Senior Hurling
2.00p.m. Cork -v- Waterford
4.00p.m. Kilkenny -v- Limerick
Traffic Arrangements:
1. Car parks will be available on all approach routes and must be used by all patrons on their particular route thus avoiding unnecessary delays after the match.
2. Arrive in Thurles in good time for the matches.
3. Co-operate with the car park attendants and Gardai to ensure free flow of traffic.
4. The area about Semple Stadium will be kept completely free of parked vehicles and controlled by Garda Barriers.
5. The housing estates at the rear of Semple Stadium form an emergency route and any vehicles not belonging to residents will be towed, without exception.
6. Please do not abandon cars on the main routes. Keep driving until you meet a suitable car park. If you must park on the road ensure your car is turned for home, this is to ensure the minimum of delay after the matches.
7. A traffic diversion programme will be in place within Thurles and all motorists are asked to be patient during its operation. Every effort will be made to ensure that motorists can transgress the town with a minimum of delay.
Special Needs:
Persons with a disability should purchase tickets via the www.GAA.ie web site and indicate special needs.
Those with special needs should contact Thomas Maher , Media Liasion Officer.
Waterford Supporters:
Waterford supporters have an option on the following main routes:
1. From Waterford travel the N24 to Clonmel via Carrick on Suir and the R688 to Cashel and the M8 to Junction 6 (Horse & Jockey exit) and the N62 to Thurles.
This is the optimum route for Waterford supporters as match traffic can divert in Cashel and travel to Thurles on the R660 via Boherlahan, Holycross to Thurles.
2. From Waterford travel the M9 to Kilkenny and the R693 via Freshford to Urlingford and the M8 to Junction 5 (Two Mile Borris exit) and the N75 to Two Mile Borris and Thurles.
3. From Waterford travel the N24 to Carrick on Suir and then the N76/R690 to Mullinahone, Ballynonty, Littleton and Thurles.
Limerick Supporters:
Limerick Supporters will have an option of the following main routes:
1. Travel the M7 to Nenagh, the R498 via Borrisoleigh and the Ragg to Thurles
2. Travel the N24 to Tipperary, the R601 to Dundrum, the R661 to Holycross and either the R659 or R660 to Thurles
Cork Supporters:
Cork Supporters will have an option of the following main routes:
1. Travel the M8 to Junction 6 - (Horse & Jockey exit) and follow the N62 to Thurles.
Kilkenny Supporters:
Kilkenny supporters will have the option of the following main routes:
1. Travel the R693 via Freshford to Urlingford and the M8 to Junction 5 (Two Mile Borris exit) and the N75 to Two Mile Borris and Thurles.
Resident Passes:
Patrons in possession of passes should display same in a prominent place on their vehicle and follow the Garda directions en route. These passes are not parking permits but allow free movement subject to Garda discretion and traffic control.
Illegally Parked Vehicles:
Vehicles found illegally parked will be towed away to the Garda Compound and will not be released until the statutory expenses have been paid. In addition a prosecution could be instituted against the driver / owner of the vehicle concerned.
Security:
Superintendent Lordan makes a special appeal to all attending to:
a. Secure and lock their vehicles.
b. Leave no valuables on display.
c. Park in the supervised car parks.
d. Beware of pick pockets – beware of your wallet, money and A.T.M/Credit Cards. Secure your personal valuables.
e. Alcohol and Claxton Air Horns will not be allowed into Semple Stadium.
Superintendent Lordan wishes that this outing is a memorable day for everyone and reminds patrons to co-operate with Gardai and encourage others to do the same.