Gardaí warn Covid 'doesn't take a weekend off' as more than 15,000 fines issued

Gardaí said they will continue nationwide checkpoints and high visibility patrols at public parks and amenities. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Gardaí are warning people that Covid-19 does not take the weekend off for them to attend house parties or social gatherings.

In a statement issued this afternoon, they say such gatherings are a risk "not only those attending but everyone they come into contact with after including loved ones, neighbours, colleagues and local community".