Bus diversions announced for upcoming south Dublin race
Several capital bus routes will face temporary diversions later this month to accommodate a popular local road race. Passengers travelling through south Dublin are advised to check alternative schedules ahead of the morning event.
Dublin Bus has announced that multiple services will operate under temporary diversion routes later this month to facilitate the upcoming Rathfarnham Road Race. The scheduled changes will affect Routes 15, 15a, 65, 65b, and 74 during the morning of Sunday, 27 September 2026, specifically between 08:30 and 10:30 hours. Commuters travelling outbound from the city centre should anticipate alterations around the Terenure and Rathfarnham areas as services navigate around the race circuit.
For Route 15 towards Ballycullen Road, buses will divert from Terenure Crossroad via Rathfarnham Road, Rathfarnham Castle, Butterfield Avenue, and Firhouse or Ballyroan Road before rejoining the normal line. Route 15a and Route 74 heading towards Limekiln Avenue and Dundrum Luas respectively will follow a similar path before taking in Cypress Grove Road, Wainsfort Road, and Kimmage Road West. Meanwhile, outbound services on Routes 65 and 65b towards Citywest and Blessington will route via Templeogue Bridge following the Butterfield Avenue section.
Inbound services towards the city centre and northern terminals will operate along their standard schedules without interruption. Passengers seeking real-time updates or further journey planning assistance can consult the official social media channels or contact the customer service helpline available on the official website.