Munster vs Saracens Champions Cup game on Saturday 11 January 2025

An Garda Síochána, Limerick wish to welcome all supporters to Limerick for Munster versus Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup at Thomond Park Stadium on Saturday 11th. January 2025. In order to maximise your enjoyment of the match An Garda Síochána would like to offer the following information in relation to traffic management and safety at the match in Thomond Park.

GENERAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

1. Thomond Bridge / Sarsfield Bridge and New Shannon Bridge will remain open to Two Way Traffic throughout the event.

2. From 16:00 to 21:00 traffic will not be permitted on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park. Cratloe Road, from its junction with Shelbourne Road & Kileely Road (Hassetts Cross) to its junction with Old Cratloe Road/Brookville Avenue (TUS roundabout) will be closed to traffic.

Traffic travelling out bound on Sexton Street North will be diverted onto Shelbourne Road or Kileely Road.  Traffic travelling inbound on Old Cratloe Road will be diverted onto Brookville Avenue to Ivans Cross and the Ennis Road.

Motorists are advised to avoid the Thomond Park area and expect delays due to diversions and road closures in operation.

3. No general parking spaces are available within the grounds and vehicle access to the grounds (this includes access for vehicles with special needs) is limited by Pass Only issued by Stadium Management. Parking restrictions will be put in place near the Stadium for local residents. Vehicles found in breach are liable to be impounded.

4. Pre match Road closures and diversions as set out below will come into effect from 15:30 and will remain in place until at least 21:00. Where road closures / diversions apply all public services vehicles [including taxis / hackneys] buses / minibuses and specially adapted [disabled] vehicles and resident vehicles (proof of residence required) will be allowed proceed beyond the road closures.

Diversions

Traffic travelling inbound along the Ennis Road and intending to turn left at Ivan’s for Northern Ring Road (N7) (Brookville Avenue) and travelling North bound from Clonmacken Road intending to proceed towards Northern Ring Road (N7) (Brookville Ave) can expect delays.

Traffic travelling inbound (R464) from Parteen, Moyross, Long Pavement direction will be diverted left onto New Road after the game, subject to volume of patrons attending.

Traffic travelling outbound on Sexton Street North will be diverted right onto O’Callaghan Avenue after the game, subject to volume of patrons attending.

Road Closures:

Road Closures will apply from 15:30 hrs onwards at the following locations;

• • Cratloe Road/Shelbourne Rd/Kileely Rd (Hassetts Cross)
  • Cratloe Road/Mayorstone Avenue
  • Cratloe Road/Mayorstone Upper (across from Garda Station)
  • Cratloe Road/Mayorstone Upper (near roundabout)
  • Cratloe Road/Old Cratloe Rd/Brookville Ave (TUS roundabout)
  • Shelbourne Road/Mayorstone Drive
  • Shelbourne Road/Shelbourne Park
  • Shelbourne Road/Shelbourne Avenue
  • Kileely Road/Knockalisheen Road
  • Knockalisheen Road (by red gate carpark)

Parking;

The Garda advice to patrons is to arrive early and to avail of city centre on-street parking and also of parking available at city centre car parks.

Patrons can also walk to the stadium (15-20 mins from the City Centre), avail of the 302 Bus Service from Henry Street (outside Dunnes Stores).

Patrons requesting wheelchair accessible parking are advised to contact the Ticket Office at Thomond Park in relation to parking available in the area.

Crime Prevention:

Patrons are advised to be aware of their own personal safety and security while attending the event.