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Six major Dublin roads used by thousands set to close for up tp 35 hours ahead of Women's Mini Marathon

SIX major Dublin roads used by thousands are set to close for 15 hours in weeks due to the Women's Mini Marathon - and another busy street will be off limits for nearly two days. The 43rd Vhi Women's is set to take place in Dublin on Sunday, June 1. Advertisement 2 Six major roads will be closed for 15 hours or longer Credit: Getty Images - Getty Now in its 43rd year, the event is recognised as one of the largest all- Open to women aged 14 and over, the Mini Marathon welcomes runners, joggers and walkers of all And for 2025, the theme 'Championing Womankind' aims to highlight the unity and achievements of women across Ireland. The race will begin at 12:30pm from Fitzwilliam Place and follow a 10km route through the city before finishing on Lower Baggot Street. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS Participants will pass through areas such as Leeson Street and And there are several major roads that will be closed for the event. The road will close at 8am on Saturday May 31 and remaining shut until 7pm June 1. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Five nearby roads including Herbert Lane, Pembroke Row, Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Fitzwilliam Place and Baggot Street Lower will be closed for 15 hours, from 4am to 7pm on race day. These closures will support key operational zones for the race, including the start line and medical near Fitzwilliam Square and Merrion Square. I'm an Irish driving instructor and here is why your friends are failing the test Streets such as Stephen's Green East, Stephen's Green South and Stephen's Green North will close later in the morning from 8:30am but reopen earlier at 5pm. Other roads like Cuffe Street, Merrion Street Upper, Advertisement Some nearby areas including Hume Street, Merrion Row, Ely Place and Merrion Square West will remain closed slightly longer from 8:30am until 6pm. The core race route will close some major roads from 11:30am to 4pm, including Leeson Street Lower and Upper, Donnybrook Road, Merrion Road and Nutley Lane. These closures will ensure the safety of participants while maintaining access for emergency and pedestrian Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is also considering closing a section of Stillorgan Road from Fosters Avenue to Belfield Bridge from 11:30am to 4pm on race day. Advertisement €250M RAISED FOR CHARITIES Traffic will be diverted via Fosters Avenue and Roebuck Road, with a full traffic management plan set to be released to guide drivers. Since it started in 1983, the event has helped raise an estimated €250 million for charities nationwide. Participants will be supporting hundreds of charitable causes and they'll wear customised t-shirts and colours to represent their chosen organisations. Advertisement And organisers say public transport is recommended as parking in the city centre is expected to be limited. For more information and a detailed, visit the marathon's website at Roads closed Sunday June, 1 HERE are the roads closed ahead of the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon: Herbert Street 04 - 19.00 hrs Herbert Lane 04 - 19.00 hrs Pembroke Row 04 - 19.00 hrs Cumberland Road 04 - 19.00 hrs Fitzwilliam Street Upper 04 - 19.00 hrs Fitzwilliam Place 04 - 19.00 hrs Fitzwilliam Square North 04 - 19.00 hrs Fitzwilliam Square South 04 - 19.00 hrs Wilton Terrace 04 - 19.00 hrs Lad Lane 04 - 19.00 hrs Baggot Street Lower 04 - 19.00 hrs James's Street East 04 - 19.00 hrs Fitzwilliam Lane 04 - 19.00 hrs Fitzwilliam Street Lower 04 - 19.00 hrs Merrion Square East 04 - 19.00 hrs Merrion Square South 04 - 19.00 hrs Mount Street Upper 04 - 19.00 hrs Stephen's Place 04 - 19.00 hrs Baggotrath Place 04 - 19.00 hrs Stephen's Green East 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Stephen's Green South 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Stephen's Green North 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Kevin Street Lower 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Cuffe Street 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Merrion Street Upper 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Pembrook Street 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Dawson Street 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Kildare Street 08.30 - 17.00 hrs Hume Street 08.30 - 18.00 hrs Merrion Row 08.30 - 18.00 hrs Ely Place 08.30 - 18.00 hrs Merrion Square West 08.30 - 18.00 hrs Leeson Street Lower 10.00 - 16.00 hrs Earlsfort Terrace 10.00 - 16.00 hrs Hatch Street Lower 10.00 - 16.00 hrs Adelaide Road 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Leeson Street Upper 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Stillorgan Road (Fosters Avenue to Donnybrook Road) 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Donnybrook Road 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Herbert Place 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Nutley Lane 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Merrion Road (Ballsbridge to Merrion Gates) 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Morehampton Road 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Baggot Street Upper 11.30 - 16.00 hrs Pembroke Road 11.30 - 16.00 hrs 2 The Vhi Women's Mini Marathon takes place in less than three weeks Credit: Vhi Women's Mini Marathon