Gardaí clear large crowds from Cork public parks and amenities over the weekend

Video footage shared widely on social media showed crowds partying in a tunnel under Cork's Tramore Rd

Crowds of people were drinking at The Lough nature reserve in Cork City on Saturday, leading to complaints from residents and public representatives about unruly behaviour. The Garda Public Order Unit dispersed the crowds. Picture: Andy Gibson

A Cork City councillor has called for the immediate lifting of the 5km travel restriction after gardaí had to clear large crowds from public parks, amenities, and quays over the weekend.

Video footage also emerged of large crowds drinking and ordering takeaway food to Dublin’s Grand Canal Quay area while photographs also emerged on social media of a large gathering of young people partying in a tunnel under Cork’s Tramore Rd, at a place known locally as ‘the wella’.