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'Stay away from crowded shops, streets and buses': Caution urged as retailers open back up for Christmas shopping
The government has asked customers to “play their part” as we head into the busiest shopping season of the year.
Dr Ronan Glynn: 'Just because you can do things from tomorrow doesn't mean that you should'
Dr Glynn warned that family gatherings at Christmas on top of socialising in the lead-up will pose “significant” challenges in terms of Covid-19 case numbers.
Green Party Minister encourages people to buy a real Christmas tree
Irish growers produce around 650,000 Christmas trees each year.
Poll: When are you putting up your Christmas tree?
The countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun.
Limit Christmas visits to protect loved ones, says public health expert
Dr Gabriel Scally has said that now is “not the time” to allow the virus to spread.
Face masks while cooking and no hugs: Here's the advice on how to plan Christmas Day this year
How should we plan the 25 December based on what we were told last night?
Dublin business group objects to Council's Christmas music plan saying it would create a 'cacophony' of 'sonic conflict'
The Council has proposed piloting a radio messaging and Christmas music programme in the Grafton Street area for six weeks starting in early December.
'January lockdown' not ruled out but non-essential retail outlets will not cIose
The phased reopening of the country ahead of Christmas was announced last night.
What is the new advice around household visits and travel?
The Government has announced its advice for December and the Christmas period.
Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas
- Retailers, gyms and hairdressers are expected to reopen on Tuesday.
- Cabinet is to decide on when household restrictions will be relaxed this afternoon.
- A nationwide address by the Taoiseach on the new rules is expected this evening.
RDS Christmas Day dinner for homeless to be held as takeaway service outside Mansion House this year
Those in need can attend the mobile kitchen between 10am and 1pm on Christmas Day.
Mike Ryan says there's a 'genuine desire to offer people the hope of Christmas' but risks remain
Dr Ryan said he doesn’t “envy” the Irish government and there are “no easy answers”.
'He's exempt. He's coming': Government confirms no restrictions for Santa travelling to Ireland this Christmas
Sinn Féin’s John Brady posed the question to Minister Simon Coveney as it is “playing on the minds” of children across the country.
Christmas FM returns to the airwaves this weekend
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Banking federation warns customers to be 'extra vigilant' of online scams in lead-up to Christmas
Figures from the BPFI show €22m was scammed through card fraud alone last year.
White House presses on with Christmas tree ceremony despite coronavirus warnings
Public health officials have pleaded with Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving or spend the holiday with people from outside their household.
6,000 books gifted to children in direct provision, hospitals and homeless services across Ireland
There are over 2,100 children in direct provision and over 2,500 experiencing homelessness.
Poll: Do you plan to do most of your Christmas shopping in person?
The Taoiseach has said that the country will move back to Level Three restrictions from 1 December.
Discussions being held between UK and Ireland over Christmas with Covid restrictions
It comes amid work within the UK to allow people to meet in a “careful and limited way” over Christmas.
Minister says Christmas 'free-for-all' could lead to January lockdown
Pippa Hackett said businesses reopening and closing again wouldn’t suit anybody.
Here's a list of Irish charities that have launched Christmas appeals
It’s the time of giving, after all.
Restaurant sector faces 'total collapse' in January if not allowed to open in December
The sector has warned it will lose out on 30% of its annual income.
'We can't judge anyone for whatever decision they make': Irish emigrants on why they're travelling home this Christmas
Many people are unsure of what to do and critical of mixed mesages from the government.
'Social disapproval can be a good deterrent': The battle to ensure compliance with guidelines over Christmas
Research shows people’s main concern is about the health of their families and friends making it unlikely they will choose to put them at risk.
'People won't enjoy Christmas with the threat of another lockdown hanging over them', says Eoghan Murphy
Pressure has also been mounting on Micheál Martin to set out that the country will not return to another lockdown after Christmas.
Dublin Airport test centre expecting rise in Christmas demand as people get tested before visiting loved ones
The test centre at Dublin Airport is open to anyone who wishes to take a test.
Decision on what restrictions will be in place in December to be made next week by Cabinet
Level 5 restrictions are due to end on 1 December.
Return of thousands of Irish people for Christmas could result in 'hundreds or thousands of cases' in January
Deputy CMO Dr Ronan Glynn said he thinks the majority of people will decide “it’s simply not worth it”.
Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
There are 39 days left until Christmas.
Poll: Have you put up your Christmas decorations?
Did you put yours up straight after Halloween, or are you waiting until the last minute?
Cork towns and villages to switch their Christmas lights on at 7pm today
It’s part of Cork County Council’s ‘A Real Cork Christmas’ initiative.
Level 3 is December target but government could 'moderate' restrictions for certain sectors, says Taoiseach
Micheal Martin said he would give advanced notice to businesses ahead of December.
17 iconic Dublin buildings and city streets to light up in December for Christmas
All 17 locations will be lit up from the first week in December until the end of the month.
'Please bear with us': Huge spike in parcel volumes causing delays as Level 5 online shopping booms
Between the deluge of online orders and the need to social distance in depots, An Post has said “everything takes longer” this year.
HSE boss says 'we have to be honest' about what Christmas will look once Level 5 restrictions ease
Reid told Newstalk Breakfast people will still need to limit their social contacts after 1 December.
Government criticised on lack of clarity over Christmas Covid restrictions
NPHET has warned that an easing of measures at Christmas risks a surge of the coronavirus in spring.
Confrontation with NPHET foreseen as government presses ahead with EU travel plan
Government sources have said Ireland has already agreed to be part of the new EU programme that will open up travel.
Taoiseach says it is 'far too early to say what type of Christmas we will be having'
Government aims to have travel traffic light system up and running by 8 November.
UK police could break up Covid rule-breakers’ Christmas dinners, warns commissioner
David Jamieson also spoke of his fears of a ‘time bomb’ of civil unrest.
Poll: Will you do more of your Christmas shopping online this year?
Many retailers – if they have an online presence – are depending on customers shifting to online sales.
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