The US State Department has issued a security alert for the Longitude festival urging US citizens here to avoid it.
However, gardaí have insisted the event is being 'policed appropriately'.
This weekend's festival got underway at Dublin's Marlay Park this afternoon, and will continue until Sunday.
However, the US Embassy in Dublin has issued a security alert.
On their website, the Embassy claimed: "Reports indicate a potential for violence at the Longitude Festival taking place from July 5-7, 2019, in Marlay Park, Dublin.
"Local police are aware of the threat and will conduct comprehensive bag and person searches. The police have increased event security and are monitoring the situation."
The warning was echoed in a tweet from the US State Department.
#Dublin #Ireland: Reports indicate a potential for violence at the Longitude Festival taking place from July 5-7 in Marlay Park. Police have increased event security and are monitoring the situation. Be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution if in the area. pic.twitter.com/buBHuD5JRo
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) July 5, 2019
Gardaí here say they don't comment on 'third party statements'.
They said: "Longitude Festival 2019 is taking place this weekend at Marley Park in Dublin, the festival is being policed appropriately following normal security risk assessment.
"A full and comprehensive policing plan is available on the Garda website www.garda.ie and on all Garda Social Media sites Facebook, Twitter and Instagram."
They stressed that no incidents have been reported so far.
The party has started at Longitude, have a brilliant weekend.
Gardaí getting in the party mood with revellers pic.twitter.com/rY3qy2AapT— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 5, 2019
