Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has indicated that government is considering plans regarding household visits – plans that would allow for up to three separate households to come together over Christmas time.  With level 5 due to end early next week, government is currently working on plans that would hopefully allow for the easing of restrictions somewhat […]

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Your five best movie options for a very cold Wednesday evening. Okay, we’ll be honest, tonight isn’t the VERY BEST selection of movies on TV we’ve ever seen. It really is more a diversion rather than a surplus of truly great options, and a good alternative to being out in the cold. Thankfully, there is […]

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The Level 5 restrictions are expected to lift on the first day of December, but pubs and restaurants may have to wait longer to open. While the actual date and time for the cabinet to meet about the lifting of Level 5 restrictions is set for 1pm this Friday, November 27, ahead of the end […]

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‘Our strategy of suppression is one of ‘Delay and Vaccinate’.’ While members of the government are still ironing out what exactly the ease of Level 5 restrictions will involve next week, some are looking beyond that, with what they believe will see another rise in transmission rates, and a need to return to further restrictions […]

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The GAA is reportedly exploring the possibility of playing the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals in front of crowds next month. With Level 5 restrictions expected to be lifted next month, the GAA hopes that spectators will be allowed into Croke Park for the All-Ireland Hurling Final on December 13 and the Football Final on […]

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Rumours of a Gavin & Stacey reunion were sparked earlier this week after some of the cast were spotted enjoying a night out at a bar in Wales together.  With December just around the corner, many people have had one question and one question only on their minds – will there be a Gavin & […]

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Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions could be lifted in three phases throughout December, it is being reported this afternoon. Current Level 5 restrictions are due to expire on December 1, with the Government deliberating this week on how best to exit the lockdown period that began on October 21. A formal announcement is expected to be […]

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Trinity College immunologist Luke O’Neill has said that family members should hug briefly over the Christmas period while wearing a mask. Speaking on Today with Claire Byrne Show on RTE Radio One today, Professor O’Neill also said that hugs should take place outdoors, while expressing hope that “restrictions will be lifted to allow three to […]

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The Government have published the 2019 Tobacco Free Ireland Report which outlines proposals to make the country tobacco-free by 2025. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan have welcomed the publication of the report which sets a target for Ireland to be tobacco […]

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Earlier this week, one of the biggest airlines in the world stated passengers would need proof of having received the vaccine before boarding. On Monday, Alan Joyce – the Dublin-born CEO of Qantas, stated that “We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say for international travellers that we will ask people to […]

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A study reveals that up to 60% of businesses are planning on sending gifts in lieu of having a Christmas party. While it is pretty far away from the most important thing in anyone’s lives right now, a lot of employees genuinely look forward to the office Christmas party, as a form of socialising and […]

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Currently at around 318 cases a day, restaurants have been told that cases must continue to drop in order for them to reopen next month.  Anxiously awaiting a decision on what businesses will and won’t be allowed to do in the run-up to Christmas, restaurants across the country have been told that cases must fall […]

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