Bus Éireann is celebrating 70 years since the opening of Busáras coach station in Dublin.
The building, designed by architect Michael Scott, has welcomed more than a million passengers annually since it opened on 19 October 1953 at a cost of over £1 million.The station features ornate mosaic tiling designed by Irish artist Patrick Scott, bronze windows, Portland stone and Irish oak flooring.
Stephen Kent, Chief Executive Officer of Bus Éireann, said:"Bus transport has transformed over the past 70 years, but Busáras has remained as the central hub of Irish public transport. "It is a place where journeys begin and end and is arguably the greatest Irish building of the 20th century. "Seven decades ago, it would have been impossible to imagine hybrid, electric or hydrogen buses on the streets of our cities, towns and villages, but this is now a reality."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Wheeling in the years: Busáras turn 70Bus Éireann is celebrating 70 years since the opening of Busáras coach station in Dublin.
Read more »
Ireland weather: Met Eireann issues rare Status Yellow 'dense fog' warningThe Status Yellow fog warning is in place for 22 counties
Read more »
Met Eireann warns of heavy rain and floods with weather warning for 22 countiesA Status Yellow weather warning for fog is in place for the majority of the country this morning, before possible heavy downpours and spot flooding make a return later
Read more »
Met Eireann verdict on polar blast as 'air mass change' forecast for IrelandMet Eireann has forecast a sudden drop in temperatures due to a 'change of air mass' affecting Ireland's weather.
Read more »
Met Éireann issue pollen forecast for the next few daysThe website for Irish women
Read more »
Met Eireann gives brutal Bank Holiday weekend update with heavy rain and thunderThe long weekend is fast approaching but you may want to rethink any outdoor plans you have lined up as Met Eireann says we can expect unsettled conditions and heavy, persistent rain
Read more »