The nation is primed to almost return to normal after Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed a sweeping end to Covid-19 restrictions.
Almost all restrictions will be lifted from 6am tomorrow morning, including an end to early pub closing times, social distancing requirements and vaccine passes for access to indoor events.
All indoor and outdoor events will also resume to full capacity paving the way for full attendance at major sporting fixtures this weekend.
However the requirement to wear masks in crowded indoor settings will remain in place for the moment.
Here's a rundown of all of the changes announced this evening.
Pubs and restaurants
The requirement for pubs and restaurants to close at 8pm will end from tomorrow morning.
There will no longer be a requirement for social distancing or a maximum of six people at a table and masks will not have to be worn in bars.
Table service will no longer be compulsory and customers will once again be able to sit at the bar while patrons will no longer be required to produce vaccine passes.
Indoor and outdoor events
Capacity limits on indoor and outdoor events will be scrapped, meaning a return to full houses at sporting events from this weekend.
Weddings will also be back in full swing with capacity limits abolished for indoor events.
Household visits
The limit on the number of households that can gather in one home have also been lifted.
Mask wearing
The requirement to wear masks in crowded indoor settings, including schools, will remain in place until the end of February.
International travel
There is no change here with those wishing to travel still required to produce vaccine passes for international travel.
Schools
Mask wearing will still be required in schools along with other current measures, including pod systems. These measures will be reviewed at the end of February.
Self-isolating rules
Those with symptoms will still be requested to self-isolate and seek testing for Covid.
Return to offices
There will be a phased return to offices and other workplaces from Monday.
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