Gardai issue traffic arrangements for Ashling Murphy's funeral

Funeral Mass will be held in St. Brigid's Church, Mountbolus, at 11am tomorrow, Tuesday, with burial afterwards in Lowertown Cemetery, Mountbolus.

The funeral cortege will leave Ashling Murphy’s home at 10.30am to arrive at St Brigid’s Church, Mountbolus for 11am.

An Garda Síochána says it anticipates that this funeral will attract a large attendance. People attending are asked to assist Gardaí and stewards with parking.

Car parking will be provided as follows:

• Traffic from Tullamore will be directed into Killoughey GAA grounds.

• Traffic from Birr/Idle corner will be accommodated in a green field site at Murrays.

• Traffic arriving via Ballyboy will be accommodated in a green field site at Dalys.

Gardaí will be on duty to manage traffic and parking.

An Garda Síochána reminds persons attending that Covid-19, Omicron variant continues to be a significant public health concern. Public health advice remains that persons unable to social distance or in crowded outdoor areas should wear appropriate face coverings.