Shuttle buses and big screens will be laid on for a memorial service to the late Vicky Phelan in her hometown of Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny, today.
Gardai have put in place a traffic management plan ahead of the gathering to celebrate the life of the CervicalCheck campaigner, who died almost two weeks ago age 48.
Huge crowds are expected to descend on the village where the mum-of-two grew up before moving to Annacotty in Co Limerick. For those who can't attend, a live YouTube stream of the service can be watched here.
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Brave Vicky lifted the lid on the CervicalCheck scandal in 2018, refusing to sign a non-disclosure agreement as part of an out-of-court settlement over misread smear tests.
Those travelling will be able to park and ride to the public event on shuttle buses, while the service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend.
A private funeral was held for Ms Phelan three days after her death, as per her wishes.
Her family last week extended an open invitation to the public to say their goodbyes at 1pm at the Church of the Assumption.
Posting on the Vicky’s Tribe Facebook page, her family and friends said: “Vicky connected with so many people, on so many different levels and when she asked us to host a gathering in Mooncoin after her passing, we could honestly think of nothing more appropriate.
“We hope Sunday’s gathering will be all that Vicky hoped it would be: An opportunity for family, friends and the wider public to join this celebration of her life.
“Music will feature prominently during the ceremony, along with a few words from family and friends.
“Vicky requested that this be an upbeat occasion, with some of her favourite musicians playing several tunes throughout.”
Buses will be on a circular route and collecting passengers every 10 minutes
Disabled parking is available at the Graveyard, Polerone Road, which is adjacent to the church.
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