Waterford Spraoi Festival 2025 August bank holiday road closures warning
Roads Closed and Times
Thursday, July 31 to Monday, August 4
O'Connell Street (Hanover Street to Gladstone Street), 6pm Thursday – 11pm Monday
Gladstone Street: 6pm Thursday – 1am Monday
Sergeants Lane: 6pm Thursday – 1am Monday
Friday August 1 to Sunday, August 3
The Mall: 7pm Friday – 11.45pm Sunday
Mall Lane: 7pm Friday – 11.45pm Sunday
Saturday, August 2
Henrietta Street: 12 midday – 6pm
Lady Lane (Bakehouse Lane to Michael Street): 2pm – 3.30pm and 4.30pm – 6pm
Sunday, August 3
Henrietta Street: 12 midday – 6pm
Lady Lane (Bakehouse Lane to Michael Street): 1.30pm – 3pm and 4pm – 5.30pm
Johnstown: 8.30pm – 10pm
Parnell Street: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Parade Quay: 9pm – 11.30pm
Custom House Quay: 9pm – 11.30pm
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