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Massive Crowds Expected For Day 2 Of Longitude

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08:43 18 Jul 2015


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Day one of Longitude passed off without any major incidents, according to Gardai.

If you're heading to day two of the South Dublin festival you're being asked to travel by bus and to remember that it's taking place in a residential area.

Superintendent Peter Duff from Tallaght Garda Station has this advice for those heading along to Marley Park later:

Last night festival goers ignored spells of heavy rain as Hozier took to the stage as Friday's headline act.

The star performed new material and told the crowd how good it felt to be home.

These people have been telling 98FM News what they like best about the three day festival in Rathfarnham:

Today is sold out but those lucky enough to get their hands on tickets can see who is playing where and when below. 

If you are going here's what the site looks like. 

 

Here's some extra information that may come in handy..

Transport to and from the venue is a matter for individual ticket-holders themselves, whether by means of car-pooling, cycling, walking, or by availing of the LUAS, Dublin Bus service (which is providing an enhanced route 16 bus service to take concert-goers directly into the city after the concert), or by making an advance return booking on the 'Marathon coaches' special shuttle bus service operating directly between the City Centre and the concert venue, or finally, by hiring a taxi. 

CONCERT SHUTTLE BUS 
A shuttle bus will operate from Georges Quay in the city centre direct to Longitude Festival. Bus tickets are available for sale on a first come first serve basis at the following link http://www.marathonsportsbooking.iePrices for the Shuttle are €10 when booked online up to 10:00 on the morning of the event. Walk up on the day €15. 

DUBLIN BUS
Dublin Bus routes serve the Grange Road entrances of Marlay Park in close proximity to the festival site:
16 Airport / O'Connell Street to Grange Road
116 Burlington Road to Grange Road
161 Dundrum Road Luas Station to Grange Road

These Dublin Bus routes serve Ballinteer Shopping Centre approx. 15 minute walk to the concert site:
14 Beaumont via Amiens Street to Ballinteer Shopping Centre
75 The Square Tallaght / Dun Laoghaire to Ballinteer Shopping Centre

Please check timetables prior to travel. Note not all services will be operating at the end of the concerts and will be on a first come first served basis. For more information tel: 01 873 4222 - 0830hrs - 1800hrs (Monday to Saturday excluding Public Holidays) or www.dublinbus.ie.

LUAS & THE DUNDRUM LUAS SHUTTLE
The closest Luas stations are Ballaly and Dundrum. It is approx. a 30 minute walk to the Longitude event site. For more details on Luas routes go to www.luas.ie/routes. 

Marathon Coaches http://www.marathonsportsbooking.ie will be operating a shuttle bus between Dundrum Luas Bus Stop and Stonemasons Way near the Longitude event site. Shuttle Services will run every half hour starting from 13:00 to 18:00. Returning from Stonemasons Way to Dundrum Luas Stop starting at 21:00 until 00:00 every evening. €8 return and €5 single. Tickets available on the day, on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE: the bus ticket is not valid for travel on the Luas. You must have a separate valid Luas ticket for onward travel on the green line.

BY CAR 
Plan your approach to Marlay Park based on the following:-
· Traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport or carpool
· We strongly recommend you plan your journey in advanced allowing at least an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue .
· Plan your route in advance and check the AA Roadwatch Event Guide website for reports on traffic, road works, delays etc. on your route

RECOMMENDED ROUTES
From Dublin City Centre - via Ranelagh, Clonskeagh, Goatstown, and Sandyford, Grange Road and then onto College Road for car-parks. 

From M50- 
Exit the M50 at junction 12 interchange, signposted R823 Ballyboden. Follow Scholarstown Road, Taylors Lane, turn right onto Whitechurch Road and then left onto College Road. Entrance to the car-parks is off College Road.

Please note that there is limited parking available in Marlay Park. Car Parks open from midday.


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