Dublin's Portobello Plaza closed for weekend due to overcrowding fears

Garda Public Order Unit pictured at Portobello Dublin earlier this month.

One of Dublin city centre’s favourite post-work outdoor gathering points is to shut this weekend due to the overwhelming congregations on recent weekends.

Portobello Plaza, located off Portobello Bridge on the Grand Canal near Rathmines, will stay shut from early Friday afternoon until Monday morning.