Lorraine has observed that “there is social distancing, and people are afraid to be close to one another, especially the older people”. Emmet McCabe, who lives less than a kilometre away from the beach, which lies near Howth village, agrees that people are “getting the message now about social distancing” to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Emmet McCabe pictured on Burrow Beach in Sutton, Dublin. Niamh Kenny, her son Liam Kenny and their dog Alfie on Burrow Beach in Sutton, Dublin. High visibility patrols were mounted at several popular outdoor locations to remind people of the social distancing protocols.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2020 23:15 UTC