Police issue reminder of traffic disruption in Hillsborough due to Royal Irish Regiment parade
Police have issued amended information for road users in Hillsborough today (Saturday) and reminded the public of expected traffic delays due to a parade in the village.
The St Patrick’s Day parade by the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment will officially start at 10.30am at Beechlawn School car park and proceed to Hillsborough Castle for a ceremony.
This is the first time the parade will be held in public and everyone is welcome to attend.
There will be disruption to traffic due to the volume of participants, with local diversions in place between 10am and 11.30am, when the parade is expected to finish.
There will be a large screen will be positioned in the Main Street area designated as a public viewing area for the ceremony, however the road will remain open.
Officers will be on the ground to assist with the flow of traffic, but if you are not attending the parade, you are advised to seek an alternative route for your journey where possible.