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.
Calls For Support For Wicklow Bus Operators Amid Fuel Costs Rise
Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin says there is an 'unfair imbalance threatening the viability of regional services, school transport routes, and essential commuter connections.'
Bonjour Wicklow! French Travel Show Highlights Garden County as a 'Beautiful Escape'
Up to two million tourists could tune into French TV to see Wicklow on a popular travel show.
Never-Say-Die Wicklow Hurlers Earn Kehoe Cup-League Double With Stirring Comeback Win
Wicklow have two trophies to their name after a late late win was secured over Donegal to land the Allianz hurling league division 3 title
Have Your Seen Elizabeth?
An renewed appeal has been launched amid concerns for her welfare.
Five Year Sentence for Man Who Threatened Tiglin Founder
Three and a half years are suspended, on condition the 40 year old attends all necessary medical appointments.
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