Video footage shows crowds of people partying on a Galway beach over the weekend as thousands flocked to the country's parks and beaches to enjoy the scorching weather.
Large groups of people are seen crammed together on Salthill beach on Saturday as revellers partied in the sunshine while some ignored social distancing measures.
Gardai launched enquiries into the gathering and said they engaged with crowds in the area over the weekend.
A Garda spokesperson said in a statement: "Gardaí attended Salthill beach this evening, Saturday 24th April 2021. A number of persons were gathered in the area. Gardaí engaged with those present and the crowd dispersed.
"Gardaí are conducting further enquiries into potential breaches of public health regulations. Enquiries are ongoing at this time."
Currently, under covid-19 guidelines, people are allowed to meet outdoors from two separate households outdoors but not in their gardens.
And vaccinated members of the public may meet with another vaccinated person indoors two weeks after their second dose.
Prior to this gathering, Gardaí appealed to the public to act responsibly regarding Covid-19 regulations as they carry out patrols at busy locations around the country over the weekend.
It comes as Taoiseach Micheal Martin admitted the country will have an "outdoor summer" as we slowly ease restrictions and vaccinate the vulnerable.
He said: "We know that outdoor is less harmful in the context of the spread of this virus than indoor,
"We're going to continue to follow the science and of course outdoor is the key for the summer.
"Government is committed to that."
