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28/05/2018
Taylor Swift Concerts
Last updated: Thursday, 14 June 2018
TAYLOR SWIFT IN CONCERT
FRIDAY, 15 AND SATURDAY, 16 JUNE 2018
PROVISIONAL CONCERT DAY TIMINGS:
- Garda Cordon* 2pm
- Doors Open* 6pm
- Main Act* 8pm
- Concert finished by 10.30pm*
*Timings may be subject to change by promoter/An Garda Síochána
COMMUNITY HOTLINE & EMAIL ADDRESS
Freephone 1800 303 593 is Croke Park’s 24-hour community hotline for local residents. It can be used at any time during the stage build, concert days and post-concert works to report any issue directly to the stadium.
You can also use it to request information or assistance from the community team on the day of each concert.
An email address is also available
ACCESS THROUGH GARDA CORDON
Gardaí have asked where possible, drivers enter the Garda cordon at the most appropriate location to their residence and are requested when possible to use junctions other than the NCR/Russell Street, Drumcondra Road/Clonliffe Road and Ballybough Road/Clonliffe Road cordons. The Gardaí have also advised that local residents & their guests may be searched when gaining access at the cordon.
LOCAL RESIDENTS REQUIRING ACCESS ASSISTANCE
Local residents who have access concerns or need assistance for themselves or their visitors gaining access through the Garda cordon on either Friday, 15 or Saturday, 16 June are advised to contact Julianne Savage in Croke Park in advance on 01 865 8607 or by
email
GARDA CORDON EXTENDED AFTER 10PM
The Gardaí have advised that Russell Street/Jones Road will be fully closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 10pm on each concert night with local access for residents living on the street only.
At the end of the concert, Gardaí have advised that road closures may come into effect from 10.15pm onwards to facilitate the safe egress of concert patrons and no vehicles will be permitted to access the Garda cordon during this exit period to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles alike.
These road closures will be implemented for the shortest time necessary. As a guideline, this extended cordon will be in place for approximately one hour after the concert ends. Barriers will also be erected at the following locations closing the following streets:
- Lower Drumcondra Road /Whitworth Road
- Lower Drumcondra Road /Richmond Road/ Botanic Avenue
- Ballybough Road / Luke Kelly Bridge
- Ballybough Road / North Strand Road
- Summerhill / North Circular Road
The above restrictions will result in the closure of Lower Drumcondra Road from Whitworth Road to Botanic Avenue & the closure of Ballybough Road from Fairview to Summerhill.
LOCAL RESIDENTS VEHICLE PASS
The 2018 local resident vehicle pass for households within the Garda cordon is available from the Garda Station on Fitzgibbon Street: telephone 01 666 8400. Please bring proof of identity & proof of residency with you to the station to collect your pass.
NOISE CONTROL
To ensure concert noise emissions are kept within Dublin City Council (DCC) guidelines, the following measures are in place for both concerts:
- Sound levels will be agreed with DCC’s Environmental Health Officer
- The Production Manager & Sound Control Engineer for the concerts will be instructed to control sound emission levels to keep them within these agreed limits
- The testing of the concert sound systems & the artist’s sound check will be agreed with DCC’s Environmental Health Officer with due consideration for local residents
- In addition to the measures, sound levels will be checked during the event by sound meters & a suitably qualified noise consultant will be appointed to monitor noise levels & liaise between DCC & the Promoter.
CONCERT SOUND CHECK
Sound checks for the concert will be carried out on Thursday evening, 14 June between 5pm & 8pm and tomorrow Friday, 15 June; between 12.30pm and 2pm . These timings take into consideration the timings of Junior & Leaving Certificate Examinations.
PYROTECHNICS
The use of pyrotechnics can be expected during both concerts.
OVERNIGHT QUEUEING/CAMPING
Overnight queuing or camping for this concert will not be tolerated. Stadium stewards will be on duty on streets close to the stadium overnight on both Thursday, 14 and Friday, 15 June to deter overnight queuing/camping in the community area.
PORTALOOS
DCC will locate rows of portaloos on streets in the immediate vicinity of the stadium including Clonliffe Road, Clonliffe Car Park, Ballybough Road; Fitzgibbon Street, NCR, Poplar Row & Sackville Avenue.
USE OF GARDA HELICOPTER
The Garda Helicopter will be used on the evening of both concerts. It will only be used as required by the Gardaí & with minimum time spent in operation.
FLOODLIGHTS
Floodlights will remain on following both concerts until patrons have cleared the stadium. After clearing the stadium, only lights necessary to provide safe working conditions will be in operation. All floodlights will be switched off at 1am.
CONCERT CLEAN-UP
Additional community litter pickers will be active during each concert and will work to remove concert litter from gardens within the Garda cordon. Their assistance can also be requested via the community hotline 1800 303 593 or
by email . DCC Waste Management Teams will be on duty during and after the concert to cleanse the community area.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT/PARKING PLANS
A full public transport & car parking information campaign targeting patrons for both concerts is ongoing. Special Dublin Bus, LUAS, Irish Rail & Bus Eireann public transport initiatives to & from each concert have been organised & exclusive offers from car parks nearest the stadium are also available to concert patrons.
Additional Gardaí & Dublin Street Park Services will be enforcing parking legislation throughout the community area during each concert & there will also be specific coach & bus parking areas on the Alfie Byrne Road in operation.
LOCAL RESIDENTS TICKET DRAW
The local resident ticket draws for complimentary tickets for Taylor Swift ook place on Thursday, 24 May in Croke Park. The draw was independently observed on behalf of local residents by an external auditor from PwC. 200 pairs of complimentary concert tickets were offered in the draw and residents whose names were drawn out have been contacted by post by Tuesday, 5 June 2018.
PRE-CONCERT WORKS
Pre-concert works commenced on 10 June. Works are scheduled between 8am-10pm* daily from 11-14 June and between 8am-4pm* on 15 & 16 June (concert days).
*Concert works timings are agreed by Dublin City Council. The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.
POST-CONCERT WORKS
Works after the concert on 16 June will finish at 1am*. Post-concert works commence on 17 June with the site to be clear on 22 June. Works are scheduled between 8am -10pm* daily.
*Concert works timings are agreed by Dublin City Council. This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.
REMINDER - COMMUNITY HOTLINE & EMAIL ADDRESS
Freephone 1800 303 593 is Croke Park’s 24-hour community hotline for local residents. It can be used at any time during the stage build, concert day and post-concert works to report any issue directly to the stadium. You can also use it to request assistance from the community team on the day of the concert.
An email address is also available
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