Four appear in court in relation to Cork anti-lockdown protest

There was a large visible Garda presence at the Cork City centre Anti-Lockdown protest on St Patrick's Street on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins

Four people have already appeared before district courts in Cork and Kildare in relation to Saturday's anti-lockdown protest event in Cork City, with another person due before court in Kerry.

At least 450 people are estimated to have attended the protest in Cork City centre on Saturday afternoon, despite repeated calls not to do so for fears of spreading Covid-19. Many of those in attendance were not wearing masks.