Japan’s Health Ministry says a new coronavirus variant has been detected in four travellers from Brazil.
Studies are underway into the impact of vaccines against the new variant, discovered on Sunday, which differs from highly infectious variants first found in Britain and South Africa that have driven a surge in cases.
However The World Health Organisation says new variants of Covid-19 will not 'change the rules' of the fight against the virus.
Weekend Cold Snap To Provide Brisk Shake Up To Interminable Rainy Monotony
Temperatures are expected to plummet over the next 24 hours as the country is hit by an arctic blast
Greystones Fishermen Still Struggling Despite Harbour Settlement Warns Senator
Despite a legal settlement aimed at resolving lengthy disputes, issues remain for fishermen and families in Greystones according to Senator Aubrey McCarthy
Kilkenny Hurling Legend Helps Wicklow GAA Expand Profile With Fans App
Wicklow GAA signs up to SocialTies digital platform boosting its community engagement with local clubs, while increasing its digital revenue with a supporters app
New Plan Approved For Greystones Delgany Kilcoole.
The framework will guide future development in these Wicklow areas.
Rás Tailteann Returns to Wicklow with Baltinglass Stage Finish
The return of the Rás is expected to deliver a significant tourism and economic boost for Baltinglass and surrounding areas, with large crowds anticipated to line the Wicklow roads.
8:00pm - 1:00am
Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
Light rain
High: 10°C | Low: 5°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 5°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 4°C
Light rain shower
High: 9°C | Low: 3°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 4°C
