The Gardai at Mountjoy are appealing to persons intending to attend Croke Park Stadium on the 22nd September to be aware of the following information.
Restricted Access – Ticket Holder, Local Residents & Business Persons issued with Passes
Garda Cordon Points
A restricted Cordon will be in place from 8am
A more Rigid Cordon will be in place from 10.30am
Main Cordon Points
Lr. Drumcondra Rd / Clonliffe Rd junction ,Fitzroy Ave & Whitworth Place
North Circular Rd / Gills Corner, Jonses Rd
Clonliffe Rd / Jones Rd
Clonliffe Rd / Ballybough (Sackville, Clonliffe Ave, O’Sullivan Ave)
Crowd Management, pre and post event
When each Event finishes there will be a significant Traffic Plan & Crowd Management Plan designed in the interests of crowd safety exiting Stadium, this plan will be in place for approximately ½ hr.
There will be no entry into Jones Road Post Match and to that extent rigid cordons will be in place at Jones Rd / Clonliffe Rd Junction & Russel St / North Circular Road junction. The Gardai at Mountjoy appeal to patrons to adhere to this plan.
"No meeting point outside Stadium” on Jones Road Post Match
Bicycles
The parking of Bicycles will be prohibited at Jones Rd, offending Bicycles will be removed. There is a dedicated Bicycle Parking Stand at the Davin Car Park, entry is by St. Margaret’s Avenue off North Circular Road.
Tickets
Only purchase tickets from accredited sources beware of touts selling Tickets. There are stringent ticket checks in place at the Stadium for this purpose and tickets have security features.
Pitch Invasion
The Gardai appeal to Patrons not to invade the Pitch post event. Respect the dignity of both teams and the Stadium Staff that are tasked with their safety.
Pitch Invasions pose a threat to safety of patrons and staff at the Stadium.
Garda spokesperson will be available for interview after 12 noon tomorrow Friday. Please emails your request for interviews to pressoffice@garda.ieand provide a contact phone number.
