Thousands in Dublin for Phoenix Park concert

Thousands of fans have arrived in Dublin for this evening's Robbie Williams concert in the Phoenix Park.

Thousands of fans have arrived in Dublin for this evening's Robbie Williams concert in the Phoenix Park.

The park has been closed to the public as some 135,000 fans are expected to attend what will be Ireland's biggest ever open-air rock concert.

The concert is set to be the biggest event in the park since the Pope's visit in1979.

Support acts including Ash and Kelly Osbourne will perform this afternoonahead of Robbie's 8.30pm show.

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The sun is expected to shine on the venue, with temperatures across the eastof Ireland remaining in the mid-20s.

The concert features the biggest stage seen in Ireland, 5,000 revolving lightsand six giant video screens.

Fans are being advised to use public transport where possible in order toprevent traffic chaos across the capital. Dublin Bus is running a specialshuttle service from the city centre.

More than 120 gardaí will manage traffic around the concert, whileanother 400 will policing access points.

The Garda dog unit was being used to help with drug searches at the venue.

All gates to the park closed to traffic last night and will not reopen untiltomorrow morning.

Access to Dublin Zoo, Garda Headquarters, Áras and Úachtaráin will remain open.

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