Large crowds have gathered at a Dublin beach tonight in a blatant disregard of Level 5 restrictions currently in place in Ireland.
Footage has emerged of a large gathering on Portmarnock Beach in which hundreds of people can be seen gathering and playing loud music and letting off fireworks.
It is understood to be a gathering that was organised for the full moon on New Year's Eve but has been pushed forward as a tighter lockdown looms for all of Ireland.
Locals reported the garda helicopter over the seaside village this evening as gardai responded to the scene which is in breach of COVID-19 regulations.
A number of Portmarnock locals contacted Dublin Live to share their disappointment that the event was organised and went ahead.
There were 13 further COVID-19 related deaths announced today, along with 1,718 cases of the coronavirus - the highest ever.
A garda spokeswoman confirmed to Dublin Live: "Gardaí are currently responding to reports of a disturbance on Portmarnock Beach. Gardaí are en route to the alleged incident."
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