Bruce in the Páirc: Everything you need to know as yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Cork
The venue opens at 5pm and Springsteen and his band will be on stage at 7pm sharp - there is no support act and he is expected to play for three hours.
Bruce Springsteen is set to play for 40,000 fans in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh tonight, his first Cork gig in over a decade.
Tickets for the concert sold out in just over an hour last November, and businesses in the area are predicting a bumper evening.
If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, here’s everything you should know in advance of the show, which will open at 5pm:
Met Éíreann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork from 3pm until 8pm tonight.
Heavy downpours with thunderstorms and even hail are predicted, with the possibility of spot flooding and poor visibility leading to potentially hazardous travelling conditions.
Attendees should bring a hat, raincoat or poncho to the gig, as umbrellas will not be allowed into the concert venue, which is not covered.
All patrons will be searched prior to entry to the stadium - any bags bigger than an A4 piece of paper will not be permitted into the venue, and there are no storage facilities available.
The gardaí have advised that “drinking alcohol in public is not permitted and gardaí will operate a zero tolerance approach.”
Portaloos are in place in the vicinity of the stadium for use by patrons, and there will also be bins provided in the vicinity of the stadium to dispose of any litter.
Attendees should ensure that their mobile phone is fully charged, to ensure that you can present e-ticket at bag checks for entry to stadium.
Pedestrians will be given priority after the concerts, with vehicles in the area to be held for pedestrian safety.
Ticketmaster is the only legitimate seller for the event, and fans are advised to be wary of ticket fraud online or bogus sellers outside the stadium.
There is no dedicated parking at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but car parks in the city centre are open and within easy walking distance of the stadium The stadium can be accessed by foot from the City Centre via Centre Park Road and Monahan Road (15 minute walk), or from the Boreenmanna Road via, Churchyard Lane, Maryville (10 minute walk).
Attendees are advised by An Garda Síochána to use public or shared transport where possible - the 202 and 212 bus routes both serve Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
The 202 Bus travels from Cork City to Blackrock Village, stopping for a pickup at Ballintemple, and exiting the bus at Maryville places commuters two minutes from the stadium.
Páirc Uí Chaoimh is located about 3km by foot from Cork Kent Train Station, which has connections to across the county and country.
Iarnród Éireann have announced additional train services on the day of the concert - a Cork to Cobh 11.30pm and 12.30am, plus a Cork to Midleton service at 11.15pm and 12.15am.
The 11pm service from Cork to Mallow has been deferred to 11.20pm and another Cork to Mallow train will run at 12.20am.
The drop off area for taxis is on Victoria Road, just before Marina Walk, with all other large public service vehicles, including coaches and buses, to set down and pick up on the Boreenmanna Road.
If travelling by car, from the South Link Road (N27), you should take the Mahon/Blackrock exit, then proceed left onto Skehard Road toward Boreenmanna Road, with priority exiting given to traffic from Mahon and Ballintemple heading towards the South Link Road.
If coming from the North Ring Road (N20/N40), you should take the Dunkettle exit onto Lower Glanmire Road.
The Gardaí have issued a warning not to park in disabled spaces or at bus stops, in an area which may restrict access for emergency services, or on footpaths or entrances to housing estates, business premises, parks, etc.
From 2pm the following parts of Monahan Road and Maryville will be closed, reopening at approximately 12am:
- Ardfoyle / Park Avenue
- Blackrock Road / Maryville
- Monahan’s Road / Link Road
- Centre Park Road / Link Road
A soft closure will be put in place on the following roads from 4pm, which will be upgraded to a full closure at 5pm before they reopen at approximately 12am:
- Boreenmanna Road / Churchyard Lane (access for residents only)
- Blackrock Road / Churchyard Lane (access for residents only)
- Boreenmanna Road / Crab Lane (access for residents only)
- Blackrock Road / Crab Lane (access for residents only)
- Monahan Road from Victoria Road Junction (By Circle K)
- Centre Park Road (from Roundabout)
- Mill Road
Residents are requested to have their driving licence with them to access road closure areas by car.
Following the conCert, Gardaí ask that everyone follow the direction of Gardaí and stewards, with patrons strongly advised to use the tunnel and South Ring Road to travel home, as traffic will be restricted going through the city.
As the attendance is expected to be in the region of 40,000 plus, they are asking for everyone to have patience when leaving the stadium and its environs.
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