With a double Take that show in croker this weekend, mcd have issued us with a safety notice that hopefully if you read up before you go will save you time getting in and out making your experience a pain free and as enjoyable as possible experience.
Take That play their Progress live 2011 with very special guests Pet Shop Boys. The events are Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June.
Patrons are advised to be in the ground at least 30 minutes before show time. please note times are subject to change
no queuing allowed before 16:00hrs
gates open at 17:30hrs
show starts 19:00hrs
Transport
an garda síochána traffic management plan in operation for full details please check www.garda.ie. plan your approach to croke park based on the following:
• as traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or car pool.
• please use city centre car parks.
• croke park is well served by public transport – Dublin bus, rail, dart & luas will all bring you less than a 15 minute walk to the ground. visit www.dublinbus.ie,www.irishrail.ie, www.luas.ie. download map and directions at www.crokepark.ie.
• we strongly recommended you plan your journey in advance. allowing at least an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue
• plan your route in advance and check the aa roadwatch website for. reports on traffic, road works, delays etc. on your route.
• for latest live show day traffic updates telephone aa roadwatch 1550 22 22 11
(AA roadwatch premium rates apply) or tune in to RTÉ 2FM.
Approach routes
croke park is situated in the north Dublin neighbourhood of drumcondra and is bordered by jones’s road to the west, clonliffe road to the north, st. james avenue to the east and the royal canal to the south. note there is no access to david stand via russell street, entry is via st. margaret’s avenue off north circular road. for ease of access there will be a colour coded ticket system in operation.
please note the ticket checkpoints indicated on the diagram below.
Your safety
• show your ticket at the ticket barrier outside the ground for inspection.
• this is an outdoor event. concert rain or shine. promoters recommend that patrons dress appropriately for the weather. always check the weather forecast before setting off.
• strict security checks are in operation. patrons are advised not to bring back-packs.
• the following items will not be permitted: umbrellas, banners or flags larger than a4, laser pointers, glowsticks, flashlights, inflatable balls or balloons, weapons, fireworks, glass or cans, alcohol,furniture, studs & spikes, shooting sticks, cameras with more than 1’’ lens, video cameras & audio recording devices.
• obey the stewards and gardaí and instructions given over the public address, for your own safety.
• don’t rush to the exits after the concert.
• under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 years or over. promoters strongly recommend under 14s to be in seats, not standing.
• remember that children without a ticket will not be permitted into the ground under any circumstances.
• smoking is prohibited except at designated smoking areas within the grounds.
Special needs
• special needs information stand behind cusack stand
• special needs parking in clonliffe college accessed off drumcondra road.
• special needs information tel. 0818 715 658 or visit www.mcd.ie
Credit card collections / guest list
available from official ticket outlet located at gills corner – the corner of russell street and north circular road
Croke park stadium is situated in a residential area. we would appeal to all fans to respect the local community by not littering, not engaging in anti-social behaviour and by not parking illegally. the security measures being taken are for the safety of all. thank you for your assistance – enjoy the concert