Good news for shoppers as all stores will be allowed to reopen fully from today, May 17.
The latest easing of Level 5 restrictions will see all retail, non-essential or otherwise, fully opening to customers.
Stores were previously only allowed to open for click-and-collect or on an appointment basis.
However, outlets will still be expected to follow public health guidelines including wearing masks, following social distancing, and providing hand sanitiser.
Last week saw a number of lockdown restrictions being lifted including the return of hairdressers/barbers/beauticians, inter-county travel, sports training for adults, vaccinated households being able to meet indoors, and more.
Here is what to expect over the course of May and June:
On May 17:
- The mass reopening of non-essential retail
On June 2:
- Hotels will be allowed to reopen, with the bonus for guests able to eat meals like their breakfast inside
On June 7:
- All pubs and restaurants allowed to open again to serve, but only outdoors initially
- Gyms and swimming pools will reopen
Any household can visit one other
Amateur sports matches are back on
Guests at wedding receptions up to 25
Cinemas and theatres to reopen
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