The O2 Challenge at the the Aviva Stadium on the 31/7/10.
All patrons travelling to the Aviva Stadium for the event are advised to utilise public transport as much as possible. The stadium is serviced by bus, DART and Luas transport facilities.
Stiles Opening - 13.00 hrs. Kick Off - 2.30pm Event Finish at - 17. 00 hrs.
Expected Attendance 35,000
Patrons Travelling to Stadium:
There are limited spaces for patrons who travel by road such as on-street parking where disk parking is in force and will be rigidly adhered to.
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 the Aviva Stadium.
Residents:
Patrons are requested to be aware that the Aviva Stadium is located in a residential area. Patrons attending at the Aviva Stadium are requested to respect residents by behaving in an appropriate manner when going to and departing the stadium. 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.
Special Needs Parking:
There are 70 disabled parking spaces in the Aviva Stadium car park which can only be accessed from Herbert Road. Patrons using this facility should be in the Stadium 2 hours prior to the event kicking off or admittance cannot be guaranteed.
There are also 50 disabled parking spaces in Marian College at Herbert Bridge which can also be accessed via Herbert Road.
Bus/Coach Parking:
There are no specific bus or coach parking areas around the Aviva Stadium. Coaches must not be parked in a manner which could lead to disruption.
Ticket Sales:
Please refer to www.irishrugby.ie for details of ticket sales for this event.
Pre Event Traffic Restrictions:
As with all events at the Aviva Stadium, a Garda Cordon will be in effect on the streets that lead to Lansdowne Road. Only accredited vehicles will be permitted to pass by this cordon. All vehicles will be checked for accreditation.
Local residents, their immediate families and the local business community will be facilitated at the barriers with proof of address. However proof of address does not guarantee entry through the cordon where pedestrian volumes exist.
The following roads will be closed to through traffic from 10.00am on Saturday 31/7/2010:-
Ø Lansdowne Park
Ø Lansdowne Lane
Ø Lansdowne Road from Shelbourne Road to Herbert Bridge
Ø Herbert Road
Ø Newbridge Avenue
Ø Bath Avenue
Ø Londonbridge Road
Subsequently the following roads will be closed to through traffic from 11.45am
Ø The remainder of Lansdowne Road from Shelbourne Road to Pembroke Road
Ø Shelbourne Road
Ø Beatty’s Avenue
Ø Ballsbridge Avenue
Parking Restrictions:
Garda No-Parking Cones will be placed at the following locations to prevent parking:
1. Lansdowne Road – Both sides from Shelbourne Road to Herbert Bridge
2. Herbert Road – Left side from Herbert Bridge to Tritonville Road
3. Newbridge Avenue – Left side from Herbert Bridge to Tritonville Road
4. Lansdowne Lane – Left side from Shelbourne Road
5. Shelbourne Road – Both sides from Shelbourne Avenue to The Podium Entrance.
6. Shelbourne Road – Left side from The Podium Entrance to Bath Avenue.
7. Havelock Square – Right side from Bath Avenue to the Entrance Gate.
Colour Coded Entry:
Superintendent O’Brien of Donnybrook Garda Station emphasises that patrons will only gain entry via the colour coded route indicated on the ticket.
Patrons should arrive early to ensure that they can gain access in time for kick off.
Red ticket entry via Dodder Bank off Bath Avenue/Londonbridge Rd.
Blue ticket entry via Podium Entrance off Shelbourne Road.
Yellow ticket entry via Lansdowne Lane.
Green ticket entry via Lansdowne Road.
Purple ticket entry via Herbert Road.
Please refer to www.avivastadium.ie or www.irishrugby.ie for further details and approach maps.
Patron Search:
All patrons entering the Garda cordon will be the subject of a ticket check by Stewards and search by Gardaí. 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.
Public Order:
Patrons are advised that the Gardaí will not permit the consumption of alcohol outside public houses, 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 etc.
Crime:
Patrons are advised 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.
D4 Berkeley Hotel Car Park:
All residents of the D4 Berkeley Hotel will be permitted entry subject to pedestrian presence at the time and are requested to access the hotel via Pembroke Road/Lansdowne Road junction.
End of Game Crowd Movement:
In order to ensure crowd safety and ease of movement patrons will only be permitted to exit the Stadium via the colour coded entry route through which they entered. Gardai and stewards will be available to assist in all areas.
Patrons should also comply with the directions issued by Gardaí and steward as they depart the stadium. Again the directions are issued with a view to making the stadium environs a safer place during patron exit from the Aviva Stadium.