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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Cormac O'Shea

Ireland lockdown changes April 12 - 5km change, meeting friends update and is hospitality back?

Ireland's lockdown will finally see the first significant changes on Monday as the country begins on the road back to normality.

The Taoiseach announced little over a week ago that the country would begin the easing of restrictions of from April 12.

The removal of the 5km limit is the biggest change set to come while all school children will also return next Monday.

April 12 lockdown changes

Schools - In-school teaching to fully return.

Meeting other households - You can meet 1 other household outside but not in your garden or theirs.

Travel - You can travel within your county or within 20km of your home if crossing county boundaries.

Construction - All residential construction can restart as well as early-learning and childcare projects.

The next phase

After the first changes on Monday, there will be a change almost every week, starting with the return of elite GAA training on April 19 - here's a full rundown.

April 19

GAA - Training for and playing of National Governing Body sanctioned and organised adult intercounty National Gaelic Games Leagues not including under 20 or minor competitions.

Elite sport - High performing athletes, as approved by Sport Ireland, can resume.

April 26

Outdoor sport - Outdoor sports facilities can reopen (for example: pitches, golf courses and tennis courts, other facilities as appropriate).

Outdoor attractions - Outdoor visitor attractions can reopen (for example: zoos, open pet farms, heritage sites). Amusement parks are not permitted to open.

Underage sport - Underage non-contact outdoor training in pods of 15 or fewer can restart.

Funerals - Maximum attendance at funerals will increase to 25.

Under consideration for May 4

Full reopening of construction activity.

Phased return of non-essential retail commencing with click and collect and outdoor retail, for example: garden centres/nurseries.

Recommencement of personal services on a staggered basis.

Reopening of museums, galleries and libraries.

Recommencement of religious services on a staggered basis.

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