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Unread 12-05-2011, 21:48   #1
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Default [17-28/05/2011] Major events including state visits

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http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=7349
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Garda Information regarding VIP visits and Events during May 2011

A number of high profile VIP visits and major events are due to take place at various locations around the country during the month of May.

These will primarily be focused on Dublin City, Cork City, and Counties Tipperary, Kildare and Meath and include:
Ø State Visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh: 17-20 May 2011
Ø Visit to Ireland of US President Barack Obama: 23-24 May 2011
Ø UEFA Europa League Final: Aviva Stadium, Wednesday 18 May 2011
Ø Republic of Ireland v. Northern Ireland: Aviva Stadium, Tuesday 24 May 2011
Ø Slane Concert (Kings of Leon) 28 May 2011


Comprehensive policing plans are in place for all of these events to meet the public safety, security and traffic requirements associated with them.

Over the next two weeks Gardai will issue information to the public on an ongoing basis in respect of each event and location, including details of any traffic and parking restrictions, diversions and/or road closures and crowd safety advice.

Our priority is to ensure the safety and security of all individuals and members of the public attending events as well as keeping commuters and general traffic moving and commercial activity operating as normal. We are working with local traders and businesses to minimise disruption to their workers and customers and are liaising closely with all of our partner agencies, including local councils and public transport companies.

In addition to providing specific detail on each location at the appropriate times, An Garda Síochána is issuing the following general information and advice to members of the public:

The visits of HM Queen Elizabeth II and of the President of the United States will involve substantial security operations. As a result the public can expect traffic and parking restrictions, diversions and/or road closures in the vicinity of any location which is on their respective itineraries. These restrictions will commence in advance of the visits. Following on from local consultation with business and residents in the key areas, a process of public notification of affected areas commences today and will continue over the next ten days (please see below).

Commuters should use public transport where possible. There will be changes and modifications to some public transport routes and these will be notified by the public transport operators. The public is asked to check information available from the public transport companies (Dublin Bus, Luas, Irish Rail, Bus Éireann) for updates on routes and timetables closer to their journey times.

Any private and commercial vehicles seeking to access Dublin city centre may face delays and they may also encounter parking restrictions when they reach their destination. Private and commercial vehicles seeking to cross the city are encouraged to use the existing orbital routes and also to follow diversions.

Pedestrians in city centres will be limited to crossing streets and roads at designated crossing points due to the erection of barriers along key routes. In addition, pedestrians may for security reasons be subject to search by members of An Garda Síochána at specific points.

In addition members of the public should confirm appointments or check opening hours of any destinations in public buildings prior to travelling.

Gardaí will maintain a high, visible presence across the next two weeks to assist members of the public who wish to view the visits and/or attend events and to minimise disruption to workers, shoppers, students and visitors to the city centre. We would ask members of the public to heed the advice and instructions of gardaí and we thank them in advance for their cooperation.

Traffic management information will be available in the following formats:
Ø Press releases
Ø Garda website
Ø Garda Facebook page
Ø @gardatraffic on Twitter
Ø Variable Message Signs (VMS)


Please check these website for further updates:
www.irishrail.ie
www.dublinbus.ie
www.luas.ie
www.fai.ie
www.dublincity.ie
www.corkcity.ie
www.kildare.ie
www.nra.ie
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Unread 13-05-2011, 15:18   #2
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A fair bit of disruption
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/...w&news_id=1103

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Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II & UEFA Europa League Final - service arrangements by Corporate Communications


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Service arrangements for major events Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th May

Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland

Europa League Final

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that rail services will operate next week across DART, Commuter and Intercity throughout the events surrounding the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland, and the UEFA Europa League Final.

There will be some alterations however, which are being introduced following Garda request, to address security considerations.



Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland

All services will operate, and those attending events associated with the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland are advised to use rail or other public transport, and to travel in good time for events.

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

Weds 18th May: 10.45hrs-11.15hrs; 14.30hrs-15.00hrs, 15.30hrs-16.00hrs

Thurs 19th May: 17.30hrs-18.15hrs, 19.45hrs-20.15hrs

We will work with the Gardaí to ensure service impacts are shorter than these times and kept to an absolute minimum.

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station, meaning customers will still be able to travel to and from the city. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services.

Further service information, particularly relating to Thursday evening, will be updated early next week.



On Wednesday 18th May for security reasons, Maynooth services will not serve Drumcondra Station between 10.30hrs and 16.00hrs. Trains will operate to a full schedule, but will not stop at Drumcondra.



All other rail services will operate, with some minor delays possible.



Europa League Final

At the request of the Gardaí, for security reasons, Lansdowne Road Station will be closed from 17.00hrs to 20.00hrs on Wednesday 18th May, the evening of the UEFA Europa League Final.

Customers should travel to and from Grand Canal Dock Station or Sandymount Station during this time.

Otherwise, normal match arrangements will apply, including:

- Lansdowne Road Station will reopen at 20.00hrs

- Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed from the start of the match until 90 minutes after the match ends

- Additional DARTs will operate before and after the match

- No bicycles will be carried on DART and Commuter services on this evening.



Full service information will be updated at this website, or follow us on www.twitter.com/irishrail

Further service arrangements relating to the visit of President Barack Obama to Ireland will follow next week.

Iarnród Éireann thanks customers for their cooperation with these arrangements.
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TRANSPORT: THERE WILL be some disruption to rail services as a result of the Queen’s upcoming visit. These follow a request from the Garda for security reasons.

Although all routes will operate, there will be some suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse stations on Wednesday, May 18th between 10.45am and 11.15am; 2.30pm and 3pm; and 3pm and 4pm; and on Thursday, May 19th, between 5.30pm and 6.15pm; and 7.45pm and 8.15pm.

During these times, northside services will operate between Howth and Malahide and between Drogheda and Connolly station, while southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse station. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services on May 18th: trains will operate to a full schedule but will not stop at Drumcondra station between 10.30am and 4pm.

An Iarnród Éireann spokesman said all other services would operate normally, with minor delays possible. As a result of the Europa League Final, Lansdowne Road station will be closed from 5pm to 8pm next Wednesday. Customers are advised to travel to and from Grand Canal Dock station or Sandymount station during this time. Otherwise, normal match arrangements will apply.
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The quays will close for a substancial amount of time on tuesday and wednesday resulting in bus diversions

the 145 will revert to its old terminus at mountjoy square

the 748 will terminate beside the 46a terminus on infirmary road

the 79/a will serve emmet road, south circular road and dolphins barn

the end result will be major disruption to heuston bus services

just wondering will people with tickets for 145 at heuston or in general people with bus and rail tickets who use heuston services be able to use these tickets on luas services?

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Centre/Travel-News/ Diversions-for-VIP-visits-Tuesday-17th-May/

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Cent...sday-18th-May/

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Is that all day on Wednesday?

I was planning to use the 145 to get from Leeson St to Heuston for the 7pm to Cork.
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Its hard to tell but i wouldnt be relying on it if i was you!

The notice for wednesday states

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The North and South Quays will close at 09:00hrs and will remain*closed until 17:30hrs approximately while the Royal visitors attend several locations around the city.* As each location is visited local diversions will apply.

The following diversions in the table will apply from 09:30hrs to 21:00hrs approximately but will be superseded by the unique diversions listed below the table.

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Even a taxi sounds a nightmare with that level of road closures. Sounds like I'd better hope it's a nice evening for the 45 min walk!
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Really need to ask- Traveling to Moldova on Saturday need to get few last minute things, Because of the Queen's visit are the rail services operating tomorrow Tuesday 17May from Gorey to Dublin Connolly or Tara Street in the morning? The 18.30 Dublin/Rosslare service i assume will leave Connolly rather than Pearse at 18.30 . Thank you in advance
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No disruption is expected on May 17th except for the match at Lansdowne Rd which will result in heavy passenger flows
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No disruption is expected on May 17th except for the match at Lansdowne Rd which will result in heavy passenger flows
the match in lansdowne rd is actually on wednesday night 18th
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latest - updated area highlighted in bold

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Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II & UEFA Europa League Final - service arrangements by Corporate Communications


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Service arrangements for major events Monday 16th to Friday 20th May

Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland

Europa League Final

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that rail services will operate next week across DART, Commuter and Intercity throughout the events surrounding the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland, and the UEFA Europa League Final.

There will be some alterations however, which are being introduced following Garda request, to address security considerations.

Service summary is as follows:

Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th May

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity
.



Wednesday 18th May

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity, with the following alterations:

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

10.45hrs-11.15hrs; 14.30hrs-15.00hrs, 15.30hrs-16.00hrs

We will work with the Gardaí to ensure service impacts are shorter than these times and kept to an absolute minimum.

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station, meaning customers will still be able to travel to and from the city. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services.

Maynooth services will not serve Drumcondra Station between 10.30hrs and 16.00hrs on Wednesday 18th May. Trains will operate to a full schedule, but will not stop at Drumcondra.



Europa League Final

At the request of the Gardaí, for security reasons, Lansdowne Road Station will be closed from 17.00hrs to 20.00hrs on Wednesday 18th May, the evening of the UEFA Europa League Final.

Customers should travel to and from Grand Canal Dock Station or Sandymount Station during this time.

Otherwise, normal match arrangements will apply, including:

- Lansdowne Road Station will reopen at 20.00hrs

- Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed from 20.30hrs to 22.30hrs

- Additional DARTs will operate before and after the match

- No bicycles will be carried on DART and Commuter services on this evening.




Thursday 19th May:

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity, with the following alterations:

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

17.30hrs-18.15hrs, 19.45hrs-20.15hrs

We will work with the Gardaí to ensure service impacts are shorter than these times and kept to an absolute minimum.

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station, meaning customers will still be able to travel to and from the city. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services.



Further service information, particularly relating to Thursday evening, will be updated early next week.





All other rail services will operate, with some minor delays possible.



Full service information will be updated at this website, or follow us on www.twitter.com/irishrail

Further service arrangements relating to the visit of President Barack Obama to Ireland will follow next week.

Iarnród Éireann thanks customers for their cooperation with these arrangements.
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major luas disruption as well - details updated
http://www.luas.ie/travel-updates/

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Luas Service Arrangements for the visit of H.M Queen Elizabeth II


The Luas Green Line will operate a normal service during the visit of H.M Queen Elizabeth II.

There will be service disruptions on the Luas Red Line ( Tallaght to Connolly and The Point Stops) on Tuesday May 17 2011. The Luas Red Line service will run as normal between Tallaght and Connolly until 13:00pm.

From 13:00pm till 17. 15pm service will operate between Tallaght and Blackhorse Stops only.


Please also note, Luas Abbey Street Stop on Tuesday May 17 will be closed from 5.30am to 17:15pm


Passengers are advised to watch this website for updated information.


Similarly, there will be Red Line service changes on Wednesday May 18 2011.


Luas Red line service will operate normally from Tallaght to Connolly stop until 8.25am.


From 8.25am till later in the evening, approximately 16.25pm the service will operate between Tallaght and Blackhorse Stop only.


Luas tickets will be valid on Dublin Bus throughout the periods of service disruption only.


Luas advise passengers to check this website ( www.luas.ie ) in advance of their journey and to allow extra time to travel.


Customers can also call Freephone Luas Customer Care on 1800 300 604. Customer Care hours are 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 10am – 2pm.


Customers can also follow us on Twitter @official_luas


Further service arrangements on the visit of President Barack Obama to Ireland will follow later this week.


Luas Customer Care would like to thank all our customers for travelling Luas and for their cooperation at this time.
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For those of you making connections to or from heuston station, this information would be helpful given the disruption that will be to luas

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Cent...uston-Station/

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Tuesday 17th May 11.30hrs

Services will not serve Phoenix Park station until further notice*due to a request by Gardaí.

This website will be updated as further information is made available.*
maynooth line trains not stopping at phoenix park station
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Luas Service Arrangements for the visit of H.M Queen Elizabeth II

Luas is working closely with the Gardaí to ensure minimum disruption to Luas Customers. The times below are approximate. When there is a change to service we will only be able to recommence service when we are permitted to do so.


Tuesday May 17th 2011

The Luas Green Line service (Brides Glen to St Stephen’s Green) is operating a normal service today.

The Luas Red Line service ( Tallaght to Connolly/ The Point) is operating a full line now till last tram at 0.30am.

Passengers please note there may be delays on the Red Line.


Wednesday May 18th 2011

The Luas Green Line Service (Brides Glen to St Stephen’s Green) will operate a normal service.

The Luas Red Line (Tallaght to Connolly /The Point) will operate a normal service between 05.30am and 8.25am

From 8.25am to 11.30am service will operate between Tallaght and Blackhorse stop.

There is no service between Blackhorse and Connolly / The Point.

From 11.30am to end of service 0.30am full line service will resume. Trams will operate Tallaght to Connolly/ The Point.

Passengers please note there may be delays on the Red Line during the course of service.


Thursday May 19th 2011

The Luas Green Line Service (Brides Glen to St Stephen’s Green) will operate a normal service.

The Luas Red Line service (Tallaght to Connolly/ The Point) will operate a full service with the exception of the hours 4.30pm to 8.30pm, where the line will run from Tallaght to Connolly only. No service to The Point.

Spencer Dock stop will also be closed from start of service at 05.30am to 8.30pm.

Luas are working closely with An Garda Síochana and the information stated above may change.

We would like to thank Luas passengers for their custom and advise them of the following contact information for Luas:


Freephone Customer Care 1800 300 604
Email info@luas.ie
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Updated: 20:05, Tuesday, 17 May 2011

All services on the Luas Red Line have returned to normal after a security alert in Dublin.

The army bomb disposal team was called in after a suspicious device was found.

The suspect package was examined near the Luas line at Davitt Road in Inchicore.

A spokesperson for the Defence Forces said the device was a hoax.

All Luas stops on the canal were affected.

Separately, there was a security alert in Maynooth, Co Kildare, overnight after a viable explosive device was found.

It was discovered on a bus outside the Glenroyal Hotel just before midnight.

A spokesperson for Bus Éireann has confirmed the device was discovered on a bus bound for Dublin from Ballina, Co Mayo.

The bus was operated by a private operator contracted by Bus Éireann.

Gardaí have said the device was a type of pipe-bomb. It was viable, but not primed.

They believe the device and the subsequent hoax calls were designed to disrupt, not to injure.

A warning call was made and there were 30 passengers and a driver on board when the device was found at 9.30pm.

All were safely taken off the bus and transported to Dublin in another bus.

The device was later made safe by an Army Bomb Disposal Team.

Roads which were cordoned off during the incident have since re-opened.
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Dissident bomb scares disrupt security
CONOR LALLY

SECURITY: DISSIDENT REPUBLICANS have disrupted the security operation around Queen Elizabeth’s State visit with incidents involving hoax and viable explosives devices including security alerts at courthouses and railway stations.

...

Rail services were affected yesterday afternoon after security alerts at Drogheda station. Phoenix Park station in Dublin was closed at 11am when a suspect device, later found to be a hoax, was found.

There was a security alert on the Luas red line in Dublin at 6am when a suspect device was found onboard near Davitt Road in Inchicore, south Dublin.

The Luas was evacuated and all services along the canal were cancelled for a period. Army bomb disposal experts examined the device, which was a hoax.

The only incident that involved a viable device occurred in Maynooth, Co Kildare, when a search of a bus yielded a pipe bomb.

The coach was contracted by Bus Éireann and was carrying about 35 passengers from Ballina, Co Mayo, to Dublin when calls were received by gardaí warning of a bomb on board.

Passengers were taken off and gardaí found a viable pipe bomb in a luggage hold just after 11.30pm on Monday as the bus and nearby area were sealed off outside the Glen Royal Hotel. While all the components to make a bomb were present the device was not primed.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...g4.html?via=mr
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CONOR LALLY, Crime Correspondent

Dissident republicans have disrupted the security operation around Queen Elizabeth's State visit to the Republic with six incidents involving hoax and viable explosives devices and bomb threats against court houses.

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The only incident that involved a viable device occurred last night in Maynooth, Co Kildare, when a search of bus yielded a pipe bomb.

The coach was contracted by Bus Éireann and was carrying about 35 passengers from Ballina, Co Mayo, to Dublin when calls were received by gardaí warning of a bomb on board.

The bus was then stopped in Maynooth and passengers taken off. During a search of a luggage hold, gardai found a viable pipe bomb just after 11pm as the bus and area around it were sealed off outside the Glen Royal Hotel.

While all of the components to make a bomb were present the device was not primed. Army bomb disposal experts were called in and declared the area safe just after 1am.

This morning there was a further security alert on the Luas red line in Dublin when a suspect device was found onboard near Davitt Road in Inchicore, south Dublin.

The Luas at the centre of the scare was evacuated and all Luas services along the canal were cancelled for a period.

Army bomb disposal experts examined the device, which was found to be a hoax and not viable.

...

Rail services are returning to normal after a security alert at Drogheda earlier today. Phoenix Park station has reopened after being closed while the Queen was being driven to Áras an Uachtaráin.

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Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II & UEFA Europa League Final - service arrangements (Updated 16th May) by Corporate Communications

Service arrangements for major events Monday 16th to Friday 20th May

Visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland

Europa League Final

Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that rail services will operate this week across DART, Commuter and Intercity throughout the events surrounding the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland, and the UEFA Europa League Final.

There will be some alterations however, which are being introduced following Garda request, to address security considerations.

Service summary is as follows:


Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th May

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity.



Wednesday 18th May

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity, with the following alterations:

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

10.45hrs-11.15hrs; 14.30hrs-15.00hrs, 15.30hrs-16.00hrs

We will work with the Gardaí to ensure service impacts are shorter than these times and kept to an absolute minimum.

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station, meaning customers will still be able to travel to and from the city. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services.

Maynooth services will not serve Drumcondra Station between 10.30hrs and 16.00hrs on Wednesday 18th May. Trains will operate to a full schedule, but will not stop at Drumcondra.


Europa League Final

At the request of the Gardaí, for security reasons, Lansdowne Road Station will be closed from 17.00hrs to 20.00hrs on Wednesday 18th May, the evening of the UEFA Europa League Final.

Customers should travel to and from Grand Canal Dock Station or Sandymount Station during this time.

Otherwise, normal match arrangements will apply, including:
- Lansdowne Road Station will reopen at 20.00hrs
- Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed from 20.30hrs to 22.30hrs
- Additional DARTs will operate before and after the match
- No bicycles will be carried on DART and Commuter services on this evening.


Thursday 19th May:

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity, with the following alterations:

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

17.30hrs-18.15hrs, 19.45hrs-20.15hrs

We will work with the Gardaí to ensure service impacts are shorter than these times and kept to an absolute minimum.

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station, meaning customers will still be able to travel to and from the city. There will also be delays to Maynooth line services.


Onward travel from Heuston Station by Dublin Bus & Luas

While all Iarnród Éireann Intercity and Commuter services to/from Heuston will operate to a full schedule throughout the week, from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th May, there will be some alterations to onward services by Dublin Bus and Luas. Full details are available from the Dublin Bus & Luas websites.

Further service information, particularly relating to Thursday evening, will be updated early this week.

All other rail services will operate, with some minor delays possible.

Full service information will be updated at this website, or follow us on www.twitter.com/irishrail

Further service arrangements relating to the visit of President Barack Obama to Ireland will follow next week.

Iarnród Éireann thanks customers for their cooperation with these arrangements.
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On the Irish rail website, this should be on the travel alerts section not buried in the general news section

Quays are closed off later due to the show at the conference centre.

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Thursday 19th May:

Full services will operate across DART, Commuter & Intercity, with the following alterations:

There will be some brief suspension of services between Connolly and Pearse at the request of Gardaí for security reasons, at the following times:

17.30hrs-18.15hrs, 19.45hrs-20.15hrs

During these times, northside services will operate from Howth / Malahide and Drogheda to and from Connolly Station; and Southside services will operate from Bray and Greystones to and from Pearse Station

Delays of 5-10 minutes can be expected.

DART services

Northside DART services will operate to and from Connolly Station.

Southside DART services will operate to and from Pearse Station.

Please note: 17.22hrs Dun Laoghaire/Howth service will commence from Connolly Station at 17.47hrs

Maynooth services

17.00hrs Maynooth to Wexford will commence from Pearse at 17.41hrs.

17.10hrs Maynooth to Pearse service will terminate in Connolly.

17.00hrs Bray to Maynooth service will commence from Connolly station at 17.44hrs

Drogheda/Dundalk services

14.30hrs Drogheda to Bray service will terminate in Connolly

16.00hrs and 18.45hrs Drogheda/Pearse services will terminate in Connolly

17.55hrs Pearse/Dundalk will commence from Connolly at 18.03hrs.

18.15hrs Pearse/Dundalk will commence from Connolly at 18.30hrs.

Onward travel from Heuston Station by Dublin Bus & Luas
Also not from 3.30pm to 8.30pm today Red Line luas Services are terminating at Connolly and will not operate beyond.

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Luas Service Arrangements for the visit of H.M Queen Elizabeth II

Luas is working closely with the Gardaí to ensure minimum disruption to Luas Customers. The times below are approximate. When there is a change to service we will only be able to recommence service when we are permitted to do so.


Thursday May 19th 2011

The Luas Green Line Service (Brides Glen to St Stephen’s Green) will operate a normal service.

The Luas Red Line service (Tallaght to Connolly/ The Point) is operating a full service with the exception of the hours 3.30pm to 8.30pm, where the line will run from Tallaght to Connolly only. No service to The Point.

Please also note that Spencer Dock stop will also be closed from start of service at 05.30am to 8.30pm today.

Luas are working closely with An Garda Síochana and the information stated above may change.

We would like to thank Luas passengers for their custom and advise them of the following contact information for Luas:

Freephone Customer Care 1800 300 604
Email info@luas.ie
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