Details of Parking, Pedestrian and Road Restrictions For Thursday's Royal Visit Leeside

Parking and Pedestrian restrictions and road closures are being put in place Leeside this Thursday for the visit of Britain's Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit Cork city and the surrounding areas before travelling to  Derrynane, Tralee and Killarney in Kerry on Friday.

Anyone wanting to see the royals at any of the engagements are advised to arrive in good time and not to carry luggage or bags.

Minor delays can be expected.

Parking/Pedestrian restrictions and Road Closures - Cork City 

The following parking restrictions will be in place: 

* Between 12 noon on the 13th of June and approximately 3 p.m. on the 14th of June parking will be prohibited in the following areas.  St. Patricks's Street from Academy Street to Daunt Square. The Grand Parade, South Mall, Oliver Plunkett Street from Princess Street to Grand Parade, Lapp's Quay, Anglesea Street and Kyrl's Street. 

* Between 12 noon and 12 midnight on Thursday the 14th of June 2018. Half - moon Street, Academy Street, Emmet Place and Drawbridge Street. 

The following road closures will be in place:

* Between 7.15 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday the 14th of June.  The Grand Parade, Oliver Plunkett Street from Caroline Street to the Grand Parade, Lapp's Quay, The South Mall between Parliament Street and Grand Parade. 

* Between 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday the 14th of June.  Anglesea Street, Union Quay from Copley Street to Parnell Bridge, South Mall and all side streets from Parliament Street to Parnell Bridge.  Traffic will be allowed northbound on Parnell Bridge.

* Between 9.30am and 11.30am Thursday 14th June.  St. Patricks Street and adjoining streets, Academy Street, Half Moon Street, Emmet Place and Drawbridge Street.

The following pedestrian restrictions will be in place:

* Between 7.15 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday the 14th of June. Pedestrian movement will be restricted on The Grand Parade, Oliver Plunkett Street from Market Alley to the Grand Parade, Street and Grand Parade. 

* Between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. on Thursday the 14th of June. Pedestrian movement will be restricted at Daunt Square and Washington Street from its junctions with Grand Parade and South Main Street.

* Between 10.30 a.m. and 1. 30pm.  Pedestrian movement will be restricted on Anglesea Street, Parnell Bridge west side and Union Quay. 

Gardai are appealing to the public to be patient and to cooperate with the directions of members of An Garda Siochana.  Every effort will be made to minimise disruption and delays to the public.

A map is available at the following link: https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/news-media/the-visit-of-his-royal-highness-city-centre-map-road-closures.pdf