AA warns fans of traffic restrictions as Mayo and Dublin gear up for final
All-Ireland Football final day is at last upon us, as Mayo and Dublin prepare to battle it out at Croke Park.
For the Dubs it is their first time back since their win over Kerry in 2011, while Mayo are there for the second time in as many years, hoping to make up for last year's disappointment against Donegal.
While admitting the county have come a long way in the past few years, Mayo midfielder Aiden O'Shea said they need to prove themselves on the big stage.
O'Shea said: "I suppose we have changed our view of Mayo football a lot with this group of players, but that's not what we want.
"What we want is to win the ultimate, standards have changed in Mayo football and that's huge credit to the backroom team and ourselves, it will be worth nothing to us at the end of the day if we don't pick up that ultimate prize."
James Horan's side are unchanged since their win over Tyrone, while there is just one change for Dublin with Philly McMahon replacing Kevin O'Brien in the full-back line.
Throw in is at 3:30pm.
Beforehand Mayo also feature in the minor final against Tyrone from 1:15pm.
Football fans heading to this year's final are being advised of traffic restrictions as a full house of 82,000 is expected at Croke Park.
Supporters travelling to the game may face some traffic details.
AA Roadwatch event coordinator, Elaine O'Sullivan, has this advice for those heading to the Croke Park.
She said: "Don't forget that traffic restrictions will be in place around Croke Park from 10.30am and the usual matchday traffic is likely around Drumcondra and the surrounding area.
"If you are able to use public transport, keep in mind that the Luas, Dart and bus services bring you within walking distances of the stadium."
It is now busy from Con Colbert Rd onto St John's Road West and also heavy along the North Quays from Wolfe Tone Quay up to Bachelor's Walk and on the N1/Swords Rd approaching Croke Park.
