England’s Football Association has issued warnings to fans traveling to Dublin for the UEFA Nations League soccer match, highlighting a ban on public drinking that will be strictly enforced by gardaí.
Gardaí have cancelled leave for officers to manage the expected large crowds, with special operations in place to maintain order, particularly as this match marks a return to Dublin after nine years.
Fans have been reminded that consuming alcohol in public spaces is prohibited, and those visibly drunk may be denied entry to the stadium; police will seize any alcohol found.
The FA has also emphasized the prohibition of flares and smoke bombs: flares and smoke bombs being prohibited. “It is important to highlight that these items are not only illegal inside a football stadium, but these prohibited items can also cause great harm to people. These pyrotechnics and flares can burn at up to 2,000C and can cause significant injuries to carriers and fellow spectators,” they said. “We have also seen several incidents that have resulted in people experiencing breathing difficulties, distress, and discomfort.”
