Garda operation to rein in chaos of Freshers’ Week

Residents living near University College Cork are bracing themselves as a major Garda operation began last night in a bid to contain Freshers’ Week chaos.

Some 4,000 students are set to party this week to celebrate their first year in university.

Up to 7,000 students are expected in the city centre for the social highlight of the week, Thursday’s night Freshers’ Ball, which coincides with Arthur’s Day.