Fleadh traffic management plan announced

By Dan Walsh

An Garda Siochána and Wexford County Council have announced comprehensive details of the traffic management plan in operation for Wexford town during the eight days of Fleadh Cheoil nah Éireann from August 4^th-12^th.
Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Eddie Taaffe, Chairperson of the Fleadh Cheoil Executive Committee, said today; “Wexford County Council extends a warm welcome to all visitors and hopes everyone enjoys the vibrant culture and community spirit of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. To ensure everyone’s safety, we kindly request that all visitors travel safely and follow traffic management plans.”

Also speaking to WexfordLocal.com, local Superintendent Jarlath Duffy said; “Throughout the Fleadh, Gardaí will be making sure that the extensive traffic plan, which will be in place from late Saturday night, will run smoothly and efficiently. We aim to keep disruption for locals to a minimum and appreciate people’s patience as we work to get the many thousands who will be visiting, in and out of the town safely.”

The proposed road closures contained within this Traffic Management Plan were the subject of a separate order under Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 (Temporary Closing of Roads).

Yellow Route – Traffic travelling from Dublin/Northern Route (*N80)

• Traffic travelling from Dublin/M50 will travel southbound to the M11, merging with the N11 at Junction 17, signposted Southbound/Wexford N11.
• Traffic will continue on the M11 to Scurlocksbush Roundabout, signposted Wexford/Rosslare N11.
• Traffic will enter the roundabout and take the first exit and continue towards Oilgate Village.
• Traffic will continue on the N11 through Oilgate Village to Wexford.

(*Traffic travelling on the N80 will join the Yellow Route at Oilgate Village.)

Parking:

Patrons on the Yellow Route will follow the Yellow Route Signage directing them to the designated Yellow Park and Ride areas. 

Blue Route – Local traffic travelling from Gorey

• Traffic travelling from Gorey will travel on the R741 to Castlebridge.
• Traffic will continue through Castlebridge on the R741 and follow the signposts for Wexford.

Parking:

Patrons on the Blue Route will follow the Blue Route Signage directing them to the Blue Route Park and Ride Areas.

Please Note: Wexford Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic from 10am to 4am daily.

Brown Route – Traffic travelling from Passage East/Duncannon

(*Please Note: Park & Ride directions change for Sunday 4th and Monday 5th August 2024 as detailed below)

• Traffic travelling from Passage East/Duncannon will travel on the R733 to Wellingtonbridge.
• Traffic will continue through Wellingtonbridge on the R733, signposted Wexford.
• Traffic will continue on the R733 to the Duncannon Road Roundabout.
• Traffic will enter the roundabout and take the first exit, signposted Waterford/Dublin.

Parking:

Patrons on the Brown Route will follow the Brown Route Signage directing them to the designated Brown Park and Ride areas. 

*Please Note: Brown Route Park and Ride Facilities for Sunday 4th and Monday 5th August 2024 Only

Traffic travelling on the Brown Route will enter the Duncannon Road Roundabout and will take the third exit, signposted Rosslare.

Traffic will continue to the Rosslare Road Roundabout and take the first exit, signposted Wexford R730.  This will take patrons to the Orange Route Park and Ride areas.

Parking:

Patrons on the Brown/Orange Route will follow the Orange Route Signage directing them to the designated Orange Park and Ride areas.

Orange Route – Traffic travelling from Rosslare

• Traffic travelling from Rosslare will travel on the N25 signposted Wexford.
• Traffic will continue on the N25 to the Rosslare Road Roundabout.
• Traffic will enter the roundabout and take the second exit, signposted Wexford R730.

Parking:

Patrons on the Orange Route will follow the Orange Route Signage directing them to the designated Orange Park and Ride areas.

Purple Route – Traffic travelling from Limerick/Waterford/Cork

• Traffic travelling from Limerick/Waterford will travel on the N25 following signposts for Wexford/Rosslare/New Ross.
• Traffic will continue to the Glenmore Roundabout signposted Wexford/Rosslare N25.
• Traffic will enter the roundabout and take the third exit onto the New Ross Bypass N25, signposted Wexford/Rosslare.
• Traffic will continue across the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge and continue on the N25, signposted Wexford/Rosslare.
• Traffic will continue to the Ballymacar Roundabout signposted Wexford/Rosslare N25.
• Traffic will enter the roundabout and take the third exit onto the N25 signposted Wexford/Rosslare.
• Traffic will continue on the N25 towards Barntown, Wexford.

(*Please Note: additional parking on designated dates as outlined below).

Parking:

Patrons on the Purple Route will follow the Purple Route Signage directing them to the designated Purple Park and Ride Areas. 

Please Note: *Additional Park and Ride Facilities will be available at Wexford Racecourse and patrons on the Purple Route will be directed to this area on Sunday 4th, Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th and on additional occasions when capacity allows as follows:

Patrons will be directed to the New Ross Road Roundabout and will follow the Purple Route Signage directing them to the designated Purple Park and Ride Area. 

Park and Ride Facilities

A regular shuttle bus service will operate from each park and ride car park transporting patrons directly to and from Redmond Square, Wexford Town from Sunday 4th of August to Sunday 11th of August.  Patrons are encouraged to utilise the park and ride facilities as there will be no parking available in Wexford Town.   

Electric Car Charging

There will not be electric car charging facilities in the park and ride car parks for the event.

Street Closures & Access

Road Closures within Wexford Town will be in place from Sunday 4th of August 2024 to Sunday 11th August 2024.  Parking is limited to permit parking only.   

Campsite

An official campsite has been established at Wexford Rugby Club and Park Charman GAA Grounds.

The campsite is situated on the R730.

The campsite is serviced by a regular shuttle bus service throughout the Fleadh Cheoil event and transport patrons directly to and from Redmond Square, Wexford Town.  Patrons may also choose to walk from the campsite to Redmond Square, taking approximately 20 minutes.

Taxi Pick Up

There will be a designated Taxi pick-up point on Spawell Road, Wexford Town.

Additional Information

• Public transport is available to transport patrons to and from the event. Please check relevant schedules in advance.
• Note the colour of your park and ride facility in order to find it easily on your return.
• Follow the directional signage for your specific route to the designated park and ride facility.
• Please display your vehicle pass/permit clearly on your windscreen to avoid delays.
• Allow additional time driving to the event due to the increase in traffic volumes.
• Traffic updates will be available on Garda social media channels, @aaroadwatch, Fleadh Cheoil and Wexford County Council social media sites.

Be Aware

Please expect traffic delays if travelling by private vehicle or public transport.

Be Prepared

The Fleadh Cheoil is a wonderful family event and will be worth the wait.  Make sure you have a full tank of fuel and electrical vehicles charged.

Supt. Jarlath Duffy concluded; “Gardaí will also be out and about on the streets and at each of the events being held over the course of the eight days. Be sure to stop any one of us if there is anything that you need or any assistance that we give to help. If anyone should find themselves in an emergency or immediate danger, we always advise to call 999/112. This is a wonderful occasion for our town and we’re looking forward to helping ensure that everyone, local residents and all those coming into the area, have a safe and enjoyable time.”