Portobello Plaza in Dublin is closes this weekend.
It's after thousands of people gathered there over the past few weekends.
Dublin City Council says anti-social behaviour completely unacceptable.
Adding to that, it says that's having a hugely detrimental effect on both the community and the environment.
Finally, it says it's closed the Plaza after consulting with residents, public reps and Gardaí.
Unfortunately Portobello Plaza is closed this weekend & we appeal to the public not to come here. We are aware of the importance of public spaces but some behaviour at this location in recent weeks has been completely unacceptable. https://t.co/OgTe0dCnX0#Portobello #Dublin pic.twitter.com/hSXZoe5bUd
— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) May 14, 2021
The Portobello Situation Will Be Reviewed Next Week
The Council are keeping it closed until Monday morning - and the situation will be reviewed next week
Dublin City Council would like to remind the public that it is illegal to drink alcohol in a public place.
Fences were disgracefully illegally erected on out public space at Portobello plaza, We are assembling at 1pm today, Friday at Portobello Harbour to save our public spaces. pic.twitter.com/hvPBC4scml
— Peter Dooley (@PeterDooleyDUB) May 14, 2021
So that's under City Council bye-laws, and anyone found to be drinking outside will be fined.
