[02-05/06/2012] June Bank Holiday Weekend

[Colm Moore]

Please post any notices as you find them.

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/cat_news.jsp?i=4595&p=116&n=237

June Bank Holiday Weekend Service Arrangements - Sunday 3rd to Monday 4th June
15 May 2012

Customers travelling over the June Bank Holiday Weekend are advised to check times before travelling, through the timetable search or the updated PDF timetable below:

June Bank Holiday Weekend Timetable

[Colm Moore]

Note that both Monday and Tuesday are holidays in Northern Ireland. Similar disruption will occur on Ulsterbus, Goldline and Belfast Metro.

http://www.translink.co.uk/Timetable...ay-Timetables/

NI Railways & Enterprise

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NI Railways will operate a Saturday service on ... Monday 4 June and Tuesday 5 June 2012. ...

Derry Rail Link Bus Service will operate a Saturday service on Monday 9 April, Tuesday 10 April, Monday 7 May, Monday 4 June and Tuesday 5 June 2012.

Newry Rail Link Bus Service 341 will operate a Saturday service on Monday 9 April, Tuesday 10 April, Monday 7 May, Monday 4 June and Tuesday 5 June 2012.

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Please always refer to the Journey Planner to plan your journey >>

[Colm Moore]

Tara Street Station be closed up to 7pm on Sunday 3rd June to facilitate the Bavaria City Racing event. Change at Connoly for the Luas Red Line.

For Green Line passengers heading to the Red Line, please use Jervis stop. If heading to DART/Connolly, please use Pearse Station.

http://www.irishrail.ie/cat_news.jsp...=6&p=116&n=131

June Bank Holiday Weekend Service Arrangements - Sunday 3rd to Monday 4th June

15 May 2012

Customers travelling over the June Bank Holiday Weekend are advised to check times before travelling, through the timetable search or the updated PDF timetable below:

June Bank Holiday Weekend Timetable

Please note: Tara Street Station be closed up to 7pm on Sunday 3rd June to facilitate the Bavaria City Racing event.

Looking for short breaks or entertainment ideas for this June Bank Holiday weekend?

Here are just some of the events taking place over the weekend and we can help get you there! Why not check out our current web fares promotion
to avail of great discounted rail travel.

Rail travel is also a great way for families to travel. Children under the age of five years are entitled to travel for free on InterCity services when accompanied by a fare paying adult. On DART and Commuter services, children aged 3 and under can travel for free.


Kilkenny

Cat Laughs Comedy Thursday 31st May – Monday 4th June

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival is an acclaimed comedy festival in the atmospheric setting of a charming and intimate medieval city. Top Irish and international talent will perform great comedy during the festival. Up to 8 services operate daily from Heuston Station, Dublin to Kilkenny City.


Dublin

Bloom – Thursday 31st May to Monday 4th June

Taking place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Bloom in the Park is Ireland’s much loved gardening, food and family festival. The spectacular show gardens, floral display and food village is entertainment for all ages and if you leave the traffic worries at home and take the train to Dublin, there’s a free shuttle bus to the park from Heuston Station.


Forbidden Fruit Festival, 2nd to 4th June

Three days of music kicks of on the 2nd of June. Fordidden Fruit Festival takes place at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham and is only a 10 minute from Heuston.


Bavaria F1 Races – Sunday 3rd June

Bavaria City Racing is bringing Formula 1 to the streets of Dublin! More than 100,000 spectators are expected to gather for an adrenaline-fuelled afternoon with Superbikes, Super cars, Touring cars, Formula 2, WRC, Drifters, and the star attraction; demonstrations from internationally celebrated F1 cars and drivers.


Take Intercity, DART or Commuter services to see this spectacular first time event for Dublin!

Please note: Tara Street Station will be closed up to 7pm on Sunday 3rd June to facilitate this event.


Women's Mini Marathon - Monday 4th June

Dublin’s Women's Mini Marathon is the biggest all women's event of its kind in the world. A staggering 40,057 women participated in 2011. With so many participants and great crowds expected, it makes sense to avoid parking worries and to travel by train.


Leinster GAA Football Senior Quarter [Finals], Croke Park Finals Sunday 3rd June

2:00PM Longford V Wexford

4:30PM Dublin V Louth

Croke Park is within a 10-15 min walk from Connolly or Drumcondra Stations, so why not travel by train to soak up the pre match atmosphere with other supporters!


Wexford

Strawberry Fest 2012 Friday 1st-Sunday 3rd June 2012

One of Irelands longest established town festivals Strawberry Fest 2012 takes over the town of Enniscorthy in the Sunny South East. There is something for everyone in the line-up this year. As well as the world class artists headlining the bill, there is a full programme for children, a Wexfactor Music Talent competition for the U25s and New for 2012 the Strawberry Fest Chalkboard Artist and Buskers Trail throughout the town. Rail services operate from Connolly Station, Dublin to Enniscorthy.


Why not check out our current web fares promotion to avail of great discounted rail travel and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions

[Colm Moore]

Monday 04 June 2012 - Cork City Marathon - start 9am. Uncertain train services for race start. Expect disruption to bus and other transport services through out the city for the morning. http://www.railusers.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=14331

Routes: http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/thera...2%20copy .jpg

http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/thera...rse%202012.jpg

[Colm Moore]

Monday 04 June 2012 - Flora Women’s Mini Marathon start 3pm - expect busy DART and Luas services from lunchtime to early evening. Expect disruption to bus and other transport services at St. Stephen's Green, Merrion Square and on the Merrion and Stillorgan Roads.

Route: http://www.florawomensminimarathon.i...urse%20Map.pdf

[Colm Moore]

Expect severe disruption, especially on the Sunday (Bavaria City Racing) and Monday (Flora Women's Mini Marathon).

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Cent...Mini-Marathon/

Flora Women's Mini Marathon Diversions
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Dublin Bus wishes to advise customers that due to the Flora Women's Mini Marathon on Monday 4th June 2012 the following diversions will be in place.

Route 4:
During race (14:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Harristown:
Normal route to Rock Road then divert right at Merrion Gates onto Strand Road, Beach Road, Irishtown Road, Ringsend Road to Pearse Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Monkstown Avenue:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street, Sandwith Street Lower left to Pearse Street, Ringsend Road, Irishtown Road, Beach Road, Strand Road, Merrion Gates turn left to Rock Road and back on to normal route.

Route 7
During race (14:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Mountjoy Square:
Normal route to Rock Road then divert right at Merrion Gates onto Strand road, Beach Road, Irishtown Road, Ringsend Road to Pearse Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Loughlinstown:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street, Sandwith Street Lower left to Pearse Street, Ringsend Road, Irishtown Road, Beach Road, Strand road, Merrion Gates turn left to Rock Road and back on to normal route.

Route 11
(From 06:00hrs to14:30hrs)
Towards Wadelai Park:
Normal route to Leeson Street Upper then divert left to Canal Road right to Portobello Bridge, South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street back and back on to normal route.
Towards Sandyford Industrial Estate:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Camden Street, Harcourt Road, Charlemont Street left to Canal Road right to Sussex Road and back on to normal route.

(From 14:30hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Wadelai Park:
Normal route to Ranelagh Village then divert to Ranelagh Road, Charlemont Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Sandyford Industrial Estate:
Normal route D’Olier Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Camden Street, Harcourt Road, Charlemont Street to Ranelagh Road and back on to normal route.

Route 14
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Beaumount:
Normal Route to Rathmines then via Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street , Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Dundurm Luas Station:
Normal Route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 15
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Clongriffin:
Normal route to Kelly’s Corner then divert to Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Stocking Ave:
Normal route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 15a
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Grand Canal Dock (Benson St):
Normal route to Kelly’s Corner then divert to Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Limekiln Ave:
Normal route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 15b
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Grand Canal Dock (Benson St):
Normal route to Kelly’s Corner then divert to Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Stocking Ave:
Normal route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 18
During race (14:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Route 18 to terminate in Ranelagh during the race.

Route 25
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Sq:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Lucan:
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Route 25a
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Sq:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Lucan:
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Route 25b
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Sq:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Adamstown Rail Station
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back to normal route.

Route 26
(From first bus to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Sq:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street Right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Palmerstown:
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Route 37
(From 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs)
Towards Blanchardstown Centre:
Depart Baggot Street then divert left to Mespil Road, Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route until closure of Baggot Street Bridge at 12:00hrs then normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, Mespil Road right to Baggot Street and back on to normal route.

(From 14:00hrs to 18:00hrs)
Towards Blanchardstown Centre:
Depart from Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route to D’Olier Street and terminate.

Buses can not enter Stephen's Green until 18:30hrs.

Route 38
(From 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs)
Towards Damastown:
Depart Baggot Street then divert left to Mespil Road, Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route until closure of Baggot Street Bridge at 12:00hrs then normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, Mespil Road right to Baggot Street and back on to normal route.

(From 14:00hrs to 18:00hrs)
Towards Damastown:
Depart from Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route to D’Olier Street and terminate.

Buses can not enter Stephen's Green until 18:30hrs.

Route 38a
(From 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs)
Towards Damastown:
Depart Baggot Street then divert left to Mespil Road, Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route until closure of Baggot Street Bridge at 12:00hrs then normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, Mespil Road right to Baggot Street and back on to normal route.

(From 14:00hrs to 18:00hrs)
Towards Damastown:
Depart from Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route to D’Olier Street and terminate.

Buses can not enter Stephen's Green until 18:30hrs.

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[Colm Moore]

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Route 39
(From 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs)
Towards Ongar:
Depart Baggot Street then divert left to Mespil Road, Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route until closure of Baggot Street Bridge at 12:00hrs then normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, Mespil Road right to Baggot Street and back on to normal route.

(From 14:00hrs to 18:00hrs)
Towards Ongar:
Depart from Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route to D’Olier Street and terminate.

Buses can not enter Stephen's Green until 18:30hrs.

Route 39a
(From 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs)
Towards Ongar:
Depart Baggot Street then divert left to Mespil Road, Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
The last through bus to Blanchardstown will be the 14:15hrs from UCD Belfield.
Towards UCD Belfield:
Normal route until closure of Baggot Street Bridge at 12:00hrs then normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, Mespil Road right to Baggot Street and back on to normal route.
The last through bus to UCD Belfield will be the 12:45hrs from Blanchardstown.

(From 14:00hrs to 18:00hrs)
Towards Ongar:
Depart from Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards UCD Belfield:
Normal route to D’Olier Street and terminate.

Buses can not enter Stephen's Green until 18:30hrs.

Route 44
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Larkhill:
Normal route to Kelly’s Corner then via Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street , Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Enniskerry:
Normal route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 46a
(From first bus to 14:30hrs)
Towards Phoenix Park:
Normal route to Leeson Street Upper then divert left to Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Dun Laoghaire:
Normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, right to Sussex Road and back on to normal route.

During race (From 14:30hrs to18:30hrs)
Towards Phoenix Park:
Normal route to Stillorgan Road, right onto Mount Merrion Avenue, left onto Rock Road, Right at Merrion Gates onto Strand Road, Beach Road, Irishtown Road, Ringsend Road to Pearse Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route
Towards Dun Laoghaire:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street, Sandwith Street Lower left to Pearse Street, Ringsend Road, Irishtown Road, Beach Road, Strand Road, Merrion Gates turn left to Rock Road, right onto Mount Merrion Avenue and back on to normal route at Stillorgan Road.

Note: Buses using Foster’s Avenue will travel as follows:
Towards Phoenix Park:
Normal route to Stillorgan Road then via Fosters Ave, Roebuck Road, right to Clonskeagh Road, Ranelagh Road, Charlemont Street, Camden Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Dun Laoghaire:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then via Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Harcourt Road, Charlemont Street, Ranelagh Road, Clonskeagh Road, left to Roebuck Road, Fosters Avenue and right to Stillorgan Road and back on to normal route.

Route 47
During race (14:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Fleet Street:
Normal route to Stillorgan Road then divert right to Mount Merrion Avenue, left to Rock Road then right at Merrion gates onto Strand road and back on to normal route.
Towards Belarmine:
Depart terminus and divert into College Street then divert right into Westmoreland Street, right into Fleet Street, straight to Townsend Street, Sandwith Street Lower left to Pearse Street, Ringsend Road, Irishtown Road, Beach Road, Strand Road, Merrion Gates turn left to Rock Road right onto Mount Merrion Avenue and back on to normal route at Stillorgan Road.

Route 61
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards D’Olier Street:
Normal route to Kelly’s then via Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street , Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Whitechurch:
Normal route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 66
(From first bus to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Square:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street Right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Maynooth:
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Route 66a
(From first bus to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Square:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street Right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Leixlip (Captain’s Hill):
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Route 67
(From first bus to 18:30hrs)
All Buses to terminate at Pearse Street (opposite Garda Station)
Towards Merrion Square:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street right to Shaw Street Right to Pearse Street and terminate.
Towards Maynooth:
Depart from Pearse Street right to Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.

Route 70
(From 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs)
Towards Dunboyne:
Depart Baggot Street then divert left to Mespil Road, Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right on to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route until closure of Baggot Street Bridge at 12:00hrs then normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, Mespil Road right to Baggot Street and back on to normal route.

(From 14:00hrs to 18:00hrs)
Towards Blanchardstown Centre:
Depart from Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Baggot St:
Normal route to D’Olier Street and terminate.

Buses can not enter Stephen's Green until 18:30hrs.

Route 140:
Towards Finglas:
(From 06:00hrs to 18:30hrs)
Normal route to Kelly’s Corner then divert to Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street back and back on to normal route.
Towards Palmerston Park:
Normal route to College Street then divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street Camden Street and back on to normal route.

Route 145
(From first bus to 14:30hrs)
Towards Heuston Rail Station:
Normal route to Leeson Street Upper then divert left to Grand Parade, Canal Road turn right to South Richmond Street, Camden Street, Wexford Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street , Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Kilmacanogue:
Normal route to College Street and divert to Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Wexford Street, Camden Street, Charlotte Way right to Harcourt Street right to Harcourt Road left to Charlemont Street left to Grand Parade, right to Sussex Road and back on to normal route.

During race (From 14:30hrs to 18:30hrs)
Towards Heuston Rail Station:
Normal route to Stillorgan Road, right onto Mount Merrion Avenue, left onto Rock Road, right at Merrion Gates onto Strand Road, Beach Road, Irishtown Road, Ringsend Road to Pearse Street, Westmoreland Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Kilmacanogue:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then divert left to Townsend Street, Sandwith Street Lower left to Pearse Street, Ringsend Road, Irishtown Road, Beach Road, Strand Road, Merrion Gates turn left to Rock Road, right onto Mount Merrion Avenue and back on to normal route at Stillorgan Road.

Note: Buses using Foster’s Avenue will travel as follows:
Towards Heuston Rail Station:
Normal route to Stillorgan Road then via Fosters Ave, Roebuck Road, right to Clonskeagh Road, Ranelagh Road, Charlemont Street, Camden Street, Aungier Street, George’s Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.
Towards Kilmacanogue:
Normal route to D’Olier Street then via Dame Street, George’s Street, Aungier Street, Harcourt Road, Charlemont Street, Ranelagh Road, Clonskeagh Road, left to Roebuck Road, Fosters Avenue and right to Stillorgan Road and back on to normal route.

Tours:
Up to 12:30hrs:
Tours will operate as normal to Nassau Street, then via Kildare Street, Molesworth Street, Dawson Street, Nassau Street, Suffolk Street to Dame Street and back on to normal route.
After 12:30hrs:
Tours will operate as normal to Nassau Street, then via Westland Row, Pearse Street, Dame Street and back on to normal route.

[James Howard]

I can't believe they are cancelling the two Sunday afternoon Connolly to Sligo services with the Formula 1 demonstration on. I was planning on coming up but am quite doubtful about taking the train because I would expect it to be manic.

[Colm Moore]

Tara Street Station be closed up to 7pm on Sunday 3rd June to facilitate the Bavaria City Racing event. Change at Connoly for the Luas Red Line.

For Green Line passengers heading to the Red Line, please use Jervis stop. If heading to DART/Connolly, please use Pearse Station.

Serious impairments to bus services on Saturday evening and severe impairments on Sunday.

Saturday 2nd June http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Cent...day-2nd-June-/

Sunday 3rd June http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Cent...day-3rd-June-/

[Colm Moore]

Do be conscious of the amount you drink - drinking driving can be at it's worst in June and July, much worse than the Christmas season.

http://garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=9346

A busy Bank Holiday weekend - road safety appeal
National and Local events include the following:-

Below are a selection of events nationwide:

• Olympic Torch Run 6th June
• Women’s Mini Marathon Dublin 4th June
• Cork City Marathon 4th June
• Croke Park Double Header 3rd June
• “Avicii” Charity Disco O2 3rd June
• Bavaria City Racing 3rd June
• Blooms in the Park Festival Phoenix Park 31st May- 4th June
• Forbidden Fruit Festival Royal Hospital Kilmainham 2nd-4th June
• Dublin Fire Brigade 150th Anniversary Parade 2nd June
• Ireland Bike Fest Killarney 1st-4th June
• Kinsale Point to Point 2nd-3rd June
• Tri-Athy Triathlon 2nd-3rd June
• Sky Road Race 10k Challenge Clifden 3rd June
• Donegal Links Challenge 4th-6th June
• Big Red Bike Ride 9th-16th June (Mizen to Malin Head to Dublin)
• Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Craft Fair 31st May- 3rd June Fairyhouse, Co. Meath.
• Ballyhaunis Summer Festival 30th May-4th June
• Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Ballyshannon 31st May- 3rd June
• Regional Finals Rose of Tralee Portlaoise 30th May-4th June
• All Ireland and International Sheep Shearing Championship Punchestown 2nd-3rd June
• Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally Cork 3rd-4th June
• Clancy Brothers Music festival Carrick on Suir 1st-3rd June
• Ocean to City Maritime Festival Cork 1st-10th June
• Strawberry Festival Enniscorthy 1st-3rd June
• Leixlip Festival 2nd-3rd June
• Bandon Music Festival 1st-3rd June
• Carrickmacross Festival 1st-4th June
• Rosscarberry Festival by the Sea Cork 4th-5th June
• Feile Spideal 3rd June

There will also be Horse Racing at the following locations:-
• Ballinrobe 29th May
• Punchestown 30th May
• Clonmel 31st May
• Tramore 1st -2nd June

With all these events nationwide, road safety needs to be paramount in everybody's mind.

Fatalities, as a result of a Road Traffic Collisions have decreased year on year, resulting in an historic low of 186 fatalities in 2011. We have come a long way, but still 69 people have been killed so far this year. There is always room for improvement and none of us can ever be complacent about Road Safety.

As we head into the June Bank Holiday we know that there is still a considerable level of non-compliance of traffic laws. During the first quarter of 2012, fixed charge notices were issued to 56,289 drivers for speeding, 3,429 to people for not wearing their seatbelts. 3,266 people were prosecuted for drink driving offences, and 1,018 people were prosecuted for driving dangerously on our roads. This high risk behaviour results in fatal and serious injury collisions each year. Preliminary results of investigations indicate that 9 people who have died to date this year were not wearing a seatbelt and 40 people were killed in a single vehicle collision, often late at night, with inappropriate speed also contributing to many of these collisions.

With this in mind, this June Bank Holiday period An Garda Siochana is appealing to all road users to take extra care when using the roads. There will be an increase in traffic as many will be travelling to different parts of the country. The school holidays will also be commencing for secondary school children, so we appeal to all motorists/ motorcyclists to slow down, always wear their seatbelts, wear the appropriate safety clothing at all times, be well rested and never ever drink and drive.

In particular, people need to be conscious of the new lower drink driving limits, especially those that are specified drivers, when they are at BBQ’s, festivals, sporting events and concerts etc. The EURO Championships will also be starting very soon and there will be many people watching the coverage in various locations around the country. We appeal to all motorists to make the right choice. If you intend to drink alcohol, leave your vehicle at home. Remember this also the following morning, and ensure you are alcohol free to drive. We also appeal to pedestrians to make sure they can to be seen, and keep safe when out socialising.

Assistant Commissioner John O’Mahoney said today:-

“We are nearly at the half way point in the year and already 69 people have tragically died on our roads. It is 4 less than this period last year. People are making good use of the fine weather, so if you are socialising at a BBQ or a friend’s house and there is alcohol being served please remember alcohol impairs your driving. If you intend to drive home, don’t drink alcohol. Always do it right not only on the night, but also the morning after. We also remind people that there will be considerable Garda enforcement in place over the Bank Holiday period. We ask people to always remember not only their safety, but every other road user’s safety too. Between 2006-2011, 29 people were killed, and 63 were seriously injured on Irish roads over the June Bank Holiday period. Whatever type of road user you are, never take a risk on the road- it’s just not worth it”

Noel Brett, CEO, Road Safety Authority had this message for road users, “Bank holiday weekends are high risk periods on our roads. With good weather forecast for the weekend large numbers are expected to take to the roads. Do not become complacent - remember that summer is the most dangerous time on the road. Share the road responsibility and arrive alive.”

“Road users need to redouble their efforts to stay safe on the roads. If you are travelling to an event or travelling to another part of the country plan your journey, allow lots of time, drive at an appropriate speed for the conditions and traffic volumes, and take regular breaks. Ensure that everyone in the vehicle is wearing their safety belt and that all children are in a suitable safety seat. Never drive having consumed alcohol or drugs and never ever take a lift from a driver whom you know has consumed alcohol or drugs. I appeal to all drivers to watch out cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. A special plea to all motorcyclists to ensure that they wear a full set of high quality personal protection equipment including a helmet, gloves, boots, leather’s and ensure that you are visible to other road users.” concluded Mr. Brett.


June Operation Bank Holiday 2011

Friday 3rd June – Monday 6th June 2011 (4 days inclusive)

Detail 2011
Fatalities (people) 1
Fatal collisions 1
Serious injuries (people) 12
Serious injury collisions 8

MAT Checkpoints 1,229
MAT Breath tests 13,572
Intoxicated while driving 198


June Bank Holiday 2006 - 2010 (4 days Fri – Mon)

2006 – Fri 2nd June – Mon 5th June
2007 – Fri 1st June – Mon 4th June
2008 – Fri 30th May – Mon 2nd June
2009 – Fri 29th May – Mon 1st June
2010 – Fri 4th June – Mon 7th June

Year Fatalities Fatal Collisions Serious Injuries Serious Injury Collisions
2006 7 7 10 9
2007 4 4 17 12
2008 9 6 10 3
2009 5 5 8 4
2010 3 3 6 3
Total (5 years) 28 25 51 31


Offences detected 1st January to 31st March 2012

Driving while intoxicated incidents 3,266
MAT Checkpoints 25,484
Total breath tests at MAT checkpoints 160,566
Dangerous Driving 1,018
Speeding - intercept 10,984
Speeding - non intercept 45,305
Speeding - total 56,289
Seatbelts 3,429

The 69 road deaths to date are broken down into the following road user category:-
• 11 Pedestrians
• 39 Drivers
• 4 Passengers
• 6 Motorcyclists
• 2 Pillion Passengers
• 5 Pedal Cyclists
• 2 “Other”

There will be many national and local events happening around the country to include concerts, festivals, shows and exhibitions. There may be significant traffic restrictions and diversions in place to ensure the smooth running of these events. For those that intend to travel to any of these, we ask that they plan their route, leave in plenty of time, check where parking is provided (if any) or preferably use public transport. Please follow all instructions by the Gardai and Organisers. This will make the event more enjoyable for all.

Assistant Commissioner O’Mahoney continued:-

“There are many local and national events happening all around the country over the next few days, e.g. the Bavaria City Racing in Dublin City, Cats Laugh comedy festival in Kilkenny, Bloom in the Phoenix Park, 2 Croke Park fixtures, the Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin and City Marathon in Cork. We want people to enjoy themselves, but make the necessary arrangements to get there safely and get home safely. Traffic movement may be affected, so plan your journey using as much information as possible from each organiser’s website etc. The best way to get to these events is to use public transport as much as possible.”

[Colm Moore]

http://www.luas.ie/take-luas-june-ba...y-weekend.html

Take Luas this June Bank Holiday Weekend

Let Luas take you to all the exciting events happening in Dublin this June Bank Holiday Weekend.

Why not hop on the Luas and travel in comfort. Leave your car at home and walk to the nearest stop or park in one of 8 Luas Park + Rides.

All we suggest you do to make your journey more comfortable is allow time to travel and if you are using the park +ride bring change for the ticket machine!

See below for a list of some of the big events taking place and how to travel to them:

Heuston for Bloom in the Park

Heuston for Forbidden Fruit

St. Stephen's Green for Women's Mini Marathon

Busaras or St. Stephen's Green for Croke Park

Abbey, Jervis or Stephen's Green for Bavaria City Racing

http://www.luas.ie/bloom.html

Bloom in the Park takes place in the Phoenix Park 5 minutes walk from Heuston stop and they have a shuttle bus running from Parkgate Street to the event.

All the Luas information you need to get you there is here on www.luas.ie:

http://www.luas.ie/heuston.html for maps and live service info.

http://www.luas.ie/tickets-and-fares/ for ticket info; our tip is buy a return ticket, it’s cheaper and no queuing

http://www.luas.ie/park-and-ride/ for Park + Ride; leave the car in Cheeverstown or Red Cow just off the N7 and hop on a tram to Heuston.



If you're headed there Enjoy!

For more information email us at info@luas.ie or call us on Freephone 1800 300 604.

http://www.luas.ie/heuston-for-forbidden-fruit.html

Heuston for Forbidden Fruit

The Forbidden Fruit Festival takes place in the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art 10 minutes walk from Heuston stop.

All the Luas information you need to get you there is here on www.luas.ie:



http://www.luas.ie/heuston.html for maps and live service info.

http://www.luas.ie/tickets-and-fares/ for Ticket Info, our tip is buy a return ticket; cheaper and no queuing

http://www.luas.ie/park-and-ride/ for Park + Ride; leave the car in Cheeverstown or Red Cow just off the N7 and hop on a tram to Heuston.



If you're headed there Enjoy!

For more information email us at info@luas.ie or call us on Freephone 1800 300 604.

http://www.luas.ie/womens-mini-marathon-ssg.html

St. Stephen's Green for Women's Mini Marathon

The Flora Women's Mini Marathon race starts on Fitzwilliam Street and ends on St. Stephen's Green. St. Stephen's Green is the closest stop to Fitzwilliam Street (approx 3 mins walk) and St. Stephen's Green (under 1 min walk). For those coming from the north side of Dublin or via rail to Heuston, Abbey Street is the closest stop to Fitzwilliam Street (approx 18 mins walk) and St. Stephen's Green (approx 15 mins walk)

All the Luas information you need to get you there is here on www.luas.ie:

http://www.luas.ie/heuston.html for maps and live service info.

http://www.luas.ie/tickets-and-fares/ for ticket info; our tip is buy a return ticket, it’s cheaper and no queuing

http://www.luas.ie/park-and-ride/ for Park + Ride; leave the car in Carrickmines off the M50 or Sandyford and Stillorgan off Blackthorne Ave and take a tram to St. Stephen's Green.



If you're headed there Enjoy!

For more information email us at info@luas.ie or call us on Freephone 1800 300 604.

http://www.luas.ie/croke-park-june3.html

Busaras or St. Stephen's Green for Croke Park

Take Luas to Croke Park Sun June 3rd

2.00pm Longford v Wexford
4.30pm Dublin v Louth

The best stop for Croke Park on the Red Line is Busáras (c. 20mins walk) and on the Green Line it’s St. Stephen’s Green (c. 35mins walk or hop on a bus).

Our tips are to buy a return ticket, it’s cheaper and convenient or pick up a Leap Card if you’ll be coming to a few matches over the summer.

All the Luas information you need to get you there is here on www.luas.ie

• Busáras Stop Live info and maps http://www.luas.ie/busaras.html
• St. Stephen’s Green info and maps http://www.luas.ie/st-stephens-green.html
• All the ticket info you need http://www.luas.ie/tickets-and-fares/. Our tip is buy a return ticket, it’s cheaper and no queuing. Or pick up a Leap Card if you’ll be coming to a few matches over the summer.
• M50 P+R ride on Green Line at Carrickmines (J15 M50) and on Red Line at Red Cow (J9 M50 / N7) plus more http://www.luas.ie/park-and-ride/
On the move? Download the free Luas iPhone App from iTunes; Live Info, Maps etc.


For more information email us at info@luas.ie or call us on Freephone 1800 300 604.


Enjoy and Go Dublin!

http://www.luas.ie/city-racing-luas.html

Abbey, Jervis or Stephen's Green for City Racing

Take Luas to Bavaria City Racing Sun Jun 3rd

The Bavaria City Racing event has spectator viewing areas between College Green and The Conference Centre.

For College Green the nearest Red Line Luas stops are Jervis or Abbey Street (approx 7 mins walk) and the nearest Green Line stop is St. Stephen's Green (approx 7 mins walk).

For Customs House Quay the nearest Red Line Luas stops are George’s Dock, Mayor Square - NCI or Spencer Dock (approx 2 mins walk) and the nearest Green Line Stop is St. Stephen's Green (approx 20 mins walk).

All the Luas information you need to get you there is here on www.luas.ie:

http://www.luas.ie/heuston.html for maps and live service info.

http://www.luas.ie/tickets-and-fares/ for Ticket Info, our tip is buy a return ticket; cheaper and no queuing

http://www.luas.ie/park-and-ride/ for Park + Ride; leave the car in Cheeverstown or Red Cow just off the N7 and hop on a tram to Heuston.

If you're headed there Enjoy!

For more information email us at info@luas.ie or call us on Freephone 1800 300 604.