Came across this Optare Excel owned by Bus Eireann (which I assume translates as 'Irish Bus'), formerly GNE 8135.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49870858@N...UH1-nX41As
Any idea when it got replaced within GNE's fleet - I would imagine about 2005-2007?
RE: Ex Go North East Buses living on with other Firms