Dublin & Greater Dublin Area
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final (Sunday 26 July): High passenger volumes are expected throughout Dublin and at major transport hubs (Connolly and Heuston stations) due to the match at Croke Park. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is running additional InterCity train services connecting Dublin to Mayo and Kerry. Pre-booking is mandatory for InterCity travel.
EU Presidency Security Escorts: Intermittent security operations and rolling road closures around Dublin Castle, Earlsfort Terrace, and St Stephen’s Green continue to cause brief, localized traffic restrictions and minor delays for Dublin Bus routes in the south city center.
Local Dublin Bus Diversions: Temporary stop closures and diversions are active on select routes, including Routes 4, 7, 7a, and services along Finglas Road and Ballymun Road due to scheduled roadworks.
Regional Cities (Cork, Limerick & Galway)
Cork City: Bus Éireann services 201, 203, and 208 face localized diversions through Friday 24 July due to road closures on Old Youghal Road and Knockpogue Avenue.
Limerick City: Localized en route diversions are affecting several city routes (including 301, 302, 304A, and 306) around O’Connell Avenue and Mallow Street.
InterCity Rail & Coach Services: Trains and regional express coaches are operating high-capacity summer timetables. Passengers traveling to/from regional cities this weekend are advised to allow extra time at stations.