Gardaí are asking the people of Ballina and Foxford to plan their journeys in the towns when it comes to this Sunday and Monday (5th and 6th of July), as there will be possible travel disruptions during those times.
Across both days, North Mayo plays host to The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council as part of Ireland’s ongoing EU presidency.
On Sunday July 5th in Foxford:
o Green Road will be closed from the afternoon until late evening, with local diversions in place.
o Lower Main Street and Providence Road will be closed from the afternoon until late evening, with local access for residents only.
o There will be no parking in the environs of Foxford Woollen Mills on the 5th July.
On Monday July 6th in Ballina:
o There will be minor traffic restrictions in Ballina on the morning of the Monday 6th July from around 7:45am to 8:45am.
o Slí Ectra will have rolling road closures in place throughout the morning of 6th July.
o McDermott Street is currently closed due to roadworks and Gardaí will be on duty to assist road users with any diversions.
o There will be no parking in the environs of St Mary’s Secondary School on the 6th July.
Members of the public can expect Garda motorcycle rolling road closures on the N26 this coming Monday as well.
In general, traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any impact on the public will be localised and minimal.