Gardaí are reminding Galway motorists that there will be traffic restrictions close to Eamonn Deacy Park in Terryland this evening.
Galway are playing Sligo at 7.45p.m and large crowds are expected.
Tomorrow a traffic management plan will be in force in Salthill for the GAA double-header, Africa Day celebrations and the An Tóstal Festival
Around 20,000 people are expected in Pearse Stadium for the hurling and football double-header - throw-in for Galway v Antrim is at 2:30pm and 5pm for Galway v Dublin
In Salthill Park, the Africa Day Youth Multicultural Festival takes place from 1 to 5, while the An Tóstal sailing festival takes place with activities along the Promenade on the day, and also on Sunday
Salthill Gardaí say there will be extensive road closures and cordons, and very limited parking
Full details:
• On Salthill Prom at the junctions with Dalysfort Road and at Rockbarton West (by the Circle of Life Garden/Quincentennial Park).
• At Rockbarton Road (after the vehicular entrance to Leisureland)
• On Salthill Road Upper at the junction with Lenaboy Gardens
• Lower Salthill at the Devon Park junction
• Taylor’s Hill at the Rosary Lane junction
• The junction of Threadneedle Road and Dr Mannix Road
Salthill will remain very much open for business and is expected to be very busy given the weather forecast. Our advice is to plan your journey and to arrive into Salthill early, and to follow guidance from Gardaí, event marshals and road signage.
People travelling by car are advised to that there is limited parking available at the carparks in Salthill and at St Enda’s College on Threadneedle Road. Motorists should consider parking in the city centre and using bus services which will operate throughout the day, or walking.
Motorists are reminded to park legally and responsibly.
