Rathmullan Donegal this Sunday afternoon Taken by a local from there garden - image by Kerry Doherty

Sunday has been a fine sunny spring day across Ireland one of the best days of 2020 this year with temperatures 8C to 11C. The latest satellite image attached below shows sunshine nationwide.

With such nice weather across Ireland today it has lead to people flooding outdoor across Ireland to enjoy it which has caused a lot of anger across the country with the current covid 19 virus cases increasing and people ignoring advice and warning giving by health officials.

There has also been a surge of visitors from northern Ireland who have flocked to Donegal today some heading to there holiday homes in Donegal.

Many people have been flocking to beaches with mass gathering reported at Rossnowlagh beach in Donegal as the images show below.

In Achill Mayo there has also been a increase of people visiting beaching with people treating the current pandemic like a holiday season with camper vans in the area.

**This image was send on by a local in the area Paula Gallagher**

Malinbeg beach, Donegal today has also seen large crowds in the areas

Below shows large crowds at Bettystown beach in Co, Meath this afternoon also.

‎image by Catriona Nulty — **‎image by** Catriona Nulty

Cars lining either side of the R676 Leamybrien - Carrick on Suir road at Kilclooney Woods as huge crowds flock to Coumshingaun. Gardai are now at the scene to deal with traffic issues

Social distancing

Social distancing is important to help slow the spread of coronavirus. It does this by minimising contact between potentially infected individuals and healthy individuals.

Some of the things you can do

Do

keep a space of 2 metres (6.5 feet) between you and other people

reduce interactions with people outside the workplace and home

reduce the number of people you meet every day

avoid communal sleeping areas

avoid crowded places

work from home if possible

Don't

do not shake hands or make close contact, if possible