Gardaí turn drivers away from crowded Cork beaches

Traffic was heavily backed up on the way to Dock Beach in Kinsale, Sandycove, Garrylucas and Garretstown beaches throughout the day

Pictured enjoying the sunshine at the Dock beach Kinsale Co Cork was Caludia Healy, Victoria O'Connor and Ruth White from Blackrock. 

Gardaí turned motorists away from several popular Cork beaches on Sunday, amid major traffic build-ups on nearby roads.

Traffic was heavily backed up on the way to Dock Beach in Kinsale, Sandycove, Garrylucas and Garretstown beaches throughout this afternoon and evening.