Gardai caught a large group of swimmers allegedly breaking coronavirus travel restrictions at a Tipperary quarry.
The incident happened at a disused quarry known as the 'Blue Lagoon' on Bank Holiday Monday.
Officers were called to the scene after reports of a big gathering and found a "large number" of people who were all in breach of the current Covid-19 guidelines.
The Government advice states that non-essential journeys more than 5km from home must be avoided.
Several of the cars were also allegedly found to be parked illegally.
Local gardai warned that they will be patrolling the area in the coming days.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai in Tipperary town attended at the ‘Blue Lagoon’ on reports that there was people gathering and swimming there.
"A large number of persons were observed swimming and using what is an unsafe area for the public.
"All persons are in breach of the 5km Covid 19 regulation and a number of vehicles parked in the area were in breach of Road Traffic Legislation.
"The public are reminded that while some regulations have been eased there is still a 5km travel distance in place.
"From Tuesday Gardai will be patrolling the area and any persons in breach of Covid 19 or Road Traffic regulations will be dealt with accordingly."
