No Dart service running for much of Dublin on day of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park

Rugby fans are typically allowed to bring alcoholic drinks back to their seats at the Aviva Stadium however event organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have said GAA rules will remain in place for the first rugby match to take place at Croke Park since 2srcsrc9.

GAA fixtures at Croke Park typically would not allow fans to bring alcoholic drinks bought at a stadium bar back to their seats.

“EPCR will be respecting the GAA’s rules and regulations regarding alcohol consumption in the stadium bowl for the Investec Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster Rugby and Northampton Saints at Croke Park on May 4,” an EPCR spokesperson said.

The IRFU considered stopping the sale of alcohol during matches at the Aviva Stadium following criticism from some fans over other attendees going to and from the bar while the game was ongoing.

However the decision was taken to continue selling alcohol during games following a survey of fans in January 2src23.

Meanwhile, there will be disruption for Dart users on matchday due to scheduled engineering works over the weekend of the game.

Dart services will not operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray across the May bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6.

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