GAA MATCH TERROR THREAT FEAR CLAMPDOWN
Gardai ban backpacks as revamped stadium opens
Gardai will have large presence Chaoimh this weekend are advised of the following: Expect delays and come early.
“Turnstiles will open 11.30 on Saturday and 12.30 on Sunday.
“All spectators will be subject to a bag search. Please do not bring backpacks or large bags.
STADIUM
“Travel to Cork by rail or bus if possible. Walk or bus to the stadium.
“Bus services will be running from Parnell Place/merchants Quay to Ballintemple, adjacent to the stadium.
“A bus service will run from Kent Railway Station to Parnell Place with connecting buses through to Ballintemple, which is adjacent to Pairc Wexford’s Lee Chin Ui Chaoimh. Those travelling by rail, from east of Cork city, can avail of free parking at Midleton, Little Island, Carrigtwohill and Glounthaune railway stations
“Fans travelling by rail can now pre-purchase their Rail Tickets from Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Glounthaune or Little Island Stations. See www.irishrail.ie or call Customer Contact Centre on 1-850-366222
“Details of bus services are available at www.buseireann.ie
“For those travelling to Cork by bus from counties Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford there are as follows: Waterford’s Jake Dillon
“Buses will depart from Waterford Bus Station every hour from 09:00 with the last return journey at 20:40 from Cork Bus Station.
“Buses will depart Dungarvan every hour at Davitt’s Quay from 09:50 with the last return journey at 20:40 from Cork Bus Station.” This weekend is the first time Pairc Ui Chaoimh has hosted big time GAA matches since it underwent a major facelift.
The revamped ground now has 18 bars and boasts what have been described as the most modern dressing rooms in Europe.
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