Travel
We look forward to welcoming you to the fifth edition of All Together Now. We ask you to please make sure to read the following important travel information to plan your journey to and from this year’s festival. Keep up to date with the latest travel info via Local Radio (WLR 95.1FM & BEAT 102.0FM), the Festival App (Download from the App Store or Google Play), and Twitter @ATNFestival.
By Road
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Please do not follow sat nav / google maps as it will not get you all the way to the festival site. Please follow the below directions as well as the Festival Signs as soon as you see those.
Do not travel to the festival via Carrick on Suir. Please follow the travel routes listed below.
The Carpark will open at 2pm on Thursday 1st August & Campsites will open from 4pm, on Friday, August 2nd at 9am. Traveling by road between 9 am - 1 pm is one of the quietest time to travel to the festival.
For Traffic News check Local Radio (WLR 95.1FM & BEAT 102.0FM), the Festival App (Download from the App Store & Google Play), and Twitter @ATNFestival for the latest travel news as well as live updates.
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Drivers from Dublin & North & East via M9 and N25 West:
Travel the M9 to its end at Grannagh
Proceed towards the N25 (west towards Cork) via the N25 Interchange.
At the N25 Kilmeaden Interchange (Carrick Road Roundabout) motorists will be directed right at the roundabout towards the R680 through the town of Portlaw.
In Portlaw, you will be directed out the Clonegam Road and enter via Gate 6 for access to the car park.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR.
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Drivers from Waterford City via N25 West:
Travel the M9 to its end at Grannagh
Proceed towards the N25 (west towards Cork) via the N25 Interchange.
At the N25 Kilmeaden Interchange (Carrick Road Roundabout) motorists will be directed right at the roundabout towards the R680 through the town of Portlaw.
In Portlaw, you will be directed out the Clonegam Road and enter via Gate 6 for access to the car park.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR.
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Drivers from Cork & Southwest via N25 east
Motorists coming from the southwest will directed left off the N25 at Lemybrien.
Motorists will use the R676 road, traveling north, then joining the event traffic at Crehana Junction of R676 - R677, then entering to event via Gate 5.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR.
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Drivers from the West & Midlands via M7/M8/N24
Travel East along the N24
You will then turn Right at Kilsheelan to the R680
At the end of the R680, south of Carrick-on-Suir, turn Right at the T-Junction with the R676.
You will then continue along this regional road and be directed left to the R677 towards Gate 5 (General)
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR.
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Please follow all ‘Event Traffic’ signs and VMS signage directing you to “Campervans / Buses”
Traffic coming from the southwest and east will travel north along the R677 to Gate 3.
Traffic coming from the west will bypass Gate 5 (for general campers) and travel south along the R677 to Gate 3.
Once inside please follow the directions of staff who will direct you to your parking location.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR
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Families with weekend (camping) tickets will follow the designated event routes above from their point of origin.
Once they have reached the festival site they will be directed to a designated family parking area or they may choose to park in the public car parks. Please display the family car pass sent to you.
Once inside please follow the directions of staff who will direct you to your parking location.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR.
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Drop-off on the event site is prohibited on Friday and Monday
Ticketholders arriving to the festival on Friday by TAXI or getting DROPPED OFF by private vehicles will be directed to the designated drop-off zone in Highfield Business Park, Portlaw; accessed from the N25 Kilmeaden Interchange. Ticketholders will then get the FREE SHUTTLE BUS to the festival (Operating Friday (9AM-9.30pm) and returning Monday (8AM - 1PM only).
To avoid festival traffic we advise the best DROP OFF at the Waterford City bus Terminus where Bus Eireann festival shuttle will operate a regular service to the festival site. Book here
If you are leaving the festival site tonight and being picked up by taxi / private car please advise your driver to come to Gate 4. Once in Gate 4, our team will direct them to the bus drop off / taxi pick up area
Directions for you to meet your car / bus / taxi are as follows:
Go back out through the main entrance (where you came in)
Take a left and follow the green steel shield fence which will lead you all the way to the bus drop off / taxi pick up area
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All private buses will be directed to Gate 4 regardless of their route origin.
Buses will exit the same route as they entered the site.
NOTE - no private hire coaches are permitted to stay on site.
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In order to avail of Access camping, you must be in communication with access@alltogethernow.ie and receive confirmation from our access team.
Patrons requiring accessible parking and camping will be directed to Gate 3 regardless of their route origin:
Traffic coming from the southwest and east will travel north along the R677 to Gate 3.
Traffic coming from the west will bypass Gate 5 and travel south along the R677 to Gate 3.
PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV / GOOGLE MAPS AS IT WILL NOT GET YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE FESTIVAL SITE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS AS WELL AS THE FESTIVAL SIGNS AS SOON AS YOU SEE THOSE. DO NOT TRAVEL VIA CARRICK ON SUIR.
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There are no designated pedestrian routes to the festival, any local patrons are advised to use the shuttle bus to the festival.
By Bus & Train
We strongly encourage you to travel to the festival by public transport or car-sharing. Help remove cars from the road and reduce our carbon footprint.
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A direct non-stop service from Dublin City Centre will operate to the festival on Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August with return journeys on Monday 5th August. Book here
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A direct non-stop service from Cork bus station (Parnell Place) will operate to the festival on Friday 2nd August with return journeys on Monday 5th August. Book here
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A regular service will be available from Waterford Bus Station to Curraghmore House each day from Friday 2nd August to Monday 5th August. Book here
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Irish Rail operates regular service to Waterford Plunkett Station.
From Dublin : From Heuston Station to Plunkett Station.
From Cork : From Kent Station, get off at Limerick Junction, and from there head to Plunkett Station.
From Galway : From Galway (Ceannt) Take the train to Kildare, and from Kildare take the train to Plunkett Station.
Belfast : From Landon Place take the train to Connolly Station, then head to Heuston going towards Plunkett Station.
Waterford Plunkett Station is under 5 minutes walking distance to Bus Eireann Terminus, which will be running a regular festival shuttle to the festival. Book here
By Bike
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A bike rack will be located next to car park 4, please follow the directions of staff once you enter the site.