LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROAD
Section 75 Roads Act, 1993
(Roads Regulations 1994)
Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close road at Market Square and St. Patrick’s car park to facilitate Frostival 2026 in Dundalk Town Centre which will be held from November 14 th to November 22 nd 2026.
- TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AT MARKET SQUARE
Location: R215-21, Market Square, Dundalk
The R215-21 at Market Square, Dundalk, between 3rd Place Coffee Shop and the top of Earl Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic on the following dates:
- Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November 2026
- Saturday 21 November and Sunday 22 November 2026
The road closure will be in operation from 5.00 a.m. on each Saturday until 12.00 midnight on the corresponding Sunday.
Diversion Route
- Diversions will be clearly signposted throughout the duration of the event.
- Traffic will be diverted via the Long Walk and directed back towards Clanbrassil Street.
- There will be no vehicular access available during the closure.
- Where practicable, emergency services access will be maintained.
- Additional traffic diversions will be in place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, to facilitate the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Northern Lights Show.
Traffic approaching from the northern end of the town will be diverted away from Market Square via Batchelors Walk. Traffic
travelling along Market Street will also be diverted away from Market Square for the duration of the event.
Motorists are advised to follow all diversion signage and allow extra time for their journey.
2. ROLLING ROAD CLOSURE FOR PARADE DAY
The Frostival Parade will commence on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 5.20 p.m.
- A rolling road closure will operate along the parade route commencing at the IMC Cinema, Long Walk, proceeding along Clanbrassil Street, Market Square, Crowe Street, Park Street, The Demesne and finishing at the Long Walk.
- Access restrictions and traffic delays may occur for short periods while the parade passes through each location.
- An Gardai Siochana will be managing the rolling road closure for the duration of the parade.
3. CAR PARK CLOSURES TO FACILITATE FESTIVAL EQUIPMENT
- Roden Place car park (in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral) will be closed from 8.00 a.m. on Thursday 12th November 2026 to facilitate festival attractions as part of Frostival 2026. Access to the Cathedral will be in place.
The car park will re-open to the public on Monday 23 rd of November.
- Boyd’s Car Park will be partially closed from 8.00am from Thursday 12 th November 2026 to facilitate festival attractions as part of Frostival 2026.
The car park will re-open fully to the public on Monday, 23 rd of November.
- Louth County Council regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s cooperation during these temporary traffic and parking arrangements.
Mark Johnston
Senior Engineer – Operations
Louth County Council
10 th November 2026
