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Irish Independent
21 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Services suspended on northern rail services over August bank holiday weekend
Irish Rail has announced from Saturday, August 2, to Monday, August 4, the Northern line service will be closed between Malahide and Dundalk. The disruption is due to track renewal works, overhead line works for new battery-electric trains, track works at Drogheda, and accessibility works at Rush and Lusk. Dublin to Belfast Enterprise services will be partially substituted with bus transfers between Dublin and Drogheda/Dundalk to a revised timetable. Irish Rail has said there will be some bus transfer arrangements for Northern Commuter line passengers; it will operate two routes between Drogheda, Balbriggan, Donabate, Skerries, Rush, Lusk and Connolly. Meanwhile, additional DART services will operate on Saturday, August 2, for the Bray Air Display. From Sunday, August 3, Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort services will operate as far as Wexford by train, with bus transfers in place for those travelling to Rosslare Strand and Rosslare Europort. Meanwhile, on Saturday and Sunday, track works for the installation of a second track between Glounthaune and Midleton will continue, with bus transfers operating between the two stations On Saturday, there will be bridge works between Roscommon and Ballyhaunis, with bus transfer operating between the two stations for Dublin and Westport services. From Sunday, to facilitate Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann events taking place on Wexford Quay, Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort services will operate from Dublin Connolly to Wexford, with bus transfer arrangements for customers travelling to/from Rosslare Strand and Rosslare Europort. There will also be general bank holiday schedule changes across all routes.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Traffic disruption expected in Wicklow amid road works and Bray Air Display closures
In the Arklow Municipal District, resurfacing works on the L-5655-0 Kilmacrea Pass and the L-5163 Templelyon commence this morning, with localised traffic management arrangements in place. Meanwhile, in the west of the county, surfacing works will commence on the L43655 Quarry Road in Ballyknockan this morning, and are estimated to continue for four days. The works will require traffic management and, as a consequence of limited road widths, vehicular access to individual properties will be restricted during working hours. No local access will be available on Tuesday (July 29) or Wednesday, but pedestrian access to properties will be maintained at all times. Also in the Baltinglass Municipal District, roadworks as part of the N81 Hollywood Cross Rural Traffic Calming Road Safety Improvement Scheme will continue. The essential road safety works are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. During the completion of the works, it will be necessary to make amendments to the existing road layout through the installation of temporary traffic management measures. Finally, a series of road closures will take place this Saturday, from 10 am to 9 pm, to facilitate the Bray Air Display, including Strand Road and Harbour Road for the duration, Quinsborough Road and Florence Road east of Adelaide Road, Albert Avenue, Station Road, Seapoint Road, Sidmonton Avenue, Victoria Avenue, Convent Avenue and Putland Road east of the railway. Access to the closed roads will be available for pedestrians and emergency services only, with no alternative vehicle access to the seafront area of Bray available. Traffic management will be under the control of An Garda Siochána and mitigation barriers will be in place for the duration of the event. On-street parking will not be allowed on the closed roads from 7am on Saturday, and no parking will be permitted for the entire length of Putland Road and Seapoint Road, which are emergency access routes for the air display. Vehicle towing will be in place from 7am under the direction of An Garda Siochána. 'Visitors to Bray during the Bray Air Display are advised to use public transport,' a Wicklow County Council spokesperson said. 'Extra transport services are being provided. Anyone intending to drive should pre-book a car space early online at the official event car parks while spaces are still available.'
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Protestors to hit Bray Air Display over links to war in Gaza
Together with the Peace and Neutrality Alliance (PANA), the lobby group which campaigns to preserve Irish neutrality, a boycott of the Bray Air Display is being called for, 'until weapons manufacturers and companies complicit in genocide are dropped as sponsors'. In a statement, on Friday, July 25, NWAG said: 'The Bray Air Display is one of the busiest days of the year for Bray, and is often one of the biggest events for locals and visitors to gather for a show. However, we must draw attention to the main event sponsors. 'Swords-based ASL Airlines has transported munitions to Israel via Ireland, and despite claims that it has stopped, has been found to use a sister firm in Belgium to continue doing so.' NWAG has based these claims on a report, in January 17 this year, carried by the political news site, The Ditch. ASL responded to that report on January 23, when it issued a statement, and said: 'ASL can confirm that its airlines, including ASL Ireland, ASL Belgium and ASL France, did not carry munitions or ITAR [freight, International Traffic in Arms Regulations] on any flight to Israel since our commitment not to last November. We continue to monitor all flights to Israel and are confident that no such items are being transported on our flights to Israel. "In response to staff concerns we reviewed our network flights last week. We established that some shipments that caused concern actually related to intra-European flights between Paris, France and Cologne, Germany, that are part of our European network. We can confidently say that there were no declarations made under the relevant regulations with regard to these shipments and as such, no munitions were carried on these flights. 'We did carry dangerous goods on flights on this route last week. Dangerous goods include many categories of shipment that are labelled hazardous items for flight including flammable, corrosive or toxic items. Such items are carefully packed and segregated for safety reasons,' it concluded. NWAG has also criticised another event sponsor, Saab, which it says is 'a Swedish weapons manufacturer with contracts with NATO and which sends military equipment to regimes accused of human rights abuses, including Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Bahrain and Egypt'. The company describes itself as an organisation that 'serves the global market of governments, authorities and corporations with products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security' and has offices in Thailand and the UAE, among other locations. Last year, North Wicklow Against Genocide protested the presence of Lockheed Martin as a sponsor at the Bray Air Display. This year, the group contacted Simon Harris, Wicklow County Council and Bray Air Display organisers, via email, in April 2025, to demand Lockheed Martin and other weapons manufacturers be dropped as sponsors of the event. 'Lockheed Martin is a US company making heavy weaponry and missiles, military aircraft, and other military technologies, which are being used in imperialist conflicts across the world, including the ongoing genocide carried out by Israel in Palestine. It's the world's largest weapons dealer and directly arms the Israeli Occupation Forces,' they said. "When Bray Air Display was called out about this sponsorship, they briefly replaced the Lockheed Martin logo on their website with Sikorsky's, which is a Lockheed Martin subsidiary. Sikosky's logo has now dropped from the Air Display website too.' However, Bray Air Display has since dropped Lockheed Martin as a sponsor and no longer displays either logo on their website. Commenting on the event, PANA chair, Stephen Kelly, said: 'The brutal reality of war should not be forgotten. The glamorised image of war that some seek to portray is deceptive. We have no problem with people having a fun day out, but this event is sponsored by companies who help countries involved in war crimes. We should be peacebuilders, not warmakers." Also questioning the propriety of the air show, NWAG member Kellie McConnell said: 'Is this really the kind of event we want in Bray? "Simon Harris has said it is clear that Israel has been committing war crimes in Gaza, Micheál Martin has finally admitted that it is genocide, and yet we are expected to sit by while these companies use our land and airspace to supply weapons for genocide, and sponsor events in our communities with the money they have made from war and mass murder.' Members of NWAG have been campaigning in advance of the spectacle, distributing information leaflets at Bray Dart Station this week. The organisers of Bray Air Display have been contacted for comment.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Urgent travel and parking warning issued to Bray Air Show attendees as road closures and transport delays expected
AN urgent travel and parking warning has been issued to attendees of the upcoming Bray Air Show - with road closures and transport delays expected. Returning on August 2, the Bray Air Display is one of Ireland's biggest free public events, drawing more than 100,000 spectators every year. 2 And an urgent travel warning has been issued to attendees Credit: Bray Air Show 2 Thousands will descend on Bray for the air show in August Credit: Joe Keogh The hugely popular air show is an afternoon of fast jets, military flyovers and stunt flying surrounded by There's no admission fee and families from across the country come early to get a good view of the aerobatics. And both Firstly, READ MORE IN TRAVEL From 10am on the day, several key roads near the seafront will be closed, including Strand Road, Sidmonton Avenue, Albert Avenue, Convent Avenue, Seapoint Road and part of Putland Road. Event organisers said: 'To facilitate this major public event and ensure the safety of all attendees, a number of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place. 'These measures are essential for pedestrian safety, emergency access, and overall event logistics.' Parking in these areas will also be banned from 7am and any Most read in News Travel Local residents will have limited access and for attendees barriers and stewards will be in place to prevent entry after the cutoff time. If you're driving, you'll need to pre-book your parking in one of the designated car parks nearby as it is expected to sell out fast. Watch moment plane lands at Dublin Airport in emergency landing The Organisers added: 'Important notice regarding parking arrangements for the #BrayAirDisplay 2025. 'Motorists are advised to pre-book a parking space at the official event car parks online before attending the airshow, and to arrive before 2 pm.' Even with a space booked, traffic delays are likely before and after the event and attendees are being asked to carpool or use If you plan on walking or cycling into Bray there'll be bike parking available, but some paths near the seafront may be blocked off for crowd safety. 'REMAIN ALERT AND ARRIVE EARLY' The DART is the most direct route to Bray, and services will now be running more frequently during the day to help manage the crowds going to the event. Other transport options include There's also a pre-booked shuttle bus from Brides Glen on the Luas Green Line to the Bray South Car Park with tickets sold online. Back in 2022, thousands of passengers were stuck in carriages or left stranded due to overcrowding which has led to some improvements in how the event is handled. And bosses are now encouraging people to travel early, avoid peak return times and listen for platform announcements. Event organisers said: 'Please be aware that the event is expected to attract a large volume of traffic on the road network and via public transport so you will have to increase the journey times. 'We would like to stress that all spectators please plan their journey in advance, remain alert and arrive early for a stress‑free journey to Bray.'
Extra.ie
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Everything you need to know about the Bray Air Display 2025
The Bray Air Display returns this August with attendees urged to make their plans now to avoid disappointment in missing out on a day of fun and entertainment. The free family festival takes place on Saturday, August 2 and will include plenty to see and do on the day including a Food and Craft Village and the Seafront Funfair. Attendees can get up close with an impressive collection of model aircrafts, showcased by the Model Aeronautics Council of Ireland or go on a breathtaking helicopter ride over Bray Head. The Bray Air Display returns this August with attendees urged to make their plans now to avoid disappointment in missing out on a day of fun and entertainment. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins The exciting day gets underway from 12pm with the Bray Air Display taking to the skies at 3pm. Organisers have warned the times are approximate and subject to change, as is traffic restrictions and road closures. Those travelling via car are warned that pre-booking a car space is essential and can be done here. Motorists must arrive before 2pm. The event car parks are open from 10am on the day and close at 8pm. Overnight parking is not permitted, and any cars left overnight will be towed. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport, carpool, walk or cycle where possible, and advised to factor in an additional two hours of travel time into travel plans. Commuters can get to Bray via Dart and train while Bus Éireann also runs a service to the town. The exciting day gets underway from 12pm with the Bray Air Display taking to the skies at 3pm. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins In order to facilitate the event, a number of road closures and traffic restrictions will be implemented, which organisers say is 'essential' for pedestrian safety, emergency access and general event logistics. From early on Saturday morning, Strand Road; Albert Avenue; Sidmonton Avenue; Convent Avenue; Seapoint Road and Putland Road to the first junction on Newcourt Road will all be closed. All access to Strand Road will be fully restricted from 10am, while no parking will be permitted from 7am. 'Illegally parked vehicles or those left overnight will be towed,' organisers warned, 'Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completely before 10am.' Organisers promised to try and facilitate residents on closed or restricted roads 'where possible' but locals will need to present a valid ID such as a driving license showing a Bray address, or a utility bill with name and address.
