Bus services in Cork City to be delayed by 'upwards of one hour' until tonight

All city and suburban routes are affected, and delays are likely to persist until 8pm

Bus Éireann blamed the widespread delays on "heavy traffic congestion throughout the network" in Cork. File picture: Larry Cummins

Heavy traffic around Cork City is causing severe disruption, with bus services in and around the city being delayed for "upwards of one hour" until at least 8pm on Friday.

On what has traditionally been one of the busiest shopping days of the year as people do some last-minute Christmas shopping, Bus Éireann blamed the widespread delays on "heavy traffic congestion throughout the network" in Cork.