Supporters of both Limerick and Kilkenny are being warned of a number of restrictions by gardaí ahead of the 2022 All-Ireland Hurling Final between the counties on Sunday afternoon.
There are restrictions on travel, parking and items that can be brought into the vicinity of Croke Park ahead of the first-ever July final.
An Garda Síochána has released details of its traffic, travel and public order plan for the game which will attract more than 80,000 people to Croke Park.
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Fans are being urged to use public transport if possible or use designated park and ride facilities as they plan their route to Croke Park.
Gardaí have also pointed out to drivers that Clonliffe College, long-time used by travelling fans, is no longer available for car parking. They have advised other options in the capital.
In terms of those driving to the match, gardaí have been warned that on street parking is very limited due to Croke Park being situated in a residential area.
"There will be strict enforcement of all illegal parking in the area by Gardai and Dublin City Parking Services. Patrons should be aware that illegally parked vehicles will be impounded or clamped and will be liable to a substantial fine," they added.
"Drivers should be aware that illegally or improperly parked vehicles have the potential to cause traffic disruption, obstruction and difficulty to emergency vehicles that may need to access the narrow residential streets that surround Croke Park Stadium.
There is a supervised car park available in the vicinity of Croke Park. That is O’Connell’s School, North Richmond Street with entry via North Circular Road. Just 400 spaces are available there including special needs spaces.
Patrons arriving by car are advised to travel to Croke Park via the M50 motorway to Navan Road, Finglas Road and Drumcondra Road.
"These routes lead directly to Croke Park. Supporters arriving via the M50 / M1 motorways are advised to allow time for traffic delays. Patrons who have tickets for the Cusack Stand should approach from the east side of the stadium by using the Port Tunnel and East Link Bridge. Dublin Port Tunnel will be open to all vehicles," gardaí advise.
"After the game patrons will have the option of travelling the Belfast Road (M1) or on the M50 to the (M2) Ashbourne Road, (M3) Navan Road, (M4) Lucan Road, (M7) Naas Road and (M11) Wexford Road."
People attending the game are also told to respect residents in the area.
"Issues such as illegal parking, anti social behaviour, drinking and urinating in public cause difficulties and will not be tolerated by Gardai. Patrons are asked to desist from such behaviour," they said.
Supporters are also being advised that a Garda Cordon will be in effect on the streets that lead to Croke Park. Only accredited vehicles will be permitted to pass by this cordon. All vehicles will be checked for accreditation.
"Local residents, their immediate families, local business community are in possession of passes and will be facilitated at the barriers. Passes however do not guarantee entry through the cordon where pedestrian volumes exist," a garda spokesperson said.
"The full Garda cordon will be in place two hours prior to stiles opening time and one hour post event to enable match patrons to arrive and depart safely.
"All patrons entering the Garda cordon will be the subject of a ticket check by stewards and search. Any offensive articles, e.g. glass bottles, air horns, large flagpoles will be seized. Patrons are advised not to bring any unnecessary baggage with them and are advised to travel early to the stadium to avoid any unnecessary delays.
"Patrons are advised that the Gardaí will not permit the consumption of alcohol outside pubs, while walking along the street or in any other public place. Patrons are asked to have consideration for local residents and refrain from anti-social behaviour such as on street drinking and urinating."
Gardaí have also warned fans to be aware of their own personal safety and security while attending the event.
"They should ensure the security of personal belongings while on route to and from the stadium i.e. purses/wallets/tickets/ Mobile Phones. Patrons who arrive by vehicle should also ensure that property is not left exposed in parked vehicles. They should ensure that car windows, sunroofs are correctly closed."
Jones' Road will also be monitored by gardaí and they say that "in the interest of safety, measures may be implemented to prevent crowd congestion on Jones Road outside the Croke Park Hotel.
"Jones Road has become a meeting point / access to other areas for patrons attending Croke Park games. The result of this is to seriously increase / interfere with the crowd flows resulting in pedestrian congestion in that area.
"Patrons are advised not to enter the Jones Road / Russell Street unless they hold a Hogan or Nally Stand ticket. Not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel as this causes a serious obstruction to crowd movement in that area. Gardai will move waiting persons in this area."
They advise that supporters "use coloured routes outlined on Croke Park websites to access the stadium and arrange meeting points at a distance away from Jones Road."
After the game, patrons exiting the Hogan Stand and Nally Stands will be directed to exit by a planned route as they leave these stands onto Jones Road.
"Please bear this in mind when leaving the stadium. It may be advisable to wait in the stand until the crowd levels die down," gardaí said.
"Patrons are further requested not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel as this causes a serious obstruction to crowd movement in that area. Gardai will move waiting persons in this area."
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