Visiting restrictions will remain in place at the Beaumont Hospital in Dublin this bank holiday weekend - as efforts continue to try and prevent the spread of Norovirus.

A number of patients have contracted the illness - which is more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug.

The public are being asked not to visit the hospital - unless absolutely necessary - and children are not permitted into the building.

All essential visits may only take place between 6 and 9 pm.

Visiting restrictions are also in place at St Joseph’s Hospital in Raheny and at the Raheny Community Nursing Unit.