Important details announced for US President Joe Biden's visit to Ballina

Important details have been announced in respect of the visit of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to Ballina next Friday and his address at St. Muredach's Cathedral.

The gates open at 5.30 p.m. and the programme starts at 7 p.m.

This is a free event and entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

Site Entrances:

There are two entrances to the site, one near the junctions of Barrett and Tolan Streets and the other near the junction of Dillon Terrace and Lower Pearse Street.

Both entrances will only be accessible by foot.

If coming from the town side of River Moy, proceed to one of two gated entrances, (1) at the junction of Barrett and Tolan Streets or (2) at the junction of Dillon Terrace and Lower Pearse Street.

If coming by foot from the Ardnaree side of River Moy, the only access will be via the pedestrian bridge; once on the Town Side, please proceed to the gated entrances listed above.

Shuttle Bus:

Free, Optional, Limited Shuttle Bus service will be provided to and from the event and available on a first come first, serve basis. Stewards will be onsite at each location to provide support and answer questions.

Shuttles will begin departing park-and-shuttle locations at 4.30 p.m.

The last shuttle to the event will depart at 7 p.m.

Return shuttles can be picked-up at the pre-event drop-off location and will begin when the evening’s programme concludes.

Stewards will guide attendees on-site to the shuttle bus pick up locations.

Park-And-Shuttle Locations:

Zone 1 – Knockmore: GAA Car Park, Drop-off and return location: Junction of James Street and Hill Street

Zone 2 – Castleconnor Community Centre Car-Park: Drop-off and return location: Bunree Industrial Estate

Zone 3 – Crossmolina: various parking around town, Drop-off and return location: Mercy Road

Zone 4 – North Ballina: McVann Furniture, Killala Road, Drop-off and return location: Bohernasup

Public Transport - Bus and Train:

The Bus Eireann bus depot is located less than 1 km from the entrances, a 10 min walk.

The Irish Rail train station is located just over 1 km from the entrances, a 15 min walk.

Individuals needing disability access:

Individuals utilising a wheelchair can be dropped off at Barrett Street, just before Tolan Street.

Irish government issued blue disability badges for vehicles will be required in order to access the drop off.

There will be NO PARKING for these vehicles at this location. This is a drop off point only.

There will be reserved areas at the event for individuals needing disability access.

Seating and availability in these areas will be on a first come first serve basis.

There will be limited parking for individuals needing disability access and have Irish government issued blue disability badges for their vehicles.

More information to come,please check back for details.

Please be aware of key road closures:

Upper and Lower Bridge, Cathedral Road and Emmet Street.

There is no official event parking near the site.

Please plan accordingly.

Prohibited Items

Firearms, ammunition, stun guns, knives of any kind, mace, fireworks, lighters, any weapons or weapon.

Device and any item that could be determined to be a safety hazard.

Water, water bottles, any beverages or reusable (glass, metal, thermal) container.

Backpacks or large bags, signs and flag.

Cameras with detachable lenses, tripods, video cameras, selfie stick, drone.

Computers and tablets are highly discouraged and will not be allowed on-site.

Other items - aerosols, animals, bicycles, folding chairs, balloons, packages, vapes, and umbrellas.

This is a free public event and entrance is on a first come, first served basis.