Short-stay visits into Ireland are now temporarily banned from 11 South American countries and South Africa.
Visa-free travel ended at midnight and will remain until March 5th as part of government's plan to stop Covid-19 variants arriving.
Meanwhile the Taoiseach told his parliamentary party last night that people travelling for holidays will face tough sanctions.
Micheal Martin said 800 people arrived into Dublin Airport on Tuesday, and almost half were from holiday locations.
Wicklow Based UCD Professor Charged with Harassment
The academic, who lives in Bray, is also accused of illegally accessing student data on the UCD network.
Two New EV Charging Hubs Open For Wicklow Motorists
A study from Chill Insurance last year ranked Wicklow among Ireland's counties with limited EV charging infrastructure.
Adam Corcoran Guilty Of Murder Of Daena Walsh
The young mum, a Roundwood native, was fatally stabbed in a brutal attack by her partner in Co Cork, almost two years ago.
Market Process To Help Deliver DART Services To Wicklow Gets Underway
Rail chiefs are looking to push Wicklow DART transport options
Funding Applications Open for Blessington Groups That Spark Joy
Cairn Community Fund Blessington Launched: applications are open for €20,000 grant for local community groups looking to make real impact
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