Visit of US Vice President to Ireland 2nd – 4th September 2019

General Information and Advice:

An Garda Síochána are working to ensure that the nature and scale of our policing and security operation continues to be proportionate to the need to protect everyone’s safety.

We would ask members of the public to heed the advice and instructions of Gardaí and we thank them for their continuing co-operation.

In general, the public are advised to allow additional time for their journeys to and from Shannon Airport and to expect some localised delays due to rolling road closures.

Gardaí will continue to liaise with business and local residents in the key locations and will continue to communicate directly with them during the visit. 

Traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and at this time should not impact greatly on normal traffic in Shannon and Doonbeg environs.

Shannon Town:

It is not anticipated that any significant disruption will be caused to Shannon Town which remains open for business. 

Shannon Airport:

Normal operations will continue at Shannon Airport and updates will be available on Shannon Airport and Shannon Group social media channels.

Additional security checks and Garda presence are ongoing within the environs of Shannon Airport.  NO on street parking is allowed anywhere within the Shannon Airport environs except in designated areas.

Passengers travelling to the airport are advised to allow extra travel time for the duration of the visit, as additional security measures will be in place on the approach road to the airport and car parks. All visitors to the airport during the period are advised to have photo ID, and intending passengers should have photo ID and valid flight documentation available.

An Garda Síochána is engaging with protest groups wishing to attend over the duration of this visit.  Protests will be facilitated and every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local community and patrons of Shannon Airport. 

Doonbeg:

Access to Doonbeg village is not currently restricted and Doonbeg Village remains open for business as normal. Additional Security measures may be in place at certain times.

Phoenix Park, Dublin:

Gardaí are advising all motorists and commuters travelling in the area of the Phoenix Park, Dublin, on Monday 2nd September 2019 to be aware of traffic restrictions. Due to possible delays we would ask people to plan their journey and leave extra time to get to your destination. The following are the locations and times of road closures in place:

Chesterfield Avenue (Parkgate Street to Castleknock Gate) will close Monday 2nd September at 11.00pm until Tuesday 3rd September at 7.00am.

Acres Rd: Will close Tuesday 3rd September 2019 at 7.00am until 5.00pm.

The Papal Cross Car Park will close to the public during these times. All roads will reopen when safe to do so. Thank you for your patience.

Updates will be provided by the Garda Press Office via :

• Garda website www.garda.ie  

• Twitter @gardatraffic and @gardainfo 

• An Garda Síochána Facebook

Shannon Airport:

Facebook: @shannon.airport.official; 

Twitter: @ShannonAirport; 

Instagram: @shannon_airport