Dublin's Port Tunnel closed today for charity run

Dublin's Port Tunnel closed today for charity run

Sun, 26 Mar, 2017 - 08:48

Dublin's Port Tunnel is closed to traffic for much of today.

5,000 people are expected to take part in an underground run on the road in aid of Focus Ireland.

Participants are gathering around now with the race due to get underway at 09.30am.

It is hoped the event will raise €150,000 for the homeless charity.

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