Traffic restrictions have been announced in Nenagh on Friday for the funeral of Shane MacGowan, whose Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Saint Mary of Rosary Church (above) at 3.30pm. PHOTO: JAKE MITCHELL

Traffic restrictions for Shane MacGowan funeral in Nenagh

Gardaí and Tipperary County Council has announced traffic restrictions for the Funeral Mass of Shane McGowan which will take place at St Mary’s of the Rosary Church, Nenagh on this Friday, December 8, at 3.30pm.

Following the Mass, the public will have the opportunity to pay their respects as the funeral cortege moves through Nenagh Town Centre from Church Road to Market Cross.

A traffic management plan will be in place for Nenagh Town for the duration of the funeral.

Traffic restrictions will be in operation as follows:

•Church Rd, Nenagh will be closed from 8am to 7pm

•Traffic Restrictions will be in place for Kenyon St, Pearse St and Nenagh Town Centre traffic from 2pm to 7pm.

•Extra parking facilities will be available throughout Nenagh Town.

People attending the funeral are asked to follow the diversions and the signage in place for parking arrangements and pedestrian access to Nenagh Town.

The cooperation of the public with Gardaí and Stewards is appreciated.