Gardaí are investigating a Covid breach after more than 50 people were caught at a house party in Waterford City overnight.
Gardaí were on mobile patrol in the Templars Hall area at around 12.30am when they spotted a number of males.
They were familiar with the address having previously cleared a house party there.
The group went into the back garden and were observed trying to gain access to the rear doors. Loud music and shouting could be heard from inside the house and gardaí could see a large crowd inside.
They entered the back of the house under the Covid Regulations and directed people to leave. Gardaí estimate that more than 50 people were present at the time
Names were taken of the tenants as well as the landlord details.
The matter is now being investigated as a Covid Breach and a file will be forward to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
