With the majority of the Level 5 restrictions in place since December, the last few weeks have seen an easing of Ireland's lockdown measures.
However, it's arguable that the most seismic changes will be introduced from tomorrow with significant changes coming for the retail sector, hairdressers, barbers and intercounty travel.
On this note, the following will all be allowed from Monday....
Travel
The 20km travel limit will be no more with motorists allowed to freely can travel between counties in Ireland.
Visitors to your garden
People will be able to entertain guests from a maximum of three households or 6 people from any number of households.
Outdoor gatherings
With the weather showing signs of improvement, the first steps towards an outdoor summer will allow a maximum number of 15 people to meet up.
Outdoor training
Training for GAA inter-county players resumed a few weeks ago while elite athletes that were monitored by Sport Ireland also returned to work. However, a maximum of 15 people can now train outdoors.
Retail
As seen by the popularity of the online reservation system that Penneys is using, Monday will be like Christmas Day for some shoppers.
Click and collect services will resume and shoppers can visit certain stores, provided they have an appointment only. Elsewhere, outdoor retail can recommence too.
Personal services (hairdressers, barbers, beauticians)
Say goodbye to your lockdown haor because barbers, hairdressers, nail salons and beauticians will open their doors for the first time since late December. Once again, these establishments will reopen for customers that have made appointments
Galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural attractions
Ireland's cultural sector will also get a boost with galleries, museums, and libraries reopening. After spending months indoors, the opportunity for the nation to broaden its knowledge and mind is bound to be a very welcome addition.
Funerals
Social distancing measures and public health guidelines have made loss and funerals even harder in the last year. However, for those in mourning, the ability to have 50 people at a service will undoubtedly provide additional comfort.
Weddings
The number of people allowed at a service has been increased to 50, while a maximum of 6 guests at an indoor reception or 15 outdoors will be allowed.
Public transport
For those commuters that need to travel, public transport will now run at 50% capacity from Monday.
Property viewings
Potential homeowners can recommence with viewing, provided they have been made by appointment only and with licensed Property Service Providers.
Stationary mobile homes and caravans
With staycations looking more and more popular this summer, people that own a stationary mobile home or caravan can travel between counties in Ireland, provided they are the owner of the mobile home or caravan
Vaccine bonus
For those that have already been vaccinated, they can visit other households indoors.
