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Non-essential retailers in Ireland to reopen this month

Non-essential retailers in Ireland will reopen this month for the first time since they were forced to close in December to curb the spread of Covid-19, the country’s government has confirmed. From May 10, there will be a phased reopening of non-essential retail, including click and collect services, in-store by appointment services and outdoor...

3 May 2021

Retail

Ireland extends lockdown until March

Non-essential retailers in the Republic of Ireland will be shut until at least March as the country extends its lockdown. The current Level 5 restrictions have been extended until 5 March, prime minister Micheal Martin announced at a press conference, though he didn't rule out the possibility of extending it further. Martin said that while cases...

27 Jan 2021

Retail

Non-essential retailers in Ireland to close for six weeks

The Republic of Ireland has announced a new six-week lockdown as the country, like many in Europe, faces a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases. As of Wednesday night/Thursday morning, the country is being placed on Level 5 - the highest level - of the country’s ‘Plan for Living with Covid’. The government has decided however to keep schools and...

20 Oct 2020