Traffic Arrangements For The Punchestown Festival

The following are the traffic arrangements for the Punchestown Festival Racecourse which takes place from the 24th to 27th April 2007.

Traffic from the M1, N2, N3 and N4 will travel via the M50 to the N7 (Dublin / Limerick Road). Traffic will travel from the N7 into Naas and onto the Blessington Road via the R410 and onto Punchestown Racecourse.

Traffic travelling from South Dublin can travel via the N81 (Tallaght / Blessington Rd) to Ballymore Eustace (R411) and onto Punchestown Racecourse.

Traffic from the South East can travel via the Carlow (N9 / M9) or Athy (N78) routes through Kilcullen and onto the Naas Rd. At a landmark called Raffertys Mill, traffic will turn right and onto Punchestown Racecourse. The course will besignposted.

Traffic from the South / South West can travel via the M7 / N7 turning off at the Newbridge exit (Ballymany Fly over) to Kilcullen and onto the Naas Road.

All routes will be clearly sign posted.

All people travelling to the event should be aware of traffic build-ups within Naas town and the surrounding areas throughout the festival.

Traffic will operate on a one-way system prior to racing (approx 1pm to 2.30pm). This will involve a one-way traffic flow from Watch House Cross (Ballymore Eustace Rd) and Beggars End (Blessington Rd) to the racecourse entry points. This operation will be reversed on completion of racing (approx 6.30pm to 8pm). Gardai will be on point duty at each junction around the racecourse and in Naas Town.

Patrons are asked to follow all road signs and the directions of Gardai and stewards when entering and exiting all car parks.

Issued By The Garda Press Office.