Dublin Airport car park space warning as thousands travel to Ireland v New Zealand

There are almost no car parking spaces left in Dublin Airport this weekend, illustrating just how many people are flying out to France for the clash with New Zealand in Paris. 

A similar parking warning was issued prior to last weekend as an estimated 20,000 fans flew through the airport for the game against Scotland.

Dublin Airport has confirmed that there are only very limited spaces remaining in the Blue Car Park and have advised people to make arrangements to use bus or taxi services. 

The warning on car park spaces comes just days after Stena Line has launched a special fare of €299 return for a car and up to four people travelling by ferry on its Rosslare to Cherbourg route.

Four foot passengers can avail of the deal for €199 return.

The offer (bookable on stenaline.ie/rugby) is valid for departures today, Thursday, and Friday, October 13, combined with return sailings from Cherbourg next Monday or Tuesday (October 16 or 17).

Ireland will be bidding to get past the quarter final at a rugby World Cup for the first time on Saturday night.