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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Full list of transport updates & road closures over Bank Hol weekend as Forbidden Fruit Festival and marathon kick off
AN URGENT warning has been issued for thousands of commuters and motorists with traffic restrictions in place over the busy weekend. A number of events in the capital have resulted in some road closures and diversions. Advertisement 6 Commuters and motorists are set to face some traffic diversions this weekend Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 The Women's Mini Marathon is kicking off in Dublin on Sunday Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription 6 The Forbidden Fruit festival is currently being held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham Forbidden Fruit Festival, Bloom in Phoenix Park, the Leinster VS Scarlets clash and the Women's Mini Marathon will make it a busy time for commuters. As a result, Irish Rail and Met Eireann confirmed that there will be "unsettled The Forbidden Fruit Festival has kicked off at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham today and continues tomorrow. Advertisement READ MORE ON DUBLIN Due to the event being held, St John's Road will close to traffic both ways from 10.15- to 11.15pm each night between South Circular Road and Steeven's Lane. The following diversions have been put in place for Saturday and Sunday, meaning routes 52, 60 and C1/2/3/4 are affected. Normal route to Con Colbert Road then divert left to South Circular Road, right to Conyngham Road, Parkgate Street & continue straight to normal route. Normal route to Victoria Quay then divert right to Frank Sherwin Bridge, Parkgate Street, Conyngham Road, left to South Circular Road, keep left to loop around onto Con Colbert Road to normal route. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Exclusive Due to this, stops 4413 and 2637 are impacted by the diversions. For inbound commuters, they are asked to use the 1474 stop, while the outbound commuters are encouraged to grab it from the 7078 stop. Moment smoke billows from toll plaza on busy Irish motorway after vehicle bursts into flames The The chiefs confirmed that the Luas will run on normal services for Saturday and Sunday during the Advertisement However, the Luas will run Sunday Operating Hours and Frequency with services beginning at 7am on the Green and Red lines on Monday. The It is expected that over 25,000 people will be participating in the 10km race. Due to the great demand, there will be significant road closures and diversions over the weekend. Advertisement The routes of Wexford Bus has confirmed that they will be unable to serve all of their regular stops as they can only guarantee pick-up at Dublin Airport, Northwall Quay, Georges Quay, Talbot Hotel Stillorgan and Cherrywood for Southbound services. This means that Herbert Street will be closed from 8am on Saturday, May 31, to 7pm the following day. Full list of road closures Sunday June 1 from 4 am to 7 pm : Herbert Street Herbert Lane Pembroke Row Cumberland Road Fitzwilliam Street Fitzwilliam Place Fitzwilliam Square North Fitzwilliam Square South Wilton Terrace Lad Lane Baggot Street Lower As well as: James's Street East Fitzwilliam Lane Fitzwilliam Street Lower Merrion Square East Merrion Square South Mount Street Upper Stephen's Place Baggotrath Place From 8:30 am to 5 pm: Stephen's Green East Stephen's Green South Stephen's Green North Kevin Street Lower Cuffe Street Merrion Street Upper Pembroke Street Dawson Street Kildare Street From 10 am to 4 pm : Leeson Street Lower Earlsfort Terrace Hatch Street Lower From 11:30 am to 4 pm : Adelaide Road Leeson Street Upper Stillorgan Road (Fosters Avenue to Donnybrook Road) Donnybrook Road Herbert Place Nutley Lane Merrion Road (Ballsbridge to Merrion Gates) Morehampton Road Baggot Street Upper Pembroke Road IRISH RAIL ROUTES SUSPENDED Thousands of people across the country are making their way to the heart of Dublin to Advertisement However, Bank Holiday weekend, stating that engineering works will take place today and will continue until Monday June 2. Irish Rail typically perform engineering works over the bank holiday weekends due to the extra weekend day allowing them to achieve more progress. As a result of the engineering works, the affected rails are between Dublin Connolly and Dun Laoghaire. This means there is no DART service between the stations and the Rosslare services will provide bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Advertisement Customers are urged to pre-book their seats on the services to avoid any disappointment, as there is high demand on Heuston Intercity routes. There are a number of trains on Intercity routes that are already sold out, including some trains from EXTRA RAIL SERVICES Due to the great demands, there will be extra weekend Intercity services from Cork and Galway to Dublin Heuston for Bord Bia Bloom. And there are extra Northside DART, Maynooth Commuter trains and Malahide DART services after St Anne's Park concerts and Aslan at Malahide Castle. Advertisement There will be early trains from Cobh, Mallow and Midleton to Cork for the Cork City Marathon on Sunday. Extra trains from DUBLIN COACH UPDATES ON SERVICES The popular green bus has shared an update on all of their services during the bank holiday weekend. Dublin Coach has increased their capacity on Route 300 from Advertisement They have warned passengers of Route 600 that their Andersons Quay bus stop will not be in operation due to the All buses until 9:05pm service will operate from outside the Cork City Council Office on Anglesea Street. They have encouraged commuters to pre-book their tickets to avoid disappointments as the services across the country are expected to be busy during the weekend. WEXFORD BUS SERVICE CHANGES The popular east coast bus company has issued an update on their services for the Bank Holiday Monday. Advertisement Route 740, 740X, 740A and 340 are set to operate on a Sunday/Public holiday schedule. Customers of the Route 340 are warned that there will be no 8:30pm or 10pm services starting at However, Route 376, 884, WX1 and WX2 will not be operating on Monday. 6 The Leinster VS Scarlets clash kicked off this afternoon Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription Advertisement 6 Luas chiefs confirmed there will be no travel disruption during the weekend Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 Irish Rail has announced travel diversions for many of their routes due to rail works Credit: Alamy
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- RTÉ News
Drivers urged to be aware of vulnerable people on roads this weekend
An appeal has been launched by An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) calling on road users to be vigilant and never to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs ahead of the bank holiday weekend. With large crowds expected to travel to large events like Bloom in Dublin's Phoenix Park, Dublin, and BikeFest in Killarney, Co Kerry, drivers are reminded to stay alert, avoid distractions, and share the road responsibly. The RSA is reminding the public that this time of year typically sees an increase in cyclist and motorcyclist casualties, asking drivers to slow down and be mindful of vulnerable road users. The public is also being asked to be aware of road closures in the Ballsbridge and Donnybrook area as a result of the Women's Mini Marathon which begins at 12.30pm on Sunday, 1 June, and to plan ahead. So far this year, 68 people have died on Irish roads. Last weekend, four women were killed in separate incidents in counties Wexford, Clare, Meath and Tyrone. In 2024, a total of 174 people died as a result of road traffic collisions. Analysis by the RSA has found that over one third of driver fatalities during the years 2016-2020 had a positive toxicology report result for alcohol. The analysis shows a stark contrast between off-peak and peak hours, as 70% of driver fatalities during off-peak hours (10pm–5.59am) had a positive toxicology for alcohol, compared to 21% during peak times. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Seán Canney said the RSA data was deeply concerning. "The figures show a consistent pattern of people taking deadly risks by driving under the influence, especially at night. My message this weekend is simple: never, ever drink and drive. "It's not worth the risk to your life or anyone else's. I urge everyone to act responsibly and make safe choices on our roads." Chief Superintendent David Harrington of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau said that driving under the influence not only impairs your driving performance but removes the capacity to drive safely. "Some people may take the risk of driving under influence because they believe they won't encounter gardaí on the road to detect them, but the reality is that we are on the roads conducting checkpoints and are called to the scene of every one of the fatal or serious injury collisions caused by a driver that has been drinking". Meanwhile the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging the public to take extra precautions in and around water over the weekend. Kevin Whitney, Head of Operations Section at the Irish Coast Guard said that as the June bank holiday typically marks the start of summer celebrations for many. "We are urging everyone to be mindful of the dangers, plan ahead, and follow the appropriate safety guidelines for your activity". There has been a 10% increase in drownings so far this year, compared to the same period last year. To stay safe, the public is advised to check the weather and tides before going to the shore, and be aware of rip currents at sea. Other advice includes: Never swim alone, and inform someone of your plans to go swimming. Always swim within your depth and stay within your depth. When on the water always wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid. If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned that bank holiday weekends are usually a busy time for acute and community health services and may result in long wait times at emergency departments.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Warning for Irish commuters amid M50 delays as Irish Rail services SUSPENDED due to ‘vehicle striking a railway bridge'
COMMUTERS are set to see some chaos on the roads this morning amid a number of obstructions on the road. It comes as some Advertisement 2 There was a breakdown on the M50 Credit: Alamy 2 There are delays to Irish Rail services Credit: Getty Images - Getty In a statement on Taking to "Staff en route. Update to follow." In a further update, the company revealed that services were resuming, but that Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS In an update on X, the team wrote: "Services have resumed between GCD-Lansdowne following a "Delays of up to +30mins can be expected through the city centre due to congestion. "Delays are expected to ease as we regulate services back to schedule." Elsewhere, motorists are being warned of delays on the M50. Advertisement Most read in Motors LiveDrive shared an update to X, informing drivers of the potential delays. The account said: "There is a breakdown on the M50 Southbound J6 off ramp. It is in the hatch markings." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads This has now been cleared, but drivers may still see some delays. And drivers should be warned of some Advertisement A number of major Irish roads are set to close for hours during the Women's Mini Marathon this bank holiday weekend. The annual race is being held this Sunday, 1 June, with over 20,000 participants scheduled to take to the streets of Dublin. On Sunday at 12:30 pm, the charity race will start from Fitzwilliam Place and then end on Baggot Street. Advertisement The run, attended by 25,000 people, stretches for 10km through the city. DIVERSIONS IN PLACE Due to this, there will be significant road closures and diversions over the The routes of 37, 38, 38a, 39 and 39a will all also be affected by the race. On Saturday May 31, Herbert Street will be closed from 8 am to 7 pm the following day. Advertisement Sunday June 1 from 4 am to 7 pm : Herbert Street Herbert Lane Pembroke Row Cumberland Road Fitzwilliam Street Fitzwilliam Place Fitzwilliam Square North Fitzwilliam Square South Wilton Terrace Lad Lane Baggot Street Lower As well as: James's Street East Fitzwilliam Lane Fitzwilliam Street Lower Merrion Square East Merrion Square South Mount Street Upper Stephen's Place Baggotrath Place From 8:30 am to 5 pm: Stephen's Green East Stephen's Green South Stephen's Green North Kevin Street Lower Cuffe Street Merrion Street Upper Pembroke Street Dawson Street Kildare Street From 10 am to 4 pm : Advertisement Leeson Street Lower Earlsfort Terrace Hatch Street Lower From 11:30 am to 4 pm : Adelaide Road Leeson Street Upper Stillorgan Road (Fosters Avenue to Donnybrook Road) Donnybrook Road Herbert Place Nutley Lane Merrion Road (Ballsbridge to Merrion Gates) Morehampton Road Baggot Street Upper Pembroke Road
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Full list of roads to close for HOURS over bank holiday weekend as Women's Mini Marathon to take place
A NUMBER of major Irish roads are set to close for hours during the Women's Mini Marathon this bank holiday weekend. The annual race is being held this Sunday, 1 June, with over 20,000 participants scheduled to take to the streets of Dublin. 5 Over 20,000 people will take to the streets of Dublin this weekend Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription 5 Many roads are due to close with pedestrian access restricted too Credit: Alamy On Sunday at 12:30 pm, the charity race will start from Fitzwilliam Place and then end on Baggot Street. The run, attended by 25,000 people, stretches for 10km through the city. Due to this, there will be significant road closures and diversions over the READ MORE ON MOTORS There are different waves in place for runners to help handle the high volumes of participants. WHITE and PINK waves will enter through the junction of Pembroke Street Upper/Leeson Street Lower. BLUE will enter through the junction of Hume Street/Stephen's Green and this entrance point on Baggot Street. Other coloured waves like YELLOW and GREEN will enter through the junction of Merrion Square West/Merrion Square North and the junction of Hume Street/Stephen's Green. Most read in Motors The routes of 5 Dublin City Council released a list of all roads out of use over the weekend Credit: Dublin City Council 5 Diversions for other traffic will also be in place Credit: Dublin City Council Road closures On Saturday May 31, Herbert Street will be closed from 8 am to 7 pm the following day. Sunday June 1 from 4 am to 7 pm : Herbert Street Herbert Lane Pembroke Row Cumberland Road Fitzwilliam Street Fitzwilliam Place Fitzwilliam Square North Fitzwilliam Square South Wilton Terrace Lad Lane Baggot Street Lower As well as: James's Street East Fitzwilliam Lane Fitzwilliam Street Lower Merrion Square East Merrion Square South Mount Street Upper Stephen's Place Baggotrath Place From 8:30 am to 5 pm: Stephen's Green East Stephen's Green South Stephen's Green North Kevin Street Lower Cuffe Street Merrion Street Upper Pembroke Street Dawson Street Kildare Street From 10 am to 4 pm : Leeson Street Lower Earlsfort Terrace Hatch Street Lower From 11:30 am to 4 pm : Adelaide Road Leeson Street Upper Stillorgan Road (Fosters Avenue to Donnybrook Road) Donnybrook Road Herbert Place Nutley Lane Merrion Road (Ballsbridge to Merrion Gates) Morehampton Road Baggot Street Upper Pembroke Road Meanwhile, a It has been proposed that tractors and other "slow moving The idea has come from the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) due to safety concerns being raised. IRHA President Ger Hyland said that Ireland is "the only country in the The maximum motorway speed in Ireland is 120km/h. But tractors can be driven on the same roads as long as it can travel at or maintain a speed of 50km/h, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Hyland said that if Ireland is serious about road safety, they must ban tractors from the fast moving roads. The IRHA has claimed that many of their vehicles are getting stuck behind tractors and slow movers on the motorway. This then leads to congestion and dangerous driving in attempts to overtake. They have urged the government to work with the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) to keep tractors off the motorway. Instead, they proposed that the vehicles be kept to regional and local roads. The speed limit on regional roads is typically 80-100km/h, while on local roads it's between 50-80km/h. Hyland said that tractors "cause a build-up of traffic behind them on the motorway", adding that they can cause people to pull into another lane at the last minute to avoid them. He added: "Tractors are a regular sight on our motorways during the summer months, sometimes pulling trailers. "A family in a car driving in heavy fog on the motorway at 120km/h could come across this tractor and have very little time to react. "This is presenting a clear and present danger." 5 The road closures will also affect some bus routes Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
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
