Gardai issued over 120 fines as motorists blocked roads near beaches in Connemara, Co Galway.
A car was also towed for illegally parking around the beaches in the Roundstone area as temperatures soared.
Roads were blocked around the Dogs Bay beach and Gurteen Bay beach as hundreds flocked to the beaches that are internationally recognised for their beauty and were included in the Lonely Planet's 2021 top ten Irish beaches.
Gardai Siochana Western Region posted on Facebook: "Gardai in Clifden are appealing to motorists that are visiting beaches in the Roundstone area to please have consideration for local residents and other road users.
"Unfortunately today a large number of vehicles were left parked in a manner which obstructed other road users and had to be towed and/or have FCPN's issued."
It is understood that over 200 cars parked near the rural beaches which have limited parking facilities.
Gurteen Bay can accommodate around 35 cars while Dogs Bay car park can hold around 15.
Local residents were upset that the roads were blocked with people coming in for the day and staycationers visiting the beaches.
Gardai say that this sort of parking "caused serious road obstructions and put other road users at risk."
Garda Siochana posted on Twitter: "As public health regulations continue to be reduced & activity begins to normalise, we continue to remind the public of the ongoing public health guidelines, which include not to gather in large groups, maintain social distancing & wearing of face coverings in crowded areas."
The volume of traffic in the area is up because of staycations.
