Queens Visit - Disruptions to bus/train/luas

allanb49 · 11-05-2011 2:44pm #1

Hi guys,

Just wondering with Liz visiting next tuesday - thursday will there be any disruptions to the buses/trains/luas or heightened security in the city?

Sandraf · 11-05-2011 2:48pm

According to the Indo this morning all of the above will be disrupted for lizzy and some of those disruptions won't be lifted until Obama is gone. Apparently Gardai will be giving more details this afternoon (Wednesday)

allanb49 · 11-05-2011 3:43pm

any updates on how bad, travelling from dundrum to leixlip via bus and luas

Zebra3 · 11-05-2011 3:49pm

allanb49 wrote: »

Hi guys,

Just wondering with Liz visiting next tuesday - thursday will there be any disruptions to the buses/trains/luas or heightened security in the city?

Is she gonna be around Dublin? :eek:

There'll be 20-30,000 foreign football fans in the city during this time. :rolleyes:

allanb49 · 11-05-2011 3:50pm

shít i forgot the europa league final was on that night too

G_R · 11-05-2011 3:58pm

Ah shíte! I've got exams all next week. If either Lizzy or the idiots who have a problem with her cause me to miss my exam I won't be happy.

Does anyone know where I can find out what bus routes will be stopped/curtailed or which roads will be closed? I've tried googling it but just coming up with blanks

allanb49 · 11-05-2011 3:59pm

Just rang Dublin Bus there no updates as of yet

G_R · 11-05-2011 4:05pm

I'll post news links as I find em anyway, be good if we could make this thread the go to place for traffic info for the next few weeks.

Link

State visits to result in huge traffic restrictions

DUBLIN is bracing itself for massive traffic and parking restrictions to be imposed during the visits of Queen Elizabeth and President Obama.

A massive road traffic plan is to be put in place ahead of the arrival of the British Monarch next Tuesday -- and will stay in place for 10 days.

The capital is expected to bear the brunt of most of the traffic and parking restrictions, as areas along the quays will experience major disruptions.

On Thursday, the M7 motorway and roads around Kildare, the Curragh and Kilcullen will be cleared for a short time while similar measures will be in place on Friday in Tipperary and Cork.

No vehicular traffic will be allowed through Kilcullen between 9.30am and 4.30pm on the day as the Queen makes her way to Gilltown Stud near Kilcullen, Co Kildare.

Motorists who may be hoping to switch to public transport have been warned that there will also be restrictions to Dublin Bus, Luas and Bus Eireann schedules.

G_R · 11-05-2011 4:08pm

Link

Impact on dublinbikes: state visits between Mon 16th and Wed 25th May

To facilitate the state visits of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and US President Obama in May 2011, an Garda Siochana have advised that there will be significant restrictions in place relating to the dublinbikes service during this period.

To facilitate the state visits of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and US President Obama in May 2011, an Garda Siochana have advised that there will be significant restrictions in place relating to the dublinbikes service during this period. As a consequence, users of dublinbikes may need to consider making alternative arrangements for the period between 16 May and 25 May 2011.

Please check www.dublinbikes.ie for the latest information. Updates will be posted as information is released.

allanb49 · 11-05-2011 4:22pm

Luas Green Line should have no disruptions

G_R · 11-05-2011 4:26pm

Link

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Ireland from next Tuesday (17th) to Friday (20th), visiting Dublin, Kildare, Tipperary and Cork.
No official details have been made available as to the times they will make visits to the various places of interest. The following is a guide to the events and potential road closures but due to the high security around the visit all details are subject to change and many details may not be made available until hours before any closures.

DUBLIN :
The itinerary for the first two days in Dublin, is known to include:
A formal welcome by President McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin.

A ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance.

A courtesy call on the Taoiseach at Government Buildings.

A State dinner in Dublin Castle.

The programme of events is also expected to include events at:
Trinity College Dublin.

The National War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge.

The Guinness Storehouse.

Croke Park.

On Thursday 19th May Mary Byrne and other guests will perform at a special ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II at the Dublin Convention Centre in the Docklands. 2000 guests have been invited to the event and President Mary McAleese will also be in attendance.

PHOENIX PARK :
For security reasons, there will be no parking in the Phoenix Park, from this Sunday (15th) for 10days (until Wed 25th May).
There will be restricted access to the park and traffic disruption can be expected.
Knockmaroon Gate in the Phoenix Park will be CLOSED to all traffic.
Tues 17th to Thurs 19th May inclusive.

Fri 20th from 7am to 10am.

Note: there will be further closures the following week for President Obamas visit
Sun 22nd and Mon 23rd from 7am to 11pm .

Tues 24th from 7am to 11am .

KILDARE:
Queen Elizabeth II is expected to travel on Thursday (19th) to Co. Kildare taking the M7 motorway for a short visit to the National Stud in Kildare town.
She is expected to cross the Curragh plains and travel through Athgarvan and Kilcullen before arriving at Gilltown, where a guided tour of the stud will be followed by the reception.
It is likely that roads around Kilcullen will be sealed off and streets shut down for the visit. All details are expected to be released just before the visit.

TIPERRARY:
The royal visit will also take in the Rock of Cashel, Co Tipperary where strict security measures will be in place. No details of road closures are available at this time.
CORK :
Queen Elizabeth II is expected in Cork City on Friday (20th) with a planned visit to the English Market and the Tyndall Institute. It is likely that city centre road closures will operate but no details are available at this time.
The royal party will fly back to London from Cork Airport. This could incur potential closures along Airport Hill and adjoining roads and likely restrictions at the airport.
There are no further details of road closures or traffic restrictions at this stage.

Further details of the programme will be announced closer to the date of the visit.

Link

American President Barack Obama

American President Barack Obama will arrive in Ireland on Monday 23rd May.
During the visit he will address 5,000 people outside the schoolhouse where his ancestors were educated in Moneygall, Co Offaly.

For security reasons, there will be no parking in the Phoenix Park, from Sun 15th to Wed 25th May, for security reasons. There will be restricted access to the park and traffic disruption can be expected.

Knockmaroon Gate in the Phoenix Park will be closed to all traffic from Tues 17th to Thurs 19th May, on Sun 22nd and Mon 23rd from 7am to 11pm. It will also close on Fri 20th from 7am to 10am and on Tues 24th from 7am to 11am.

There are no further details of road closures or traffic restrictions at this stage.

Further details of the programme will be announced closer to the date of the visit.

Hungerford · 11-05-2011 4:43pm

I don't think that Liz would affect the train services unless they were super-cautious and shut Tara Street and Pearse or something while she is visiting Trinity.

dowlingm · 11-05-2011 5:00pm

This is the mother of all marketing opportunities for Irish Rail if they can keep everything open. Everything that can roll should be available for service even if it's half painted. Even if no drivers to add service, sets should be max length.

Of course nothing on the website yet. Irish Rail - we never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity...

eh2010 · 11-05-2011 8:15pm

Does anyone know about the disruptions that will happen in Cork?

Oliver1985 · 11-05-2011 8:33pm

eh2010 wrote: »

Does anyone know about the disruptions that will happen in Cork?

Yep they are taking in the roads that day :pac:

LXFlyer · 11-05-2011 9:37pm

http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=7349

Garda Information regarding VIP visits and Events during May 2011

A number of high profile VIP visits and major events are due to take place at various locations around the country during the month of May.

These will primarily be focused on Dublin City, Cork City, and Counties Tipperary, Kildare and Meath and include:

Ø State Visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh: 17-20 May 2011

Ø Visit to Ireland of US President Barack Obama: 23-24 May 2011

Ø UEFA Europa League Final: Aviva Stadium, Wednesday 18 May 2011

Ø Republic of Ireland v. Northern Ireland: Aviva Stadium, Tuesday 24 May 2011

Ø Slane Concert (Kings of Leon) 28 May 2011

[SIZE=+0]Comprehensive policing plans are in place for all of these events to meet the public safety, security and traffic requirements associated with them.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Over the next two weeks Gardai will issue information to the public on an ongoing basis in respect of each event and location, including details of any traffic and parking restrictions, diversions and/or road closures and crowd safety advice. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Our priority is to ensure the safety and security of all individuals and members of the public attending events as well as keeping commuters and general traffic moving and commercial activity operating as normal. We are working with local traders and businesses to minimise disruption to their workers and customers and are liaising closely with all of our partner agencies, including local councils and public transport companies.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]In addition to providing specific detail on each location at the appropriate times, An Garda Síochána is issuing the following general information and advice to members of the public:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]The visits of HM Queen Elizabeth II and of the President of the United States will involve substantial security operations. As a result the public can expect traffic and parking restrictions, diversions and/or road closures in the vicinity of any location which is on their respective itineraries. These restrictions will commence in advance of the visits. Following on from local consultation with business and residents in the key areas, a process of public notification of affected areas commences today and will continue over the next ten days (please see below). [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]Commuters should use public transport where possible. There will be changes and modifications to some public transport routes and these will be notified by the public transport operators. The public is asked to check information available from the public transport companies (Dublin Bus, Luas, Irish Rail, Bus Éireann) for updates on routes and timetables closer to their journey times. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Any private and commercial vehicles seeking to access Dublin city centre may face delays and they may also encounter parking restrictions when they reach their destination. Private and commercial vehicles seeking to cross the city are encouraged to use the existing orbital routes and also to follow diversions.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Pedestrians in city centres will be limited to crossing streets and roads at designated crossing points due to the erection of barriers along key routes. In addition, pedestrians may for security reasons be subject to search by members of An Garda Síochána at specific points.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]In addition members of the public should confirm appointments or check opening hours of any destinations in public buildings prior to travelling.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Gardaí will maintain a high, visible presence across the next two weeks to assist members of the public who wish to view the visits and/or attend events and to minimise disruption to workers, shoppers, students and visitors to the city centre. We would ask members of the public to heed the advice and instructions of gardaí and we thank them in advance for their cooperation.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Traffic management information will be available in the following formats:[/SIZE]
Ø [SIZE=+0]Press releases[/SIZE]
Ø [SIZE=+0]Garda website[/SIZE]
Ø [SIZE=+0]Garda Facebook page[/SIZE]
Ø [SIZE=+0]@gardatraffic on Twitter[/SIZE]
Ø [SIZE=+0]Variable Message Signs (VMS) [/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Note for Editors[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0]A separate press release will issue shortly providing some initial general information and advice together with an overview of traffic management for aspects of the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II (17-20 May) which involve Dublin and Kildare. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]A press briefing will be held at 12 noon on Friday, 13 May 2011 in the Coach House, Dublin Castle which will provide some further information on traffic management and public transport details for the period 16 May to 20 May.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+0]Further updates on the various events will be provided as per the timetable below. Hourly traffic updates for Dublin will be provided during the VIP visits.[/SIZE]

Thursday, 12 May 2011
Release of initial information and traffic management for the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Tipperary and Cork. (20 May 2011)

Release of traffic management plan and crowd safety information for the UEFA Europa League Final (18 May 2011)

Friday, 13 May 2011
Joint Press Briefing: An Garda Síochána and public transport companies. Time and Location TBC

Saturday, 14 May 2011
Release of update on preparations for visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Sunday, 15 May 2011
Release of further details of traffic restrictions around Cashel and Fethard, Co. Tipperary (20 May 2011).

Release of further details regarding traffic management in Cork City (20 May 2011.)

Monday, 16 May 2011
Release of traffic management plan for Dublin (17 May 2011).

Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Hourly updates on traffic management in Dublin from arrival of VIP.

Release of traffic management plan for Dublin (18 May 2011)

Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Hourly updates on traffic management in Dublin.

Release of traffic management plan for Dublin & Kildare (19 May 2011)

Thursday, 19 May 2011
Hourly updates on traffic management in Dublin & Kildare.

Release of traffic management plan for Dublin, Tipperary and Cork (20 May 2011)

Release of traffic management plan and crowd safety information for Republic of Ireland v. Northern Ireland (24 May 2011)

Friday, 20 May 2011
Hourly updates on traffic management in Dublin, Tipperary and Cork as relevant.

Overview of traffic management plan for visit of President of the United States (23/24 May 2011)

Sunday, 22 May 2011
Release of traffic management plan for Monday 23 May 2011.

Monday, 23 May 2011
Release of traffic management plan for 24 May 2011.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Information and traffic management plan for Slane 2011.

Garda Information relating to the Dublin area for the Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II from 17 to 20 May 2011

Daily information and traffic updates will be provided from Monday, 16 May 2011. The following general information is available ahead of the visit[SIZE=+0]. [/SIZE]

General advice:
Ø All business and commercial activity will continue as normal in Dublin city[SIZE=+0]. [/SIZE]
Ø There will be diversions and rolling road closures which will be flagged in advance[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]
Ø Gardaí will maintain a high visible presence both outside the city environs and in the city centre to facilitate traffic movement[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]
Ø There will be parking restrictions in the city centre from 06:00 a.m. on Saturday 14 May 2011 (see details below[SIZE=+0]).[/SIZE]
Ø People should use public transport where possible. Where there are amendments to routes and/or timetables that information will be communicated to the travelling public and commuters are advised to check for timetable and route changes closer to their journey time. There may be brief disruptions to public transport.
Ø Existing Park and Ride facilities continue to be available and are advertised[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]
Ø People are advised to plan their journeys in advance including routes and parking options at their final destination. They should also confirm appointments prior to travelling[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]
Ø The public is advised to leave extra time for their journeys and to expect some congestion and delays[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]
Ø For security reasons, there will be periodic searches of pedestrians and vehicles by members of An Garda Síochána at key locations[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]
Ø Gardaí are liaising with business and local residents in the key locations and will continue to communicate directly with them[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]

The following roads are among the routes that will be subject to temporary closures at various times between 17 May and 20 May 2011 (full details to be notified to the public when finalised and closer to the time[SIZE=+0]):[/SIZE]

Ø N7, N4 and M50
Ø Phoenix Park
Ø North and South Quays, and adjacent bridges and streets.

A number of diversions will be put in place on a rolling basis throughout the city. Further details will be available in coming days and diversion points will be notified using Variable Message Signs and a Garda presence[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]

There will be no parking in the following areas from 06:00 on Saturday 14 May to Friday 20 May 2011. Barriers will be placed along all or some of these routes over the same time period[SIZE=+0].[/SIZE]

Chesterfield Avenue
North Quays
South Quays
Parkgate Street
O’ Connell Street
Parnell Square (All Sides)
D’Olier Street
Westmoreland Street
College Street
Grafton Street
Nassau Street
South Leinster Street
Lincoln Place
Westland Row
Pearse Street
Bridge Street
High Street
Cornmarket
Thomas Street
James’s Street
Crane Street
Bellevue
Lord Edward Street
Dame Street
Conyngham Rd
Rainsford Street
Christchurch Place
South Circular Road (Con Colbert rd – Conyngham Rd)
Beresford Place
Gardiner Street
Mountjoy Square
Fitzgibbon Street
Russell Street
Jones Rd
Memorial Rd
Castle Street
Werburgh Street
Ship Street
Stephen St
Guild Street
Sherriff Street Upper

Garda Information relating to Co. Kildare for the Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II on 19 May 2011

At this point there are no planned motorway closures on the M7/M9 on Thursday 19 May 2011. However, traffic travelling both northbound and southbound will be slowed down in key areas and at certain times by marked Garda vehicles.

There will be periodic temporary closure of Exits (from Exit 5 to Exist 12 M7 and Exit 2 M9) between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Traffic diversions will be in place in the greater Kildare Town area from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The R413 (The Curragh to Kilcullen Road) will be closed to through traffic from 9.30am to 3.30pm and will re-open in rolling locations. There will be no vehicular access to this route during these times.

There will be traffic diversions around the Curragh side of Kildare/Newbridge/The Curragh Camp/Athgarvan/Kilcullen (access to/from the R413 from 9.30am to 3.30pm)

channelsurfer2 · 11-05-2011 9:38pm

i see no parking allowed in upper sheriff street. anyone know if connolly station car park will be affected on the18th

Mushy · 11-05-2011 10:03pm

Anyone know the extent of restrictions along Dame Street? Gig to attend next Thursday in the Olympia, will I assume searches and to give more time to get there?

G_R · 11-05-2011 10:05pm

Jesus christ the whole bloody city is shutting down:eek:

P_1 · 11-05-2011 10:57pm

Mushy wrote: »

Anyone know the extent of restrictions along Dame Street? Gig to attend next Thursday in the Olympia, will I assume searches and to give more time to get there?

Think you'll be ok on Thursday, she should be in either Cork or Kildare then.

L1011 · 11-05-2011 11:01pm

Seriously, did nobody remember the UEFA Cup final when arranging Lizzies visit?

I'm going to miss a fair bit of the worst of this by being in Donegal, but I may need to pull my "I'm an emergency service, let me through :pac:" argument occasionally, my work van leads itself to that assumption!

Carawaystick · 12-05-2011 12:17am

When the Gardaí say there's no parking on Pearse St, does that mean they'll have to double park elsewhere or is this just for the non-gardaí plebs?

And the queen of where? there was the president of the usa, prince albert of monaco, king Harald of Norway visiting before.

What's the legal basis for stop and search in Ireland?

L1011 · 12-05-2011 12:20am

Carawaystick wrote: »

What's the legal basis for stop and search in Ireland?

From memory, outside of Dublin, none unless they believe you have drugs on you; in Dublin there's some legacy stuff from the old DMP era rules.

This may have changed, I've not been 15 and likely to need to know this for a very long time!

Cookie_Monster · 12-05-2011 12:30am

That's a ****ing disgrace closing so much of the city :mad:

wicklowwonder · 12-05-2011 8:50am

is the Park been closed for pedestrian access as well?

LXFlyer · 12-05-2011 9:10am

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

That's a ****ing disgrace closing so much of the city :mad:

They are not closing so much of the city - they are saying no parking!

The statement says that there will be limited road closures.

What do you expect the garda to do given the potential threats that have been uttered by various extreme organisations?

At the end of the day these two visits and indeed the match next week are opportunities for this country to regain some of the standing internationally lost as a result of our financial crisis. It's an opportunity to paint the country in a positive light and generate potential tourism revenues.

I think most people will be prepared to put up with some inconvenience.

gurramok · 12-05-2011 10:23am

lxflyer wrote: »

They are not closing so much of the city - they are saying no parking!

The statement says that there will be limited road closures.

What do you expect the garda to do given the potential threats that have been uttered by various extreme organisations?

At the end of the day these two visits and indeed the match next week are opportunities for this country to regain some of the standing internationally lost as a result of our financial crisis. It's an opportunity to paint the country in a positive light and generate potential tourism revenues.

I think most people will be prepared to put up with some inconvenience.

This visit is making the financial crisis worse. The city will lose millions in revenue.

Read the statement again;

Any private and commercial vehicles seeking to access Dublin city centre may face delays and they may also encounter parking restrictions when they reach their destination. Private and commercial vehicles seeking to cross the city are encouraged to use the existing orbital routes and also to follow diversions.

I like many thousands have to cross the city daily to work, why should workers and shoppers be inconvenienced for one person?

TheAnswer · 12-05-2011 10:32am

I sincerely hope there is no trouble caused by a loony fringe during any of the visits over the next 7-10 days, our national pride and reputation is at stake. We'll be renamed Eirestan and ranked up there with the other ....istan's as safe/popular/nice places to visit:rolleyes:

LXFlyer · 12-05-2011 10:36am

I would be very surprised if any of the key arteries were closed during the morning peak - we have not seen any specifics yet on road closures - just a general statement that there will be some road closures. Later in the day might be a bit different but we'll have to wait and see.

The potential tourism benefits of both visits will, in my opinion, far outweigh the costs. Short term pain for long term gain. This country needs all the positive publicity that it can get right now to generate tourism revenues and get people back into jobs in that area. That is what both visits can potentially deliver.

gurramok · 12-05-2011 11:01am

50 streets affected. How is this financially justifiable? I'll be one of those thousands of commuters who have to go to work to earn our living and contribute our taxes to the Exchequer. Along with a huge loss in revenue from retailers, its financial suicide and we have not even factored into account any trouble that may ensue.

For example, will Dublin Zoo be compensated for loss for visitors for all those days the tourists cannot visit??

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0512/1224296752577.html

THE GARDA intend to close streets across large areas of Dublin city, impose a no-parking zone on more than 50 roads for almost a week and conduct a stop-and-search operation on motorists and pedestrians as part of the security operation for the Queen’s visit.

One of the country’s biggest tourist attractions, Dublin Zoo, has been asked by the Garda to close for security reasons.

While the road closures and parking restrictions had been anticipated, the extent of disruption will surprise many.

During the four days of the Queen’s visit, between May 17th and 20th, the N7, N4 and M50 will be completely closed at times.

The closures will be announced in coming days.

The Phoenix Park, including Dublin Zoo, will also close during the same periods.

Gardaí also plan to shut down Dublin’s north and south quays and any adjacent bridges and streets for periods during the four-day period.

Exits on the M7/M9 motorway in Kildare will also be closed to accommodate the Queen’s visit to the National Stud on May 19th. While the motorway will not be closed, traffic will be slowed by gardaí at certain times.

LXFlyer · 12-05-2011 12:53pm

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Centre/Travel-News/VIP-Visits-and-Events-in-Dublin-May-2011-/

VIP Visits and Events in Dublin, May 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
A number of high profile VIP visits are due to take place in Dublin city during the month of May. These include the State Visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh (17-20 May 2011) and the visit to Ireland of US President Barack Obama (23-24 May 2011).

All Dublin Bus services will continue to operate as normal however there will be alternative routings on some services in the city centre area from Tuesday May 17th to May 24th inclusive. More detailed information on services will be available in the coming days and customers should check back here regularly. Services in the suburbs will operate as normal.

Dublin Bus staff will be on duty across the city centre area to assist customers during this time.

www.dublinbus.ie will be updated constantly and customers are advised to check this website regularly during this time. Customers can also get updates on www.facebook.com/DublinBusNews or follow us on Twitter @dublinbusnews

IntoTheAshtray · 12-05-2011 7:19pm

Arriving in Heuston at 18:20 on Wednesday, need to dash to Lansdowne immediately after disembarking; will my journey over there be likely hampered by delay? Or should it be relatively easy-going at that time of evening? Thanks.

Tallaght Saint · 12-05-2011 7:48pm

Bit of help people. Will be going from Tallaght to Phibsoro (Dalymount Pk) for a match. All this stuff will complicate the journey so any tips on what route to take on bus?

Redsoxfan · 12-05-2011 8:05pm

IntoTheAshtray wrote: »

Arriving in Heuston at 18:20 on Wednesday, need to dash to Lansdowne immediately after disembarking; will my journey over there be likely hampered by delay? Or should it be relatively easy-going at that time of evening? Thanks.

LUAS to Connolly should be ok I imagine. DART from there to Lansdowne Road-might be busy for the match, but you should make it in time.

LXFlyer · 12-05-2011 8:56pm

IntoTheAshtray wrote: »

Arriving in Heuston at 18:20 on Wednesday, need to dash to Lansdowne immediately after disembarking; will my journey over there be likely hampered by delay? Or should it be relatively easy-going at that time of evening? Thanks.

Tallaght Saint wrote: »

Bit of help people. Will be going from Tallaght to Phibsoro (Dalymount Pk) for a match. All this stuff will complicate the journey so any tips on what route to take on bus?

Short answer to both questions is we don't know. The public transport companies and gardai are giving a briefing tomorrow (Friday) so we may know more then.

Otherwise from looking at the Garda website, it looks like the gardai may only publicise the precise restrictions for each day the day before.

Washout · 13-05-2011 11:16am

ive got chemo in the mater on tuesday and wednesday...there will be slaps issued if i cant make it.

schemingbohemia · 13-05-2011 11:40am

IntoTheAshtray wrote: »

Arriving in Heuston at 18:20 on Wednesday, need to dash to Lansdowne immediately after disembarking; will my journey over there be likely hampered by delay? Or should it be relatively easy-going at that time of evening? Thanks.

145 to Donnybrook and then walk down might be your best option, though as lxflyer says we don't really know the full story at the moment.

allanb49 · 13-05-2011 12:02pm

Washout wrote: »

ive got chemo in the mater on tuesday and wednesday...there will be slaps issued if i cant make it.

Could you goto your garda station and ask if they can assist perhaps?

mikemac · 13-05-2011 12:13pm

Washout wrote: »

ive got chemo in the mater on tuesday and wednesday...there will be slaps issued if i cant make it.

See if the local station might give you a pass.

When I lived by Croke Park I used to have a residents pass from the garda station to get past the cordon

allanb49 · 13-05-2011 12:24pm

feelingstressed wrote: »

See if the local station might give you a pass.

When I lived by Croke Park I used to have a residents pass from the garda station to get past the cordon

or be cheeky and ask for a lift, worth a try if the city will be shut down

IntoTheAshtray · 13-05-2011 12:28pm

Would it be easy to walk from Heuston to Lansdowne?

markpb · 13-05-2011 12:58pm

IntoTheAshtray wrote: »

Would it be easy to walk from Heuston to Lansdowne?

You could - here's the map showing the route but it's a long walk.

IntoTheAshtray · 13-05-2011 1:08pm

markpb wrote: »

You could - here's the map showing the route but it's a long walk.

Yes, yes it is.

How much would a taxi cost, roughly, and would traffic be awful around half 6?

barefoot · 13-05-2011 1:20pm

IntoTheAshtray wrote: »

Would it be easy to walk from Heuston to Lansdowne?

I would walk up Steeven's Lane..turn left into James's Street..continue down into Thomas's Street...Christchurch.....down into Dame Street.
Here is a link to Dublinmapped...I personally find it easy to use.
http://www.dublinmapped.com/

Peadar_85 · 13-05-2011 1:24pm

I see the Council were removing all the bins from O'Connell st yesterday as well. It all seems a bit crazy

markpb · 13-05-2011 1:24pm

IntoTheAshtray wrote: »

Yes, yes it is.

How much would a taxi cost, roughly, and would traffic be awful around half 6?

I don't think anyone is going to be able to give you a good answer for that. We've no idea what roads will be open, what restrictions will be in place or what the traffic will be like because of it. It's possible that people will just avoid the city centre entirely for a week and the traffic will be fine.

gurramok · 13-05-2011 1:49pm

markpb wrote: »

You could - here's the map showing the route but it's a long walk.

You will not be allowed into some streets in those areas if they are closed off unless you have a magic pass. Walking on a route through the city centre during the visit is not guaranteed to get you to Lansdowne on time.

G_R · 13-05-2011 2:13pm

As someone else suggested IntoTheAsthray, I'd say your best bet would be to get the LUAS from Hueston to Connolly and then get the DART from Connolly out to Landsdowne Road. The DART will probably be packed but Irish Rail usually put on extra trains for matches. By that time I wouldn't say there would be any restrictions on LUAS or DART services.

thomasj · 13-05-2011 4:24pm

Service arrangements for major events Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th May

Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland

Europa League Final

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that rail services will operate next week across DART, Commuter and Intercity throughout the events surrounding the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland, and the UEFA Europa League Final.

There will be some alterations however, which are being introduced following Garda request, to address security considerations.

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Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland

All services will operate, and those attending events associated with the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland are advised to use rail or other public transport, and to travel in good time for events.

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

Weds 18th May: 10.45hrs-11.15hrs; 14.30hrs-15.00hrs, 15.30hrs-16.00hrs

Thurs 19th May: 17.30hrs-18.15hrs, 19.45hrs-20.15hrs

We will work with the Gardaí to ensure service impacts are shorter than these*times*and kept to an absolute minimum.

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station, meaning customers will still be able to travel to and from the city. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services.

Further service information, particularly relating to Thursday evening, will be updated early next week.

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On Wednesday 18th May for security reasons, Maynooth services will not serve Drumcondra Station between 10.30hrs and 16.00hrs. Trains will operate to a full schedule, but will not stop at Drumcondra.

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All other rail services will operate, with some minor delays possible.

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Europa League Final

At the request of the Gardaí, for security reasons, Lansdowne Road Station will be closed from 17.00hrs to 20.00hrs on Wednesday 18th May, the evening of the UEFA Europa League Final.

Customers should travel to and from Grand Canal Dock Station or Sandymount Station during this time.

Otherwise, normal match arrangements will apply, including:

- Lansdowne Road Station will reopen at 20.00hrs

- Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed from the start of the match until 90 minutes after the match ends

- Additional DARTs will operate before and after the match

- No bicycles will be carried on DART and Commuter services on this evening.

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Full service information will be updated at this website, or follow us on www.twitter.com/irishrail

Further service arrangements relating to the visit of President Barack Obama to Ireland will follow next week.

Iarnród Éireann thanks customers for their cooperation with these arrangements.

disruption to dublin rail services

gurramok · 13-05-2011 4:34pm

I never really expected the trains to be affected but it really looks ridiculous now even though they are half hour bans during the day. Thursday evening does not look good for rush hour.

channelsurfer2 · 13-05-2011 6:16pm

couldnt get an answer today from irish rail as to whether connolly station car park will stay open or not. they said that connolly station would be open but to check the garda website for info!!! I said the garda website advises me to check irishrail.ie...

Queens Visit - Disruptions to bus/train/luas

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