Public sector workers took strike action across the country over the course of the day.
County councils across the country remain closed today due to strike action.
The action comes amid an ongoing pay dispute and represents the largest mobilisation of union workers in decades.
Up to 2,000 picket lines have been established throughout the day at hospitals, schools, county councils, courts and other locations across the country.
Athlone Councillor Aengus O'Rourke says he's hopeful that there won't be a need for further strikes next week or going forward:
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