30 new Covid-19 outbreaks were identified at schools over the past week - while there are 125 open clusters in the settings.
Households is still the largest spreader of the disease according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre with over 3,000 open clusters.
It comes as 444 new infections were reported in the Republic, with the estimated national 14-day incidence rate falling again to 212.
The reproductive number of the disease is believed to be between 0.7 and 0.9.
Blessington Farm Steps Into National Spotlight
Tinode dairy farm hosts National Dairy Council campaign celebrating Irish agriculture
Two Weeks To Budget 2027: Simon Harris Focusing On Income Tax, Energy Support & Childcare
Tánaiste, Wicklow TD and Finance Minister outlines two-week countdown to budget announcement, emphasising cost-of-living priorities
Daina Moorehouse Eyes Redemption Against Fuentes Fernandez In European Quarters
Wicklow boxer takes on Spanish opponent with history of head-to-head battles
Festival Republic Moves Kaleidoscope to Glendalough as Russborough Deal Ends
Family festival abandons six-year home in expansion promise—but new venue untested for camping crowds
Garda Appeal Launched For Missing Teenager Wicklow
Abdul was last seen in Bray Friday 18th September 2026.
Sunny intervals
High: 17°C | Low: 12°C
Sunny intervals
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
Light rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 9°C
Sunny intervals
High: 17°C | Low: 9°C
Sunny intervals
High: 18°C | Low: 9°C
