Gardaí to implement these measures to prevent crowd congestion at All-Ireland Final replay

If you’re heading to Croke Park on Saturday, this is worth a closer look.

An Garda Síochána will implement measures in the areas around Croke Park on Saturday in an effort to prevent crowd congestion before and after the All-Ireland Football Final replay.

Over 82,000 people are expected to attend the clash between Dublin and Mayo and Gardaí are urging people attending the game to actively participate in a crowd movement plan by complying with Gardaí and stewards’ directions as they depart the stadium.

Specifically, Gardaí are seeking to avoid congestion on Jones’ Road outside the Croke Park hotel, particularly for a period of approximately 30 minutes immediately after the game on Saturday.

You can check out the plan in greater detail below and for more information, including frequently asked questions about the effect the measures might have on your post-match plans, check out the GAA website.

Pre-Game Crowd Management Plan:

In the interest of safety patrons are advised as follows:

1. Not to enter the Jones Road / Russell Street unless they hold a Hogan / Nally / Premium Stand ticket.
2. Not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel as this causes a serious obstruction to crowd movement in that area.
3. Use coloured routes outlined on Croke Park websites to access the stadium.
4. Patrons are requested to arrange meeting places away from Jones Road.

Post-Game Crowd Management Plan:

In the interest of safety patrons are advised as follows:

1. Patrons exiting the Hogan / Nally/ Premium Stands will be directed to exit by a planned route as they leave these stands onto Jones Road.
2. Patrons are requested not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel as this causes a serious obstruction to crowd movement in that area.
3. Patrons exiting via Clonliffe Road are asked by Gardaí not enter onto Jones Road and not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park Hotel.
4. Patrons exiting via North Circular Road are asked by Gardaí not to enter onto Russell Street / Jones Road and not to congregate in vicinity of Croke Park hotel.
5. Patrons are requested to arrange meeting places away from Jones Road.

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