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.
Pure Magic! 20 Years of Keeping Wicklow Uplands Clean
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EU Defence Ministers Descend on Wicklow as Government Pledges €10m More for Ukraine
Wicklow is the centre of EU diplomacy for a few days at least at the beautiful Druids Glen
Old Recording Adds To Intense Concern About Road Safety
The footage of dangerous driving on the N11 near Kilmacanogue was widely shared .
Wicklow Farmers Praised & Reminded About Vigilant Pesticide Use
'Only use pesticides when necessary and after considering all alternative control methods.'
Matchroom Tee Up Katie Finale With Astonishing Promo Video Narrated By Barry Keoghan
Bray's Own Katie Taylor Gets Emotional Send-Off in New Fight Promo
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