McNulty's 02-MO-6593, Harpers Lane Portlaoise, 21-04-2018

20020MO006593-2018_04210082 The second was this Noge, working a private hire.

Glenside 02-DL-4798, Harpurs Lane Portlaoise, 21-04-2018

20020DL004798-2018_04210081 A welcome surprise as I walked homne was a couple of visitors passing through Portlaoise. Leading is this Mercedes midi.

Dublin Bus AX611, St Johns Rd West Dublin, 21-04-2018

AX611-2018_04210076 The 79 group is another hich gets older vehicels, and again was a last haunt of the Olympians. AX611 is seen on an inbound working outside Heuston staion.

Ryalls 07-G-7528, Victoria Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20070G 007528-2018_04210074 Another parked up coach is this Ryalls vehicle.

Reilly 05-TN-1, Victoria Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20050TN000001-2018_04210075 Clearly new to JJ Kavanagh, this Setra is now with John Reilly Coach Hire. It is seen parked pn Victoria Quay between duties.

08-LS-1356, Victoria Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20080LS001356-2018_04210073 With an operator from County Mayo, this Mercedes midi is also parked up on Victoria Quay.

Burkesbus 07-D-65726, Victoria Quay Dublin, 21-04-3018

20070D 065726-2018_04210070 One of several semi-offical coach parking spots is Victoria Quay, used by both buses and lorries at times. Her a Transit takes a break.

Martley's 05-LS-6176, Victoria Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20050LS006176-2018_042100 One from home! This Martley's Mercedes mudi is seen parked up in Victoria Quay, a regular layover point for visiting coaches.

Dualway 171-D-41645 , Sarsfield Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20171D 041645-2018_04210069 Recent purchases by Dualway have been Wrightbus Gemini 3s with the Streetdeck front. This eample is seen running back to the city centre alnong the Quays. Dualway had launched a similar new vehicles into service on this day, but sadly my commitments ensured it did not pass in front of my camera.

Bernard Kavanagh 161-D-7769,Ellis Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20161D 007769-2018_04210068 Branded for tour work with Insight Vacations, this coach is instead on hire to Bus Éireann. It is seen arriving in Dublin, the rudimentary paper sign giving no clue as to which route it is working.

B Kavanagh, Batchelors Walk Dublin, 21-04-2018

20131D 019439-2018_04210065 GoBE is a joint operation between GoBus and Bus Éireann, hence the portmateau brand. As such it is one of the few privately owned services with access to Bus Éireann facilities - albeit in Cork only.

Viking Splash ZV6508, Ormonde Quay Lower, 21-04-2018

ZV6508-2018_04210067 One of the more unusual vehicles licenced as PSVs in Dublin, these DUKW amphibious vehicles provide a fun way to see the sights, and include a spin round th Grand Canal Harbour, behind the U2 studios. Particpants don Viking helmets, and are encouraged to roar at passers by (and competing tours!). All good fun!

Dublin Bus AV400, Batchelors Walk Dublin, 21-04-2018

AV400-2018_04210066 An AV Class is seen on layover on Batchelors Walk. This type has suffered heavy withdrawls recently as the SG class have arrived, and this one may not be long with Dublin Bus.

Dualway 03-D-82126, Batchelors Walk Dublin, 21-04-2018

20030D 082126-2018_04210064 Like Cityscape, Dualway also have some secondhand Plaxto Presidents. One is seen here on Batxchelors Walk in good open top weather.

Dublin Bus AX459, O'Connell Bridge Dublin, 21-04-2018

AX459-2018_04210061 Nearing the end of its journey from Adamstown, this AX is seen on O'Connell Bridge on a very warm day for an Irish Spring!

Dublin Bus SG330, Batchelors Walk Dublin, 21-04-2018

SG330-2018_04210063 Seen waiting to turn right onto O'Connell Bridge, SG330 is on a 145 to Ballywaltrim. THis service starts from Heuston, and provides a convenient link from some souther suburbs to the main intercity station.

Dublin Bus VT65, O'Connell Bridge Dublin, 21-04-2018

VT065-2018_04210062 Seen waiting at the lights to cross the south quays is one of 70 such vehicles in the Dublin Bus fleet. Not an outstanding success, their single door layout leads to slow boarding times and the tag axle doesn't steer leading to tyre scrub issues, especially on tight bends - of which there are a in few Dublin!

Dublin Bus SG140, GT137, SG331, O'Connell Bridge Dubin, 21-04-2018

SG140GT137SG331-2018_04210060 A trio of Geminis wait for the lights to cross the Quays onto D'Olier St.

B Collins 08-KY-3323, D'Olier St Dyblin, 21-04-2018

This VDL SB4000 swings round off the quays.

Dublin Bus SG331, O'Connell Bridge Dublin, 21-04-2018

SG331-2018_04210058 Not all the 46As were VTs! SG331 works south over the Liffey on the iconic route to Dun Laoghaire.

Dublin Bus AX633, O'Connell Bridge Dublin, 21-04-2018

AX633-2018_04210057 The 16 seems to end up with the older vehicles - I seem to recall it was one of the last homes of Olympians too! AX633 crosses the Liffey in a southbound working.

Dublin Bus GT66, Eden Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

GT066-2018_04210054 Eden Quay is a major area for layover between journeys it seems! GT66 is another vehicle seen between workings.

Dublin Coach 142-KE-1186, Burgh Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20142KE001186-2018_04210056 Transport infrastructure in Dublin has not kept pace with service development, leading to a number of long distance services picking up at unsuitable points - even Bus Éireann services are decamped on street as the inadequacy of Busáras is cruelly exposed - before you get into ownership and access rights. Would Temple Bar be better as a city centre bus hub as opposed to the stag night centre of Ireland as was once planned?! A Dublin Coach service for Tralee picks up on the Quays.

Cummer 171-G-2971, Burgh Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20171G 002971-2018_04210055 Cummer Coaches use the GoBus.ie brand for their express serrvice from Dublin to Galway. As with all the private coaches - and some of the semi-states - longer distance passengers are firced to wait on the roadside as the Dublin authorities have consistently refused to provide proper facilities for such workings over a period of decades.

Dublin Bus SG361, Eden Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

SG361-2018_04210053 Another SG on layover on Eden Quay. This bus will be quite warm after standing in the sun like this locked up for a period!

Dublin Bus SG125, Eden Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

SG125-2018+04210051 SG125 waits between journeys on Eden Quay.

Dublin Buus AX622, Eden Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

AX622-2018_04210052 Heading to the edge of the city adjacent Dublin Airport, AX622 picks up on Eden Quay with a northbound 27B service.

McNulty's 02-MO-6593, Harpers Lane Portlaoise, 21-04-2018

20020MO006593-2018_04210083 The coach swings round the mini island on what pases for the Portlaoise by-pass!

Eirebus 08-D-126869, Custom House Quay Dublin, 21-04-2018

20080D 126869-2018_04210050 Waiting between journeys on the Swords Express service is this Caetano Levante coach, well presented despite it's 10 years.