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The UEFA Europa League final is fast approaching, with Atalanta taking on Leverkusen at the Aviva Stadium this month.
And it's not just the match itself that has people excited!
Fans will swarm Dublin City Centre from Tuesday May 21 in the lead-up to the final on Wednesday May 22, with everyone welcome to get in the festive football spirit.
The Fan Festival - taking place at Dublin Castle - is a major highlight for Europa League fans, with activities and entertainment for all ages.
You can take unique selfies with giant jerseys and team walls, try out some inflatable football activities, enjoy live entertainment and DJ sets, and even get close to the official UEFA Europa League trophy.
Must-visit areas of the festival include the Just Eat garden, the Heineken 0.0lé 0.0lé 0.0lé Bar, and the EA SPORTS FC24 booth.
Plus, you can try the official Europa Leaue ball and play against your friends at the Molten Greatest Kick of Your Life attraction in the Dubh Linn garden.
And don't forget to create your own Match Attax card commemorating the final and pick up your free sample pack of cards at the Topps Match Attax booth.
The Fan Festival will close at 5pm on matchday, allowing you enough time to get to Dublin Arena if you have a match ticket.
Why not commemorate your day with a selfie with the oversized UEFA Europa League trophy replica on North Earl Street?
Located close to the iconic Spire, the replica will be there for fans to enjoy between Monday May 20 and Wednesday May 22 all day.
Three main stations located in the centre of Dublin have long-distance train connections from other cities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Connolly Station connects through Belfast, Rosslare, Wexford and Sligo, while Heuston Station connects with Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Mayo and Kerry.
Pearse Station connects Dublin with Wexford and Rosslare.
According to Irish Rail, an additional 12.30am Heuston to Cork service with connections to Limerick Colbert has been added to facilitate attendees of the Europa League final.
Travelling to Dublin by car is not recommended as no private parking is available at the Aviva Stadium, though the Q-Park Grand Canal Square car park provides safe and secure parking nearby.
Additionally, there may be road closures around the Fan Festival, stadium and main sights, and parking options in the city will be limited.
Fans are advised to use public transport or to consider alternative means.
All match ticket holders are eligible to use public transport - including DART, commuter rail, Dublin Bus, LUAS, Go-Ahead Ireland, and Bus Éireann - for free on matchday within the greater Dublin area.
Note: The Lansdowne Road DART station will be closed; fans will need to get off at the stop before or after depending on the assigned entrance colour (colour codes below under 'The stadium').
If the entrance displayed on your mobile ticket is red, blue or orange, get off at Grand Canal Dock, and if the entrance colur is green or purple, get off at Sandymount.
Fans must use the stadium entrance indicated on the mobile ticket; these are colour-coded and include the blue route (gates V, W, X, Y and Z), the orange route (gate F), the green route (gates A2, B, C, E, R and Q), the red route (gates I, K, L and M), and the purple route (gates A1, A2, M, N and O).
The green route is accessible via Shelbourne Road and Lansdowne Road junction south-west of the stadium, with the red route accessible via Bath Avenue north-east of the stadium, and the purple route is accessible via Herbert Road south-east of the stadium.
With an 8pm kick-off and trophy ceremony after the final, fans can expect celebrations at the stadium to finish up late at approximately 10.30pm.
This may be pushed further back if there's extra time or penalties.
Public transport will still be in operation after the match, but walking back will be the most effective way for you to reach the city centre.
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