An Garda Síochána has published traffic management plans for Salthill this Saturday, May 17, due to the expected influx of people to the busy suburb to attend the GAA double-header, Africa Day celebrations, and An Tóstal Festival.
In order to maximise the public's enjoyment of the events, An Garda Síochána offer the following information in relation to traffic management and safety.
Around 20,000 people are expected in Pearse Stadium for the hurling and football double-header – throw-in for Galway v Antrim in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship is at 2:30pm, and at 5pm for Galway v Dublin in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Football Senior Championship.
In Salthill Park, the Africa Day Youth Multicultural Festival takes place from 1pm to 5pm, while the An Tóstal sailing festival takes place with activities along the Promenade on the day, and also on Sunday, May 18.
Large volumes of traffic are expected in the general Salthill area throughout the day.
Road closures will be in place during the day, with access maintained for residents.
Outer cordons will be in place in the following locations:
• On Salthill Prom at the junctions with Dalysfort Road and at Rockbarton West (by the Circle of Life Garden/Quincentennial Park ).
• At Rockbarton Road (after the vehicular entrance to Leisureland ).
• On Salthill Road Upper at the junction with Lenaboy Gardens.
• Lower Salthill at the Devon Park junction.
• Taylor’s Hill at the Rosary Lane junction.
• The junction of Threadneedle Road and Dr Mannix Road.
Salthill will remain very much open for business and is expected to be very busy given the weather forecast. Gardaí are advising people to plan their journey and to arrive into Salthill early, and to follow guidance from Gardaí, event marshals and road signage.
People travelling by car are advised to that there is limited parking available at the car parks in Salthill and at St Enda’s College on Threadneedle Road. Motorists should consider parking in the city centre and using bus services which will operate throughout the day, or walking.
Motorists are also reminded to park legally and responsibly.
