Residents in the northwest of County Clare have been warned of disruption this weekend as an influx of visitors is expected to arrive for the Walker Cup.
Motorists are advised to expect delays in the Lahinch area over the weekend of Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 due to increased traffic attending the event at Lahinch Golf Club.
The event is being staged at the renowned Co Clare venue for the first time in the 104-year history of the Walker Cup and 8,000 fans are expected to attend each day.
Gardaí will be implementing temporary traffic stop and holds on the Liscannor Road throughout Saturday and Sunday morning and early afternoon.
“Drivers may wish to avoid this section of road during this time and use alternative routes” a statement from Clare County Council reads. “Be aware of higher volumes of pedestrians than normal in Lahinch.
“The lower level of the Promenade car park is closed to the public from Monday, August 31 until Wednesday, September 9, inclusive.
“The following car parks will remain open as normal to members of the public all week: the upper level of the Promenade car park and coach parking area; Liscannor Road car park; Miltown Malbay Road car park.
“The R&A are also providing additional parking at Lahinch Community Sports Field, The Castle Course and on the Milltown Road. The additional parking on the Milltown Road will only be used if required. Please follow AA road sign directions for event parking.
“Coaches requiring Walker Cup event parking should use the Lahinch bus stop as a drop-off and pick-up area, then follow AA signage to the coach waiting area at Ennistymon Community School.
“8,000 fans are expected to attend each day. Fans without tickets are advised not to travel to the venue as they will not be able to purchase tickets on the gate.”
Tickets for the 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch have sold out in advance of the clash between Great Britain and Ireland and the US on September 5 and 6.
The attendance includes more than 1,700 young people attending through The R&A’s ‘Kids Go Free’ initiative, which provides free entry for under-16s when accompanied by a paying adult.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch all matches live on Sky Sports. The R&A is advising fans without tickets not to travel to the venue as they will not be able to purchase tickets on the gate.