Ireland’s restrictions will be easing from Monday April 12th, as we slowly ease our way out of level 5 lockdown. The country has been in full lockdown for over 100 days now, since December 30 2020.
New measures will take effect from April 12 on a phased basis. Here’s what we can expect in the coming weeks:
From Monday April 12:
- Travel restrictions will be relaxed, allowing people to travel anywhere within their county and up to 20km from home if crossing the county boundaries
- Up to two households can meet outdoors for recreational and social purposes, but not in private gardens
- Schools will return in full for all students
- Construction can recommence for residential areas along with childcare and early learning projects
- The blanket moratorium for residential evictions will expire
From Monday April 19:
- GAA training can recommence, but not for under 20s or minor competitions
- All elite sporting approved by Sport Ireland can continue
From Monday April 26:
- Return of outdoor sporting events, which includes golf, pitches, tennis clubs etc. Indoor facilities such as showers and changing rooms must remain closed
- Underage outdoor training, excluding matches, can recommence but only for non-contact sports and in pods of 15
- Outdoor attractions, such as Fota Wildlife Park can reopen to the public
From Tuesday May 4:
- Full reopening of construction sites
- Phased reopening of all non-essential retail, starting with outdoor retail and click & collect services
- Galleries, museums and libraries can reopen