U2 at Croke Park: all the info

Are you one of the lucky ones heading to Croke Park to see U2 bring The Joshua Tree tour home? Hot Press all the information you need to ensure a smooth evening out.

Here’s all the advice from promoters MCD:

Most importantly, here’s the times:

Doors: 17:00
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: 19:00
U2: 20:30

There is no overnight / early queuing allowed before gates. If patrons do turn up they will be turned away at restricted area points around the Stadium. Queuing in streets around the Stadium will cause disruption to local residents and MCD appeal to patrons to heed this advice and respect the community living in the vicinity of the stadium.

There are many methods of getting to and from the stadium. Here’s MCD’s advice:

In collaboration with the tour's greening efforts, we encourage all fans to walk, bike, or use public transportation to the show, but if you must drive, please carpool.

Allow at least an extra 2 hours travel time to & from the venue.

As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport. (Bus, dart or luas) There are no parking facilities available locally.

Please use city centre car parks and car pool.

Download evntzapp www.evntzapp.ie for all the latest event transport information

Plan your route in advance and check The AA Roadwatch website for reports on traffic on your route: www.theaa.ie/roadwatch/newsroom.

An Garda Siochana Traffic management plan in operation: www.garda.ie

Additional train services will operate:
00.30hrs Dublin Heuston to Galway.
00.40hrs Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert.

For all additional extra services travelling from Drumcondra to Maynooth go to www.irishrail.ie/summergigs

For your safety, MCD have issued the following advice:

Do not bring backpacks or large handbags.

This is an outdoor event and concert will take place rain or shine, with or without you. Please check weather conditions and dress appropriately, but remember no umbrellas.

Show your ticket at the ticket barrier outside the ground for inspection.

Strict security checks will be in operation. Patrons are especially advised not to bring backpacks or large handbags as you may be refused entry or experience delays on entry. See www.mcd.ie for full details.

There is no cloackroom service available.

Glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares will not be permitted.(Full list of prohibited items on www.mcd.ie)

No professional cameras or cameras with a detachable lens, video cameras & audio recording devices, iPads or GoPros.

Obey the stewards and Gardai and instructions given over the public address for your own safety.

Don’t rush to exits after the concerts.
The Promoter deems that large outdoor concerts are not suitable environments for all children under 5 years old unless otherwise stated. We have no measures in place to facilitate babies and small children on site.

Allow additional time to get through security checks

There are no re-admissions to the concert.

The Promoters and an Gardai Siochana reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone under the influence of alcohol.

Here’s MCD’s age guidelines:

Under 14’s are NOT allowed on the pitch either accompanied or unaccompanied.
All Under 16’s attending the concert MUST be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.
Guardians must remain with under 16’s and take full responsibility for them throughout the event.
Strict age monitoring will be in place at all entrances.
The promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without
refund to anyone who fails to comply.

Box office collections and guest list information:
Available from official ticket outlet at Gills Corner - the corner of Russell Street & North Circular Road.

Accessible customers:
Please contact the promoter in advance of the concert: [email protected] with any accessible requests or queries.

Please note there is LIMITED ACCESSIBLE PARKING available in Clonliffe Carpark accessed off Drumcondra Road. Please email [email protected] for further information regarding registering for an accessible parking pass.

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