ALERT | Road closure in north Longford to facilitate Ballinamuck St Patrick's Day Parade

Motorists are being advised that the L-1017 – Local Road Ballinamuck, Longford will be closed from 2pm to 8pm this Sunday, March 16 to facilitate the Ballinamuck St Patrick's Day Parade.

The suggested alternative routes are: Traffic from Gaigue Cross should proceed on the R198 to Legga Cross junction (L-1023), then turn left and left again at Legga Church onto the L-1024 and proceed to the ‘98 Crossroads.

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Traffic from the ‘98 crossroads should proceed north along the L-1019 to Legga Church, turn right onto the L-1023 to Legga Crossroads (R198) and turn right again onto the R198 towards Gaigue Cross.

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Traffic management/signed diversions will be in place at Gaigue Cross and at the 98 Bar junction with stewards at both points for the duration of the closure.

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