Traffic cordon around new Páirc this weekend; GAA fans risk parking fines and cars towed

Gardaí will throw a traffic cordon around the revamped Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA stadium in Cork this weekend amid warnings that illegally parked cars will be towed and parking fines will be issued.

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the city to attend the two All Ireland hurling qualifiers, as the city also hosts the Munster Fleadh Cheoil competition and the Lee Swim. A motor rally is also taking place around Midleton.

In a bid to avoid traffic and parking chaos, gardaí last night announced details of a major traffic management plan, and urged matchgoers to arrive early for the hurling clashes on Saturday and Sunday, to allow 90 minutes to park in city centre car parks and for the walk to the stadium.