Ironman 70.3 Road Closures Sunday August 9th

IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin is hitting the streets of Dublin this Sunday morning. This insanely grueling event is going to make it's way from Blackrock to the Phoenix Park and off out to Meath.

This will require a number of road courses. The biggest of which while be the North quays closing, thus stopping any traffic from crossing the liffey from 7.00 to 10.45.

FULL MAP OF ROUTE HERE

Here's a full list of the closures and their times, but to be honest the link to the map has all the info you need.


DUBLIN CITY 7AM - 10:30AM

The bike course will travel north from Dun Laoghaire, skirting Dublin Bay, over the Eastlink Bridge and head through the city on the North Quays, before entering Phoenix Park.

NOTE: There will be no vehicle crossing of the Liffey through Dublin City during the above times. Vehicles requiring access to the north or south of the city should use M50 to the most suitable alternative route.

DUBLIN NORTH
All bridges across the Lifey River in Dublin City between the East Link Toll Bridge and the Frank Sherwin Bridge will be closed on Sunday 9th August between 7am and 10:15am. Access across the bridges during the time will be for emergency service vehicles only. If you wish to travel South during the closure time you will need to take the M50 which will be open at all stages throughout the day. If your travel plans take you, West of Dublin on the day please be aware of other closures across Fingal, Meath and Kildare.

DUBLIN SOUTH
All bridges across the Lifey River in Dublin City between the East Link Toll Bridge and the Frank Sherwin Bridge will be closed on Sunday 9th August between 7am and 10:15am. Access across the bridges during the time will be for emergency service vehicles only. If you wish to travel North during the closure time you will need to take the M50 which will be open at all stages throughout the day. If your travel plans take you, West of Dublin on the day please be aware of other closures across Fingal, Meath and Kildare.

For information on local areas please refer to the guide below:

BLACKROCK 5AM –10AM
The bike course travels along Seapoint Ave onto Frascati Road heading north to Rock Road and crossing the Dart line at Merrion Gates, continuing along Strand Road. Between 5am and 10am there will be no vehicle access into Blackrock. The bottom of Craysfort Road and Mount Merrion Avenue will be shut. Pedestrians may cross the course when safe to do so.

BOOTERSTOWN 5AM – 10AM
The bottom of Booterstown Avenue will be closed till 10am. Access to the Dart station will be by foot only. Access on to Rock Road will be closed from St Helens Road, Trimleton Ave, Bellevue Avenue and Heskin Court. Access to Booterstown, Monkstown and Dun Laoghaire from Merrion Road would be via Nutley Lane / Stilorgan Road.

Clonee to Lucan Diversion
Join the M4\N4 towards Dublin taking the M50 north to the N3, heading west and exiting at Junction 4 for Clonee.

DUN LAOGHAIRE 4AM – 9.30AM
There will be full access to Dun Laoghaire town but no access to the Harbour during the hours of 4am till 9.30am. The swim starts from Sandycove with closed roads all around this area. The Transition from swim to bike takes place on the green at Marine Parade. We would suggest local swimmers use the Forty Foot to enter the water between 6am till 9am as the Sandycove area will be very busy with 2,500 athletes entering the water. Sandycove Ave North & West,Otranto Place, Marine Parade,Newtownsmith, Windsor Terrace, Queens Road, Crofton Road, Dunleary Road and Seapoint Avenue will all be closed to traffic between 4am – 9.30am. Access to Monkstown and Dun Laoghaire would be from Newtown Park Avenue, Monkstown Road and York Road. Georges Street, Summerhill Road and Glasthule are unaffected.

DUNBOYNE 8.00AM – 12.00AM
Coming from Dublin City Centre, Phoenix park, Luttrellstown Road and passing Westmanstown Complex the bike course takes a right off the R121 and another right and over Collins Bridge onto the R149 continuing along Barnhill Road and then left off the R149 onto L2222 heading into Dunboyne, passing Dunboyne Athletic Club on Rooske Road turning left on to Main Street / Station Road. The Course continues through Dunboyne onto Summerhill Road, straight through the Roundabout and onto the R156. This section of the R149 / L2222 / Rooske Road will be fully closed to traffic between 8am – 12noon. The Dublin Road, Navan Road and Maynooth Roads will be open to traffic but will not be able to cross the course in Dunboyne Town at peak race times. There will be no car access out from Plunkett Hall & Lutterell Hall onto Summerhill Road during these times.
There will be a contra flow on the right hand side of the road on Main Street travelling East on to Station Road / Dublin Road from the Navan Road.

Dunboyne to Maynooth Diversion
Travel east towards Clonee and take the R147 towards Dunshaughlin, turning onto the R154, L2210 and R158 for Kilcock. The M4 then provides access to Maynooth, with non-motorway traffic travelling via Laragh to the Newtown Road.

IRISHTOWN 6AM – 10AM
The bike course takes a right off Beach Road onto Sean Moore Road and takes the left exit at the roundabout towards the East Link Bridge. There will be no access on to Sean Moore Road between 6am and 10am. The East Link Bridge will also be closed to traffic between 6am and 10.15am. Traffic travelling to the Northside between 6am and 10:15am will need to do so via the M50.

KILCOCK 8.00AM – 1.00PM
The bike course enters Kilcock from the R125 continuing through Main Street where the course continues down the New Rd and turns left along the R148 / Kilcock Road towards Maynooth. There is no access onto this section of Road during 8am till 1pm. There is no access across the course at Jacksons Bridge.

Lucan to Clonee Diversion
Travel east to the M3 and continue east to the M50. South on the M50 to the N4 junction, taking the N4 and then M4 west to junction 4 Lucan.


MAYNOOTH 8.30AM – 1.30PM
The course enters the outskirts of Maynooth on the Kilcock Road and will take a left into Maynooth College and exit onto the Moyglare Road heading north towards Anne’s Bridge and taking a right towards Pound Hill. Maynooth town is generally unaffected but you will not be able to exit the town on the Kilcock Road instead use Parson Street/ Newtown Road if travelling west. The course continues to the T Junction at the west side of Carton House turning left on the R157 and heading straight on to Kellystown gate and onto the R149 / Confrey Road. There will be no access to this road from Captains Hill. The Course turns right and over Collins Bridge and travels straight on towards Laraghcon.

Maynooth to Dunboyne Diversion
Travel south on the R406 to M4. Traffic will have the option of travelling east on the M4 to the M50, north on M50 to the N3, heading towards Dunboyne and exiting at Junction 4 travelling through Clonee on the R147 to Dunboyne. Alternatively traffic can travel west on M4 to Junction 8 Kilcock, travel north on R158 to Summerhill roundabout, take the L2210 to R154 eastbound and R147 towards Clonee for access to Dunboyne.

RINGSEND 6AM – 10AM
The course continues over the East Link Bridge and along North Wall Quay and stays on the North Quays all the way up to Park Gate Street. Traffic exiting the Port Tunnel will not be able to access the East Link Bridge until after 10.15am. There will be no access to the North Quays. Traffic travelling Northside to Southside or Southside to Northside will have to do so via the M50 until after 10.15am.

SANDYMOUNT 6AM – 10AM
There will be no access on to Strand Road and Beach Road between 6am and 10am

SUMMERHILL 8.00AM – 12.00AM
After leaving Dunboyne the course continues along the R156 Summerhill Road for a number of kilometres until the junction at the R125 taking a left towards Kilcock. Cars travelling south along R125 will be able to turn right onto the R156 at this junction and will be able to access the M4 or Kilcock via the R407.

Finglas Rd Closing Saturday 1st of August

The Finglas Road (from the junction with Ballyboggan Road to the junction with Prospect Avenue), will close this Saturday August 1st from 09.30  to 14.00.

Northbound traffic wishing to travel on Finglas Road, will be diverted via Prospect Avenue, Botanic Road to Old Finglas Road

Southbound traffic wishing to travel on Finglas Road will be diverted via Old Finglas Road to Botanic Road

Pedestrian and local access will be maintained.

Why is it closing you ask? For the State O’Donovan Rossa Commemoration.

http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic/current-roadworks-temporary-road-closures

Going to Longitude? Travel some travel info for you then

LONGITUDE 2015 - Friday 17th July to Sunday 19th July: Gates 13:30


TRAVEL & TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Following consultation with An Garda Siochana and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council the following arrangements have been made

You MUST Plan and Book your Return Travel arrangements in Advance.

The Promoter is not licensed to, nor do they operate any transport to or from the Longitude Festival, Marlay Park.

Transport to and from the venue is a matter for individual ticket-holders themselves, whether by means of car-pooling, cycling, walking, or by availing of the LUAS, Dublin Bus service (which is providing an enhanced route 16 bus service to take concert-goers directly into the City after the concert), or by making an advance return booking on the 'Marathon coaches' special shuttle bus service operating directly between the City Centre and the concert venue, or finally, by hiring a taxi.

Once again we strongly urge all attendees to heed the advices of An Garda Siochana, transport providers and promoters regarding the pre-planning and advance booking of their return trip to and from venue.


CONCERT SHUTTLE BUS

A shuttle bus will operate from Georges Quay in the city centre direct to Longitude Festival. Bus tickets are available for sale on a first come first serve basis at the following link http://www.marathonsportsbooking.iePrices for the Shuttle are €10 when booked online up to 10:00 on the morning of the event. Walk up on the day €15.

The promoter strongly recommends that you pre book this service.

DUBLIN BUS

Dublin Bus routes serve the Grange Road entrances of Marlay Park in close proximity to the festival site:

16 Airport / O’Connell Street to Grange Road

116 Burlington Road to Grange Road

161 Dundrum Road Luas Station to Grange Road

These Dublin Bus routes serve Ballinteer Shopping Centre approx. 15 minute walk to the concert site:

14 Beaumont via Amiens Street to Ballinteer Shopping Centre

75 The Square Tallaght / Dun Laoghaire to Ballinteer Shopping Centre

Please check timetables prior to travel. Note not all services will be operating at the end of the concerts and will be on a first come first served basis. For more information tel: 01 873 4222 - 0830hrs – 1800hrs (Monday to Saturday excluding Public Holidays) orwww.dublinbus.ie.


LUAS & THE DUNDRUM LUAS SHUTTLE

The closest Luas stations are Ballaly and Dundrum. It is approx. a 30 minute walk to the Longitude event site. For more details on Luas routes go to www.luas.ie/routes.


Marathon Coaches http://www.marathonsportsbooking.ie will be operating a shuttle bus between Dundrum Luas Bus Stop and Stonemasons Way near the Longitude event site. Shuttle Services will run every half hour starting from 13:00 to 18:00. Returning from Stonemasons Way to Dundrum Luas Stop starting at 21:00 until 00:00 every evening. €8 return and €5 single. Tickets available on the day, on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE: the bus ticket is not valid for travel on the Luas. You must have a separate valid Luas ticket for onward travel on the green line.



BY CAR

Plan your approach to Marlay Park based on the following:-

· Traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or carpool

· We strongly recommend you plan your journey in advanced allowing at least an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue .

· Plan your route in advance and check the AA Roadwatch Event Guide website for reports on traffic, road works, delays etc. on your route

RECOMMENDED ROUTES

From Dublin City Centre - via Ranelagh, Clonskeagh, Goatstown, and Sandyford, Grange Road and then onto College Road for car-parks.

From M50-

Exit the M50 at junction 12 interchange, signposted R823 Ballyboden. Follow Scholarstown Road, Taylors Lane, turn right onto Whitechurch Road and then left onto College Road. Entrance to the car-parks is off College Road.

Please note that there is limited parking available in Marlay Park. Car Parks open from midday.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK ILLEGALLY IN AREAS SURROUNDING MARLAY PARK, IN LOCAL ESTATES OR OUTSIDE LOCAL RESIDENCES. PARKING ENFORCEMENT RULES WILL BE IN OPERATION AND YOUR VEHICLE WILL BE CLAMPED OR TOWED.

PRIVATE BUSES, COACHES & MINIBUSES

This year there WILL be coach/bus and minibus parking available within Marlay Park, access is via College Road. It is however very important to us that you notify and register with us in advance please email enquiries@festivalrepublic.com. If you are travelling to site using a private hire bus, coach or minibus please advise your driver to use Junction 13 off the M50.

PICK UP AREA

Attendees getting picked up by family and friends following the concerts are advised that road closures are in place; our recommended collection point is at Supervalu on Ballinteer Avenue.

TAXIS

A taxi pick up area will be facilitated at our Lady’s School on Ballinteer Avenue.

Hailo customers are advised to avoid road closures and head towards the HAILO Pick up zone around Ballinteer Avenue! Be sure to wait until you are outside the park before you hail.

Uber customers are advised to head to Our Lady’s National School on Ballinteer Avenue to avoid road closures and get their Uber a cab home from Longitude.

TICKETMASTER

Credit Card collections will be located at the entrance off the Grange Road opposite Centra and Lidl

DISABLED ACCESS

Disable customer parking is accessed via College Road. Please contact access@festivalrepublic.com to register and for other non-ticket related enquiries.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

For all general enquiries please contact enquiries@festivalrepublic.com



WE APPEAL TO ALL FANS TO RESPECT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY NOT LITTERING,

NOT ENGAGING IN ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND BY NOT PARKING ILLEGALLY OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THE STEWARDING AND SECURITY MEASURES BEING TAKEN ARE FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

AGE POLICY

No unaccompanied under 16’s are allowed on site. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over 18.Note you may be asked to prove your age with photo ID or you will be refused admission. Acceptable forms are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Drivers-Licence

ENTRY TO THE EVENT
There will be a strict NO Alcohol Policy implemented on all public transport and private buses travelling to the venue.
Please do not arrive at the event intoxicated as you will not be permitted entry.
Allow enough time for concert entry procedures, ticket checks and searches. Body and bag searching will take place on entry to the event.
There is no re-admission for day ticket holders.
Our bars operate a Challenge 21 policy. Acceptable forms of proof of age are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving-Licence.
The promoter will not issue duplicates for lost or stolen tickets or wristbands
Tickets for this event have a unique barcode which will be scanned on entry and if found to be duplicated, either in error or for fraudulent gain, only the first instance of the ticket scanned will be admitted regardless of original ownership. Customers may be prosecuted if found to have deliberately duplicated and resold tickets for fraudulent gain.
3 day weekend wristbands are valid for entry on all 3 days and will not be replaced if removed before the end of the last day of the event.
3 day weekend wristbands are not transferable and cannot be used by different people on different days.
Note that the concert may be recorded for visual and audio broadcast.
There may be strobe lighting, lasers and pyrotechnics used at these events.
PLEASE NOTE TICKETMASTER IS THE TICKETING AGENT FOR THIS EVENT. THE PROMOTER STRONGLY ADVISES YOU DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM UNOFFICIAL SOURCES.


BANNED ITEMS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BOUGHT INTO THE GROUNDS
Garden furniture, deckchairs, fold up chairs or shooting sticks ETC.
Umbrellas, flagpoles, flares/fireworks, laser pens, Megaphone/airhorns, aerosols
Illegal substances, “legal highs” , herbal highs or NoS
Anything that can be perceived as a weapon or which could cause danger or disruption to any other persons at the event.
Professional cameras with a detachable lens, drones or recording equipment.
Note that catering and bar facilities are available inside the venue. NO ALCOHOL, DRINKS, OR FOOD are permitted to be brought into the venue (with the exception of up to 500ml of water in a sealed plastic bottle)
Animals with the exception of guide dogs
Excessive amounts of cigarettes
Glass including but not limited to drinks and food containers


YOUR SAFETY
These are outdoor events. Concerts will take place rain or shine.
Always check the weather forecast before setting off.
Wear outdoor footwear, as the grass may be wet, muddy or uneven.
If it is sunny bring sun-cream, a hat and drinks lots of water
If it is raining bring wet weather clothing including wellies. Please note that umbrellas are not allowed.
Note location of Entry / Exit Gates, Emergency Exits, First Aid Posts and Water Points
Patrons are advised to be aware of their own personnel safety and security while attending the events. They should ensure the security of personnel belongings while on route to and from the venue i.e. purses/wallets/tickets/mobile phones
Any form of antisocial behaviour, crowd surfing or moshing will not be tolerated. The same goes for illegal activity. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to, or remove from, the venue anyone taking part in these activities, without a refund.
Please move slowly and quietly when exiting the Concert site and co-operate with stewards’ directions. Do not rush the exits hang back til the main throng has dispersed for an easier journey home.
Please co-operate with stewards and Gardaí and follow any loudspeaker announcements.


LOCAL AREA
An Garda Síochána will operate a Zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol consumption in public areas, any illegal criminal or anti-social behaviour.
Please respect the property and privacy of residents in the vicinity.
Please use the toilets that have been provided.
Please use the car, coach and bus parks provided, do not park illegally or in residential areas
Note that official merchandising will be available inside the grounds only.

ONCE AGAIN WE URGE ALL CONCERT-GOERS TO RESPECT LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITY BY NOT ENGAGING IN ANY ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOURAND BY NOT PARKING ILLEGALLY OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND ENJOY THE SHOWS

www.garda.ie www.mcd.ie

IMPORTANT info for anyone travelling to Marlay Park this weekend

Press release form MCD regarding this weekends concerts in Marlay Park

MARLAY PARK CONCERTS 2015

Friday 3rd July – Avicii / Rudimental / Clean Bandit / The Dead Prezidents


Saturday 4th July – Paolo Nutini / Imelda May / Alabama Shakes / Gaz Coombes

TRAVEL & TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Following consultation with An Garda Siochána and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, the following arrangements have been made

You MUST Plan and Book your Return Travel arrangements in Advance.

The Promoter is not licensed to, nor do they operate any transport to and from the Marlay Park Dublin concerts. 

Transport to and from the venue is a matter for individual ticket-holders themselves, whether by means of car-pooling, cycling, walking, or by availing of the LUAS, Dublin Bus service (which is providing an enhanced route 16 bus service to take concert-goers directly into the City after the concert), or by making an advance return booking on the 'Marathon coaches' special shuttle bus service operating directly between the City Centre and the concert venue, or finally, by hiring a taxi.


Once again we strongly urge all concert goers to heed the advices of An Garda Siochana, transport providers and promoters regarding the pre-planning and advance booking of their return trip to and from venue.


CONCERT SHUTTLE BUS

A shuttle bus will operate for all concerts from Georges Quay in the city centre direct to Marlay Park. Bus tickets are available for sale on a first come first serve basis at the following link http://www.marathonsportsbooking.iePrice for the Shuttle are €10 when booked online up to 10:00 on the morning of the concert. Walk up on the day €15.


The promoter strongly recommends that you pre book this service.


DUBLIN BUS


Dublin Bus routes serve the Grange Road entrances of Marlay Park in close proximity to the concert site:


16 Airport / O’Connell Street to Grange Road

116 Burlington Road to Grange Road


161 Dundrum Road Luas Station to Grange Road


These Dublin Bus routes serve Ballinteer Shopping Centre approx. 15 minute walk to the concert site:


14 Beaumont via Amiens Street to Ballinteer Shopping Centre


75 The Square Tallaght / Dun Laoghaire to Ballinteer Shopping Centre

Please check timetables prior to travel. Note not all services will be operating at the end of the concerts and will be on a first come first served basis. For more information tel: 01 873 4222 - 0830hrs – 1800hrs (Monday to Saturday excluding Public Holidays) orwww.dublinbus.ie.


LUAS


The closest Luas stations are Ballaly and Dundrum. It is approx. a 30 minute walk to the concert site. For more details on Luas routes go towww.luas.ie/routes. A shuttle bus will operating between Dundrum Luas station and Stonemasons Way near the concert site, for Luas customers only. The shuttle will depart Dundrum approximately every 15 minutes from 4pm. There will be limited availability, on a first come first served basis.

BY CAR


Plan your approach to Marlay Park based on the following:-


· Traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or carpool

· We strongly recommend you plan your journey in advanced allowing at least an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue .

· Plan your route in advance allowing at least an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue

· Plan your route in advance and check the AA Roadwatch website for reports on traffic, road works, delays etc. on your route


RECOMMENDED ROUTES


From Dublin City Centre - via Ranelagh, Clonskeagh, Goatstown, and Sandyford, Grange Road and then onto College Road for car-parks.



From M50-


Exit the M50 at junction 12 interchange, signposted R823 Ballyboden. Follow Scholarstown Road, Taylors Lane, turn right onto Whitechurch Road and then left onto College Road. Entrance to the car-parks is off College Road.

Please note that there is limited parking available in Marlay Park. Car Parks open 2 hours before the gates opening time on your ticket.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK ILLEGALLY IN AREAS SURROUNDING MARLAY PARK, IN LOCAL ESTATES OR OUTSIDE LOCAL RESIDENCES. PARKING ENFORCEMENT RULES WILL BE IN OPERATION AND YOUR VEHICLE WILL BE CLAMPED OR TOWED.

PRIVATE BUSES, COACHES & MINIBUSES

This year there WILL be coach/bus and minibus parking available within Marlay Park, access is via College Road. It is however very important to us that you notify and register with us in advance please email enquiries@festivalrepublic.com. If you are travelling to site using a private hire bus, coach or minibus please advise your driver to use Junction 13 (Southbound) and Junction 14 (Northbound) off the M50.

PICK UP AREA

Attendees getting picked up by family and friends following the concerts are advised that road closures are in place; our recommended collection point is at Supervalu on Ballinteer Avenue.


TAXIS


A taxi pick up area will be facilitated at our Lady’s School on Ballinteer Avenue.

TICKETMASTER


Credit Card collections will be located at the entrance off the Grange Road opposite Centra and Lidl


DISABLED ACCESS


Disable customer parking is accessed via College Road. Please contact access@festivalrepublic.com to register and for other non-ticket related enquiries.


WE APPEAL TO ALL FANS TO RESPECT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY NOT LITTERING,


NOT ENGAGING IN ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND BY NOT PARKING ILLEGALLY OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THE STEWARDING AND SECURITY MEASURES BEING TAKEN ARE FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

AGE POLICY

3rd JULY, 2015 – Avicii

This event is STRICTLY OVER 18’S, anyone under 18 will be refused entry. ID is required: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving-Licence

Should you have any queries in relation to the age policy please contact enquires@festivalrepublic.com

4th JULY, 2015 – Paolo Nutini

No unaccompanied under 16’s are allowed on site. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over 25.Note you may be asked to prove your age with photo ID or you will be refused admission. Acceptable forms are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving-Licence


ENTRY TO THE EVENT 

There will be a strict NO Alcohol Policy implemented on all public transport and private buses travelling to the venue.
Please do not arrive at the event intoxicated as you will not be permitted entry.
Allow enough time for concert entry procedures, ticket checks and searches. Body and bag searching will take place on entry to the event.
There is no re-admission to these concerts.
Our bars operate a Challenge 21 policy. Acceptable forms of proof of age are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving-Licence.
Note that the concert may be recorded for visual and audio broadcast.
There may be strobe lighting, lasers and pyrotechnics used at these events.
PLEASE NOTE TICKETMASTER IS THE TICKETING AGENT FOR THIS EVENT. THE PROMOTER STRONGLY ADVISES YOU DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM UNOFFICIAL SOURCES.


BANNED ITEMS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BOUGHT INTO THE GROUNDS
Garden furniture, deckchairs, fold up chairs or shooting sticks ETC.
Umbrellas, selfie sticks, flagpoles, flares/fireworks, laser pens, Megaphone/airhorns, aerosols
Illegal substances, “legal highs” , herbal highs or NoS
Anything that can be perceived as a weapon or which could cause danger or disruption to any other persons at the event.
Professional cameras with a detachable lens, or recording equipment into the grounds.
Note that catering and bar facilities are available inside the venue. NO ALCOHOL, DRINKS, OR FOOD are permitted to be brought into the venue (with the exception of up to 500ml of water in a sealed plastic bottle)
Animals with the exception of guide dogs
Excessive amounts of cigarettes
Glass including but not limited to drinks and food containers


YOUR SAFETY

These are outdoor events. Concerts will take place rain or shine.
Always check the weather forecast before setting off.
Wear outdoor footwear, as the grass may be wet, muddy or uneven.
If it is sunny bring sun-cream, a hat and drinks lots of water
If it is raining bring wet weather clothing including wellies. Please note that umbrellas are not allowed.
Note location of Entry / Exit Gates, Emergency Exits, First Aid Posts and Water Points
Patrons are advised to be aware of their own personnel safety and security while attending the events. They should ensure the security of personnel belongings while on route to and from the venue i.e. purses/wallets/tickets/mobile phones
Any form of antisocial behaviour, crowd surfing or moshing will not be tolerated. The same goes for illegal activity. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to, or remove from, the venue anyone taking part in these activities, without a refund.
Please move slowly and quietly when exiting the Concert site and co-operate with stewards’ directions. Do not rush the exits hang back til the main throng has dispersed for an easier journey home.
Please co-operate with stewards and Gardaí and follow any loudspeaker announcements.

LOCAL AREA
An Garda Síochána will operate a Zero tolerance policy regarding alcohol consumption in public areas, any illegal criminal or anti-social behaviour.
Please respect the property and privacy of residents in the vicinity.
Please use the toilets that have been provided.
Please use the car, coach and bus parks provided, do not park illegally or in residential areas
Note that official merchandising will be available inside the grounds only.


ONCE AGAIN WE URGE ALL CONCERT-GOERS TO RESPECT LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITY BY NOT ENGAGING IN ANY ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOURAND BY NOT PARKING ILLEGALLY OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND ENJOY THE SHOWS


www.garda.ie www.mcd.ie

Mark Pollack Run in the Dark Vs Lee Evans

The annual Mark Pollack Run In The Dark takes place next Wednesday the 12th of November.

The route makes it's way along the North Wall Quay, The East Link around Ringsend and Hanover Quay.

The race itself starts at 8 however Custom House Quay is closing at 7 with most other routes closing from 7 30 to 8 with rolling closures as the 5 k and 10 races take place.

This is going to cause an issue for anyone who is heading to the 3 Arena on Wednesday night to see Lee Evans.

Doors for his gig are at 6.30 but he doesn't take to the stage till 8. If you are going to Lee Evans on Wednesday please leave earlier or take the Luas to avoid delays. 

Park in Dublin on All Ireland Final day from just €4

All supporters travelling to Croke Park on Sunday 21st match-day parking from as little as €4 at eight car parks in Dublin City Centre. Anyone can avail of this offer on production of a match-day ticket.

Dublin City Council and the GAA would like to remind patrons that Croke Park is situated in a residential area and urge fans driving to the game to avail of secure parking facilities. Dublin City Council, in partnership with the GAA, Croke Park Stadium and An Garda Siochána, are working together to reduce traffic congestion and illegal parking near Croke Park on match days.

Full details on prices, locations and connecting public transport routes are available www.crokepark.ie/about/getting-here/parking Dublin City Council, with the support of An Garda Siochána, will be enforcing parking regulations around Croke Park on all match days.

Dublin Liffey Swim #liffeyswim95

The 95th Liffey Swim takes place tomorrow Saturday 13th September. 

Supported by Dublin City Council and organised by Leinster Open Sea Committee, the race offers the public the unique spectacle of swimmers powering their way along a 2.2km stretch of Dublin’s River Liffey.

The men’s race starts at 1.15pm and the women’s at 2.15pm, both at the Rory O’More Bridge near Watling St. The race will take in some of Dublin’s wonderful bridges including The James Joyce Bridge, the Ha’penny Bridge, O’Connell Bridge and the new Rosie Hackett Bridge. Both races finish at Loopline Bride, Custom House Quay, about 30 minutes after their respective starts.

Closure of Dawson St for the lying in State of the late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds

Due to the lying in state at the Mansion House of the late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, tomorrow Saturday 23rd August 2014, Dawson Street will close to traffic from 6 PM to 7.20 PM

You can expect delays to traffic coming in from Leeson St  and also around 1 on Sunday when the state funeral of the former Taoiseach takes place in Donnybrook.

All bus routes normally using Dawson Street on Saturday evening will be diverted from Leeson Street (Routes 11, 46a and 145) and Baggot Street (25, 25a, 25b, 37, 38, 38a, 38b, 39, 39a, 70) to Fitzwilliam Street, Merrion Square North, Clare Street, Westland Row, Pearse Street, College Street to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Routes 14, 15, 15a, 15b, 44, 61 and 140 that normally access Dawson Street from Camden Street Upper will divert straight on Camden Street to Georges Street, Dame Street to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Rail Strike Traffic Effects

So this Sunday and Monday there is supposed to be a rail strike. Obviously this is going to put a huge amount of extra traffic on the cities streets for everyone commuting on Monday morning. We are expecting there to be delays on every major inbound route and across the city as a result.

Monday

The best advice is to leave at least 20 minutes earlier than you normally would, if you normally drive to work.
Where possible car pool and take any available buses
Luas park and ride facilities are brilliant so if you can use one do.
Of course keep an eye on our twitter feed and tune into 103.2 DCFM from 7 - 10 in the morning and from 4 - 7 in the evening.

Sunday

Sunday brings a whole host of other issues. Kerry are up against Mayo in Croke Park. With no rail transport we will now see fans driving to the city in much larger numbers than we would have anticipated. The N7 and N4 will take the brunt of these delays.

N7 traffic can expect to be the worst hit by the extra volumes as the works at Newlands Cross will have a serious impact on drivers. Best advice is to cut over to the N81 and come in that way.

The N4 will probably only really see delays approaching Palmerstown Lights and then from Con Colbert Road all down the North Quays.

Both sets of fans will converge on the North Quays and Concolbert Rd so you can expect Inchicore to be pretty heavy as well.

Luas will operate as normal so save yourself the pain and use the park and ride facilities to Connolly station and walk up to Croker from there.

There is an added surprise for anyone driving around the city centre this Sunday, Beckett Bridge will be closed form 9 int eh morning to midnight. This is going to add to delays around Beresford Place and Pearse St.

New St Malahide Closure

New Street, Malahide will be closed this Saturday from  6 in the morning until 11 Sunday night for Malahide Festival.

The closure will begin at the junction with Ross Cottages to the junction with Main Street/The Mall.

The alternative route for traffic travelling in the area si:

Traffic travelling from Bissett’s Strand will divert via The Green and St James Terrace to access Main
Street/The Mall areas.

Access to Malahide Marina area will be via Old Street.

Traffic travelling from Malahide Marina will divert via The Green and St. James’ Terrace.

Croke Park This Weekend @DublinGAALive v @CLGLaois Park Responsibly!

Dublin City Council is working closely with the GAA, Croke Park Stadium and An Garda Siochána to ensure that people can enjoy the Croke Park experience without impacting on the local residents.

Croke Park is a residential area with very limited parking. An Garda Siochána, supported by Dublin City Council, will enforce parking regulations. If you need to park, take advantage of match-day offers for ticket holders. See http://www.crokepark.ie/about/getting-here/parking for more.

Public transport options are on: http://www.crokepark.ie/about/getting-here/transport

Women’s Mini Marathon 2014 Road Closures

The following roads will be closed to facilitate the Women’s Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday June 2nd 2014:

Fitzwilliam Street Upper 06.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Fitzwilliam Place 06.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Baggot Street Lower 06.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Fitzwilliam Street Lower 08.00hrs 18.00 hrs
Pembroke Street Upper & Lower 08.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Merrion Square East 08.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Merrion Square South 08.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Merrion Square West 08.00hrs18.00 hrs
Merrion Street Upper 08.00hrs to 18.00 hrs
Hume Street 10.30hrs to 18.00 hrs
Ely Place 10.30hrs to 18.00 hrs
Baggot Street Bridge 13.30hrs to 15.30 hrs
Baggot Street Upper 13.30hrs to 15.30 hrs
Pembroke Road 13.30hrs to 18.00 hrs
Leeson Street Lower 12.00hrs to 17.30 hrs
Leeson Street Bridge 14.30hrs to 17.30 hrs
Adelaide Road 14.30hrs to 17.30 hrs
Nutley Lane 13.30hrs to 16.30 hrs


Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is also closing of the R138/Stillorgan Road (from Fosters Avenue to Belfield Bridge) on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd June 2014 from 13.30hrs to 16.30hrs

The proposed diversion route for this temporary road closure is via Fosters Avenue and Roebuck Road.

Traffic Management Plan for the event:

Inbound traffic on Rock Road will be diverted via Strand Road, Beach Road, Bath Street, Irishtown Road, Bridge Street, Ringsend Road, Pearse Street and Tara Street.

Inbound traffic on Stillorgan Road will divert via Foster Avenue, Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh Road, Sandford Road, Ranelagh Road, Charlemont Street, Harcourt Road, Camden Street, Camden Street Lower, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, South Great George’s Street, Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, Christchurch Place, Winetavern Street to the quays.

Outbound traffic on College Green wishing to travel south on Stillorgan Road will be diverted via Dame Street. South Great George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way, Harcourt Street, Harcourt Road, Charlemont Street, Ranelagh Road, Sandford Road, Clonskeagh Road, Roebuck Road and Fosters Avenue.

Outbound traffic on Townsend Street wishing to travel south via Merrion Square will be diverted via Pearse Street, Ringsend Road, Bridge Street, Irishtown Road, Pembroke Street, Beach Road, Strand Road to Rock Road.

Pedestrian and local access will be maintained.

What we're off to see at this years @ForbiddenFFest

Time to get out the highlighters and get planning for this years Forbidden Fruit Festival in the Royal hospital Kilmainham this weekend.

We'll try and make the choice easier for you.

Saturday:

2.15 The Eskies (Undergrowth Stage)
3.15 Vann Music (Original Stage)
3.45 Gavin James (Lighthouse Stage)
4.15 Kevin Gildea (Comedy Stage )
6.00 And So I Watch You From Afar (Original Stage) or at 6.15  Fuck Buttons (Undergrowth Stage)
7.45 Thundercat and Captain Murphy (Undergrowth Stage)
8.15 Squarehead (Lighthouse Stage)
9.15 Flaming Lips (Original Stage) try and sneak off to catch a bit of Girls Names  (Lighthouse Stage)

Sunday:

2.15 Brian Deady (DO NOT MISS THIS MAN)  (Original Stage)
3.15 Sounds Of A System Breakdown (Original Stage)
4.30 Gold Panda (Undergrowth Stage)
5.45 Public Enemy (Undergrowth Stage)
6.00 Little Dragon (Original Stage)
7.30 Warpaint (Original Stage) Our absolute highlight, CAN NOT WAIT to see them!
21.15 Too Many DJ's (Original Stage) sneaking off to catch some of Wild Beasts (Undergrowth Stage)

Only one or two clashes with some dashing between stages, but back to back we think that is a great weekend of music.

Plus the Music Trail in town to whet your apetite! 

Traffic Restrictions For @ForbiddenFFest

This shouldn't have a big effect on local traffic as festival goers take public transport to and from the festival. however Bloom will have an impact on the area and this will delay music lovers journeys to the festival. 

Don't drive as there will be ‘no parking available for the public’ at or in the vicinity of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Cars will be clamped or removed if parked in the vicinity. 

As the festival is well serviced by Dublin Bus, Luas and Irish rail public transport is the best way to get to and from the event. 

Road Closures

1. Military Road will be closed  from the junction with Johns Road West from 1pm until event is over, and also the junction with Kilmainham Lane/Bow Lane West for the same periods. Some Disabled Access vehicles, and work vehicles seeking access to the East Gate will be facilitated access through this junction, subject to co-ordination of traffic movements with Gardaí in that Sector.

2 Military Road will be available for use by Dublin Bus during all times of the events each day. This will also be available for use by emergency vehicles.

3 Military Road will remain open to all traffic travelling outbound towards St. John’s Road West only, subject to co-ordination of traffic movements with Gardaí.

4 Kilmainham Lane will be restricted to one-way traffic outbound only from 1pm each day during these events. Both road closures will be enforced by Gardaí.


The RHK museum will be open as normal during these events but without parking for persons attending museum. This will have to be monitored by Gardai working in vicinity of the East gate.

Disabled Parking

Cars displaying a disability badge only will be permitted to enter the venue by the East gate.

Pedestrians

Pedestrian access and exit throughout the event via East Gate to Military Road only, while the West Gate will be utilised as the Emergency Access point to venue, but will be opened for pedestrian exit at end of event. Barriers will be erected at the West Gate to ensure the safety of pedestrians exiting the event.

Tickets will be provisionally checked at East gate

Taxis

A “drop and go” system will be in operation for taxis on Johns Road West in the vicinity of Heuston Station and on Kilmainham Lane at junction with Irwin Street. A taxi waiting area will be facilitated along St Johns Road West (Inbound) for passenger pick up or waiting for patrons leaving through the East Gate after the event. There will be no taxi ranks or permitted pick up points on St John’s Road West (Outbound), Con Colbert Road, South Circular Road, Military Road, Kilmainham Lane, Bow Lane West or St Johns Road West (Outbound). No taxi access will be permitted at any time onto Military Road during the event on any day until road closures are lifted.

Luas

The Luas stop on Davitt Road/Suir Road and Heuston Station are the closest Luas stops to the event for patrons entering via the East Gate, and persons will be encouraged to use Luas service in all promotional material.

Emergency Route

The West Gate will act as the dedicated Emergency Route.

Main Car Park

There will be no parking for the public attending concerts in the ground of the RHK. Car parking is available for member’s vehicles at west end of RHK car park, immediately to rear of Kilmainham Station, entering through East Gate.

East Gate Entrance

All authorised vehicles entering the RHK will use this gate i.e. buses and wheelchair. 

All traffic exiting the RHK will leave via the East Gate when safe to do so.

Kilmainham Lane/SCR Junction

For the duration of these events, Kilmainham Lane will be restricted to a one-way traffic flow system, outbound only, with no entry for vehicles from SCR. When implemented this rule will be rigorously enforced for all vehicles, including Gardai, taxis, residents and motor cyclists.

Road Closures after Event:

From approx 10.30pm on both 31st May and 1st June 2014 the following road closures will come into place for the purpose of crowd safety in terms of patrons leaving the RHK concert event.

• St John’s Road West (Outbound) will be closed for all traffic including taxi’s and public transport vehicles, and will divert all traffic onto Heuston Bridge towards Parkgate Street and Conyngham Road. Barriers will be put in place along the central median of St Johns Road West to prevent pedestrian access across inbound carriageway other than at junction of Military Road, which will be controlled by Gardai to permit passage of traffic inbound when necessary.

• Bow Lane West will be closed to all outbound traffic from James Street including taxis and all traffic will be diverted outbound along James Street. This will effectively prevent taxi issues arising within the cordon while patrons are leaving the area.

• South Circular Road (Outbound) will be closed temporarily at junction with Emmet Road, and traffic diverted left onto Emmet Road or right onto Old Kilmainham for duration of closure. Traffic inbound along Emmet Road will not be allowed turn left onto South Circular Road, but diverted inbound towards City Centre.

• South Circular Road (Inbound) will be closed temporarily at junction with Con Colbert Road and there will be no right turns for traffic from junction of N4 inbound towards South Circular Road.

Brilliant free acoustic gigs thanks to @ForbiddenFFest & @FMC_Ireland this weekend.

Such a great idea!

Forbidden Fruit are running a 20 band, free music trail across the city this weekend. All the acts played last years hard Working Class Heroes Festival which is run by First Music Contact (who are unsung heroes helping bands get a start in the music business for years!)

The trail is planned to lead you from the city centre and out to the festival at the Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham.

Here's the list of bands and locations. We will all be piling into Joshua Burnside in Dublin Ink and to Elastic Sleep in HMV! 

Time	venue	Address	Saturday  31	Sunday 1
12.00pm	HMV	Grafton Street	Elastic Sleep	Anderson
12.30pm	Rothar Cafe	Fade Street	Jethro Pickett	dREA
1.00pm	Pitt Brothers	Georges Street	The Hard Ground	Tell no Foxx
1.30pm	Fallon and Byrne	Exchequer Street	The Vincents	Fallen Rule
2.00pm	Gutter Bookshop	Cow's Lane	Biggles	Conor Walsh
2.30pm	Dublin Ink	Saul’s Ct, Cows Lane	Joshua Burnside	DOGGS
3.00pm	Twisted Pepper	Middle Abbey Street	Sleep McEvox	Kobina
3.30pm	The Church	Jervis street	The Pale	The Crayon Set
4.00pm	Dice Bar	Queen's Street	Frankenstein Bolts	Floorstaff
4.30pm	Heuston Station	St. Johns Road West	I heart the Monster Hero	Skelocrats
5.00pm	Hilton Hotel	Kilmainham	replete	kara kara

Bloom In The Park Traffic Restrictions

One of the best events each year in Dublin (if not Ireland) is Bloom in the park and this year is shaping up to be the best yet. Last year 110,000 people attneded the event.

This year it runs from the 29th of May to the 2nd of June.

Of course anything that attracts that volume of people is going to cause some traffic issues.

There are 2 designated car parks for the Bloom 2014 Festival and they are located off the North Road. 

Red Car Park:
Location: off the Odd Lamp Road

Vehicles entering the Phoenix Park via Parkgate Street, North Circular Road  and Cabra Gate will be directed towards the North Road. At the junction with the Odd Lamp Road, vehicles will be directed to the Red Car Park.

Vehicles exiting the Red Car Park will be directed left onto the Odd Lamp Road and at the junction with the North Road; they will turn right towards Cabra Gate.

Green Car Park:
Location: off the North Road

Vehicles entering the Phoenix Park via Castleknock Gate will be directed onto the North Road from Mountjoy Cross. At the North Road, vehicles will be directed to the Green Car Park.

Vehicles exiting the Green Car Park will be directed left onto the North Road and at Mountjoy Cross vehicles can exit the Phoenix Park via the Castleknock Gate or Knockmaroon Gate.

Disability Car Parking:

Disability car parking is located in both the Red and Green Car. There will be a designated car park area set aside for patrons availing of this car park. All patrons must be in possession of an official disability badge to avail of this car park.

V.I.P. Parking:

VIP parking is located in the Red Car Park. There will be no access to this car park via the Phoenix Monument; all traffic must enter via the North Road / Odd Lamp Road.

Ashtown Gate:

This gate will remain closed for the duration of the Bloom opening hours each day as it is the emergency route. In the event of heavy traffic congestion, vehicles may be permitted to egress the Phoenix Park via this gate.

Alternative Car Parking:

There are a number of alternative car parking locations within the confines of the Phoenix Park:

1. Chesterfield Avenue: Castleknock Gate – Mountjoy Cross & Gough Roundabout to Phoenix Monument
2. Zoo car park
3. Polo grounds
4. Cricket Grounds

No Car Parking:

There will be no car parking permitted between:–

1. Mountjoy Cross to 50meters past the Phoenix Monument (on the city side)

2. North Road from Mountjoy Cross to Cabra Gate

3. Odd Lamp Road

4. Acres Road

Traffic Diversions:

Vehicles entering Castleknock Gate will not be permitted to turn left onto the North Road, except vehicles attending Bloom and accessing the Green Car Park.
No Vehicle will be permitted past Ratra Triangle on the North Road

Private Coaches:

Private coaches will be permitted to stop and drop off patrons on Chesterfield Avenue at the Shuttle Bus Drop Off / Collection point.
Private coaches can NOT park here.
Parking for private coaches is available in the Papal Cross car park.

Taxi Drop Off:

1No taxis will be permitted to stop or drop off or collect patrons on Chesterfield Avenue at the Shuttle Bus Drop Off / Collection point.
There will be a taxi drop off point located in a coned area on Chesterfield Avenue, just past the Furze Road.

Shuttle Bus Drop Off & Collection Point:

The official Shuttle Bus drop off / collection point will be on Chesterfield Avenue, between the Phoenix Monument and Mountjoy Cross, in front of the Bloom entrance gate.

Public Transport:

The Phoenix Park and its surrounds are well serviced by Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann, Luas, Iarnrod Eireann and patrons should avail of these where possible.

One Direction Croke Park Restrictions

82,000 screaming fans (or at least 3/4 of those will be fans, the rest long suffering parents with weapons grade ear plugs) will descend on Croke Park and the area for three nights starting tomorrow and ending on Sunday, much to the relief of locals.

So what does that mean to traffic? Well it's bad news.

From 3 PM each day a Garda cordon will be in place at the junction of Lwr Drumcondra Rd and Clonliffe Rd, Fitzroy Ave and Whitworth Place. 

There will be further closures on North Circular Rd at Gills Corner and Jones Rd and restrictions in place at Clonliffe Rd and Ballybough Rd.

The best advice, if you don't have to be in the area, don't go there. Ballymun Rd is often a much better option than the Swords Rd to get to the M50. Fairview and Amiens St will see extra volumes. The wider berth you can give the area, the happier you'll be. 

If you are going to the concert. Please take public transport. It is a short walk to Croke Park from Connolly Station so you can take the Dart or the Luas to there.  Below is an excellent breakdown on the public transport option to the event. 

Tune into Live Drive on 103.2 Dublin City FM from 4 to 7 or keep an eye on our twitter feed @LiveDrive 

Liverpool v Shamrock Rovers in the Aviva

Liverpool are playing Shamrock Rovers tomorrow evening in the Aviva. kick off is unusually early at 5.30, but to add to your woes there are exams in the RDS, if you don;t have to travel in the area, it's best to avoid it.

Pre Event Traffic Restrictions:

As with all events at the Aviva Stadium, a Garda Cordon will be in effect on the streets that lead to the Stadium. Only accredited vehicles will be permitted to pass by this cordon. All vehicles will be checked for accreditation.

Local residents, their immediate families, local business community will be facilitated at the barriers with proof of address. However proof of address does not guarantee entry through the cordon where high pedestrian volumes exist.

The following roads will be closed to through traffic from  1pm

Lansdowne Park

Lansdowne Lane

Lansdowne Road from Shelbourne Road to Herbert Bridge

Herbert Road

Newbridge Avenue

Bath Avenue

Londonbridge Road

Subsequently the following roads will be closed to through traffic from half 3.

The remainder of Lansdowne Road from Shelbourne Road to Pembroke Road

Shelbourne Road

Beatty’s Avenue

Ballsbridge Avenue

During the hours of operation of the Garda Cordon, vehicles, bicycles, skips, bags, bins or any other items which are causing an obstruction or which may become a trip hazard will be relocated or removed.

Parking Restrictions:

Garda No-Parking Cones will be placed at the following locations to prevent parking:

Lansdowne Road – Both sides from Shelbourne Road to Herbert Bridge

Herbert Road – Left side from Herbert Bridge to Tritonville Road

Lansdowne Lane – Left side from Shelbourne Road

Shelbourne Road – Both sides from Shelbourne Avenue to The Podium Entrance.

Shelbourne Road – Left side from The Podium Entrance to Bath Avenue.

Havelock Square – Right side from Bath Avenue to the Entrance Gate.

Northumberland Road – Both sides from Lansdowne Road to Haddington Road

Giro d’Italia Sunday road Closures in Fingal.

Following our previous post on road closures in Dublin City for the G'iro d'Italia there will also be number of closures in the Fingal area as the race makes its way through.

If you are travelling out to watch the race there will be minimal disruption to public transport. Don;t forget to wear pink!!

Family fun events have been organised in Balbriggan and Malahide for 90 minutes before the cyclists arrive

Stage 3 of the Race will depart from Armagh City at 11.45am on 11th May, cross the border heading towards Dundalk, Castlebellingham and Drogheda and continue along the coast entering Balbriggan at approximately 14.50hrs. It will then pass Skerries, Lusk, Blakes Cross, Swords (Estuary roundabout), Malahide, Portmarnock and enter Dublin City at Baldoyle travelling to Clontarf, Alfie Byrne Road, East Wall Road, 02, North Wall Quay, Custom House Quay, cross the Liffey at Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Lincoln Place to the finish line at Merrion Square West at approximately 16:30 hrs.

The following roads in FINGAL will close from approximately 1.30pm to 4.30pm this Sunday the 11th of May:

• R132 Drogheda Road from Co. Meath to Balbriggan (via Drogheda St., Bridge St., Dublin St., Old Market Green)
• R127 Skerries Road to Skerries, via Balbriggan Road, Balbriggan St., Thomas Hand St., Dublin Road.
• R127 to Lusk, via Main St., Dublin Rd.,
• R127 to Blakes Cross,
• R132 via Lissenhall M1 interchange to Seatown Roundabout Swords to Estuary Road (via Seatown Industrial Estate) to Old Yellow Walls Road, Yellow Walls Road,
• To Malahide via R106 Dublin Rd., Main St., The Mall.,
• To Portmarnock via Coast Road, Strand Road,
• To Baldoyle via Coast Road R106, Main St., to Dublin Road, via Warrenhouse Road., Baldoyle Road.,
• To Dublin City via R105 Dublin Road.

Giro D’Italia Road Race Event

It's one of the biggest sporting events in Europe and it is coming to Ireland and most importantly for us in Live Drive it is coming to Dublin. 

Of course there will be a number of roads closed to facilitate the race and a number of rolling closures as it makes it's way into town.

Road Closures:

Location 1: Merrion Square South from 20.00hrs on Thursday 8th May 2014 to 23.00hrs on Sunday 11th May 2014.

Location 2: Merrion Square West, Merrion Square East, Merrion Street Upper, Fitzwilliam Street Lower and Mount Street Upper from 20.00hrs on Friday 9th to 23.00hes on Sunday 11th May 2014. 

Location 3: Howth Road (from Kilbarrack Road to James Larkin Road), James Larkin Road, Clontarf Road, Alfie Byrne Road, East Wall Road, North Wall Quay, Custom House Quay, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Lincoln Place, Merrion Street Lower, Clare Street, Leinster Street South, Merrion Square North from 13.30hrs to 17.00hrs on Sunday 11th May 2014.


Traffic Management Plan
The main event will take place on Sunday afternoon 11th May. However, there will be temporary road closures in on Merrion Square area (to prepare the Finish Line), starting on Merrion Square South on Thursday night 8th May and then extending to Merrion Square East & West etc on Friday night 9th May, during which the following diversions will be in operation

Traffic from Clare Street & Merrion Street Lower wishing to travel on Merrion Square West to Baggot St Lower will be diverted via Merrion Square North, Mount St Lower, Warrington Place and Herbert Place.

Traffic on Merrion Square North & Holles St wishing to travel on Merrion Square East & Fitzwilliam St Lower to Fitzwilliam St Upper will be diverted via Mount St Lower, Warrington Place, Herbert Place and Baggot Street Lower.

Traffic on Fitzwilliam St Upper wishing to travel on Fitzwilliam St Lower & Merrion Square East to Holles St & Merrion Square North will be diverted via Baggot Street Lower, Herbert Place, Warrington St and Mount St Lower.

Traffic on Merrion Row wishing to travel on Merrion St Upper & Merrion Square West to Merrion Square North will be diverted via Baggot St Lower, Herbert Place, Warrington St and Mount St Lower.

Rolling Road Closures:

On Sunday afternoon 11th May, for the race, there will be road closures along the coast route on Howth Road, from Kilbarrack Rd, onto James Larkin Rd, Clontarf Road, Alfie Byrne Road, East Wall Rd, North Wall Quay, Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Merrion St Lower, all Merrion Square, and adjoining roads from 13.30 hrs. However, temporary vehicular crossing points will be maintained at the following junctions: James Larkin Rd / Causway road, East Rd / Merchants Road / East Wall Rd, Guild St / Samuel Beckett Bridge, Memorial Rd / Custom House / Talbot Memorial Bridge and Lombard St / Townsend St / Pearse St, until approx 20 minutes before the race approaches.

Pedestrian access will be maintained.