A Dublin business group is calling for the grounds of Dublin Castle to be made available for outdoor drinkers this weekend to alleviate pressure on the city streets. Large crowds gathered to socialise in South William Street and the surrounding area last weekend, leaving vast quantities of litter behind. Martin Harte, chief executive of business organisation Temple Bar Company said the small streets around South William Street and Temple Bar cannot cope with mass gatherings of street drinkers, but said large numbers could be safely accommodated in the grounds of Dublin Castle. On the southside toilets and bins will be placed at Sycamore Street, Temple Bar Square, Chatham Row, South King Street, Coppinger Row, Dame Court, Dame Lane and Merrion Square. Restaurants, cafes and pubs in Temple Bar are expected to provide outdoor dining for up to 800 people from next week, including in the fully pedestrianised Meeting House Square and Temple Bar Square.

Source: The Irish Times June 05, 2021 00:56 UTC