Spectators being urged to get there early
FANS travelling to Pearse Stadium for this Sunday’s game are being advised to get there early. Throw-in for the Connacht Football Championship semi-final is 3:30pm in Salthill.
Galway GAA issued a statement yesterday urging people to be aware that there will be major delays in the area.
It said that this game on Sunday will result in increased traffic in the Galway, Salthill and Pearse Stadium areas and they urge all supporters to arrive early, in order to avoid traffic congestion and potential delays entering the Stadium. An Garda Síochana will implement a local area Traffic Management Plan and this will result in a number of access roads to Pearse Stadium being closed. It is important to note that only residents with Car Pass Permits and those with Official Car Park Passes will be allowed access past these Garda cordons.
There are ample Car Parks in Galway City and Salthill and they encourage patrons to use these car parks and walk or take public transport to/from Salthill.
The 401 Bus from Eyre Square to Salthill will operate every 20 minutes throughout the day.
They ask all supporters to arrive early, to park in the designated Car Parks and to park legally and responsibly, at all times. Designated Car Parks will be signposted. Finally, they appeal to all supporters to be conscious, mindful and respectful to the needs of their neighbours and local residents.