Read MoreAround 200 people gathered at Herbert Park, RTE campus and The Spire, O’Connell Street as part of the anti-lockdown protest this afternoon. There was a significant garda presence at both events – including a garda helicopter circling over Herbert Park. The events passed of peacefully and were attended by families with young children and there was singing from the bandstand at Herbert Park. At Herbert Park, gardaí kept a low-key presence of foot patrols. A man sang from the bandstand in Herbert Park while some placard holders and flag wavers mingled with the growing crowd.

Source: Irish Independent March 17, 2021 15:16 UTC