COVID 19 Restrictions in Ireland

The following measures will be in place from midnight on Sunday, 19 December 2021 until 30 January 2022:

New measures

• Pubs and restaurants to close at 8pm
• Indoor events such as theatres and cinemas must also close at 8pm

• Capacity at indoor events cut to 50% or 1,000 people, whichever is lower

• Weddings are the only exception from the 8pm rule but are restricted to 100 guests

• Capacity at outdoor events cut to 50% or 5,000 people, whichever is lower
• Close contact of confirmed case should restrict movement for 5 days if they have a booster

• Close contact of confirmed case should restrict movement for 10 days if they DON’T have a booster

• No change to schools.