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Good luck to this year’s finalists of the ‘Fleet Bus & Coach Awards’!

We have been proud sponsors of this event for many years and are looking forward to learning who will walk away with the coveted awards this evening.

The biennial Fleet Bus & Coach Awards are taking place on Thursday 13th November at the newly renovated Johnstown Estate Hotel, Enfield, County Meath.

We are looking forward to enjoying an exciting evening with those recognised for excellence within our industry.

The full lists of finalists can be found below:

 

Coach Operator Award – Town/City Service & Local Link Provider 

Sponsored by EVM Limited

  • Burkes Bus
  • Corduff Travel
  • Cotter Travel
  • Eirebus/Swords Express
  • Executive Travel Solutions
  • Fureys of Sligo
  • Irish Concert Travel t/a Sligo Coaches
  • Nolan Coaches
  • West Cork Connect

Coach Operator Award – Inter City/Airport Service 

Sponsored by AdTec Aerauto

  • Sponsored by AdTec Aerauto
    Burkes Bus
  • Callinan Coaches
  • Dublin Express
  • EI Travel Group
  • Irish Citylink
  • JJ Kavanagh

 

Coach Operator Award – Tours 

Sponsored by Daimler Buses

  • Bartons Transport
  • Callinan Coaches
  • Carolan Coach Hire
  • Corduff Travel
  • Cotter Travel
  • Cronins Coaches
  • Donoghues of Galway
  • EI Travel Group
  • Eirebus/Swords Express
  • Executive Travel Solutions
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches
  • Irish Concert Travel t/a Sligo Coaches
  • Kearneys of Cork
  • Keogh Barrett Tours
  • Leatours
  • Nolan Coaches
  • Robbie’s Luxury Travel

 

Coach Operator Award – Tour Organiser & Coach Provider 

Sponsored by Volvo Bus

  • Corduff Travel
  • EI Travel Group
  • Eirebus / Swords Express
  • Executive Travel Solutions
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches
  • Leatours

 

Bus Operator Award – Less than 10 Vehicles

Sponsored by Harris Bus & Coach

  • Keogh Barrett Tours
  • Seamus Nolan Coaches

 

Bus Operator Award – More than 10 Vehicles

Sponsored by Clarke Autowash

  • Bartons Transport
  • Brigdale Coaches
  • Burkes Bus
  • Callinan Coaches
  • Carolan Coach Hire
  • Corduff Travel
  • Dave Long Coach Hire
  • Donoghues of Galway
  • Dublin Express
  • EI Travel Group
  • Executive Travel Solutions
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches
  • Fureys of Sligo
  • Glasheens Coaches
  • Glynns Coach Hire
  • Go Ahead Transport Services
  • Irish Concert Travel t/a Sligo Coaches
  • JJ Kavanagh
  • Keaveney Travel
  • Nolan Coaches
  • Paul Nash Travel
  • Roches Coaches

 

School Bus Operator Award

  • Brigdale Coaches
  • Carolan Coach Hire
  • Corduff Travel
  • Donoghues of Galway
  • Executive Travel Solutions
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches
  • Irish Concert Travel t/a Sligo Coaches
  • Kearneys of Cork
  • Keaveney Travel
  • Nolan Coaches
  • Paul Nash Travel
  • Roches Coaches

 

Safety Practice Award 

Sponsored by Coach Climate Systems

  • Burkes Bus
  • Callinan Coaches
  • Corduff Travel
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches

 

Livery & Corporate Identity Award 

Sponsored by Brian Noone Ltd

  • Bartons Transport
  • Collins Travel
  • Corduff Travel
  • Donoghues of Galway
  • Dublin Express
  • Eirebus/Swords Express
  • Executive Travel Solutions
  • Glasheens Coaches
  • Glynns Coach Hire
  • Go Ahead Transport Services
  • JJ Kavanagh
  • Nolan Coaches

 

Care for the Environment Award 

Sponsored by PTSB

  • Collins Travel
  • Corduff Travel
  • Cronin’s Coaches
  • Dublin Express
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches
  • Kearney’s of Cork

 

Investment in Innovation Award 

Sponsored by The Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland

  • Burkes Bus
  • Dave Long Coach Travel
  • Fitzpatrick Coaches
  • Fureys of Sligo
  • JJ Kavanagh
  • Kearney’s of Cork
  • Nolans Coaches

Women in Public Transport Award 2026

Sponsored by Apex Buses

  • Claire Spain – Executive Travel Solutions
  • Dervla McKay – Go Ahead Ireland
  • Marie Donoghue – Donoghue’s of Galway
  • Sarah Finnegan – Finnegans of Bray

 

Rising Star Award 

Sponsored by Pelican Bus & Coach/Yutong
The recipient will be announced on the night (no named finalists listed).

Services to the Passenger Transport Industry Award 2026

Sponsored by MUTEC Mercedes-Benz Bus & Coach Centre
The recipient will be announced on the night (no named finalists listed).

Click here to visit the Fleet.ie website for more information.

The winners in 2024

Fleet.ie

  • National Haulier of the Year – South Coach Logistics (Cork)
  • Refrigerated Transport Specialist (International/National) Award – Dixon International Transport (Dublin)
  • Own Account Transport Operator of the Year – B Grennan Transport (Offaly)
  • Specialist Sector Haulage operator of the Year – O’Neill’s Heavy Haulage (Limerick)
  • Regional Transport Operator of the Year – Quinn Transport (Westmeath)
  • Van Fleet Award – DPD Ireland (Westmeath)
  • Livery Award- Worrell Timber Group (Laois)
  • Safety Practice Award- TLI Group (Kerry)
  • Innovation Award – SDC Truck and Trailer Parts (Antrim & Dublin)
  • Environment and Sustainability Award – Derry Group (Armagh, Waterford & Dublin)
  • Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year – Cathal McNally, MDE Installations (Monaghan)
  • Women in Transport Award – Orla McAuliffe, McAuliffe Trucking (Kerry)
  • Excellence in Warehousing and Product Handling, Dixon International Transport
  • Customer Service Excellence – Shaw Commercials (Mayo)
  • Services to Transport Industry – Mike Murphy
  • Technician of the Year – Joe Cornally, Longhaul Commercials (Offaly)

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