In pictures: Dublin riots see fires, chaos and clean ups on the streets 

A double decker bus and a car are set alight on the edge of O Connell Bridge. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Up to seven vehicles were set on fire during violent protests in Dublin's city centre on Thursday night following the stabbing of three young children and a woman in Parnell Square.

Three buses, three Garda cars, and a Luas tram were set alight protesters became involved in clashes with gardaí.