May 10 has finally arrived and with it a significant easing of the Covid-19 restrictions that we’ve all had to become used to since the virus first arrived in Ireland in early 2020.
Not since summer last year have the stringent measures been loosened by such an extent, with people in Ireland now permitted to enjoy everything from a professional haircut to inter-county travel. Personal services have returned, as has click and collect retail and shopping by appointment, while galleries and museums have also reopened to the public.
Those who have a garden will be pleased to know that they can now welcome a maximum of three households or six people from any number of households, while organised gatherings of up to 15 people are permitted away from homes.
A full rundown of what is permitted from today can be found below:
| Travel | You can travel between counties in Ireland |
| Visitors to your garden | Maximum of 3 households or 6 people from any number of households |
| Outdoor gatherings | Maximum 15 people |
| Outdoor training | Maximum 15 people |
| Retail | Click and collect, in-store by appointment only, and outdoor retail can recommence from 10 May |
| Personal services (hairdressers, barbers, beauticians) | Can reopen for customers with appointments only |
| Galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural attractions | Can reopen |
| Funerals | Maximum 50 mourners at service. No other events to take place |
| Weddings | Maximum 50 guests at service. Maximum 6 guests at indoor reception or 15 outdoors |
| Public transport | Public transport will run at 50 percent capacity |
| Property viewings | By appointment only with licensed Property Service Providers |
| Stationary mobile homes and caravans | You can travel between counties in Ireland to your stationary mobile home or caravan if you are the owner of the mobile home or caravan |
| Vaccine bonus | If you are vaccinated – you can visit other households indoors |
On Monday May 17, retail will be able to open fully before hotels and B&Bs resume service on June 2. Have a look at the upcoming easing of measures in full via this link.
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