Busáras
Busáras (Irish pronunciation: [ˈbˠɔsˠˌaːɾˠəsˠ]; from bus + áras "building") is the central bus station in Dublin, Ireland for Intercity and regional bus services operated by Bus Éireann. Designed in the International Modern style, Busáras is also a stop on the Red Line of the Luas system, in Store Street just before the terminus at Dublin Connolly railway station. Áras Mhic Dhiarmada ("Mac Diarmada House") is the official name of the building, which also includes the headquarters of the Department of Social Protection. CIÉ, parent of Bus Éireann, leases the lower floors from the department. Áras Mhic Dhiarmada is named after Seán Mac Diarmada, a leader of the Easter Rising in 1916.
| Busáras | |
|---|---|
Busáras in 2008 | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | International Modern |
| Location | Store Street, Dublin 1 |
| Coordinates | 53.3499°N 6.2520°W |
| Current tenants | Bus Éireann (CIÉ), Department of Social Protection |
| Construction started | 1945 |
| Completed | 1953 |
| Renovated | 2007 |
| Cost | IEP 1,000,000 |
| Renovation cost | €1,700,000 |
| Owner | Government of Ireland |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Michael Scott |
| Awards and prizes | Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Triennial gold medal |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | Collen Construction |
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