This afternoon.

Dublin city centre.

Scenes from today’s lockdown protest where 23 people were arrested for public order offences following clashes at the top of Grafton Street. The protest then marched peacefully to to the GPO.

Pics: RollingNews and KN

Meanwhile…

This afternoon.

Meanwhile…

Garda taken to hospital as 23 arrested over Dublin disturbance (RTÉ)

Meanwhile…

Update:

This evening.

Grand Canald Dock, Dublin 2

Anon writes:

Just sitting down on bench in the open air at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre Quite a few here enjoying the mild weather. Finally, the chance to spend some time outdoors. Cops descended and ordered everyone to clear the area. Quite aggressive. Unbelievable.

Thank Fabinho it’s Friday.

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Revenue Officers were assisted by detector dog James when they seized 55kg of herbal cannabis and 2kg of cannabis infused ‘jelly sweets’, with an estimated combined value of €1.2m at Dublin Port

This afternoon.

Be cool.

You’re having a rush.

Just go with it, James.

€1.2m worth of drugs seized at Dublin Port (RTÉ)

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