If you're heading to Merrion Square this weekend and worried about social distancing, this picture should put your mind at ease.
The park has introduced heart-shaped social distancing pockets which are aimed at ensuring that groups of people remain two metres apart from each other when visiting.
Dublin City Council Parks and Biodiversity posted a photo on Twitter along with the words: 'This idea was brought to our attention by Cllr Cat O’Driscoll who saw it being effectively used in Bristol. A joint effort with Walter Basquile, Carpentry, Housing, Ciara Dowling and the team at Merrion Square Park, football paint was used to spray these Social Distance hearts.'
https://twitter.com/DCCParks_Biodiv/status/1285919665299099648
The system is also being used in other parks around Dublin, as you can see in the pics below...
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_fP1rKtYE/
Anything that helps Dubliners manage this new world we're living in can only be welcomed. Well done to all involved.
