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Army 3.1

DFTC Road Closures

The Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), as part of ongoing training conducts ,from time to time, live firing practices on Range No.3 which will necessitate the temporary closure of a 1.6km section of the Hollow Road

The Defence Forces takes all necessary measures to ensure public safety during the firing of live ammunition on its firing ranges. Local alternative routes are available and military personnel are in place at the Hollow Road to advise on short local detours.

Please note that additional dates may be added. On all occasions where an additional date is added above, it will be done so at least a minimum of 48hrs in advance of the temporary road closure itself. Also please note that from time to time cancellations of Firing Practices and the associated temporary road closure may occur.

General Information

The Hollow road is a Public Road. The road closure itself involves a 1.6km section of the Hollow Road being closed as part of safety measures effected whilst Range No.3 is in use.

In order to minimize any possible inconvenience to the local populace and effect on school/work traffic, the Hollow road is temporarily closed on the days when Range No.3 is in use.

Confirmed Dates

The Defence Forces Training Centre will be conducting Firing Practices on Range No.3 on the following dates, and as such the Hollow Road will be closed: