Clearer Water Irish Cup Final – Dungannon v Cliftonville – Saturday 3rd May 25
Police are requesting that Dungannon supporters travelling by car and coach to the Irish Cup
final with Cliftonville at the National Stadium, Windsor Park, on Saturday 3rd May 2025 with
a 1430 hrs kick off, leave sufficient travel time to arrive to the match.
Entry to the ground for Dungannon supporters will be via the Donegall Avenue gates leading
up to the National Stadium. Stewards will then direct supporters to their seats.
Traffic congestion is likely at key ingress and egress times due to the expected volume of
supporters attending the fixture.
We would ask that supporters are respectful and considerate whilst transiting through and
parking in residential streets and commercial areas convenient to the stadium.
Police are reminding all fans that there are specific offences created by the Criminal
Justice Act NI 2011 in relation to soccer matches-
Possession of/ throwing Fireworks/ Flares etc
Throwing Articles capable of causing injury
Going on to the Playing area
Sectarian Chanting
Drinking on Passenger Carrying Vehicles
In addition all fans are reminded that the areas around the stadium are “No Street Drinking”
zones under Belfast City Council By-Laws. Supporters are asked to be respectful and
considerate whilst walking through residential streets convenient to the stadium. Any Street
drinking taking place will be dealt with robustly by police and any alcohol found subject to
seizure. As a condition of entry to the stadium fans will be subject to random searches.
Alcohol cannot be brought into the stadium.
Maximum Use of CCTV/ Video Evidence will be utilised as part of the match Policing
Operation in an effort to deal with any criminal offences/anti-social behaviour which takes
place.
Police will take all steps to identify and deal with anyone who has been or is
committing offences.
It is hoped that a common sense approach to the event can be taken by all and the occasion
enjoyed.
It is vitally important for supporter and community safety that these instructions are complied
with.