Extra public transport services planned for Dublin tonight as Katie Taylor fights at Croke Park

Thousands of people travelling to Croke Park for Katie Taylor's final professional fight tonight are being advised to use public transport, with extra services planned across Dublin.

Gardaí and transport operators have put a plan in place for the event, which is expected to attract around 80,000 people.

Extra trains planned

Iarnród Éireann will provide additional rail services and capacity for people travelling to and from the event.

Additional late night services will operate from Drumcondra towards Maynooth, while extra services will also run from Dublin Connolly towards Drogheda, Belfast and Greystones.

Extra trains from Drumcondra to Maynooth are scheduled at 11pm, 11.15pm, 11.25pm and 11.55pm. A further service will run from Dublin Connolly to Greystones at 12.30am.

The closest railway station to Croke Park is Drumcondra, which is around a five minute walk from the stadium. Connolly and Clontarf are the nearest DART stations.

Dublin Bus diversions

Several Dublin Bus routes will also be affected by diversions later tonight due to the event and surrounding road restrictions.

Routes 1, 16, 19, 33, 41, 41B, 41C and 44 will be diverted between approximately 10.45pm and 11.45pm.

Bus Éireann has also announced changes to routes 101, 109, 109X and 111 due to heavy traffic and road closures around Croke Park. Some stops will not be served, with alternative stops available.

Passengers travelling on affected services are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

Gardaí advise fans to use public transport

People attending the event are being advised to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport where possible. TFI also recommends checking the Journey Planner or TFI Live app before travelling.

Road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place around Croke Park, with increased traffic expected before and after the event.

Katie Taylor and Flora Pili are expected to make their ring walks at around 10pm, with the main event scheduled for approximately 10.15pm.

Fans travelling home after the fight are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and check the latest public transport information before leaving.

Sources: An Garda Síochána, Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus and Transport for Ireland