Transport options for Pope’s visit

August 24, 2018
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When it comes to transport options for the visit, it is advisable to make yourself aware of any transport issues the visit will cause. An Garda Siochána is advising members of the public not to use their own cars but instead use public transport.

There will be a Controlled Access Zone around Dublin City starting at the M50 from 6 am until 11 pm on Sunday 26 August. A garda spokesperson said:

 

“If you are planning on using your car to access Dublin City on Sunday 26 August then you should be aware that there will be diversions/road closures and other restrictions in place on the day,”

 

All public transport will be free across Dublin on August 26. Those travelling by Irish Rail or Dublin Bus can travel for free if they show their ticket. Bus Éireann will operate a weekday service.

 

If you're heading to the Papal Mass on Sunday 26 AAugust you'll need to plan your route as you will not be able to drive to the Phoenix Park. If you arrive at Dublin Heuston Station it is only 700 metres from the Park Gate Street entrance to the park. From there it's approximately a 2.5km walk to the Papal Cross. Alternatively, Ashtown Station is 650 metres from the Ashtown Gate entrance to the Phoenix Park, with a 3km walk to the Papal Cross.

 

Irish Rail has advised that a number of Intercity trains from Kerry and Waterford are already sold out, so they are advising all travellers to book their Intercity tickets as soon as possible.

 

Dublin Bus will have seven dedicated transport hubs throughout the city to bring people as close as possible to the Phoenix Park. The hubs will begin early in the morning and finish up at night, and can be found at the following locations;

  • Hub 1 – Clarehall Avenue, Malahide Road to Ratoath Road
  • Hub 2 – Swords Business Park to Ballyboggan Road
  • Hub 3 – Leopardstown to Cook Street
  • Hub 4 – Grange Castle to Chapelizod Bypass
  • Hub 5 – Celbridge (Salesian College) to Chapelizod Bypass
  • Hub 6 – Stocking Avenue to Chapelizod Bypass
  • Hub 7 – Tyrrelstown (Carlton Hotel) to Laurel Lodge

See the pope’s full itinerary below:

 

Saturday 25 August 2018

ROMA-DUBLIN

 

08:15 Departure by plane from Rome/Fiumicino for Dublin    

10:30 Arrival at Dublin International Airport    

OFFICIAL WELCOME    

10:45 Transfer to Áras an Uachtaráin    

11:15 Arrival at the Presidential Residence    

WELCOME CEREMONY in front of the main entrance of the Residence    

11:30    COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT in the Presidential Residence    

12:00 Transfer to Dublin Castle    

12:10 Arrival at Dublin Castle    

MEETING WITH AUTHORITIES, CIVIL SOCIETY AND DIPLOMATIC CORPS in Dublin Castle - Speech of the Holy Father

15:30 Arrival at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral    

VISIT to the CATHEDRAL - Greeting of the Holy Father

16:15 Transfer to the Day Centre of the Capuchin Fathers    

16:30    PRIVATE VISIT to the DAY CENTRE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES of the CAPUCHIN FATHERS    

19:30 Arrival at Croke Park Stadium    

19:45    FESTIVAL OF FAMILIES in Croke Park Stadium - Speech of the Holy Father

 

Sunday 26 August 2018

DUBLIN-KNOCK-DUBLIN-ROMA

 

08:40 Departure by plane for Knock    

09:20 Arrival at the Airport in Knock

Immediate transfer to the Shrine    

09:45 Arrival at Knock Shrine    

VISIT to the CHAPEL of Knock Shrine    

ANGELUS on the square in front of the Shrine - Angelus of the Holy Father

10:45 Transfer to the airport in Knock    

11:10 Arrival at the airport in Knock    

11:15 Departure by plane for Dublin    

11:50 Arrival at Dublin International Airport    

Lunch with the Papal Delegation    

14:30 Arrival at Phoenix Park    

15:00    HOLY MASS in Phoenix Park - Homily of the Holy Father

MEETING WITH THE BISHOPS in the Convent of the Dominican Sisters -  Speech of the Holy Father

18:30 Arrival at Dublin International Airport    

FAREWELL CEREMONY    

18:45 Departure by plane for Roma/Ciampino    

23:00 Arrival at the Airport of Roma/Ciampino    

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