'The place was choc-a-bloc': Charity says elderly should be respected as Ireland exits Covid-19 lockdown

One elderly woman had to return home when she saw a local park was busy.

Charity Third Age said elderly people are fearful about going out after spending weeks at home.

Third Age, a charity for older people, is calling on the public to respect the elderly who have been cocooning and are now starting to go out again in public.

Its freephone advice centre Seniorline has been inundated with calls from nervous people over the age of 70.