Crowded Cork amenities will remain open to public

'Following request from the Gardai the following facilities have been closed or will be closed over the coming days: Blackrock Diving Tower, All Parking along the Prom from Salthill, Vehicle access to Silverstrand.' Picture: Galway City Council via Twitter

There are no plans at present to crack down on the use of amenities in Cork following reports of crowded pinch points in public spaces such as the Marina, the Lough, and Ballincollig Regional Park, following Galway gardaí ordering closure of a number of popular gathering areas.

Gardaí and local authorities have pleaded with people to follow public health guidelines after reports of beaches and parks throughout Cork being crowded as people desperate for exercise and outdoor stimulation flocked to their favourite spots.