All patrons travelling to Thomond Park Stadium for the event are advised to utilise public transport and / or the park and ride facilities.
Stiles Opening at 11:30 Kick Off at 13:35 Event Finish at 15:30
People intending to travel to above event or other events or to / from Shannon Airport are advised to travel early as delays are to be expected owing to above event. Shannon Bridge, Thomond Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge however will remain open to two way traffic at all times.
Patrons Travelling to Thomond Park:
All patrons travelling to Thomond Park Stadium for the event are advised to utilise public transport and / or the park and ride facilities.
Patrons who travel by road are advised to travel early to avail of the Multi-Storey Car Park and Street Parking facilities.
Thomond Park is within walking distance of Limerick City Centre (10-15 mins)
There are no supervised car parks available in the vicinity of Thomond Park and parking close to the stadium is prohibited. Access to the adjoining residential areas is by resident pass only.
Patrons should be aware that illegally parked vehicles will be impounded or clamped and will be liable to a fine of €130.00.
Special Needs Parking:
There are no special needs parking facilities on the public streets within the Thomond Park cordon area.
Limited number of spaces are available within the grounds. Consult with Thomond Park Stadium Company (www.thomondpark.ie)
Bus/Coach:
For Drop off purposes only before event outside the Green Gate, Old Cratloe Road. For Pick up purposes only after event from outside the Blue Gate Old Cratloe Road Westbound towards Northern Ring Road, Brookville Avenue.
Park and Ride Facility:
Operated from the following locations:
Kilmurray Lodge
Radisson SAS Hotel
Punches Hotel
Maldron Hotel
Absolut Hotel
Travel Lodge, (Kilmurray Roundabout) Dublin Road,Casteltroy
Two Mile Inn
Southcourt Hotel
See www.thomondpark.ie for more details
Road Works:
Patrons are advised that delays can be expected and will be caused by ongoing Road Works on William St / Upper Gerald Griffin Street, City Centre Area and on the N18 at the Radisson Hotel, both Inbound / Outbound directions owing to new tunnel bypass works.
Pre Event Traffic Restrictions:
As with all events at Thomond Park, a Garda Cordon will be in effect on the streets that lead to residential areas. 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 are in possession of passes and will be facilitated at the barriers. Passes however do not guarantee entry through the cordon where pedestrian volumes dictate.
As a guideline the Garda cordon will be in place two hours prior to stiles opening time and one hour post event to enable match patrons to arrive and depart safely.
Ticket Outlets Outside Thomond Park:
There will be no Ticket Sales on the day of the event.
Public Order:
Patrons are advised that the Gardaí will not permit the consumption of alcohol outside public houses, while walking along the street or in any other public place.
Crime:
Patrons are advised to be aware of their own personal safety and security while attending the event. They should ensure the security of personal belongings while on route to and from the stadium i.e. purses/wallets/tickets/ Mobile Phones.
Patrons who arrive by vehicle should also ensure that property is not left exposed in parked vehicles.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE ADVICE AND DIRECTION OF GARDAI and STEWARDS TO ENSURE AN ENJOYABLE OCCASION FOR ALL
Garda Press Office
16/10/09 1830 hours
