NOTICE: Traffic and road closure notice – Triathy 2026, Kildare
Road closures and traffic diversions take place on Saturday, May 30 2026
An Garda Síochána Kildare wish to advise the public that road closures and traffic diversions will come into effect on Saturday, May 30 2026 to facilitate the TriAthy event in Athy and surrounding areas.
Closures will operate between approximately 07:15 and 16:00.
The following roads will be affected:
- Athy Distributor Road (Section of N78) From the R418 Junction Roundabout to Fortbarrington Road Junction.
- R417 From Emily Square, Athy to Maganey Crossroads.
- Local Roads L8084 (Levistown to Kilkea), sections of the R418, and the L8086 routes around Castledermot and Beaconstown.
Diversions will be in place for traffic travelling between Athy, Castledermot, Kilkea, Timolin and surrounding areas.
Traffic travelling south from Athy to Castledermot will be diverted at Kilkea towards Hobartstown via the R448 before continuing southward to Castledermot.
Traffic travelling north from Castledermot to Athy will be diverted via Hobartstown and Kilkea before rejoining the R418 towards Athy.
All diversionary routes will be clearly signposted as agreed with Kildare County Council and An Garda Síochána.
Motorists are advised to:
- Allow extra travel time
- Follow all diversion signage
- Exercise caution in affected areas
- Expect increased pedestrian and cyclist activity throughout the day
An Garda Síochána Kildare would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while the event takes place.