Tens of thousands of GAA fans will be on the move this weekend for the All-Ireland senior hurling semi-finals at Croke Park. Tipperary meet Wexford in a replay tomorrow while Galway line up against Kilkenny on Sunday.
In Co Louth, the ESB Community Games national finals start today at Mosney. The event continues until Sunday and resumes next weekend.
On Sunday traffic disruption can be expected near Marlay Park in Rathfarnham where the "FM104 Monster Day Out" takes place. Emma Bunton, Westlife and Belfire will perform. The event starts at noon.
Commuters through Kilkenny can expect delays, with the arts festival continuing until Sunday.
TRAINS
Extra trains have been made available for this weekend's AllIreland hurling semi-finals.
Iarnrod Eireann said it expected all Saturday trains to Dublin from Wexford and Rosslare to be sold out today. A small number of tickets are still available on three special trains running from Limerick Junction at 12.30 p.m., Thurles at 1.05 p.m. and Templemore at 1.35 p.m. Return trains from Heuston Station will depart at 7.35p.m., 8 p.m. and 8.10 p.m. Each will stop at Templemore, Thurles and Limerick Junction.
Some tickets are still available for Sunday services from Kilkenny, Galway and Waterford to Dublin. For further Information contact Galway 091561444/564222, Athenry 091844020 or Ballinasloe 090542105.
AIR
More than 350 charter flights, mainly to sun destinations, have been added to the normal schedule this weekend.
Travellers who intend to park their car for more than a day at Dublin Airport are advised to use the long-term "Blue" carpark. Shuttle buses will take people directly to the passenger terminal.
Information on parking and travelling to the airport can be obtained from freephone 1800 20 40 10.
ROADS
In Dublin, a section of the R403 Lucan-Celbridge road will remain closed until next Monday. Diversions will be in operation.
Luas roadworks in the city continue to cause disruption. Diversions are in place on James's Street from St James's Hospital to Bow Street. Traffic is reduced to one lane.
The Ballinteer Road has been closed from Dundrum Cross to Barton Road East for the construction of the Dundrum Bypass. Traffic is being diverted via the Wyckham Bypass and Sandyford Road.
In Cork, roadworks continue on Merchants' Quay, Lavitt's Quay and Patrick Street. Clarke's Hill is to close for a week from tomorrow at Garryduff for drainage works. Diversions will be in place.
ROAD DEATHS
A total of 11 people were killed on the roads last week, bringing to 243 the number killed this year.
Road traffic information courtesy of AA Roadwatch. Weblinks: www.roadwatch.ie; www.cie.ie