All Road Closures and Diversions for Dublin Pride 2025

Pride is in full swing across Dublin today with festivals, parades, and rainbow celebrations lighting up the city! But if you’re planning to get around, especially by car or public transport, be aware: Dublin City Council and TFI have rolled out an extensive traffic management plan in support of the celebration. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate today’s road closures and transport diversions with ease.

Road Closures for Dublin Pride 2025

6 am – 10 pm

• Merrion Square South & East, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Mount Street Upper.

8 am – 4 pm

• O’Connell Street Upper & Lower, Cathal Brugha Street.

11:30 am – 4 pm

• Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Memorial Bridge, Lombard Street East, Westland Row, Lincoln Place, Merrion Street Lower, Merrion Square North & West.

Rolling closures 11 am – 4 pm or 12 pm – 6 pm along the parade route: O’Connell Bridge, City Quay, CHQ, Lombard St East, etc.

Pedestrians & cyclists: worry not - routes remain open throughout the day.

Diversions will be clearly sign posted for those travelling in the area, and you can access the full details of the routes here.

Public Transport Disruptions

Luas Tram Services

• Green Line: no trams between St Stephen’s Green ↔ Dominick from ~9:40 am – 5 pm; shuttles operate either side.

• Red Line: no service Smithfield → Connolly/The Point from ~10 am – 2:30 pm; normal elsewhere.

Dublin Bus

• Pre‑Parade (6 am – 11:30 am): Routes 15a, 15b, 19, 26 terminate early; most services diverted off O’Connell St via Parnell St, Marlborough St, Rosie Hackett Bridge, etc. For more information visit transportforireland.ie.

• During Parade (11:30 am – 4:30 pm): Major reroutes for routes like 1, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, 26, 27, 33, 38, 40, E1/E2—expect detours via Parnell Street, Gardiner St, Tara St, and more.

Coach & Regional Buses

• Aircoach (08:00–16:00): No stops on O’Connell Row and Merrion Square; board at Westmoreland St or Fleet St. For more information visit aircoach.ie.

• Bus Éireann & others: Rolling closures affect many intercity services—stops like Busáras, O’Connell St, Heuston and quays may be missed or relocated.

Additional Info

• Parade starts at 12:30 pm from O’Connell Street, concluding at Merrion Square where Pride Village runs until ~6:30 pm.

• Luas & DART: DART and Irish Rail services elsewhere are normal—though expect very busy stations at Connolly, Tara St, and Pearse.

• Live travel updates: Monitor the TFI website, Luas app, Dublin Bus updates, and social channels throughout the day.

For more information, visit dublinpublictransport.ie. Celebrate loudly, travel safely, and enjoy every moment of Pride 2025!