REVEALED: Town will have traffic restrictions for the duration of Shane MacGowan's funeral

Due to the large crowds expected in Nenagh for the funeral of singer Shane MacGowan, Tipperary County Council has announced that a number of traffic restrictions will apply in the town this Friday.

The funeral Mass will take place at St Mary’s of the Rosary Church, at 3.30pm

Following the funeral Mass, the public will have the opportunity to pay their respects as the funeral cortege moves through Nenagh town centre from Church Road to Market Cross.

A traffic management plan will be in place for Nenagh Town for the duration of the funeral.

Traffic restrictions will be in operation as follows:

- Church Road, Nenagh will be closed from 8am to 7pm

- Traffic restrictions will be in place for Kenyon Street, Pearse Street and Nenagh town centre traffic from 2pm to 7pm.

- Extra Parking facilities will be available throughout Nenagh town.

People attending the funeral are asked to follow the diversions and the signage in place for parking arrangements and pedestrian access to Nenagh Town.

The cooperation of the public with Gardaí and stewards is appreciated, the Council said.