Niall Horan is set to take to the stage at Dublin's 3Arena tonight and tomorrow, Friday, but concertgoers are being warned to plan their journeys carefully due to significant traffic and public transport disruption across the capital.
The former One Direction star has two Dublin dates remaining, with doors scheduled to open at 6.30pm on both nights.
View this post on Instagram
The concerts coincide with a major security operation in Dublin as the city hosts two high-profile EU meetings.
A number of road closures and changes to public transport are in place, particularly around the Convention Centre and North Wall Quay, which is close to the 3Arena.
Fans are being advised to allow extra time to reach the venue and check their travel arrangements before setting off.
Can I drive to the 3Arena?
North Wall Quay remains closed to eastbound and westbound traffic until Friday evening.
However, motorists can still reach the 3Arena using alternative routes, including Sheriff Street Upper, East Wall Road and the Tom Clarke Bridge.
Drivers should expect additional congestion on surrounding roads and allow extra time for their journeys.
Can I walk to the 3Arena?
Pedestrian access to the venue along North Wall Quay is not available while the restrictions remain in place.
Concertgoers are being advised to approach the 3Arena using alternative routes, including Amiens Street, Seville Place, Spencer Dock Bridge and Sheriff Street Upper.
View this post on Instagram
Can I take the Luas or bus?
Public transport services will also be affected by the security arrangements.
There will be no Luas services directly to the 3Arena, with passengers advised to get off at Busáras or Connolly and walk to the venue.
A limited number of additional Red Line services will operate after the concerts to help transport passengers home.
Why is Dublin experiencing traffic disruption?
The restrictions come as Dublin hosts two major EU Presidency meetings on Thursday and Friday.
The European Political Community meeting is taking place at the Convention Centre Dublin on Thursday, with a formal dinner at the National Gallery of Ireland this evening.
An informal meeting of EU heads of state and government will then take place at the Convention Centre on Friday.
The security operation is the largest ever undertaken by An Garda Síochána in the history of the State, with extensive road closures, traffic restrictions and public transport changes introduced across the capital.
Voir cette publication sur Instagram
North Wall Quay has been closed to traffic and pedestrians since 7am on Tuesday, November 10, and will remain closed until Friday evening.
The Samuel Beckett Bridge is also closed to traffic, while an extended security cordon around the Convention Centre has restricted access within an area bounded by Amiens Street, Seville Place, Sheriff Street Upper, East Wall Road and North Wall Quay.
Further restrictions are in place around the National Gallery of Ireland and Merrion Square, with additional traffic and parking measures introduced on Thursday.
The most significant road closures are expected between 3pm and 7pm on Thursday.
With restrictions continuing until Friday evening, Niall Horan fans are being encouraged to check the latest travel updates and leave plenty of time to get to the 3Arena.
