Warning of local lockdowns amid fears of bank holiday crowds

Gardaí pictured dealing with large crowds on South William Street Dublin this past weekend. Picture:  Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Local lockdowns could be rolled out if Covid cases spike, the Tánaiste has warned, after large crowds gathered in Dublin, Cork and other cities over the weekend.

As concerns grow over the spread of the Indian variant, which has seen 128 confirmed cases in Ireland, there are now fears that a repeat of the scenes of large groups drinking and partying could be repeated over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.