Cobh Traffic Restrictions – Lusitania Commemoration – May 7th

President Michael D. Higgins will lead a commemoration event in Cobh on Thursday, 7th May 2015 to mark the centenary of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania.

The event, which will also be attended by a number of other VIPs including the British, German and US Ambassadors to Ireland, is expected to see a large turn-out and the public are advised that traffic and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the day.

Road closures will be in effect in Casement Square and on part of Westbourne Place from 11.30am until 10.30pm. Members of the public advised to take the train to Cobh.

Irish Rail will be running additional services throughout the day on the Cork – Cobh line giving a service every 30 minutes from 6.30am until 7.30pm. Cobh can also be accessed from stations at Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Little Island and Glounthaune, where free parking is available. For train timetables and for further information, please see www.irishrail.ie

Superintendent John Quilter said, “Additional Gardaí will be in place for the day and will be aided by event stewards to ensure that everyone who attends has an enjoyable and safe experience. I encourage all those travelling to Cobh to plan their travel in advance and to check for updates on the Port of Cork website (www.portofcork.ie) in relation to parking and traffic restrictions.”

The main points to note are as follows:
• No parking at Westbourne Place and Casement Square.
• One way system going into Cobh along the High Road.
• One way system going out of Cobh along the Lower Road.
• Disabled parking is outside the Sirius Arts Centre on Lower Rd. – display badge and follow signage.
• Obey Directions of Gardaí and stewards at all times.
• Secure vehicles and don’t leave valuables in them.
• Where applicable, display parking badges clearly en route to the event.
• Parking will be available at the Cork Dockyard adjacent to Rushbrooke rail station. Additional parking will be available at Cobh Pirates Rugby Club and the Cathedral car park.

The Cross-River Ferry will run two vessels throughout the day for those travelling to/from the west side of the harbour.