How many people can meet outdoors or in gardens? A guide to all the restrictions being eased today

May 10 has finally arrived and with it a significant easing of the Covid-19 restrictions that we've all had to become used to since the virus first arrived in Ireland in early 2020.

Not since summer last year have the stringent measures been loosened by such an extent, with people in Ireland now permitted to enjoy everything from a professional haircut to inter-county travel. Personal services have returned, as has click and collect retail and shopping by appointment, while galleries and museums have also reopened to the public. Those who have a garden will be pleased to know that they can now welcome a maximum of three households or six people from any number of households, while organised gatherings of up to 15 people are permitted away from homes. A full rundown of what is permitted from today can be found below:

Travel	You can travel between counties in Ireland
Visitors to your garden	Maximum of 3 households or 6 people from any number of households
Outdoor gatherings	Maximum 15 people
Outdoor training	Maximum 15 people
Retail	Click and collect, in-store by appointment only, and outdoor retail can recommence from 10 May
Personal services (hairdressers, barbers, beauticians)	Can reopen for customers with appointments only
Galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural attractions	Can reopen
Funerals	Maximum 50 mourners at service. No other events to take place
Weddings	Maximum 50 guests at service. Maximum 6 guests at indoor reception or 15 outdoors
Public transport	Public transport will run at 50 percent capacity
Property viewings	By appointment only with licensed Property Service Providers
Stationary mobile homes and caravans	You can travel between counties in Ireland to your stationary mobile home or caravan if you are the owner of the mobile home or caravan
Vaccine bonus	If you are vaccinated - you can visit other households indoors

On Monday May 17, retail will be able to open fully before hotels and B&Bs resume service on June 2. Have a look at the upcoming easing of measures in full via this link.

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How many people can meet outdoors or in gardens? A guide to all the restrictions being eased today

May 10 has finally arrived and with it a significant easing of the Covid-19 restrictions that we've all had to become used to since the virus first arrived in Ireland in early 2020.