Gardai warn of major traffic disruption ahead of Mayo homecoming
Gardai have issued traffic advice.
Mayo Gardai have warned of severe traffic disruption in Castlebar later this afternoon due to the homecoming of the Mayo Senior Football team.
An Garda Síochána offers the following information in relation to traffic management and safety.
Extremely large crowds are expected in and on the approach to MacHale Park. People should plan to arrive early – gates will open at 3pm.
MacHale Road will be closed to vehicular traffic – other road closures in the area may be necessary in order to ensure the safety of participants at the homecoming and the public generally. Follow road signage and guidance from Gardaí and event marshals.
Entertainment at MacHale Park will begin at 3pm and the team is expected to arrive there at 6pm.
Traffic can use the Castlebar Bypass dual carriageway and can exit at various junctions to enter Castlebar.
The main routes into Castlebar are:
• N5 Dublin road into Moneen Roundabout • N60 Claremorris Road into Kilkenny Cross • N84 Ballinrobe Road into Cathal Duffy Roundabout • N5 Westport Road • R311 Newport Road Parking restrictions will be in place from midday in the vicinity of the MacHale Park and on approach roads. Supporters are reminded to park legally. Provision will be made for drivers with disabled parking badges, who will be able to park inside the stadium.
Paid and unpaid car parking options are available around Castlebar, including at Lannagh Road, Knockcroghery, Breaffy Road and Moneen.
Bus parking and drop off will be at Mitchell Barracks (Eircode F23Y882) Gardaí remind the public that this is a strictly alcohol-free event.
