GAA fans advised to arrive early, walk to Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The tens of thousands expected to attend the first inter-county games at the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh this weekend have been advised to arrive early and to walk to the stadium, if possible, to avoid traffic congestion.

Today, Clare take on Tipperary in the first of two All-Ireland hurling quarter finals to take place at the stadium, with Waterford and Wexford meeting at the same venue tomorrow.

Concerns were raised this week about the adequacy of the traffic management plans for the stadium following the congestion and parking issues experienced during the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship tie between Blarney and Valley Rovers last Wednesday, a match that drew a much smaller attendance than this weekend’s fixtures.