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Irish Mirror
National
Andrew Byrne

Joyful footage shows Dublin nan, 83, dancing and singing as she leaves home for first time in two months

This is the emotional moment an Irish nan leaves her home for the first time in over two months.

People over the age of 70 have been 'cocooning' in their homes for months with many elderly people staying home before official advice was given.

But on Tuesday, the Government eased restrictions slightly by allowing older people to finally leave their home for brief exercise.

The newfound freedom has been welcomed by people across the country and the excitement was palpable in Patsy Byrne, 83.

Patsy Byrne, 83, can't contain her excitement as she heads out of her home for the first time in months (Lesley Byrne)

Patsy was cocooning in her home in the Liberties, in Dublin, and in a video posted by her daughter, Lesley Byrne, she is seen singing and dancing to the Pointers Sisters hit as she prepares to head outside.

"I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it," she sang as she put on her jacket.

She added: "I know, I know, I know, I know, I want to go out!"

Leo Varadkar announced earlier this month that exercise zones for the public would be extended to 5km after May 5th and people cocooning can now leave their house for brief exercise.

However, this vulnerable group - people over 65 and those with underlying health issues - are asked not to use shops or come in contact with other people as COVID-19 is still in the community.

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