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.
Caution Urged On The Coast As Storm Austen Approaches
Swimmers are advised to avoid entering the water in stormy weather, or when strong winds, waves or currents make conditions unsafe.
Local Shock As Couple Found Dead At Their Bray Home
Gardaí are treating the case as a tragedy, and await post mortem results.
EirGrid Seeks Views On New Substations For North Wicklow
The North Wicklow Reinforcement Project will reinforce the electricity grid in North Wicklow, ensuring sufficient capacity is available for future increased demand.
Wicklow Receives 363 Applications For Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Over 120 previously vacant and derelict properties have been restored to residential use across Wicklow through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Storm Austen Warning for Wicklow With Heavy Rain Bringing Flood Risk
Difficult driving and localised flooding are possible from 7pm Thursday, with more wet and windy weather lined up for the bank holiday weekend.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C