Delays expected - Important traffic information for Offaly fans travelling to All Ireland U-20 Final

Offaly fans travelling to UPMC Nowlan Park have been warned to give themselves plenty of time to get there as they will have to contend with two sets of roadworks and temporary traffic lights on their way to Kilkenny if they travel via Durrow. 

Latest information from Kilkenny GAA has advised fans of possible delays, coming from the Tullamore direction from Offaly. 

Fans have been advised to follow the signs and the directions of gardaí 

"There are two sets of roadworks with temporary traffic lights between Durrow and Ballyraggett - allow extra time," Kilkenny GAA advises. 

Offaly fans have instead been advised to travel through Mountmellick and turn off towards Stradbally and come into Kilkenny, via Carlow, on the N80.

The people coming from the Birr side, through Roscrea, have been advised to travel via Rathdowney. 

Important traffic advice for @TipperaryGAA & @Offaly_GAA supporters from Inspector Paul Donohoe ahead of tomorrow’s U20 Final.

We also have some additional locations for parking - see updated list. @TippFMSport @MidlandsSport @TipperaryLive @NenaghGuardian @Offaly_Express… pic.twitter.com/wAT689QQMf

— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) May 31, 2024

Nowlan Park recently hosted 19,000 fans for the Kilkenny v Wexford clash which PRO Mary Morgan said was a good "dry run" for Saturday night's game. 

With a capacity 26,000 expected for Saturday night's game, Ms Morgan said it gave them an opportunity to iron out any small issues ahead of the U20 All-Ireland final. 

Gates for the game will open at 5pm. 

Ms Morgan advised people to arrive early in Kilkenny, especially as the city is also hosting the Cat Laughs Festival. 

A number of local clubs in Kilkenny will be providing parking and entertainment on the day as Kilkenny honours the 100th centenary of James Nowlan, who the ground is named after.