The Stormont executive will meet today to decide whether to allow restrictions to ease significantly on Monday.
Live music is due to fully return, while audiences would be allowed in theatres and concert halls.
Social distancing would be reduced to one metre indoors - and scrapped entirely outdoors and on public transport.
Belfast GP Alan Stout, from the British Medical Association, says the measures shouldn't proceed, with nearly 2,000 Covid cases yesterday.
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.
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