Best places to park for Bruce Springsteen gig at Croke Park this Sunday

An Garda Síochána has released parking advice for concert-goers travelling to Croke Park for the Bruce Springsteen gig tomorrow (Sunday May 19). 

Stiles at the stadium are due to open at 4pm, with the concert due to start at 7.30pm with a finish time of 10.30pm. 

Fans are urged to utilise public transport wherever possible for travelling to and from the concert, and to use park and ride facilities. 

Parking near Croke Park

All patrons attending the concerts by vehicle are advised to allow time for traffic delays. 

Patrons who have tickets for the Hogan and Davin Stands should approach from the west and north side of the stadium by using the M50 motorway to Navan Road, Finglas Road and Drumcondra Road.

Patrons who have tickets for the Cusack Stand and Pitch should approach from the east and south side of the stadium by using the Port Tunnel and East Link Bridge.

Dublin Port Tunnel will be open to all vehicles.  

As Croke Park is situated in a residential area, patrons should be aware that illegally parked vehicles cause traffic disruption, and obstruction to movement of emergency vehicles. 

There will be strict enforcement of all illegal parking in the area by Gardaí and Dublin City Parking Services and such vehicles will be impounded or clamped and will be liable to a substantial fine. 

One confirmed car park available in the vicinity of Croke Park is O'Connell's School, North Richmond Street (entry via North Circular Road). 

People can also avail of the Park Rite concert parking offer at selected Park Rite car parks. 

Bring your concert ticket to the car park office to avail of the Park Rite Croke Park event offer or pre-book online at www.parkrite.com (enquiries to 01-5425600). 

The offer does not include overnight parking.

All Park Rite car park locations are 10 – 15 minutes walk to Croke Park. 

These car parks include: 

Park Rite Parnell Street Car Park, Parnell St, Dublin 1

Spaces: 500, Opening Hours: 24 Hour

Park Rite Irish Life Car Park, Lower Abbey St, Dublin 1

Spaces: 340, Opening Hours: Sunday 19 closes at 9pm

Park Rite IFSC Car Park, Commons St (rear of Jury’s Inn), Dublin 1

Spaces: 370, Opening Hours: 8.00am to Midnight. 

Park Rite Fleet Street Car Park, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 

Spaces: 393, Opening Hours: Closes at 1am 

Park Rite Drury Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 36-37 Drury St, Dublin 2

Spaces: 465, Opening Hours: 24 Hour. 

Park Rite Smithfield Car Park, Queen St, Dublin 7

Spaces: 348 (ONLINE PRE BOOK ONLY at this car park), Opening Hours: Closes at 1am 

Coach parking 

There is one designated coach drop/ collection/ parking area being provided for the concert. It is located at the D.C.C. facility on Collins Avenue (located beside Whitehall GAA Club). 

The two designated routes for travelling to and from this parking facility are the M50 and via the Port Tunnel, and the M1. 

Coach drivers are requested to travel directly to the coach parking area where concert patrons can then disembark and park or return to collect passengers after the concert finishes.

Coach drivers should note that MOUNTJOY SQUARE IS CLOSED for the entire concert and coach parking or drop off/ pick up will not be permitted in that area.

In addition coaches will not be permitted to drop off / pick up passengers on any of the arterial routes around Croke Park Stadium.

This will be strictly enforced by the Garda Roads Policing Units. 

Special needs parking

There are no special needs parking facilities on the public streets within the Croke Park cordon area.

Special needs parking is provided in the Davin Stand Car Park for those who have registered for same on ordering tickets through Ticketmaster (only these vehicles will be facilitated). 

Where persons have special needs requirements they should contact the concert organisers directly at www.crokepark.ie  or www.Aiken.ie for advice and assistance. 

Luas 

P&R Red Line:

Red Cow Spaces: 727 (24 hr access)

Cheeverstown (312) (24 hr access)

Last Luas 00:30hrs

P&R Green Line:

Balally 421 spaces(24 hr access) *price subject to change 

Stillorgan 341 spaces (24 hr access)

Sandyford 47 spaces (24 hr access)

Carrickmines 352 spaces (24 hr access) *price subject to change

Last Luas 00:30hrs

Irish Rail 

On the day of the concert, Iarnród Éireann will provide additional capacity on DART and commuter routes for Springsteen fans. 

Additional services will operate to Greystones, Howth and Maynooth after the concert. 

These additional services along with all regular services can be viewed through the journey planner. 

For late night intercity services, check www.irishrail.ie for up to date information.