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Cork City St Patrick's Bank Holiday Weekend 2025, 12th March 2025

Gardaí will have an extensive policing plan in place this Bank Holiday Weekend which will run from 7am on Friday morning, 14th of March 2025 until Tuesday, 18th of March 2025.

To allow for the Cork City St. Patrick's Day Parade, we will have a number of rolling road closures and traffic restrictions in place across the city centre from early morning on Monday.

Cork Parade Route

The following road closures will be in place on Monday, 17th of March 2025:

From 7am to 4:30pm:

  • Copley Street
  • Union Quay
  • Stable Lane
  • Connell Street
  • Lapps Quay.

From 10:30am to 4:30pm

  • Parnell Bridge Southbound
  • Anglesea Street West Lane (filter lane from Union Quay/Parnell Bridge).

 

From 11:15am to 4:30pm

  • Terence McSweeney Quay.

From 11:15am to 5:30pm

  • Parnell Bridge
  • Parnell Place
  • South Mall
  • Grand Parade
  • St Patrick’s Street
  • St Patrick’s Bridge
  • Merchants Quay
  • Lavitt’s Quay East (Christy Ring Bridge to Saint Patrick’s Bridge)
  • Anderson’s Quay westbound (from Brian Boru Bridge to Merchant’s Quay).

There will be lane restrictions on both Clontarf Bridge & Eglinton Street to restrict access onto Terence McSwiney Quay. This will commence at 11am on Monday, 17th March.

In addition, the following main streets will be closed from 11am on Monday, 17th March:

  • Parliament Street
  • Parliament Bridge
  • Washington Street between South Main Street and Grand Parade
  • Parnell Place
  • Fr Matthew Quay
  • Morrison’s Quay
  • Half Moon St
  • Academy St
  • Drawbridge St
  • St Augustine Street
  • Paul Street
  • Oliver Plunkett Street.

Traffic diversions will be put in place to facilitate these road closures as follows on Monday, 17th March:

  • South Terrace/George’s Quay – traffic will be diverted via Sullivan’s Quay & Frenche’s Quay to either Greenmount or onto Washington Street and Bachelor’s Quay.
  • Lavitt’s Quay – traffic will be diverted across Christy Ring Bridge

There will be no public traffic access to Lapps Quay on Monday, 17th March.

Anyone planning to drive into Cork City to attend the parade should be aware that parking will not be permitted along the parade route, and vehicles may be towed if parked incorrectly.

We also advise motorists and commuters to:

  • Plan your journey into the city in advance
  • Follow all road signage
  • Adhere to the instructions of Gardaí and/or parade stewards
  • If parking, please park and lock your car in secure place. Do not block access which may make it difficult for emergency services or residents.

Our members will be out on the beat across the long weekend to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.

We advise those heading out to socialise this St. Patrick's Day weekend to:

  • Plan the night out - tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back
  • Be careful of your personal belongings especially when in crowded areas or busy premises
  • Do not under any circumstance drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • If you must walk home only walk in well lit, populated areas and where you can be seen by traffic
  • If you have had drinks on a night-out, please be mindful of driving the morning after. Do not drive until you have fully rested and hydrated.

You can read more information by checking out the Cork County Council's website via this QR Code:

Cork QR Code