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There will be road closures and bus diversions in Dublin and traffic diversions at Doonbeg
Garda vehicles at Garda HQ ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos Trump is expected to arrive in Dublin early on Saturday morning before travelling to the Phoenix Park where he will meet President The Office of Public Works has confirmed the Phoenix Park will be closed to the public from 11pm on Thursday until 6pm on Saturday for “operational reasons” following a request from An Garda Síochána.
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Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Irish Neutrality League convener Sara O’Rourke said the group hopes thousands of people will turn out. Transport for Ireland said delays at Victoria Quay by St James’s Gate and Custom’s House Quay can be expected due to the Liffey Swim. It said Rory O’Moore Bridge and Victoria Quay, where there will be bus parking, will experience disruption between 11am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Dublin Bus has announced a diversion on Route 24 due to Trump’s visit. Going toward Dublin Airport the normal route to Lanesborough Roundabout will be diverted via St Margaret’s Road, Ballymun Road Junction, Santry Avenue /Lane, Swords Road and back on to the normal route. Going toward Merrion Square, the normal route to Collinstown will divert via Swords Road, Santry Avenue/Lane, Ballymun Road Junction, St Margaret’s Road and back on to the normal route.
Meanwhile, thousands of golf fans are expected to attend the Irish Open at Trump’s Doonbeg resort in Co Clare that runs from Thursday to Sunday. Access to the environs of Doonbeg village, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg and the wider west Clare area will be restricted, and likely to be more congested than normal, according to gardaí. Access and traffic along the N67 between Clonadrum Cross and Doonbeg will be restricted.
Northbound traffic from Kilrush is diverted on the R483 to Cooraclare, Creagh, Quilty and Miltown Malbay. Access for local residents and people with legitimate business within any diversion routes will be maintained, a Garda spokesperson said. Local residents have been issued with passes and are advised to carry photo identifications and proof of address to assist with security checks where required.
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