Gardai have urged people to use 'common sense' after being forced to close a road in Laois due to congestion on Sunday.
People turned out in their droves to enjoy the sunshine which led to lengthy traffic jams in some parts of the country.
Officers have appealed for motorists to think of other road users, locals and pedestrians when parking at scenic spots.
Garda Siochana Laois Offaly posted on Facebook on Sunday: "Garda are out and about today at public amenities in Laois and Offaly.
"The weather is beautiful and people are getting out for exercise and to clear their heads.
"However this does not preclude you from using common sense.
"Emergency Services need access to these locations at all times.
"Your inconsiderate parking makes this all the more difficult.
"Glenbarrow is closed currently due to traffic congestion. Please stay away."
Gardai have issued a reminder that they will be spread out at popular locations to make sure public health regulations are being followed.
Officers also moved to remind people that not only the driver of a car caught breaching travel rules will be fined - but all adult passengers.
From today, non-contact outdoor sport, such as golf and tennis, can resume, outdoor visitor attractions, such as zoos, wildlife parks and pet farms, can reopen, and mourners at funerals rises to 25.
A roadmap for the coming weeks and months is expected to emerge later this week.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin will hold an address to the nation where we will learn what restrictions are due to change on May 4, and what the rest of the summer will hold.
The five areas under review for May 4 are currently understood to be the full reopening of construction, the phased return of personal services, religious services and non-essential retail, and the reopening of museums and galleries.
Inter-county travel looks set to return in either late June or July as staycations are due to be a big feature of our summer, and pubs may also have to wait until mid-summer.
