Portlaoise (Bus), 01-09-2017 (Electric Picnic Arrival Day)
It's that time of year again! The Electric Picnic music festival, held at Stradbally in the grounds of the Cosby estate, is the last big festival of the summer in Ireland and attracts high profile acts - some of whom I know as it is aimed at least in part to a more mature audience!
As in previous years, local operator Martleys have provided a shuttle service from the railway station to the site 11km away, which is very well used and gives the opportunity to get shots of vehicles normally used on school work, and therefore less easy to photograph.
There are two locations in this gallery; first at the station, observing boarding operations, and second on the N80 just outside Portlaoise viewing vehicles heading home after dropping the revellers.
Read MoreAs in previous years, local operator Martleys have provided a shuttle service from the railway station to the site 11km away, which is very well used and gives the opportunity to get shots of vehicles normally used on school work, and therefore less easy to photograph.
There are two locations in this gallery; first at the station, observing boarding operations, and second on the N80 just outside Portlaoise viewing vehicles heading home after dropping the revellers.
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Empire Coaches 03-WX-6562, Ballymaken Portlaoise, 01-09-2017
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Somewhat different from the standard, this "innovative and edgy" (from their website!) bus company has pimped up this O814 with an unusual body kit on it's Kibeggan body. It was new as SL52CPF.
Empire DublinMercedesBenzO814IrelandBusIrish IndependentPortlaoise03WX6562SL52CPFKillbeggan Vehicle Conversions
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