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Mary MCFadden, 11 May
GARDAI have issued travel advice for GAA fans attending the Munster
Senior Hurling Championship match between Cork and Limerick this
weekend.
The highly anticipated Round 3 match between the two counties will take
place at Páirc Uà Chaoimh in Cork this Saturday, May 11, with throw-in
at 7pm.
An Garda SÃochána is reminding fans that there is no dedicated parking
at the stadium, however, car parks in the city centre are open and
within easy walking distance.
Alternatively, a free shuttle bus service starts at 5pm; the buses are
stationed opposite Goldbergs Bar on Victoria Road and they run every 20
minutes to and from the stadium.
The service will run 90 minutes after full-time.
Other public transport options include the 202 and 212 bus routes,
which stop at Ballintemple on Blackroad Road near the pharmacy.
Pedestrians will reportedly be given priority after the match and
vehicles will be held for pedestrian safety.
Road closures
Fans are also urged to be aware of road closures in and around the
stadium before, during and after the match.
These include (from 2pm), Ardfoyle/Park Avenue, Blackrock
Road/Maryville, Monahan’s Road/Link Road, and Centre Park Road/Link
Road.
From 4pm, road closures include Boreenmanna Rd/ Churchyard Lane,
(access for residents only), Blackrock Rd/Churchyard Lane, (access for
residents only), Boreenmanna Rd/ Crab Lane, (access for residents
only), Blackrock Rd/Crab Lane, (access for residents only), Monahan
Road from Victoria Road Junction (By Circle K), Centre Park Road (from
Roundabout), and Mill Road.
The roads are expected to reopen at approximately 9pm.
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Hurling Championship
Traveling by car
If traveling by car from the South Link Road (N27):
Take the Mahon/Blackrock exit, then left onto Skehard Road toward
Boreenmanna Road. Utilise available parking in the area being
respectful of local residential and business needs. Please note that
priority exiting will be given to traffic from Mahon and Ballintemple
heading towards the South Link after the match.
If traveling by car from the North Ring Road (N20/N40):
Take the Dunkettle exit onto Lower Glanmire Road. Use Public Car Parks
in City Centre.
Parking
Motorists parking in the City Centre are being reminded that it is
unacceptable to block entrances to housing estates, business premises
or parks, footpaths, disabled spaces, bus stops or areas which may
restrict access for emergency services.
Coaches/buses are advised to park on the Boreenmanna Road faced for the
South City Link Road for after match priority.
The drop off area for taxis is on Victoria Road, just before Marina
Walk, while all other large Public Service Vehicles are to set down and
pick up on the Boreenmanna Road, near the Maxol filling station.
After the match
Following the match, Gardaà would ask that everyone follow the
direction of Gardaà and stewards.
Limerick and North Cork supporters are strongly advised to use the
Tunnel and North Ring Road for travel home as there will be no traffic
allowed through the city.
Attendance is expected to be in the region of 45,000; fans are asked to
have patience when leaving the stadium and the surrounding area.