Important Travel Information | EPC and IEUCO Events Dublin 2026 @ European Political Community Dublin

Convention Centre / North Quays Security Cordon

• From 07:00 on 10 November until 18:00 on 13 November.
• North Wall Quay between Samuel Beckett Bridge and Spencer Place.

Extended Convention Centre Security Cordon

• From 19:00 on 11 November until 18:00 on 13 November.
• North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Spencer Place area.

National Gallery Security Zone

• From 07:00 until 23:59 on 12 November.
• Baggot Street, Fitzwilliam Street, Merrion Square, Clare Street and Kildare Street.

Customers are advised to:

• Plan your journey in advance.
• Use the TFI Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your journey.
• Allow additional travel time, particularly when travelling through Dublin city centre.
• Check operator websites for the latest service information before travelling.
• Follow directions from Gardaí, transport staff and event stewards.
  • Home – An Garda Síochána

Luas services may be impacted by event-related operational restrictions.

Website: www.luas.ie

Operational Information

• Wednesday, 11 November
  • The Luas Green Line will operate as normal.
  • The Luas Red Line will operate between Tallaght/Saggart and The Point.
  • Mayor Square and Spencer Dock stops will close from 8.00pm.
• Thursday and Friday, 12-13 November
  • The Luas Green Line will operate as normal.
  • Red Line trams will operate between Tallaght/Saggart and Connolly only.
  • There will be no tram service between Connolly and The Point.
• 3Arena – Niall Horan Concerts (Thursday and Friday)
  • Customers attending the concerts are advised to use the designated walking route between Connolly Stop and 3Arena.
  • There will be no tram service to The Point Stop from Connolly(Busarus) before the concerts.
  • Customers travelling to and from the concerts should walk between Connolly Stop and 3Arena using the designated route.
  • Following each concert, a very limited number of trams will operate non-stop from The Point to Connolly Stop.
• Saturday, 14 November
  • Normal Luas Red Line service will resume on Saturday.
  • These temporary service changes are required to facilitate the European Political Community meeting and the EU Heads of State meeting.

TFI Luas thanks customers for their cooperation and understanding while these arrangements are in place.

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail

Rail services are expected to operate as normal.

• All services will continue to operate on all Iarnród Éireann routes throughout the summit, including to/from Docklands.
• Customers should allow additional time for connecting travel to and from city centre stations, and be aware of road closures – including rolling road closures – which may impact their normal route to and from city stations.

Website: www.irishrail.ie

Operational Information

• Access to/from Docklands will be via a secure route, with pedestrian access across the Liffey at Sean O’Casey Bridge at Custom House Quay.
• In particular, patrons for the Niall Horan concert should use the designated walking route, as the Quays will not be accessible:
  • From Connolly station to the 3Arena has been recommended as follows :
    • Amiens St
    • Seville Place
    • Spencer Dock Bridge
    • Sheriff St Upr
    • North Wall Avenue
    • Point Village Plaza/North Wall Quay
  • From the 3 Arena to Connolly Station is as follows:
    • Point Village Paza/North Wall Quay
    • North Wall Avenue
    • Sheriff St Upr
    • Spencer Dock Bridge
    • Seville Place
    • Amiens St

Detailed updates for Dublin Bus, Go Ahead Ireland and Bus Éireann are included above for TFI Dublin City Bus Services and TFI Dublin Commuter Bus Services

Dublin Bus

Services operating within and around Dublin City Centre will be subject to temporary diversions, route curtailments and delays between 10 and 13 November 2026 due to traffic management and security measures associated with the EU Presidency events.

Website: www.dublinbus.ie

Go-Ahead Ireland

Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th November.

Customers are advised that a number of Go-Ahead Ireland services may experience delays, diversions and temporary changes between Wednesday 11 November and Friday 13 November due to traffic restrictions in Dublin.
Customers are encouraged to visit the Transport for Ireland website and check the TFI Live App before travelling.
Services may experience delays and temporary diversions where traffic restrictions are in place.

Website: www.goaheadireland.ie

Bus Éireann

Services operating to, from and through Dublin City Centre may be subject to temporary diversions, route curtailments, stop closures and delays between 10 and 13 November 2026 due to traffic management and security measures associated with the European Political Community (EPC) and Informal European Union Council (IEUCO) meetings.

Website: www.buseireann.ie

Ireland is honoured to host the European Political Community (EPC) and Informal European Union Council (IEUCO) meetings in Dublin on 12 and 13 November 2026.

These high-profile international events are of significant national importance and will involve the attendance of European Heads of State, Government representatives and international delegations.

These temporary traffic management measures and security restrictions are in place across Dublin from 10 to 13 November 2026, to support the safe movement of delegates and the delivery of these events, as well as transport of the public during these times.