Three men have been arrested following a street party near the University of Limerick.
A large gathering was reported at College Court in Castletroy at around 7.15pm yesterday evening, with Gardaí issuing thirty fines.
Videos posted online showed a crowd of young people singing, dancing and setting off fireworks on the residential street.
Significant number of Gardaí attended a public order incident in Castletroy this evening. Three arrests and over 30 FPNs for breach of Covid Regulations. Investigations ongoing to establish organisers of street party. pic.twitter.com/xNE0AzBpDI
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) March 2, 2021
Two men in their 20s were arrested on public order offences, while another man was arrested under drugs legislation.
The University Of Limerick says it will take 'strong disciplinary measures' against any student found to have breached public health guidelines.
UL will take action with strong disciplinary measures against any student who has been found to have breached public health guidelines.
Students at UL are subject to a Code of Conduct.— University Of Limerick (@UL) March 2, 2021
The housing estate is not far from the University of Limerick (UL) and is home to portion of the student body.
