Going to Electric Picnic... then check out the Garda 'Traffic Plan'
Gardai have issued a “traffic plan” for this weekend’s Electric Picnic music festival.
Hundreds of music fans from Derry are expected to head south to Stradbally Hall in Co Laois for the three-day event (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) which will feature some of the biggest names in the entertainment world, including Blur, Sam Smith (pictured), George Ezra, Grace Jones, The Coronas, Blur, Florence and the Machine, Manic Street Preachers, Boomtown Rats.
No roadside parking. Adhere to opening and closing times Queuing on Thursday night is strictly prohibited by An Garda Síochána and the event organisers. Respect the privacy and property of the residents/local community of Stradbally and Stradbally Hall. Bar and catering facilities are available inside the venue; photo proof of age may be requested for sale of alcohol (i.e. passport, drivers licence etc). Personal property should be clearly labelled and identified with contact details especially smart phones and car keys (the contact number provided should be a number other than the phone taken to the concert). This is to assist in the returning of lost property to patrons. Chinese lanterns, flares, fireworks and gas camping canisters are not permitted.
Disposable BBQs are permitted in designated areas only. Do not bring petrol generators. Diesel generators only for campervans. Routes: All approved routes leading to designated parking areas for the event are clearly sign posted and patrons are urged to follow these routes to avoid unnecessary delay and traffic disruption. Designated privately operated car parking is provided adjacent to the event site on all approved routes. This parking is free to all ticket holders. No roadside parking will be permitted. Coaches and camper vans are requested to follow the specific "Coach & Camper Van” sign’s. Vehicles displaying accredited ‘Disabled Parking Permit’ should also follow this route. The camper van parking area will be open from 4pm on Thursday 3rd September2015. All other parking areas are open from Friday 4th September 2015. There are no facilities for parking or camping prior to these times. Routes: • M7 Southbound - All event traffic travelling south on the M7 will exit at Junction 16 and on to Broomfield Roundabout on the Stradbally road. Follow signage. • Via Portlaoise - Use relief road and follow signage.
Taxi / Drop Off Area (N80): The taxi/small bus drop off point is located on the Stradbally/Portlaoise Road (N80) is clearly identified and is designed to assist patrons getting lifts or utilising taxis attending the event. This system will place people who are not parking as close as is possible to the main entrance. Camping and Parking Advice: Please co-operate and follow the instruction of the stewards and Gardaí. Please take note of which car park you are parked in. A dedicated camping/parking area for people with disabilities is available. Do not park illegally. Free parking will be provided. Please follow signage. On Arrival: Admission is strictly by full ticket only. Please have your ticket available for inspection at the main entrance. Patrons may be searched in accordance with relevant legislation. Offensive weapons or anything considered offensive will be removed from the person on arrival. Legislation under the Misuse of Drugs Act will be strictly enforced by uniform and plain clothes Gardai on duty at the event. On arrival, take note of the location of exits, information point, first aid areas and w ater points. Do not remove your wristband as you will need it to gain access.