BEAUTY spots normally thronged with Easter visitors lay deserted under glorious sunshine as the PSNI continued to enforce the coronavirus lockdown at the weekend.
Along the Causeway Coast, popular resort towns including Portrush and Portstewart were empty of seasonal visitors who would normally pack the region's beaches during the Easter break in good weather.
Police carried out spot checks on vehicles to ensure journeys were essential, while the PSNI's Air Support team viewed the region from above.
A member of the Air Support unit posted images on social media taken on Saturday as temperatures soared, adding: "Mixed emotions to see empty beaches etc at this time of year but glad to see the advice is being listened to. Thank you!"
PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne welcomed the weekend patrols by officers, stating that more than 100 warnings have been issued to date, with three fixed penalty notices for those failing to comply.
"Use your common sense, protect your health and the health of others. #StayHomeSaveLives," he tweeted.
Hundreds of Garda checkpoints had also been mounted to enforce the Covid-19 restrictions on travel.
Donegal and Wexford were two of the coastal counties where beach car parks were shut, following consultations between local authorities and gardaí.
There were busy checkpoints outside Letterkenny and long tailbacks from roads leading from Derry and Lifford.
There were also checks at other smaller coastal towns, including Dungloe.
