Bagatelle criticizes Dublin Bus plan to cancel iconic 46A service

Irish band Bagatelle has criticized Dublin Bus for its plan to cancel the 46A bus service, which is featured in their hit song "Summer In Dublin." The band stated they will not change the song's lyrics to reflect the proposed new E2 route. Dublin Bus had intended to end the 46A service in December, but those plans are now reportedly on hold. The band was approached to participate in a celebration of the route, which has also sparked an online petition from passengers to save it. Bagatelle continues to perform despite the passing of lead singer Liam O'Reilly in 2021. O'Reilly wrote "Summer In Dublin" in 1978, inspired by a near-miss with a 46A bus. The song became a major hit after its release in 1980.