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.

Eight other garda cars were damaged, as was a fire truck, while 13 buildings in the city centre were also damaged.

Around 150 protesters were in the area with fireworks being set off in various locations.

Some 34 people have been arrested following the riots and of those, 32 have been charged and appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Friday.

The condition of a 5-year-old girl who was seriously injured in the earlier knife attack on Parnell Square remains critical.

A woman in her 30s, is also in a serious condition, while a 6-year-old girl is being treated for less serious injuries. A 5-year-old boy also suffered minor injuries. He was discharged from CHI Crumlin on Thursday.

Chaos on Friday Night

A double decker bus and a car are set alight on the edge of O'Connell Bridge on Thursday evening, as hundreds of people riot in Dublin city centre. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

An Garda Síochána in action during riots which broke out after the stabbing of three young children and a woman in Parnell Square.

The scene on Parnell Street after violent scenes unfolded.

A bus and car on fire on O'Connell Street in the midst of the riots.

Scenes on O'Connell Bridge during the violent protests. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A Garda car set on fire by rioters. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

The aftermath and clean up begins

A burned out Luas is removed from O'Connell Street on Friday morning, following a night of unrest.

Workers clean out debris from a burned out Luas carriage as a clean up operation got underway. Picture: RollingNews.ie

A damaged shop window on O'Connell Street. In total, 13 buildings were damaged during the riots. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Workers clean up the debris from broken windows of the Holiday Inn Express on Cathal Brugha Street. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire