‘Should've known better', cry stranded beachgoers as thousands of Irish flock to overcrowded beaches in record 30C heat
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Hundreds of cars were seen parked on the road and on the grass at the Dublin beach
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Traffic was blocked as people gathered
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Some drivers were fined for their illegal parking
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Maja, who posts under
Portmarnock is a coastal town in the north of the capital, with significant beaches - a prime area for
While thousands of Dubliners enjoyed the sunshine and soaking themselves in the cold
The video shows hundreds of cars stuck at the
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Maja's car was seen stuck on the side of the road, waiting patiently for beachgoers to return to their car and make space for people to leave.
She said: "We should've known better."
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Portmarnock beach car park was also seen to be packed to the brim, with other cars parked on the grass and a few
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And a few stranded beachgoers were also spotted lying on the grass beside their cars while waiting for the blocked access to slowly open up to head back home.
It was reported that drivers parked on the grass and in the middle of the roads were fined.
Ireland set to bask in 27C TODAY as Met Eireann says 'plenty of sunshine' with highs of 29C expected this weekend
People were left shocked by how many cars were left abandoned on the roads, especially the ones blocking access to leaving the place, which sparked concerns over
One person wrote: "How will the ambulance get there in the event of an accident?"
Another person added: "Not worth it."
The third person shared their experience of being stranded at the beach: "I was there and I had to wait like 40 minutes in the traffic."
Another person said: "And that's why I got a pool instead, NOT A CHANCE!"
GARDAI WARNING
Yesterday,
And they stated there is no further safe access available to either location this afternoon due to the volume of visitors.
People planning a trip are now being encouraged to visit one of the many other beaches along the
Authorities warned that it is important to park legally and responsibly, especially during busy spells of warm weather.
Gardai have taken to
They said: 'Gardai in West Cork would like to advise members of the public that the car parks at Warren Beach near Rosscarbery and Inchydoney Beach near Clonakilty are now full and there is no further safe access available.
'Please consider one of the other many stretches of golden sand we have along the Costa del Cork this afternoon.'
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Portmarnock Beach is one of the busy beaches in Dublin
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