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Due to the ESPN College Game Day Event (Georgia Tech v Florida State University American Footbll at Aviva stadium )
from 20.00hrs on Friday 23 August
until 06.00hrs on Sunday 25 August 2024,
bus diversions will be in place (see below for details)

Road closures – Fri-23-Aug 20:00hrs until Sun-25-Aug 06:00hrs

Dame Street closure

DublinBus: Dublin Bus – Diversions due to the closure of Dame Street

Details:
Over 25,000 fans are coming directly from the United States for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2024
• The game takes place in the Aviva Stadium from 5pm on Saturday, August 24th.

Dozens of ‘Much More Than A Game’ events taking place throughout the city from 23rd  – Sunday 25th August.

Road Closure:

Dame St / College Green: Fri-23-Aug 20:00hrs until Sun-25-Aug 06:00hrs

  • Friday 23rd August
  • Georgia Tech Helluva Block Party (Pep Rally) at Merrion Square from 3pm
  • Florida State University Pep Rally at Smithfield Square (renamed ‘Seminoles Square’) from 3.30pm.
  • Road Closure: Church St New in Smithfield will be local access only. Parking suspended at Haymarket. Fri-23-Aug 07:00 – 18:00.

Sat 24th August

DCC Smithfield Fleadh, Smithfield Square / Seminole Square from 12pm.

  • ESPN College GameDay will be broadcasting live from College Green from 2:00PM-5:00PM.
  • Road Closures: Foster place: Wed-21-Aug 15:00hrs until Sun-25-Aug, 06:00hrs
  • Road Closure: Dame St / College Green: Fri-23-Aug 20:00hrs until Sun-25-Aug 06:00hrs

Transport Diversions

Due to the ESPN College Game Day Event from 20.00hrs on Friday 23 August until 06.00hrs on Sunday 25 August 2024, the following diversions will be in place.

Route 9
Towards Limekiln Avenue
Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Charlestown
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, left to O’Connell Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 13
Towards Grange Castle

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 325 Aston Quay, Westmoreland Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Harristown
Normal route to High Street, divert left to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, left to O’Connell Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 14
Towards Dundrum Luas Station

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Beaumont (Ardlea Road)
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 15
Towards Ballycullen Road

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Clongriffin
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Routes 15a and 15b
Towards Limekiln Avenue/Stocking Avenue

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Merrion Square
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 16
Towards Ballinteer

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Dublin Airport
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, left to O’Connell Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 27
Towards Jobstown

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Clarehall
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk to Eden Quay and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 49
Towards Tallaght (The Square)

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Pearse Street
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert via Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 54a
Towards Kiltipper Way

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Pearse Street
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert via Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 56a
Towards Tallaght (The Square)

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Ringsend Road
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert via Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Routes 65 and 65b
Towards Blessington/Citywest

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Poolbeg Street
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 68/a
Towards Newcastle/Greenogue Business Park

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Hawkins Street
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 69
Towards Rathcoole

Normal route.
Towards Hawkins Street
Normal route to Ormond Quay, divert to Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 77a
Towards Citywest

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Ringsend Road
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert via Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 83
Towards Kimmage

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop A on Dame Street (see map below) for your nearest stop location.
Towards Harristown
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, High Street, right to Bridge Street, to Church Street Bridge and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 122
Towards Drimnagh Road

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards Ashington
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, left to O’Connell Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 123
Towards Walkinstown

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Marino
Normal route to High Street, divert left to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, left to O’Connell Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 140
Towards Palmerston Park

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, left to Parliament Street, left to Dame Street, right to George’s Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1934 Dame Street, South George’s Street for your nearest stop location.
Towards IKEA
Normal route to George’s Street, divert left to Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, right to Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, left to O’Connell Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 7622 Bachelors Walk, Liffey Street for your nearest stop location.

Route 150
Towards Rossmore

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Hawkins Street
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert via Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay, right to Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, left to Townsend Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location.

Route 151
Towards Foxborough

Normal route to College Street, divert via Westmoreland Street, left to Aston Quay, Wellington Quay, Essex Quay, left to Parliament Street, right to Lord Edward Street and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to stop 1935 Lord Edward Street, Carnegie Centre for your nearest stop location.
Towards Docklands
Normal route to Patrick Street, divert via Winetavern Street, right to Ormond Quay, Bachelor’s Walk, Eden Quay and back on to normal route.
Please proceed to temporary stop B on Ormond Quay (see map below) for your nearest stop location

Dame Street closure

Road Closure:

Dame St / College Green:

  • Fri-23-Aug 20:00hrs
  • until Sun-25-Aug 06:00hrs

Foster Place:

  • Wed-21-Aug 15:00hrs
  • until Sun-25-Aug 06:00hrs

Dame Street closure