O'Connell Street was closed off while the disturbances were occurring and afterwards for the clean - up operation but was re-opened later in the evening .
The majority of local businesses remained closed for the rest of the day .
O'Connell Street was closed off while the disturbances were occurring and afterwards for the clean - up operation but was re-opened later in the evening , although the majority of local businesses remained closed for the rest of the day .