distance - am I missing something?

People have lots of reasons from avoiding bullies, falling out with a teacher to just weighing up their options that might be better for them. No point getting into it.