2021 in Ireland

Events during the year 2021 in Ireland. As in most of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated events in Ireland during this year.

For Northern Ireland, see 2021 in Northern Ireland.

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Incumbents
President Michael D. Higgins

Events

January
  • 1 January
  • 2 January
    • 3,394 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.[3]
    • The Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun announced that a further 9 cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 had been detected in the Republic of Ireland from 23 December to 29 December, bringing the total number of cases identified to 16.[4]
    • It was revealed that there were approximately 9,000 positive COVID-19 tests not yet logged on the HSE's IT systems, due to both limitations in the software; and lack of staff to check and input details, meaning there is an effective ceiling of approximately 1,700 to 2,000 cases that can be logged each day.[5]
  • 3 January – 4,962 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.[6]
  • 4 January – 6,110 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed.[7]
  • 5 January
  • 6 January
    • 7,836 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.[11]
    • The Government agreed a number of new lockdown measures including the closure of all schools until February with Leaving Certificate students allowed to attend school for three days a week, the closure of all non-essential construction sites with certain exceptions at 6pm on 8 January, the requirement from 9 January for all passengers from the UK and South Africa to have a negative PCR test that they acquired within 72 hours of travelling and the prohibition of click-and-collect services for non-essential retail.[12]
    • The Tánaiste announced that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine would allow 10,000 more people in Ireland to be vaccinated per week.[13]
    • It was announced that Minister for Justice Helen McEntee tested positive for COVID-19.[14]
  • 7 January
    • NPHET confirmed that the backlog of cases due to a delay in reporting positive laboratory results have been cleared.[15]
    • The Government was forced to abandon plans for Leaving Certificate students to attend school on three days a week, and instead students will return to homeschooling along with other students until February, after the ASTI directed its members not to return to in-school teaching.[16]
    • The rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in private and voluntary nursing homes began nationwide, with 22 nursing homes of 3,000 residents and staff to be vaccinated.[17]
    • The Tánaiste announced that the Government would consider banning the sale of alcohol after a certain time in a day, while all pubs, restaurants and other businesses were set to remain closed until April.[18][19]
  • 8 January
  • 9 January – A major fire that broke out at an animal feed storage facility near the Port of Cork was brought under control.[23]
  • 11 January
    • The purchase of alcohol with supermarket vouchers as well as a number of multi-buy schemes were banned under new legislation that came into effect.[24]
    • Figures revealed by the Our World in Data organisation showed that Ireland had the highest daily number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world for every million people.[25]
    • Gardaí received new COVID-19 enforcement powers, including the power to fine people €100 in breach in the 5 km travel limit.[26]
  • 12 January
  • 13 January
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued a formal apology to victims and survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, on behalf of the state, and promised that the apology would be followed by actions, including access to counselling and records, provision of medical cards, and a system of reparations.[32]
    • The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) called for the Government to declare a national emergency and for all private hospital capacity to be fully nationalised into the public healthcare system as the number of hospitalisations doubled the peak of April 2020.[33]
  • 14 January
  • 15 January – The Chief Medical Officers of Ireland and Northern Ireland Tony Holohan and Michael McBride issued a joint statement urging everyone to stay at home.[37]
  • 16 January
  • 17 January
  • 18 January – The number of patients with COVID-19 being treated in hospitals around the country reached a record 2,023, with 200 in ICUs and over 400 people receiving high-grade ventilation and respiratory support.[42]
  • 19 January
    • 93 deaths of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.[43]
    • The Government was forced to abandon plans to reopen special schools on Thursday 21 January for thousands of children with special educational needs following safety concerns among staff unions.[44]
  • 20 January
  • 22 January
  • 23 January – Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that COVID-19 vaccinations for people over the age of 70 may be delayed due to issues with the supply of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and also stated that COVID-19 restrictions would be in place for at least the first six months of the year and that not all of the 1 million students nationwide will be back in school before St Patrick's Day.[52][53]
    • Met Éireann issued a national Status Yellow snow and ice warning as falls of hail, sleet and snow with icy and hazardous conditions was forecast to take place.[54]
  • 24 January – A national Status Yellow snow and ice warning remained in place and a low-temperature and ice warning came into effect as it was forecast to be very cold overnight, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -5 degrees Celsius, while Gardaí urged caution on icy roads after the west and east of the country was hit by snow.[55]
  • 25 January
    • Gardaí warned that foreign holidays were not deemed essential as 1,500 fines were issued to people breaching the 5 km travel limit in the previous two weeks.[56]
    • Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that community vaccination of people aged 70 and over would begin in mid-February.[57]
    • A meat processing plant in Bunclody, County Wexford confirmed 42 cases of COVID-19 following screening of all staff on 15 January.[58]
    • The Garda Síochána, HSE and the Department of Health warned the public to be aware of possible scam text messages and phone calls relating to the COVID-19 vaccine.[59]
  • 26 January
    • Ireland's COVID-19 death toll passed 3,000 after 90 more COVID-19-related deaths were reported, bringing the death toll since the beginning of the pandemic to 3,066.[60]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that a further 6 cases of the South African variant of COVID-19 had been detected in the Republic of Ireland.[61]
    • The Government announced the extension of the Level 5 lockdown restrictions until 5 March, along with a number of new measures including a mandatory 14-day quarantine period for all people travelling into the country without a negative COVID-19 test, including all arrivals from Brazil and South Africa.[62]
    • The Government made the wearing of face coverings in all banks, credit unions and post offices mandatory.[63]
    • Talks between the Department of Education and unions continued with hopes that schools would be able to reopen on a phased basis between February and March.[64]
  • 28 January
  • 29 January
  • 30 January

February

March
  • 1 March
  • 2 March
    • A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with a firework attack on Gardaí at a violent anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre on 27 February.[179]
    • Three men in their 20s were arrested and more than 50 fixed payment notices were issued in Limerick after Gardaí broke up a street party involving large groups of students drinking, dancing, singing and setting of fireworks, near the University of Limerick.[180]
    • A secondary school in Cork confirmed a case of COVID-19 while a south Dublin school announced its closure due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 just one day after schools reopened.[181][182]
  • 3 March
    • One of the three men arrested following a street party in Castletroy, Limerick on the night of 2 March was charged with public order offences, as the University of Limerick warned that any student who were found breaking the university's code of conduct could face temporary suspension or expulsion, while Minister for Justice Helen McEntee urged young people to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.[183]
    • Jake Merriman, a 30-year-old man, appeared in court charged in connection with a firework attack on Gardaí at an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre on 27 February.[184]
    • A large mural of Greta Thunberg in Dublin was vandalised just 24 hours after it was finished.[185]
  • 4 March
  • 6 March
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that Ireland had reached the milestone of half a million COVID-19 vaccines administered.[191]
    • Gardaí arrested 6 people (5 men and 1 woman) as around 450 people attended an anti-lockdown protest in Cork city centre that ended without incident.[192]
    • A man and a woman in their 30s were injured in a shooting in Bluebell, Dublin.[193]
    • The body of a man who went missing after a kayaking accident in County Kildare last weekend was recovered.[194]
  • 7 March – President Michael D. Higgins signed into law the legislation to bring in mandatory hotel quarantine for certain passengers entering the country from high-risk countries.[195]
  • 8 March
    • HIQA advised NPHET that the duration of immunity following COVID-19 infection should be considered to be six months.[196]
    • Around 100,000 children returned to pre-school under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme.[197]
    • The Department of Education and the HSE confirmed that the gradual phased reopening of schools would proceed as planned with all primary pupils and fifth year students returning to school on 15 March.[198]
    • RTÉ officially confirmed that Eoghan McDermott had left his 2FM role as a radio presenter on The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show after 3 weeks of "unplanned leave" and that he would not be returning due to the expiry of his contract.[199]
    • Gardaí investigated a threatening phone call that claimed there was a bomb at the home of Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.[200]
    • Seven people were arrested in County Cavan after Gardaí foiled an alleged extortion and blackmail attempt.[201]
  • 9 March
  • 10 March
  • 11 March
    • It was announced that Minister for Justice Helen McEntee would take six months of paid maternity leave from 30 April to 31 October 2021, and would remain a member of the Government without portfolio. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys was assigned responsibility for the Department, in addition to her current portfolio.[208]
    • Ireland officially marked one year since the first death of COVID-19 in the country was confirmed on 11 March 2020, the same day when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.[209]
    • A 16-year-old schoolboy was charged with raping a girl at a park in Dublin.[210]
    • Tomasz Krzysztof Piotrowski, a 35-year-old man, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his mother in 2019.[211]
    • Under new nursing home visitation guidance approved by NPHET, residents in nursing homes would be permitted two visits per week on general compassionate grounds from 22 March.[212]
  • 12 March
    • Latest figures showed that as of 11 March, Gardaí had issued over 13,600 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 10,013 fines issued for non-essential travel and 2,040 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[213]
    • Gardaí confirmed that two people were arrested and more than 80 fines were issued after around 300 people gathered for the funeral of a young Traveller man in Carrick-on-Shannon on 11 March, despite Level 5 restrictions limiting mourners to 10 people.[214]
    • Nine residents at a nursing home with an outbreak of COVID-19 in Trim, County Meath died after the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered there.[215]
    • The Passport Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs was ready to begin issuing more passports to applicants after it expanded the criteria for what was a reasonable excuse to travel during the period of Level 5 restrictions.[216]
  • 13 March – More than 100 people gathered outside a church in Dublin for the funeral of George Nkencho, who was shot dead by Gardaí in December 2020.[217]
  • 14 March
  • 15 March
  • 16 March
    • The Garda Síochána urged people to stay at home for St Patrick's Day as a significant policing operation was put in place to deal with planned protests in Dublin city with 2,500 Gardaí being deployed across the country.[226]
    • President Michael D. Higgins thanked Queen Elizabeth for her St Patrick's Day wishes as she acknowledged with fondness her visit to Ireland ten years ago in 2011.[227]
    • Preparations were being finalised for "virtual" St Patrick's Day celebrations across the country, with online events taking place for a second year due to COVID-19 restrictions.[228]
    • Latest figures released by the HSE showed that 1,842 tests for COVID-19 were carried out in 108 schools in the past 7 days, with 44 positive cases confirmed in primary, secondary and special schools across the country.[229]
  • 17 March
  • 18 March – It was confirmed that 7 Gardaí were injured (including five hospitalised) after being kicked, punched and spat at in separate violent anti-lockdown protests which took place in Dublin on St Patrick's Day.[232]
  • 19 March
    • NIAC recommended that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine could continue to be used in Ireland following approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on 18 March.[233]
    • Latest figures showed that as of 18 March, Gardaí had issued over 15,358 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 11,072 fines issued for non-essential travel and over 2,300 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[234]
    • James Bernard McGovern, a Fermanagh boxer, was jailed for over three years for assaulting two senior businessmen at a Cavan filling station in 2019.[235]
  • 20 March
    • The HSE resumed administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a number of hospitals across the country after a precautionary pause.[236]
    • Gardaí arrested 11 people and issued a number of fines after around 200 protestors took part in an anti-lockdown protest in the Phoenix Park in Dublin city centre.[237]
  • 21 March – Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath stated that mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers arriving into Ireland from designated countries would come into effect by the end of the week.[238]
  • 22 March
  • 23 March – The booking portal for mandatory hotel quarantine in Ireland opened for those arriving into the country from Friday 26 March, with a 12-night stay for passengers arriving from high risk countries costing €1,875 each.[242]
  • 24 March
  • 25 March
  • 26 March
  • 27 March
  • 28 March – A second person who absconded from a mandatory hotel quarantine facility on 27 March was located, while a search for the third male continued.[259]
  • 29 March
    • Latest figures released by the CSO showed that serious crime dropped by over a third in 2020 during the pandemic, while over 1,000 breaches of COVID-19 regulations were classified as crimes by Gardaí including the non-wearing of face coverings and international travel.[260]
    • Gardaí began a criminal investigation after a man in his 50s was found seriously injured in an apartment complex in Dublin city centre.[261]
  • 30 March
    • The Government announced a phased easing of Level 5 restrictions from Monday 12 April, with people allowed to travel within their county, two households allowed to meet socially outdoors, people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 allowed to meet other fully vaccinated people indoors, and the resumption of all residential construction projects from that date.[262]
    • Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced an update to the COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy with priority groups being changed to an age-based system after vulnerable people with underlying conditions were vaccinated.[263]
    • Gardaí began a murder investigation after a 52-year-old man died from stab wounds in Dublin city centre on 29 March, while a man and a woman were arrested.[264]
    • The HSE confirmed that three passengers staying in mandatory hotel quarantine tested positive for COVID-19.[265]
    • The CEO of VHI stepped aside pending an investigation into his receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Beacon Hospital.[266]
  • 31 March
    • Irish journalist Yvonne Murray, who reports for RTÉ News and Current Affairs from China, was forced to leave the country because of mounting pressure from the Chinese authorities and over sinister threats to her husband.[267]
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that shoe shops would be allowed to sell children's footwear by appointment only.[268]
    • The Taoiseach told the Dáil that a national portal allowing for everyone to register for a COVID-19 vaccine would be available by the third week in April.[269]
    • The HSE announced that seven new walk-in COVID-19 testing centres for asymptomatic people would open from April in Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Kildare and Galway in an effort to bring down cases that are high in certain areas.[270]
    • A 47-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of a 52-year-old man in Dublin on 29 March.[271]

April

May

June
  • 1 June
  • 2 June
    • The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 40 and 44 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 44.[388]
    • The gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions on the tourism and hospitality sector came into effect with the reopening of all hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and hostels.[389]
    • A probationary Garda avoided a jail sentence for breaching COVID-19 restrictions, and instead received a €1,000 fine for the breach along with a charge for being intoxicated in public.[390]
    • The Department of Education announced that Leaving Certificate results would be delayed for a second year in a row, with students to receive their results on 3 September.[391]
    • The Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun confirmed that there had been 115 cases of the Indian variant of COVID-19 detected in Ireland.[392]
  • 3 June
    • HIQA advised NPHET that the duration of immunity following COVID-19 infection should be extended from six to nine months.[393]
    • The Government's emergency COVID-19 powers including additional Garda powers introduced to deal with COVID-19 was extended until November 2021.[394]
    • Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris stated that he expected students and staff to be back on campus for the new academic year of 2021/22.[395]
    • Dublin City Council confirmed that it was to install toilets, bins across the city from the bank holiday weekend, along with staff to maintain them, following criticism of a lack of facilities in the capital to allow people to socialise outdoors.[396]
    • A man died while climbing Mount Brandon in County Kerry.[397]
  • 4 June
  • 5 June
    • 14 people (including 5 juveniles) were arrested for public order offences and a Garda received hospital treatment on the night of 4 June, after violence broke out in Dublin city centre in which glass bottles were thrown at Gardaí, which resulted in a patrol car being damaged. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly described the incidents as "thuggish behaviour and completely unacceptable".[400]
    • Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Greystones, County Wicklow.[401]
    • The Department of Health added a further 5 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel, which would come into effect from 4 am on Tuesday 8 June.[402]
  • 6 June – 19 people (including 2 juveniles) were arrested for public order offences and two Gardaí received hospital treatment on the night of 5 June, after violence broke out in Dublin's south city centre for a second consecutive night in which a person was assaulted, a bin was set on fire and glass bottles were thrown, which resulted in a patrol car being damaged.[403]
  • 7 June
    • A three-month-old baby girl died after being attacked by a dog in west Waterford.[404]
    • The gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions continued with the reopening of all bars, restaurants and cafés for outdoor service, gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres, cinemas and theatres, the partial resumption of driver theory test services, and the allowance of an unvaccinated household to visit another unvaccinated household indoors.[405]
    • 14 people (including 3 juveniles) were arrested for public order offences on the night of 6 June, after violence broke out in Dublin's south city centre for a third consecutive night, while Gardaí arrested 8 people in Cork.[406]
  • 9 June
    • The United States Biden administration formally rebuked the United Kingdom in a rare démarche concerning the effects of the UK government's handling of Brexit on Northern Ireland. The US accused the UK of inflaming tensions in Europe and the North.[407][408][409]
    • Leaving Certificate exams got underway at schools throughout the country, with far lower numbers of students sitting individual exams compared to a normal year.[410]
    • A 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to murdering Rose Hanrahan, 78, at her Limerick home four years ago in 2017.[411]
  • 10 June
    • A Garda appeared in court charged with coercive control, criminal damage, sexual assault, assault causing harm and harassment of his former partner over a three-year period.[412]
    • The first in a series of live pilot concerts took place at the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin, with James Vincent McMorrow and special guest Sorcha Richardson playing to 500 people at the show.[413]
  • 15 June
    • The Government agreed to increase the self-isolation period for travellers arriving in Ireland from Britain from 5 to 10 days for those who are not fully vaccinated amid Delta variant concerns.[414]
    • Thousands of people from Donegal and Mayo gathered in Dublin for a protest in support of a 100% redress scheme for homes and other buildings affected by blocks defective due to the mineral mica.[415]
  • 16 June – Legislation was passed, the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021, to halve greenhouse gas emissions within nine years and to achieve a climate neutral economy ("net zero") by 2050. Farmers marched in Dublin to protest against effects of the Bill on farming and rural communities.[416]
  • 17 June – HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry confirmed that there had been 180 cases of the Delta variant detected in Ireland.[417]
  • 18 June – Three men were arrested on the night of 17 June following an altercation on South William Street in which glass bottles were thrown at staff members of a premises.[418]
  • 19 June
    • A primary school in County Offaly confirmed a suspected case of the Delta variant with the children told to self isolate at home.[419]
    • After discussing the evolving profile of COVID-19 across the island, the Chief Medical Officers of Ireland and Northern Ireland Tony Holohan and Michael McBride issued a joint statement reminding people who intended to travel across the border to be alert to the epidemiological situation in the relevant local areas and to ensure that they avoid activities which could place them or their families at risk of COVID-19 infection.[420]
    • A young man was rushed to hospital with suspected stab injuries after a fight broke out involving up to 30 people near St Stephen's Green.[421]
  • 20 June – The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 35 and 39 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 39.[422]
  • 21 June
    • An inquest into the death of George Nkencho formally opened in the Dublin coroner's court held in the RDS before being adjourned for six months until 14 December.[423]
    • Gardaí in Dublin began a murder investigation after a man in his 60s was stabbed to death at his home in south County Dublin on the night of 20 June.[424]
    • Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys spoke to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the legal issues around outdoor drinking and pledged to take legislative action to facilitate outdoor hospitality if it was required, after Gardaí warned that alcohol licences were not valid for areas outside pubs and restaurants.[425]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that the latest data showed a "concerning increase in transmission" of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Ireland.[426]
  • 22 June
    • The HSE's Director of Public Health for the Midlands Una Fallon announced that a COVID-19 outbreak in Athlone had been identified as "probably" the Delta variant after a cluster of 14 primary cases associated with socialising by the River Shannon were confirmed on Friday 11 June.[427]
    • A 30-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of his 65-year-old father in Dublin on 20 June.[428]
  • 23 June – It was confirmed that at least three quarters of the HSE's IT servers had been decrypted and 70% of computer devices were back in use, following the cyber attack in May.[429]
  • 24 June
    • HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry confirmed that there had been 210 cases of the Delta variant detected in Ireland.[430]
    • Garda Commissioner Drew Harris publicly apologised to domestic violence victims who made emergency calls for help but did not receive the standard of service from Gardaí that they required and to which they were entitled.[431]
  • 29 June – Due to the rapidly increasing incidence of the Delta variant, the Government announced that the planned reopening of indoor dining and drinking in restaurants and pubs on 5 July would be delayed until at least 19 July when a system to verify vaccination or immunity would be implemented, while 50 guests would be permitted to attend wedding celebrations as an exception from July.[432]
  • 30 June

July
  • 1 July – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that a fourth wave of COVID-19 was beginning in Ireland following an increase in cases caused by the Delta variant.[435]
  • 2 July
  • 3 July – Over 3,500 people attended a pilot music festival featuring Gavin James, Denise Chaila and Sharon Shannon in Dublin, with antigen testing used for entry.[439]
  • 5 July
    • Over 500 pharmacies around the country began administering the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 18 to 34 who opted-in to receive it.[440]
    • In a statement, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that more than 70% of all cases were now accounted for by the Delta variant, as it continued to present a risk to those who were unvaccinated or waiting for a second dose of vaccine.[441]
    • A meeting between the hospitality sector and senior government officials took place to discuss the reopening of indoor dining and drinking with representatives told that indoor dining could reopen for 1.8 million fully vaccinated people with a self-regulated vaccine pass system.[442]
    • A 47-year-old Romanian man was jailed for life for the murder of 78-year-old Rose Hanrahan in Limerick in 2017.[443]
  • 6 July
    • Deutsche Bank announced plans to cut up to 450 full-time and contractor roles at its Dublin office.[444]
    • A 44-year-old man who stabbed a fisherman 40 times following a row over drugs was jailed for ten years.[445]
  • 7 July
    • The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 30 and 34 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 34.[446]
    • The 2021 Dublin Marathon was cancelled for the second year in a row.[447]
    • A teenage boy died and another was critically injured in a single vehicle road crash in County Kerry at around 1:10am.[448]
  • 8 July
    • The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid stated that the Delta variant was to "outmatch" Ireland's supply of COVID-19 vaccines in July, while latest figures showed that 352 cases of the Delta variant had been detected in Ireland.[449]
    • An investigation got under way after three men were killed in a collision between a car and a lorry on the N7 at Rathcoole in Dublin.[450]
    • Over 1,000,000 people watched RTÉ's coverage of England's UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark on the evening of 7 July.[451]
  • 9 July
  • 10 July – Former Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Barry Cowen requested a special meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party to discuss the result of the Dublin Bay South by-election, after the party's candidate, Deirdre Conroy, received just 5% of the share of first preference votes.[455]
  • 12 July
  • 13 July
    • It was revealed that people aged 16 and over would be offered a vaccine by the end of September, with the Government examining the possibility of vaccinating those aged 12 to 15 during the autumn, while it was confirmed that children aged under 12 would not now need to take a PCR test when entering the country.[459]
    • The Chief Executive of Basketball Ireland Bernard O'Byrne stepped down with immediate effect following his "ill-judged" social media comment regarding Raheem Sterling.[460]
  • 14 July
    • Gardaí seized over €34 million worth of cocaine disguised as coal, which was concealed in a shipment of bags to Ireland.[461]
    • The National Car Testing (NCT) service revoked 34,000 two-year NCT certificates incorrectly issued due to a system error.[462]
  • 15 July
  • 16 July
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that cases of COVID-19 were increasing in 22 out of 26 counties, with the majority of cases occurring in people who had not been fully vaccinated, after 1,173 cases were reported – the highest number since February.[465]
    • Weekend temperatures were set to reach 27 degrees Celsius across the country, as Met Éireann said it had been the hottest day of the year so far.[466]
    • UEFA confirmed that the Aviva Stadium would host the 2024 Europe League final.[467]
  • 17 July
    • Met Éireann recorded a temperature of 29.5 degrees Celsius in Athenry, County Galway, making it the hottest day of the year so far.[468]
    • COVID-19 cases continued to rise after a further 1,377 cases were reported, the highest in six months.[469]
  • 18 July – Met Éireann issued a High Temperature Advisory with temperatures expected to be in the high 20s for the next week.[470]
  • 19 July – Ireland joined the rest of the EU in implementing the Digital COVID-19 Certificate as travel restrictions into and out of the country eased.[471]
  • 20 July
    • Met Éireann issued a Status Orange high temperature warning for six counties in the Midlands and the rest of the country on a Status Yellow warning, with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius in some areas.[472]
    • It was announced that AIB was set to close 15 branches in urban and suburban areas in the Republic of Ireland and merge their operations with others nearby.[473]
  • 21 July
    • The Government agreed that indoor dining in pubs and restaurants could resume on Monday 26 July for fully vaccinated and COVID-19 recovered people, after President Michael D. Higgins signed the legislation underpinning new guidelines into law.[474]
    • Met Éireann recorded a temperature of 30.1 degrees Celsius at Mount Dillon in County Roscommon, making it the hottest day of the year so far.[475]
  • 22 July
    • A woman in her late 20s died in a drowning incident on the Longford–Cavan border, while in a separate incident, a man in his 70s drowned in County Leitrim.[476]
    • Met Éireann extended the Status Yellow high temperature warning issued nationwide to Saturday 24 July.[477]
    • Ireland had its first tropical night in 20 years after temperatures stayed above 20 degrees in certain parts of the country.[478]
    • Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn stated that the number of COVID-19 cases related to overseas travel had increased "very sharply", after it was revealed that the Delta variant now accounted for 90% of cases in Ireland.[479]
  • 23 July
    • The Chair of the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan stated that people had forgotten how easily the virus spread and that people were "getting too close".[480]
    • Met Éireann issued a Status Orange thunderstorm and rain warning for Galway, Clare and Tipperary and the rest of the country on a Status Yellow warning.[481]
    • A man in his 60s died after being recovered from the sea in Dublin.[482]
    • Draft guidelines for the reopening of bars and restaurants indoors on Monday 26 July were published. Under the guidelines, the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) would be the primary evidence for proof of immunity, all customers would have to show photo ID and contact tracing details for all customers would have to be taken, with an online QR code scanner developed to verify people's DCCs.[483]
  • 24 July – Around 1,500 protestors gathered in Dublin city centre to protest against vaccines, new legislation allowing for the reopening of indoor dining and the Digital COVID Certificate.[484]
  • 26 July
    • Restaurants, cafés and bars reopened for indoor dining and drinking for the first time since December 2020, operating under strict new public health regulations.[485]
    • Minister for Education Norma Foley stated that she was confident that a full reopening of schools from late August and early September would go ahead as planned.[486]
    • Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning for Ireland.[487]
    • A man in his 60s died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Tramore beach in County Waterford.[488]
    • A specialist at the Department of Public Health in the Midlands raised concerns about gatherings of teenagers and young adults who wanted to deliberately catch COVID-19 so they could get their Digital COVID Certificate of Recovery.[489]
  • 27 July
    • After the COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged 16 and 17 for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, the Government agreed to extend the COVID-19 vaccination programme to those aged 12 to 15 and to increase the limit of number of guests permitted at weddings from 50 to 100 from 5 August.[490]
    • Gardaí began a major investigation after a female member of the Defence Forces was allegedly raped by a male colleague in a mandatory quarantine hotel facility in Dublin.[491]
  • 28 July
  • 29 July
  • 30 July – Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin urged pubs and restaurants to continue to adhere to the guidance for indoor dining ahead of the bank holiday weekend, and reiterated that both the Digital COVID Certificate and the HSE Vaccination Card were acceptable proofs of immunity.[498]

August
  • 2 August
  • 3 August
    • Two people died after a bus struck a number of parked cars and hit a pedestrian in County Cork.[501]
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that a deal had been completed to secure 700,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Romania.[502]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned that virus outbreaks were originating through symptomatic people attending workplaces, eating out and visiting friends, and urged symptomatic people to stay at home, even if vaccinated.[503]
  • 4 August
  • 5 August
  • 6 August
    • In the wake of the Merrion Hotel controversy, Fáilte Ireland updated its hospitality guidelines to allow customers book multiple tables and host outdoor gatherings with live music for up to 200 people.[509]
    • Speaking on RTÉ News: Six One, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar expressed his regret for attending the Merrion Hotel event, but said it was not in breach of Government regulations, and "probably" not in breach of Fáilte Ireland guidelines.[510]
    • Around 88 kg of heroin, worth more than €12 million, was seized by Revenue at Rosslare Port.[511]
    • In the 2021 Munster abuse case, five members of a family were convicted on a range of charges including the rape, sexual assault and exploitation of five children after a trial at the Central Criminal Court.[512]
    • Following a meeting of the Cabinet COVID-19 sub-committee, it was announced that the Government would publish a roadmap by the end of August for the easing or ending of remaining COVID-19 restrictions.[513]
    • Gardaí began preliminary inquiries into an indoor gathering at the pub owned by Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae.[514]
  • 8 August – Kellie Harrington was awarded an Olympic gold medal for her lightweight boxing final win in Tokyo.[515]
  • 9 August – The 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone was postponed to 15 August due to COVID-19 issues in the camp of the Ulster champions, while the final was postponed to 4 September.[516]
  • 10 August – Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington, bronze medallist Aidan Walsh and the remaining Irish Olympians returned home to Ireland.[517]
  • 11 August
    • Gardaí appealed for information after a 25-year-old man died following a stabbing in Tallaght in Dublin.[518]
    • The HSE launched its portal for people to list their close contacts to enable faster contact tracing.[519]
    • The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged 12 to 15 for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.[520]
  • 12 August
    • A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a four-year-old boy in Limerick in March.[521]
    • The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid said the vaccination programme was in "the final leg" after more than 50,000 people aged 12 to 15 registered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with 90% of adults partially vaccinated and 80% fully vaccinated.[522]
  • 13 August – A 26-year-old man was charged with the murder of 25-year-old Ademola Giwa in Tallaght, Dublin, on 11 August.[523]
  • 14 August – Irish Olympic hero Jack Woolley was hospitalised after being badly beaten up in Dublin on the night of 13 August.[524]
  • 15 August – Following Tyrone's withdrawal from the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final, the GAA confirmed in a statement that the semi-final would be postponed to Saturday 28 August, with the final subsequently postponed to 11 September.[525]
  • 18 August
    • In the wake of the 2021 Taliban offensive, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it was helping 25 Irish citizens and eight dependents leave Afghanistan.[526]
    • Ireland received its largest ever weekly shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, with over 540,000 doses delivered to the HSE, including the first batch of unwanted vaccines from the Romanian Government.[527]
    • The Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland said more Gardaí would patrol the city centre following reports of anti-social behaviour and after the random attack of Irish Olympian Jack Woolley.[528]
  • 19 August
    • Two men died following a collision involving three vehicles in County Meath.[529]
    • HSE CEO Paul Reid said it was never too late to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, urging those who had not yet received a vaccine to come forward, as latest figures showed that over 120,000 people aged 12 to 15 had registered for a vaccine.[530]
    • Following a meeting of the Government Committee on COVID-19, it was revealed that a roadmap for the phased reopening of all remaining closed industries, including the live entertainment and arts sector, would be published on 31 August.[531]
  • 20 August
    • A couple and an infant were among four people killed in a three-vehicle collision on the M6 near Ballinasloe, County Galway on the evening of 19 August.[532]
    • Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority issued an appeal to all roads users to take greater care following the deaths of six people on Irish roads in the space of 24 hours.[533]
  • 21 August
    • An 18-year-old man was arrested after a 20-year-old male passenger died in a single-vehicle crash in County Limerick. The 20-year-old male passenger was killed, just hours before he was due to be married.[534]
    • A man in his mid-20s was arrested after he allegedly attacked a shop owner with a glass bottle taken from the shelf of the business before he tried to take cash from the till.[535]
  • 22 August
  • 23 August
    • Six Irish people were airlifted off Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise, after being stranded overnight.[538]
    • Following crowds of people gathering after the All-Ireland Hurling Final on 22 August, Gardaí began investigating alleged breaches of COVID-19 regulations at a pub near Croke Park, while several pubs were temporarily shut by Gardaí due to anti-social behaviour and a lack of social distancing.[539]
    • Music industry representatives criticised the Government after 40,000 people were allowed to attend the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final at Croke Park, while the live entertainment industry remained closed, with representatives from a number of live event and music industry groups stating that the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs Minister's attendance at the final was a "blatant disregard" for the live events industry.[540]
    • Visitors to University Hospital Galway were being asked to come only if "absolutely necessary" as the hospital dealt with a COVID-19 outbreak and record numbers at its emergency department.[541]
  • 24 August
  • 25 August
    • The husband of a woman who died with COVID-19 after giving birth to their daughter urged anyone who was unsure about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to get the vaccine.[545]
    • A row over the return to school of teachers in early stages of pregnancy intensified after the three teacher unions condemned the Minister for Education and the Department of Education for the "failure to provide alternative time-bound working arrangements for teachers who have been ineligible to receive vaccines."[546]
    • A 31-year-old man was charged with the attempted murder of his mother at their family home in Innishannon, in County Cork in June.[547]
  • 26 August
  • 27 August
    • A 29-year-old man died in a car crash in County Louth.[550]
    • Gardaí launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a teenager in Meath.[551]
  • 28 August
  • 29 August
    • Ireland's Jason Smyth won gold for the sixth time after a dramatic T13 100m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.[555]
    • Gardaí seized €1.3m worth of cannabis following a search operation in County Meath.[556]
    • A cyclist in his 50s died in a collision involving a car and a bicycle in County Galway.[557]
  • 30 August
    • Nicole Turner won silver in the S6 50m butterfly, taking home Ireland's fourth medal of the Paralympic Games.[558]
    • A man in his 50s was arrested after two men were injured in a stabbing incident in Carlow.[559]
    • Dublin Airport issued an apology after significant delays caused 118 passengers to miss their flights on 29 August.[560]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan advised parents to exercise caution in relation to after-school activities as children began to return to classrooms across the country.[561]
    • Cork University Maternity Hospital publicly apologised to the husband and family of a mother-of-three who died alongside her newborn baby boy after she fell out of a hospital bed after apparently suffered a seizure.[562]
    • Tributes were paid to a student and skilled sportsman in his 20s who died after he was struck by a car while holidaying in Greece.[563]
  • 31 August
    • The Government announced a further reopening plan for the country, with all remaining COVID-19 restrictions to be eased by 22 October, including the two-metre social distancing rule depending on the requirement of individual sectors, while masks would still be required in the health and retail sectors and on public transport.[564]
    • New figures from the CSO showed that the country's population was estimated to stand at 5.01 million in April, marking the first time the population had risen above five million since the 1851 census.[565]
    • Ireland's Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal won gold in the women's road time trial B at the Fuji International Speedway in Tokyo, while Gary O'Reilly won bronze in the men's road time trial H5.[566][567]

September
  • 1 September
    • Public transport began operating at 100% capacity across the country, as the Government's plan for easing most COVID-19 restrictions by 22 October began, while the GAA announced that an additional 1,150 tickets would be available with 41,150 people allowed to attend the All-Ireland football final on 11 September.[568][569]
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that NPHET would cease to exist as a separate body over time and that their role and the vaccine taskforce would be transitioned into the normal functions of the Department of Health and the HSE.[570]
    • Under changes to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, NIAC recommended that pregnant women could be offered an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at any stage of pregnancy and that immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older could receive a third additional vaccine dose.[571]
    • The organisers of Electric Picnic officially cancelled the 2021 music festival.[572]
    • A 20-year-old Irish man was arrested following the death of a 22-year-old Limerick man on the island of Ios in Greece.[573]
  • 2 September – The Government launched a housing strategy underpinned by €4 billion in guaranteed State funding annually for the next five years.[574]
  • 3 September
    • Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal won their second gold medal of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in the women's road race B event.[575]
    • A 50-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of Conor O'Brien in County Meath.[576]
    • Over 61,000 students received their Leaving Certificate exam results with grades significantly higher compared to 2020, with the number of students achieving H1s in some popular subjects rising by more than 7 percentage points.[577]
  • 4 September
  • 5 September
    • Tánaiste Leo Varadkar faced criticism after a photograph emerged on social media showing him at the Mighty Hoopla music festival in London on the same weekend Electric Picnic was cancelled in Ireland due to the Government's COVID-19 restrictions.[580]
    • During a major operation carried out by Gardaí targeting the gang behind the ransomware attack on the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau seized several domains used in the cyberattack and other ransomware attacks.[581]
  • 6 September
    • Organised indoor and outdoor events and mass gatherings returned and live music and dancing were permitted at weddings, as the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions took place.[582]
    • The HSE estimated that between 10,000 and 12,000 children were restricting their movements as a result of being designated a close contact of a COVID-19 case.[583]
    • Documents released showed that Katherine Zappone was told of her impending appointment to a UN role by the Minister for Foreign Affairs more than four months before the matter was agreed by Cabinet.[584]
    • The trial of a man accused of murdering Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club in 2018 collapsed because there were not enough jurors to continue the case after one of them became seriously ill.[585]
    • All clean plastic packaging waste including soft plastic could now be placed in Irish household recycling bins.[586]
  • 7 September
    • CAO offers were released, with a significant rise in the points requirement for most third level courses.[587]
    • An error was discovered in the Leaving Certificate grading process, affecting 1,800 students who sat the Leaving Certificate Applied programme.[588]
    • The HSE ceased walk-in testing nationwide to reduce queues at centres and called on people to book slots online as testing volume increased by 35%.[589]
  • 8 September
    • The number of children restricting their movements as a result of being designated a close contact of a COVID-19 case increased to 16,000, after more than 100 schools contacted the HSE over cases among pupils.[590]
    • Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced an update to Ireland's COVID-19 vaccination programme, with residents aged 65 years and older living in long term residential care facilities and people aged 80 years and older living in the community to receive a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.[591]
    • A spokesperson for the Taoiseach said Micheál Martin did have confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, after Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called on the Taoiseach to sack Coveney over "behaviour not of the standard expected of a minister".[592]
    • Gardaí in County Kerry began a criminal investigation into a fatal firearms incident at a domestic residence near Lixnaw, where the bodies of three family members were discovered on the night of 7 September.[593]
  • 10 September – Latest figures showed that 90% of adults in Ireland were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while the seven-millionth dose was administered.[594]
  • 11 September
    • Tyrone won the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final against Mayo.[595]
    • A man died after becoming ill on the Maamturk mountain range in Conamara, County Galway, while taking part in an adventure race.[596]
    • Gardaí in Cork appealed for information following an assault which left a man in his 40s seriously injured on the evening of 10 September.[597]
  • 12 September
    • An infectious disease specialist in St. James's Hospital Professor Cliona Ní Cheallaigh stated that most children under the age of 12 in Ireland would contract COVID-19 by early 2022 if more wasn't done to make schools safer.[598]
    • Galway won the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final against Cork.[599]
    • A motorcyclist in his 40s died following a collision with a car in Renmore, County Galway shortly after 10am.[600]
  • 14 September
    • Two 16-year-olds were hospitalised after being slashed, stabbed and beaten with hammers in an attack outside a chip shop in the East Wall area of Dublin on the night of 13 September.[601]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned that new COVID-19 restrictions could not be ruled out and "may be required in the future", despite very high levels of COVID-19 vaccine uptake.[602]
    • The remains of Baby John, one of the Kerry Babies, were exhumed by Gardaí at Holy Cross Cemetery, Caherciveen, County Kerry.[603]
  • 15 September
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health that Ireland was on track to proceed with the full easing of COVID-19 restrictions in October.[604]
    • It was revealed that Ireland was to donate up to two million COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries.[605]
    • The Government won its motion of confidence, tabled by Sinn Féin, in Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney by a majority of 92 to 59, with the support of TDs in the Independent Group and Regional Independent group.[606]
    • Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry resigned from the parliamentary party and voted no confidence in Minister Coveney.[607]
    • President Michael D. Higgins declined an invitation to attend a church service with Britain's Queen Elizabeth next month to mark Northern Ireland's centenary.[608]
    • A motorcyclist in his 20s died in a collision in Dublin city centre.[609]
    • The 2021 National Ploughing Championships went ahead in Ratheniska, County Laois on a much scaled-back level, with the trade exhibition element and the world ploughing contest cancelled due to uncertainty over COVID-19 restrictions.[610]
  • 16 September
    • NPHET agreed to recommend that the Government proceed with its plan for a further easing of restrictions from Monday 20 September and also agreed that masks should not be required for children under 13.[611]
    • The Higher Education Minister Simon Harris denied leaking the appointment of Katherine Zappone as a UN envoy and said he was "very seriously" considering a complaint to the Dáil's disciplinary committee.[612]
  • 17 September
    • The President defended his decision not to attend a church service in Armagh in October marking the centenary of Northern Ireland and did not intend to revisit the decision.[613]
    • The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that unsafe water entered the public drinking water supply at two water treatment plants in August, with 52 cases of illness confirmed, including bacteria linked to E. coli.[614]
  • 18 September
    • Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien announced an audit of all water treatment plants following the revelation of problems at two water treatment plants in August.[615]
    • Gardaí seized just under €130,000 worth of drugs and cash following the search of a home in Cork.[616]
    • A man in his 50s died in a single-vehicle road crash on the M3 motorway in County Meath.[617]
    • Gardaí in Limerick begun an investigation after a man in his 30s was discovered with serious injuries in the Westfield Park area on the evening of 17 September.[618]
    • A motorbike Garda was injured in Dublin in a collision with a car.[619]
    • The HSE reported more than 1,000 social media posts for misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination programme.[620]
  • 19 September
    • Several hundred of Ireland's Afghan community gathered at the GPO in Dublin to protest against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.[621]
    • Gardaí in Limerick arrested an 18-year-old woman on suspicion of assault causing harm in relation to an incident where a man suffered serious injuries.[622]
    • Latest figures showed that over 90% of Irish people over the age of 16 were now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the highest rate in the European Union.[623]
  • 20 September
    • Thousands of workers across the country began returning to their offices and places of work, as COVID-19 restrictions further eased with rules around organised indoor group activities being relaxed and limits on outdoor group activities for participants being removed.[624]
    • A 16-year-old boy who raped a teenage girl in a field near a holiday resort in County Wexford in 2019 was sentenced to five years detention, while his 19-year-old brother, who was 17 at the time and also raped the girl, was sentenced to six years in prison.[625]
    • Several politicians condemned a protest outside the home of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on 19 September, in which Gardaí attended.[626]
  • 22 September
    • Following advice from Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan, asymptomatic primary school children and those in childcare facilities identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 would no longer have to restrict their movements or get tested from Monday 27 September.[627]
    • Gardaí, the Armed Support Unit and five ambulances attended the scene of a violent clash between two families at a funeral in Tuam, County Galway, with up to 11 people hospitalised.[628]
  • 23 September
    • A light aircraft with four people on board crash landed on the beach off Carnsore Point in County Wexford.[629]
    • Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said a number of Gardaí were under investigation after they continued to cancel 999 calls without going through the proper procedure, after it was revealed that a further 53 emergency calls were cancelled.[630]
    • A group of students gathered outside the Dáil to highlight the accommodation crisis at third-level, which they said was worse than ever.[631]
  • 24 September
    • The HSE announced that immunocompromised people would be notified of an appointment for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine from Wednesday 29 September, as Ireland's COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign would commence.[632]
    • Students and young people protested for climate action across Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Galway.[633]
  • 25 September
  • 26 September
  • 27 September
    • Most asymptomatic primary school children and those in childcare facilities who were identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 no longer needed to restrict their movements or get tested, while latest figures showed that 91.4% of Irish adults aged 18 and older were now fully vaccinated.[638]
    • It was revealed that an extra bank holiday in 2021 could generate up to €20 million in tourism revenue, while the Government planned to give frontline workers a bonus as a reward for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.[639]
    • A large fire broke out at the Glenisk plant in Killeigh, County Offaly.[640]
    • Gardaí in Dublin appealed for witnesses following the discovery of a man's body in the Grand Canal in Dolphins Barn.[641]
  • 28 September – According to the Bloomberg COVID-19 resilience ranking, Ireland was named the best country to be in for how it dealt with the pandemic and the rise of the Delta variant.[642]
  • 29 September – A 39-year-old Brazilian man was found guilty of the murder of his French wife in Dublin on 25 October 2017.[643]
  • 30 September
    • A pilot nightclub event took place at the Button Factory in Dublin, which included a 60% capacity crowd of 450 people, vaccination certificates and antigen testing.[644]
    • The Comptroller and Auditor General found there were not enough checks carried out by the Department of Social Protection when people applied for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment in 2020, with 9.4% of claimants not eligible.[645]
    • A 53-year-old woman who was suffering from a mental disorder when she stabbed a man she lived with to death was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity at the Central Criminal Court.[646]
    • IT systems at NUI Galway were put offline, after an attempted cyberattack, with all internet traffic into and out of the university blocked.[647]

October
  • 1 October
    • No positive COVID-19 tests were reported at a pilot nightclub event in Dublin on 30 September, with the promotors stating they felt it was very successful.[648]
    • A new report published by the CSO revealed that nurses and midwives were most likely to contract COVID-19 during the first wave in March 2020 with sales and retail assistants and checkout operators the workers most likely to contract it in the second and third waves.[649]
    • Electric Ireland announced its second price increase for residential customers in 2021, becoming the latest energy provider to raise prices.[650]
    • Ireland's newest technological university, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, spanning six campuses across Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Westmeath formally opened.[651]
  • 2 October
    • In a video message on Twitter, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said that the number of COVID-19 cases had "stabilised".[652]
    • The first cartons of goat's milk came off the line at the Glenisk plant in County Offaly, following a fire which caused extensive damage to its facility.[653]
    • Two men in their 40s were arrested following an alleged stabbing in County Longford.[654]
  • 3 October – Gardaí attended a protest outside the home of Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan.[655]
  • 4 October
    • 34-year-old Daniel Murtagh was given the mandatory life sentence for the murder of Nadine Lott in December 2019.[656]
    • A man in his 20s died, a woman in her 20s was injured and a man in his 30s was arrested, following a single-vehicle road crash in Ballyfermot in Dublin.[657]
    • The Government signed off on the National Development Plan – Project Ireland 2040 – which would commit to expenditure on capital projects totalling more than €165 billion.[658]
    • A man in his 40s died and two people were in a serious condition in hospital after an assault in a house in Blanchardstown in west Dublin.[659]
  • 5 October
    • The Chair of NPHET's Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan said that the Irish population was in a good place in relation to easing the remaining restrictions by 22 October.[660]
    • A six-year-old boy who was deprived of oxygen at his birth was awarded €18 million in settlement of his High Court action against the National Maternity Hospital.[661]
    • Gardaí were searching for a convicted drug dealer and gunman who escaped from an open prison on the night of 4 October.[662]
  • 7 October – The Government announced that it would send two representatives (Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Chief Whip Jack Chambers) to a ceremony in Armagh marking the centenary of Northern Ireland, after the President declined an invitation to the event in September.[663]
  • 8 October
    • Doors officially closed for the last time at 88 Bank of Ireland branches around the country.[664]
    • Several thousand homeowners affected by mica marched through Dublin city centre.[665]
    • A further 2,002 cases of COVID-19 were reported. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn said the case numbers reflected an increased number of positive tests collected over the previous three days.[666]
  • 10 October
    • A woman in her 20s was arrested as part of an investigation into a hit-and-run incident in Limerick in which four people were injured, one seriously.[667]
    • HSE CEO Paul Reid said the number of people in ICU with COVID-19 had risen by 20% in one week, with 67% of the ICU patients not vaccinated and 3% partially vaccinated.[668]
  • 11 October
    • The number of patients being treated in hospital with COVID-19 increased to 400, the highest since 8 March, while HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry revealed that up to 50,000 adults over the age of 40 were not yet vaccinated.[669]
    • Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Deirdre Jacob and other women who went missing in Leinster over 20 years ago said a new search had begun because of unusual activity noticed on the evening she disappeared.[670]
    • A woman was remanded in custody after she was charged in connection with a road crash in Limerick on 10 October, which left a man in a critical condition and three women with injuries.[671]
    • A 19-year-old Waterford woman made history as she took over Taoiseach Micheál Martin's office to mark International Day of the Girl.[672]
  • 12 October
  • 13 October
    • A further 2,066 cases of COVID-19 were reported. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn said there were still 300,000 adults who had not been vaccinated and that two out of every three people in ICU were unvaccinated.[676]
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he could not guarantee that the removal of COVID-19 restrictions on 22 October would proceed as planned and that the trajectory of the virus had taken a wrong turn with a sudden increase in case numbers, while Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said he was self-isolating after experiencing mild symptoms.[677]
    • Garda Commissioner Drew Harris set up an investigation to examine the handling of cases where allegations of domestic or sexual abuse had been made against members of the Gardaí.[678]
    • Police in Georgia detained five people in connection with the death of 28-year-old Tom Kennedy from Mayo, who was recovered from a river near the eastern city of Gori on 7 October.[679]
  • 16 October
    • A further 2,180 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since January.[680]
    • Gardaí in Cork began an investigation after a 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting incident in the city on the night of 15 October.[681]
    • The Department of Foreign Affairs provided consular assistance following the death of a 24-year-old Irish man in Spain, who died from drowning in a swimming pool.[682]
  • 18 October
    • NPHET urged the Government to pause the easing of restrictions on Friday 22 October, with social distancing, mask-wearing and vaccine certificates to remain, while the NIAC approved vaccine boosters for people aged 60 and over.[683]
    • A primary school in County Wexford closed until after the mid-term break in November after 34 cases of COVID-19 were detected at the school.[684]
  • 19 October
    • A further 2,399 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since 22 January.[685]
    • The Government published a revised plan for the easing of restrictions on 22 October, with nightclubs allowed to reopen, the return of normal trading hours in pubs and restaurants, no attendance limits on weddings and religious ceremonies and 100% capacity allowed at sporting venues, while the continued use of masks, vaccine certificates and social distancing measures would remain in place until at least February 2022.[686]
    • A primary school in County Wicklow closed over concerns at a high incidence of COVID-19 at the school.[687]
    • The Government approved a new Road Traffic Bill which legislates, for the first time, the use of e-scooters and e-bikes on Irish roads.[688]
  • 21 October – Updated guidelines for hospitality and for the reopening of nightclubs on 22 October were published, with nightclubs allowed to operate at 100% capacity, a maximum of 1,500 people permitted to dance or stand at live music venues and multiple table bookings allowed in pubs and restaurants.[689]
  • 22 October
    • A further 2,466 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since 21 January.[690]
    • Nightclubs and late venues reopened after almost 600 days of closure, as new guidelines were published.[691]
    • A woman in her early 20s was seriously injured after being struck in the face by a firework in Galway's Eyre Square.[692]
    • A 39-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife at their home in Dublin in 2017.[693]
  • 25 October
    • A woman in her 20s was in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital following a hit-and-run in north Dublin on the night of 24 October.[694]
    • Gardaí appealed for witnesses after a man in his 40s was also in a serious condition in University Hospital Galway following a hit-and-run in County Galway.[695]
    • The Climate Change Advisory Council finalised two five-year carbon budgets which seek to reduce Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by 51% within a decade.[696]
    • The HSE announced that pop-up vaccination clinics at maternity hospitals would be developed, after it was revealed that 20 pregnant or postpartum women needed intensive care treatment for COVID-19 since the end of June 2021.[697]
  • 27 October
    • A woman in her 30s was arrested after two men were injured in stabbings in Dublin on the night of 26 October.[698]
    • Met Éireann issued a Status Orange rain warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow with seven other counties under a Status Yellow warning.[699]
  • 28 October
    • The HSE began to send antigen tests to people who were deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case.[700]
    • A woman was seriously injured after being struck by a Luas near Heuston Station in Dublin.[701]
    • The Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed the first two flu cases of the season in Ireland.[702]
  • 30 October
    • A further 2,966 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since 16 January.[703]
    • A man in his 40s died following a road crash in County Clare.[704]
  • 31 October
    • A woman in her 50s died after she was struck by a car in Drimnagh, Dublin.[705]
    • Met Éireann issued a series of Status Yellow wind warnings across the country, with gusts of up to 90 to 110 km/h forecast.[706]

November
  • 1 November – Following new advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly authorised the use of booster vaccines for healthcare staff.[707]
  • 2 November
    • A further 3,726 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[708]
    • A ceremony was held in Dublin to remember the lives of people lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.[709]
    • Student nurses from around the country were joined by their colleagues outside the Dáil as they held a protest calling for Government support.[710]
    • A cyclist in his 40s died following a road crash in Ranelagh, Dublin.[711]
  • 4 November
    • Gardaí arrested a 32-year-old man and began a murder investigation after the body of a 32-year-old woman was discovered in her home in Dublin.[712]
    • The Government published its Climate Action Plan which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by the year 2030.[713]
  • 5 November
    • A further 3,903 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[714]
    • The HSE began rolling out COVID-19 booster vaccines for those aged 60 and over.[715]
    • 17 people were arrested following an investigation into suspected COVID-19 social welfare fraud at a number of business premises in Dublin.[716]
  • 6 November
  • 7 November – It was confirmed that Minister for the Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan tested negative for COVID-19 after taking a second test and would now travel to COP26.[719]
  • 8 November
  • 10 November – Tributes were paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after he was struck in the head by a sliotar at his school in Kilkenny.[722]
  • 11 November – A 14-year-old became Ireland's youngest person to die with COVID-19.[723]
  • 12 November
    • A further 5,483 cases of COVID-19 were reported, while NPHET recommended to Government that people who frequently go to nightclubs, bars and restaurants should take twice weekly antigen tests, extending the use of COVID certificates to areas outside of hospitality, mask-wearing in outdoor sporting events and that people work from home.[724]
    • Gardaí began an investigation after a man in his late 20s was found seriously injured with a gunshot wound to the head in Finglas, Dublin on the night of 11 November.[725]
    • Ennis was awarded the title of Ireland's tidiest town.[726]
  • 16 November – The Government announced a series of measures in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, with a closing time for bars, restaurants and nightclubs to be midnight, household contacts of a person with COVID-19 to restrict movements for five days and take three antigen tests, people required to work from home where possible and vaccination certificates required for cinemas and theatres.[727]
  • 20 November – A further 5,959 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[728]
  • 25 November – Gardaí began a murder investigation after a 65-year-old man died with serious head and body injuries in Balbriggan on 24 November.[729]
  • 26 November
    • Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that COVID-19 booster vaccines would be offered to everyone aged 16 and over, starting with pregnant women aged over 16, those aged 40 to 49 and those aged 16 to 39, following new recommendations from NIAC.[730]
    • The 2021 edition of The Late Late Toy Show aired, marking the 13th hosted by Ryan Tubridy and the 46th edition overall.[731]
  • 27 November
  • 29 November – Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said it was likely that the new Omicron variant was in Ireland after the Department of Health confirmed that 11 suspected cases of the new variant were sent for whole genome sequencing.[734]
  • 30 November – The Government announced additional measures in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, with parents of children aged 12 and under urged to reduce socialisation indoors, a negative test required for people arriving into Ireland from Friday 3 December, the re-establishment of mandatory hotel quarantine, the wearing of face coverings for children aged 9 years and over on public transport, in retail and for children in third class and above.[735]

December
  • 1 December – Tests carried out at the National Virus Reference Laboratory confirmed that the first case of the Omicron variant had been detected in Ireland.[736]
  • 3 December – The Government reintroduced a series of measures that would commence from 7 December to 9 January amid concerns of the Omicron variant, with nightclubs to close, bars and restaurants to revert to six adults per table and no multiple table bookings allowed, indoor cultural and sporting events to operate at 50% capacity, a maximum of four households allowed to meet indoors, the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be reinstated and the requirement of vaccination certificates extended to gyms, leisure centres and hotel bars.[737]
  • 5 December – Status Orange and Yellow wind warnings were issued for the country by Met Éireann ahead of the arrival of Storm Barra.[738]
  • 6 December – Met Éireann issued Status Red wind warnings for Kerry, Cork and Clare, as the country braced for Storm Barra to batter Ireland with gusts expected to reach 140 km/h, while the Department of Education advised schools in counties with Status Red and Orange weather warnings to close.[739]
  • 7 December – Around 65,000 homes and businesses were without power in Cork and Kerry, as Storm Barra battered Ireland with gusts of up to 160 km/h, causing fallen trees, flooding and disruption to transport. Schools in counties with Status Red and Orange weather warnings were advised to remain closed.[740]
  • 9 December – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced in a statement that five additional cases of the Omicron variant had been detected, bringing to six the total number of cases that had been identified in Ireland following whole genome sequencing.[741]
  • 12 December – Four additional cases of the Omicron variant were detected, bringing to 10 the total number of cases that had been identified in Ireland following whole genome sequencing.[742]
  • 13 December
    • A 38-year-old double killer was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his friend whose decapitated remains were found in a shallow grave in woods in 2016.[743]
    • A man who used his car to repeatedly run over Irish boxing champion Kevin Sheehy was found guilty of his murder in 2019.[744]
    • The Department of Health announced that eight additional cases of the Omicron variant had been detected, bringing to 18 the total number of cases that had been identified in Ireland following whole genome sequencing.[745]
    • The NIAC recommended that people would be able to receive a booster dose three months after their second dose.[746]
  • 14 December – The Government signed off on a plan to assist households struggling with the rising cost of electricity bills in a €210 million scheme, with all domestic electricity customers to receive a once-off €100 credit.[747]
  • 15 December – The Department of Health announced that 24 additional cases of the Omicron variant had been detected, bringing to 42 the total number of Omicron cases identified in Ireland, while Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan urged people to take precautions to avoid being in isolation for Christmas.[748]
  • 17 December – To curb the spread of COVID-19 over the Christmas period, the Government announced an 8pm closing time for bars, restaurants, live events, cinemas and theatres that would commence from 20 December to 30 January.[749]
  • 18 December – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan called on the public to help flatten the curve after a further 7,333 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number reported since early January.[750]
  • 19 December
  • 21 December – 31-year-old Logan Jackson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 20-year-old Irish boxing champion Kevin Sheehy in Limerick in 2019.[754]
  • 22 December – Five people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision at Dublin Airport in which a truck collided with a number of buses and cars.[755]
  • 23 December
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that almost 75% of cases were now due to the Omicron variant, after a further 7,411 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[756]
    • Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that booster vaccines would be offered to everyone aged 30 and over from 29 December and to all remaining age groups from 10 January.[757]
    • Gardaí began an investigation after the bodies of an 88-year-old father and 50-year-old son were found at a house in a suspected murder-suicide in Letterkenny, County Donegal.[758]
  • 24 December
    • A further 11,182 cases of COVID-19, the highest daily number recorded in a single day since the pandemic began, were reported. 83% of cases were now due to the Omicron variant.[759]
    • A man in his 40s was arrested after a 40-year-old woman died during an assault at a property in Enniskerry, County Wicklow.[760]
  • 25 December
    • A further 13,765 cases of COVID-19 were reported in a new daily record, overtaking the 11,182 cases announced on Christmas Eve.[761]
    • A 51-year-old woman was in a serious condition in hospital after she was stabbed several times near her home in north county Cork.[762]
  • 27 December
    • Gardaí in Navan appealed for witnesses after a man in his 40s was injured in a stabbing in County Meath.[763]
    • A man in his 20s died and a woman in her 50s were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Wexford, while two people were killed in separate road traffic incidents in Dublin and Mayo, bringing to six the number of road fatalities on the island of Ireland in 24 hours.[764]
  • 29 December
    • A further 16,428 cases of COVID-19 were reported, overtaking the 13,765 cases announced on Christmas Day. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan expressed concern and stated that "every individual should consider themselves potentially infectious".[765]
    • The Department of Foreign Affairs stated that lessons had been learned, after an image emerged showing at least 20 senior officials and staff from the department gathering at Iveagh House in breach of public health guidelines in June 2020.[766]
  • 30 December
    • A record 20,554 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[767]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that 92% of cases were now due to the Omicron variant, while he urged people to keep social contacts low and not to hold household gatherings on New Year's Eve. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced new advice on COVID-19 testing and the period of isolation.[768]
  • 31 December – Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that booster vaccines would be offered to everyone aged 16 and over from 2 January 2022, eight days earlier than planned.[769]

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See also

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  204. Covid-19: Irish cases of worrying variant double to six The Irish Times, 2021-03-09
  205. Minister loses appeals over home-schooled Leaving Cert students The Irish Times, 2021-03-09
  206. Ireland to receive 46,500 extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine through EU deal The Irish Times, 2021-03-10
  207. Gusts of up to 120km expected as Status Orange wind warning set to kick in for Cork and Kerry TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-10
  208. Minister Helen McEntee to take six months' paid maternity leave RTÉ News, 2021-03-11
  209. Vaccine brings hope one year after pandemic declared RTÉ News, 2021-03-11
  210. Schoolboy charged with raping girl at Dublin park Irish Independent, 2021-03-11
  211. Man sentenced to life for mother's murder RTÉ News, 2021-03-11
  212. Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health and Older People welcome new Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes Gov.ie, 2021-03-11
  213. Revealed: Gardaí issue 13,600 fines for Covid breaches with more than 2,000 sanctions for attending or organising house parties Irish Independent, 2021-03-12
  214. Two arrests and 80 fined over Leitrim funeral attended by hundreds Irish Independent, 2021-03-12
  215. Covid-19: Nine die in Trim nursing home despite having had first vaccination The Irish Times, 2021-03-12
  216. Passport Office to begin processing some applications as categories of 'reasonable excuses' for travel expanded TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-12
  217. Funeral of George Nkencho takes place in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-03-13
  218. Covid-19: NIAC recommends ‘temporary deferral’ of AstraZeneca vaccine rollout The Irish Times, 2021-03-14
  219. Gardaí upgrade investigation on Varadkar's leak of GP contract RTÉ News, 2021-03-14
  220. Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger resigns from Future of Media Commission TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-14
  221. No new Covid deaths reported on island of Ireland RTÉ News, 2021-03-14
  222. Three gardaí policing Covid-19 rules assaulted at house in Donegal The Irish Times, 2021-03-14
  223. 350,000 pupils returning to schools as phased reopening continues RTÉ News, 2021-03-15
  224. More than 30,000 face vaccine deferral as State suspends AstraZeneca use over clotting fears The Irish Times, 2021-03-15
  225. Mary Lou McDonald calls for Tánaiste to resign over 'abuse of power' TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-15
  226. 2,500 gardaí to be deployed over planned St Patrick's Day protests RTÉ News, 2021-03-16
  227. President Higgins welcomes St Patrick's Day wishes from Queen Elizabeth RTÉ News, 2021-03-16
  228. Final preparations for 'virtual' St Patrick's Day RTÉ News, 2021-03-16
  229. Weekly COVID-19 Mass Testing Report for Schools and Childcare Facilities HSE, 2021-03-16
  230. More than a dozen arrested at anti-lockdown protests in Dublin The Irish Times, 2021-03-17
  231. Taoiseach speaks of 'undying friendship' between Ireland and US in virtual meeting with Joe Biden TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-17
  232. Seven gardaí hospitalised after violent St Patrick’s Day attacks The Irish Times, 2021-03-18
  233. Statement from Dr Ronan Glynn on recommencement of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca programme Gov.ie, 2021-03-19
  234. COVID-19 Doesn’t Take The Weekend Off for House Parties or Social Gatherings An Garda Síochána, 2021-03-19
  235. Fermanagh boxer jailed for assaulting two businessmen RTÉ News, 2021-03-19
  236. HSE resumes use of AstraZeneca vaccine at several centres The Irish Times, 2021-03-20
  237. Gardaí investigating after 11 arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Dublin Irish Independent, 2021-03-20
  238. Hotel quarantine in effect by next weekend - McGrath RTÉ News, 2021-03-21
  239. ‘We hoped to be in a better place now’ - experts warn Ireland is in ‘real danger’ of Covid-19 fourth wave Irish Independent, 2021-03-22
  240. President Higgins and wife Sabina receive Covid-19 vaccines The Irish Times, 2021-03-22
  241. Community 'shocked' as Tipperary school closes due to Covid outbreak Irish Examiner, 2021-03-22
  242. Ireland’s mandatory quarantine booking portal goes live, with travellers from at risk countries to be charged €1,875 for 12 nights Irish Independent, 2021-03-23
  243. Planning permission granted for Ireland's tallest building in Cork RTÉ News, 2021-03-24
  244. Covid-19: ‘Walk-in’ tests available at five centres from tomorrow The Irish Times, 2021-03-24
  245. Nphet postpones discussion on April 5 easing of restrictions Irish Examiner, 2021-03-24
  246. Lidl sues Irish Farmers' Association for defamation over ads about supermarket's own-brand milk TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-24
  247. Mask wearing to be required during Leaving Cert oral exams RTÉ News, 2021-03-24
  248. Ulster Bank hit with record €38m Central Bank fine for tracker mortgage failings RTÉ News, 2021-03-25
  249. Green light for €15.5m Tayto Park rollercoaster after two-year planning battle TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-25
  250. Man who claimed €6k in PUP while living in Asia arrested in Cork Irish Examiner, 2021-03-25
  251. Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine regime begins today Irish Independent, 2021-03-26
  252. Calls from Labour for Beacon Hospital CEO to resign after vaccines given to private school teachers TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-26
  253. 17,000 Covid fines issued during pandemic - 2,700 for house parties Irish Examiner, 2021-03-26
  254. All secondary students to return to school on 12 April RTÉ News, 2021-03-26
  255. Legal first as same-sex couple recognised as parents on birth certs from birth RTÉ News, 2021-03-26
  256. Statement from the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - Saturday 27 March 2021 Gov.ie, 2021-03-27
  257. Three people abscond from hotel quarantine in Dublin Irish Independent, 2021-03-27
  258. Status yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo, but temperatures set to hit 17 degrees next week TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-27
  259. Two who left hotel quarantine returned to facility, search for third continues The Irish Times, 2021-03-28
  260. Press Statement Recorded Crime Quarter 4 2020 Central Statistics Office, 2021-03-29
  261. Investigation under way over death of man in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-03-29
  262. Government announces phased easing of public health restrictions Gov.ie, 2021-03-30
  263. Minister Donnelly announces update to Ireland’s Vaccination Prioritisation List Gov.ie, 2021-03-30
  264. Murder investigation under way after Dublin stabbing RTÉ News, 2021-03-30
  265. Three test positive for Covid-19 and isolated in quarantine hotel The Irish Times, 2021-03-30
  266. Chief executive of VHI who received Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital steps aside pending investigation into the issue Irish Independent, 2021-03-30
  267. Irish journalist leaves China after rise in surveillance RTÉ News, 2021-03-31
  268. Shoe shops will be allowed sell for children by appointment, says Martin The Irish Times, 2021-03-31
  269. Everyone will be able to register for their vaccine jab on new online portal by third week of April – Taoiseach Irish Independent, 2021-03-31
  270. Seven new walk-in Covid test centres are being set up this week TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-31
  271. Man charged in Horgan murder investigation RTÉ News, 2021-03-31
  272. Public health officials appeal for 'safe Easter' as 18 more deaths and 761 new cases reported Irish Examiner, 2021-04-01
  273. Coombe doctor brought Covid-19 vaccines home for family, review finds The Irish Times, 2021-04-01
  274. DUBLIN GAA STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Dublin GAA, 2021-04-01
  275. France, Germany, Italy will not be added to mandatory hotel quarantine list RTÉ News, 2021-04-01
  276. 'Right to disconnect' code for workers comes into effect from today TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-01
  277. Statement from the Minister for Health and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Gov.ie, 2021-04-01
  278. Two women arrested after refusing to go to quarantine hotel when returning from Dubai cosmetic surgery trip Irish Independent, 2021-04-02
  279. Second anti-lockdown protest held in Cork city RTÉ News, 2021-04-03
  280. Eight arrested as protest planned for Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-04-04
  281. Women who refused quarantine after Dubai return to leave prison for hotel as bail conditions amended The Irish Times, 2021-04-04
  282. President leads commemoration of 1916 Easter Rising RTÉ News, 2021-04-04
  283. Gardaí told to self-isolate after quarantine hotel guest tests positive for Covid-19 Irish Independent, 2021-04-06
  284. Vaccine decision based on science, Minister tells teachers RTÉ News, 2021-04-06
  285. Three women who left mandatory quarantine found almost 200km from Dublin hotel Irish Independent, 2021-04-06
  286. Teacher unions vote for motion backing industrial action RTÉ News, 2021-04-07
  287. Confusion as teachers and SNAs in special schools got vaccinated yesterday Irish Independent, 2021-04-07
  288. 'Sophisticated' scam involves people receiving phone calls from bogus department official TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-08
  289. Latest Monaghan GAA Statement Monaghan GAA, 2021-04-08
  290. State’s millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose has been administered The Irish Times, 2021-04-08
  291. Medicines regulator investigates first Irish blood clot case after AstraZeneca jab The Irish Times, 2021-04-08
  292. Ten coronavirus cases detected in mandatory hotel quarantine RTÉ News, 2021-04-08
  293. Taoiseach and British PM call for calm in NI RTÉ News, 2021-04-08
  294. President Higgins leads Irish tributes to Prince Philip RTÉ News, 2021-04-09
  295. Five new walk-in centres for Covid hotspots as 25,000 people tested around country Irish Independent, 2021-04-09
  296. Man arrested after garda dragged by car during drugs search in Cork RTÉ News, 2021-04-09
  297. Woman with two negative Covid tests takes court challenge to Irish hotel quarantine Irish Independent, 2021-04-09
  298. Up to 100 people attended one house party last weekend while almost €3m in Covid-19 fines have been issued Irish Independent, 2021-04-09
  299. Minister for Health announces additions to list of designated States Gov.ie, 2021-04-09
  300. Rachael Blackmore makes Grand National history on Minella Times Sky News, 2021-04-10
  301. Two travellers from Israel released from mandatory hotel quarantine The Irish Times, 2021-04-11
  302. Phased easing of Level 5 restrictions under way RTÉ News, 2021-04-12
  303. National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues revised advice on the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine NIAC, 2021-04-12
  304. Man in court on 232 sex abuse charges Irish Independent, 2021-04-12
  305. HSE cancels all AZ clinics for rest of week except for certain people aged over 60 The Irish Times, 2021-04-13
  306. Hotel quarantine bookings 'paused' by Department of Health in order to ramp up capacity TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-13
  307. Girl, 3, dies after being hit by bus in Tipperary RTÉ News, 2021-04-13
  308. KBC looks at Irish exit plan with Bank of Ireland deal RTÉ News, 2021-04-16
  309. Fresh pressure on Government as European Commission outlines ‘concern’ at hotel quarantine rules Irish Independent, 2021-04-16
  310. Over 20,000 fines for breaching Covid-19 rules, with 3,500 issued for house parties Irish Independent, 2021-04-16
  311. Irish flags half-mast at State buildings in 'mark of respect' for Prince Philip TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-17
  312. Murder investigation after woman stabbed in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-04-17
  313. President Michael D Higgins celebrates 80th birthday RTÉ News, 2021-04-18
  314. Man charged with woman's murder in Finglas RTÉ News, 2021-04-19
  315. Three cases of Covid-19 variant discovered in India reported in State The Irish Times, 2021-04-19
  316. Two ‘fully vaccinated’ nursing home staff test positive for Covid-19 Irish Independent, 2021-04-20
  317. Dr Tony Holohan returns to work as chief medical officer The Irish Times, 2021-04-20
  318. Carphone Warehouse to close its Irish business, 486 jobs to go RTÉ News, 2021-04-21
  319. Outbreak of at least 70 Covid-19 cases at Intel construction site Irish Independent, 2021-04-22
  320. Gardaí make appeal to missing 14-year-old girl Svetlana Murphy RTÉ News, 2021-04-22
  321. 22-year-old man dies in cliff fall in Co Cork RTÉ News, 2021-04-25
  322. Visitor attractions, outdoor sports back as restrictions ease RTÉ News, 2021-04-26
  323. Ireland to send 700 oxygen concentrators to India to battle Covid crisis TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-26
  324. Under 50s in good health who had Covid-19 to be considered ‘fully vaccinated’ after one jab The Irish Times, 2021-04-27
  325. Offaly primary school closes as 23 Covid cases confirmed RTÉ News, 2021-04-27
  326. Eoghan Murphy resigns as TD for Dublin Bay South RTÉ News, 2021-04-27
  327. Former Sinn Féin councillor charged with Regency Hotel murder The Irish Times, 2021-04-27
  328. New public health measures announced: The Path Ahead Gov.ie, 2021-04-29
  329. Four gardaí charged in corruption investigation RTÉ News, 2021-04-29
  330. Covid-19: India added to quarantine list amid rise in variant cases The Irish Times, 2021-04-30
  331. Minister for Health announces updates to list of designated States Gov.ie, 2021-04-30
  332. Coronavirus: Donegal must ‘turn around’ its high infection rates – Holohan The Irish Times, 2021-04-30
  333. Gardai urge people to adhere to Covid guidelines as fines for breaches rise Irish Independent, 2021-04-30
  334. Three people arrested as over €1 million worth of suspected cocaine, cannabis and tablets seized TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-30
  335. Hundreds attend lockdown protest in Cork RTÉ News, 2021-05-01
  336. Seven walk-in Covid-19 testing centres to open around country The Irish Times, 2021-05-01
  337. An open letter to those who’ve been vaccinated on what comes next - from Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer Gov.ie, 2021-05-03
  338. Woman knocked onto train track at Dublin station in shocking incident caught on CCTV Irish Independent, 2021-05-03
  339. Donegal gardaí set up hotline for Covid breaches The Irish Times, 2021-05-04
  340. Boy, 15, charged with murder of woman in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-05-05
  341. An Post to increase prices on domestic and international stamps RTÉ News, 2021-05-05
  342. Man charged with murder of man attacked with axe at his home RTÉ News, 2021-05-06
  343. Homeless people offered Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine at temporary city centre clinic Irish Independent, 2021-05-06
  344. Pavee Point ‘alarmed’ over post-wedding gathering in Longford The Irish Times, 2021-05-06
  345. Gaeltacht summer courses cancelled for second year running RTÉ News, 2021-05-07
  346. Over 100 jobs to go as Teva to shift Sudocrem production to Bulgaria The Irish Times, 2021-05-07
  347. Man jailed for life over murder of estranged wife's partner RTÉ News, 2021-05-07
  348. Single Asian hornet found 'alive but dying' in north Dublin home TheJournal.ie, 2021-05-07
  349. Darkness Into Light raises more than €6m for Pieta RTÉ News, 2021-05-08
  350. Minister for Health announces updates to list of designated States Gov.ie, 2021-05-08
  351. ‘I feel great – fantastic’ – Taoiseach Michéal Martin receives first Covid jab Irish Independent, 2021-05-09
  352. Wide range of social and economic activity resumes RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
  353. Court lifts ban on naming boy killed by relative RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
  354. Thunderstorm warning in effect for 13 counties RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
  355. Covid outbreak among prisoners and staff at Mountjoy Prison RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
  356. Two die in house fire in Co Roscommon RTÉ News, 2021-05-13
  357. Three teenagers arrested over DART station attack RTÉ News, 2021-05-13
  358. HSE forced to shut down IT systems after ‘fairly sophisticated’ cyber attack The Irish Times, 2021-05-14
  359. Former RTÉ producer pleads guilty to child abuse offences RTÉ News, 2021-05-14
  360. Four gardaí and retired superintendent charged with attempting to pervert course of justice The Irish Times, 2021-05-14
  361. Ploughing Trade Exhibition cancelled due to uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions RTÉ News, 2021-05-14
  362. 'Substantial cancellations' following HSE ransomware attack RTÉ News, 2021-05-15
  363. No daily Covid figures amid HSE cyberattack BreakingNews.ie, 2021-05-15
  364. Minister for Health confirms he has revoked the designation of five States Gov.ie, 2021-05-15
  365. Thousands attend rallies in Dublin, Cork and Galway in solidarity with Palestine The Irish Times, 2021-05-15
  366. Dept of Health responding to cyber attack since Thursday RTÉ News, 2021-05-16
  367. President attends National Famine Commemoration RTÉ News, 2021-05-16
  368. Landmark day for retail as non-essential shops reopen RTÉ News, 2021-05-17
  369. People in their 40s to be given choice of AstraZeneca or J&J vaccine The Irish Times, 2021-05-17
  370. Ireland's Lesley Roy misses out on a place in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final RTÉ News, 2021-05-18
  371. Covid-19: Dept of Health reports 503 new cases RTÉ News, 2021-05-19
  372. Pfizer to make Covid-19 vaccine component at Dublin facility RTÉ News, 2021-05-19
  373. Deirdre Morley found not guilty by reason of insanity RTÉ News, 2021-05-20
  374. IT experts testing decryption key sent by criminals behind cyber attack RTÉ News, 2021-05-20
  375. Minister Humphreys announces return of SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Gov.ie, 2021-05-21
  376. Minister for Health confirms he has revoked the designation of six States Gov.ie, 2021-05-22
  377. Two gardaí injured in Blanchardstown shooting RTÉ News, 2021-05-25
  378. Indoor dining bookings to be limited to six people aged over 13 The Irish Times, 2021-05-26
  379. Cyberattack will cost HSE at least €100 million to restore and upgrade network The Irish Times, 2021-05-27
  380. Man charged after gardaí injured in Dublin shooting RTÉ News, 2021-05-28
  381. Sensitive data of 520 patients has been put online by hackers, HSE reveals Irish Independent, 2021-05-28
  382. Reopening Ireland: Taoiseach says ‘end within grasp’ as he announces easing of restrictions Irish Independent, 2021-05-28
  383. Minister for Health confirms he has revoked the designation of four States Gov.ie, 2021-05-28
  384. Four arrests for public order offences as large crowds gather in Dublin city centre Irish Independent, 2021-05-29
  385. Rose of Tralee Festival cancelled for 2021 due to pandemic RTÉ News, 2021-05-31
  386. Medics believe Ireland’s first case of Covid-19 reinfection detected The Irish Times, 2021-06-01
  387. Economic recovery plan ‘the opposite of austerity’, says Taoiseach The Irish Times, 2021-06-01
  388. Registration on Covid-19 vaccine portal opens for 40 to 44-year-olds from today Irish Independent, 2021-06-02
  389. Hopes for tourism boost as hospitality sector reopens RTÉ News, 2021-06-02
  390. Garda fined €1,000 after being found drunk in public during birthday party Covid breach Irish Independent, 2021-06-02
  391. Leaving Cert results to be issued on 3 September RTÉ News, 2021-06-02
  392. 6 things we learned from the NPHET briefing on Covid-19 RTÉ News, 2021-06-02
  393. HIQA advise NPHET to extend the period of presumptive immunity from six to nine months post-infection HIQA, 2021-06-03
  394. Covid-19: Emergency public health powers extended until November The Irish Times, 2021-06-03
  395. Aim to have students and staff back on campus this year RTÉ News, 2021-06-03
  396. Dublin City Council to install more bins and toilets across the capital TheJournal.ie, 2021-06-03
  397. Man dies while climbing Kerry mountain RTÉ News, 2021-06-03
  398. Minister appeals to people to respect 'historic' Dublin bandstand structure RTÉ News, 2021-06-04
  399. Man dies after swimming accident off Dalkey RTÉ News, 2021-06-04
  400. Health Minister hits out at ‘thuggish behaviour’ as 14 arrested for public order offences in Dublin Irish Independent, 2021-06-05
  401. Donnelly gets first vaccine as milestone 3 millionth dose expected this weekend Irish Examiner, 2021-06-05
  402. Minister for Health announces updates to list of designated States Gov.ie, 2021-06-05
  403. An Garda defends response after 33 people arrested in Dublin city over bank holiday weekend The Irish Times, 2021-06-06
  404. Three-month-old baby girl dies in dog attack in Waterford RTÉ News, 2021-06-07
  405. Outdoor hospitality returns as restrictions are eased RTÉ News, 2021-06-07
  406. Minority of people 'hell bent' on creating havoc, GRA claim RTÉ News, 2021-06-07
  407. Biden to challenge Johnson over Northern Ireland Brexit dispute RTÉ News, 2021-06-10.
  408. Biden intervention in NI Protocol row 'significant' - Taoiseach RTÉ News, 2021-06-10.
  409. US president Joe Biden’s extraordinary intervention on Northern Ireland is ‘significant’ - Taoiseach Micheál Martin Irish Independent, 2021-06-10.
  410. 90% of students intend to sit at least one exam as Leaving Cert begins RTÉ News, 2021-06-09
  411. Man pleads guilty to murdering Limerick woman in 2017 RTÉ News, 2021-06-09
  412. Garda charged with assault, coercive control of former partner RTÉ News, 2021-06-10
  413. Dublin welcomes back live music with pilot concert at Iveagh Gardens RTÉ News, 2021-06-10
  414. Cabinet agrees tighter travel restrictions for passengers from Britain The Irish Times, 2021-06-15
  415. Thousands of mica-affected homeowners gather for Dublin protest RTÉ News, 2021-06-15
  416. Dáil passes Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill RTÉ News, 2021-06-16
  417. ‘Clear threat’: Irish cases of Delta variant of Covid-19 rise to 180, HSE confirms The Irish Times, 2021-06-17
  418. Three arrested after glass bottles thrown at restaurant staff on South William Street The Irish Times, 2021-06-18
  419. Suspected Delta variant Covid case at primary school Irish Examiner, 2021-06-19
  420. Joint statement on the evolving profile of COVID-19 across the island Gov.ie, 2021-06-19
  421. Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in brawl near St Stephen’s Green Irish Independent, 2021-06-19
  422. Covid-19 vaccine portal opens from today for ages 35-39 Irish Independent, 2021-06-20
  423. George Nkencho inquest adjourned as demonstrators gather at RDS to 'stand in solidarity' with family TheJournal.ie, 2021-06-21
  424. Murder investigation after man in 60s killed in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-06-21
  425. Drew Harris to tell gardaí not to penalise pubs and restaurants serving customers outdoors The Irish Times, 2021-06-21
  426. 'Concerning increase in transmission' of Delta variant - CMO RTÉ News, 2021-06-21
  427. Covid-19 outbreak after reports of house parties in Athlone ‘probably Delta variant’ – HSE Irish Independent, 2021-06-22
  428. Man charged with father's murder in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-06-22
  429. Three quarters of HSE IT servers decrypted RTÉ News, 2021-06-23
  430. Over 200 Delta variant cases in State, as EU agency warns on easing restrictions The Irish Times, 2021-06-24
  431. Harris apologises to domestic violence victims over handling of 999 calls RTÉ News, 2021-06-24
  432. Reopening Ireland: Indoor dining postponed as plans for proving vaccination drawn up The Irish Times, 2021-06-29
  433. Students to be given more choice for 2022 Leaving Cert RTÉ News, 2021-06-30
  434. Ireland not ready to comply with EU travel cert introduction tomorrow RTÉ News, 2021-06-30
  435. Fourth wave of pandemic beginning in Ireland – Holohan The Irish Times, 2021-07-01
  436. Pharmacies to start giving vaccines to 18-34 year olds from Monday as Holohan warns of Delta surge Irish Independent, 2021-07-02
  437. Govt to buy one million vaccine doses from Romania RTÉ News, 2021-07-02
  438. Man dies in fall on Sligo mountain RTÉ News, 2021-07-02
  439. Thousands attend pilot music festival in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-07-03
  440. Vaccination for people aged 18-34 opens at more than 800 pharmacies The Irish Times, 2021-07-05
  441. More than 70% of all cases now Delta variant RTÉ News, 2021-07-05
  442. Indoor dining could resume under self-regulated system, hospitality sector told RTÉ News, 2021-07-05
  443. Man (47) who strangled widow Rosie Hanranhan (78) in her home jailed for life Irish Independent, 2021-07-05
  444. Deutsche Bank to cut up to 450 jobs in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-07-06
  445. Man jailed for ten years for manslaughter of fisherman RTÉ News, 2021-07-06
  446. Vaccine registration is open today for people aged 30-34 - here's what you need to know TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-07
  447. Dublin marathon cancelled for second year in a row RTÉ News, 2021-07-07
  448. Teenager killed, second critically injured in Killarney road crash RTÉ News, 2021-07-07
  449. Delta variant to 'outmatch' Ireland's supply of Covid-19 vaccines in coming weeks TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-08
  450. Investigation after three killed in Dublin road crash RTÉ News, 2021-07-08
  451. More than 1,000,000 watch England edge out Denmark RTÉ News, 2021-07-08
  452. AA to drop Roadwatch reports from tomorrow RTÉ News, 2021-07-09
  453. Basketball Ireland investigating Bernard O'Byrne social media post RTÉ News, 2021-07-09
  454. Dublin Bay South by-election: Labour’s Ivana Bacik wins seat Irish Independent, 2021-07-09
  455. Cowen calls for FF party meeting to discuss by-election result RTÉ News, 2021-07-10
  456. Over 1.1m watch conclusion of Euro 2020 on RTÉ, with record RTÉ Player streaming figures RTÉ News, 2021-07-12
  457. EU Covid Digital Certs being issued to vaccinated people RTÉ News, 2021-07-12
  458. Cabinet approves legislation to reopen indoor dining RTÉ News, 2021-07-12
  459. Cabinet told over-16s to be offered jab by end Sept RTÉ News, 2021-07-13
  460. Bernard O'Byrne steps down after 'unacceptable' comment RTÉ News, 2021-07-13
  461. €34m worth of cocaine disguised as coal seized by gardaí RTÉ News, 2021-07-14
  462. NCT revokes 34,000 certificates issued to vehicle owners in error Irish Independent, 2021-07-14
  463. Large protest in Dublin last night as Dáil passed indoor dining legislation TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-15
  464. Two men arrested over robbery at Lordship Credit Union RTÉ News, 2021-07-15
  465. Covid-19: 1,173 new cases, 23 in ICU RTÉ News, 2021-07-16
  466. Today is hottest day of the year so far - Met Éireann RTÉ News, 2021-07-16
  467. Aviva Stadium to host 2024 Europa League final RTÉ News, 2021-07-16
  468. Hottest day of the year as temperatures reach 29.5C RTÉ News, 2021-07-17
  469. Coronavirus: 1,377 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-17
  470. High temperatures to continue as advisory is issued RTÉ News, 2021-07-18
  471. Restrictions on non-essential international travel ease RTÉ News, 2021-07-19
  472. Orange temperature warning as mercury set to top 30C RTÉ News, 2021-07-20
  473. AIB to close 15 branches, most in Dublin and Cork RTÉ News, 2021-07-20
  474. Indoor dining to resume for fully vaccinated and those recovered from Covid-19 RTÉ News, 2021-07-21
  475. Hottest day of year as temperature of 31.3C recorded in Northern Ireland RTÉ News, 2021-07-21
  476. Woman and two men drown in separate incidents RTÉ News, 2021-07-22
  477. Temperatures set to reach 30 in some areas today as high temperature warning is extended to weekend TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-22
  478. Ireland has first tropical night in 20 years- with temperatures staying over 20C in parts Irish Independent, 2021-07-22
  479. 'Sharp rise' in travel-related Covid infections - Glynn RTÉ News, 2021-07-22
  480. 'People are simply getting too close', says Nolan amid warning over infection levels RTÉ News, 2021-07-23
  481. Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Ireland as temperatures to dip slightly over weekend TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-23
  482. Swimmer (60s) dies at Dublin's Dollymount Strand TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-23
  483. Draft guidelines for indoor hospitality published RTÉ News, 2021-07-23
  484. Anti-vaccine protests take place in Dublin and Belfast TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-24
  485. Customers enjoy welcome return to indoor hospitality RTÉ News, 2021-07-26
  486. Education minister has 'every confidence' that schools will reopen as planned TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-26
  487. Met Éireann issues Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning RTÉ News, 2021-07-26
  488. Man drowns at Tramore beach in Waterford RTÉ News, 2021-07-26
  489. HSE warns over 'extremely risky and dangerous' practice in midlands Westmeath Independent, 2021-07-26
  490. Wedding parties increased to 100, vaccinations extended to 12- to 15-year-olds The Irish Times, 2021-07-27
  491. Investigation launched after alleged rape of female Defence Forces member at mandatory quarantine hotel Irish Independent, 2021-07-27
  492. No appointment needed: Find a walk-in vaccine centre near you RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
  493. Children will not require Covid-19 vaccine to attend school - Donnelly RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
  494. 'No regrets' - Joe Canning announces Galway retirement RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
  495. Tánaiste denies Zappone got envoy job due to 'cronyism' RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
  496. Tokyo 2020: Gold for O'Donovan and McCarthy RTÉ News, 2021-07-29
  497. President Higgins expresses concern over volume of legislation RTÉ News, 2021-07-29
  498. Update from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister Catherine Martin on the ongoing reopening of indoor hospitality Gov.ie, 2021-07-30
  499. Man in his 80s dies in Co Tipperary road crash RTÉ News, 2021-08-02
  500. Body of man found in Dublin park Irish Independent, 2021-08-02
  501. Two dead following bus crash in Cork Harbour RTÉ News, 2021-08-03
  502. 700,000 Pfizer vaccines from Romania to arrive this month RTÉ News, 2021-08-03
  503. Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Tuesday 3 August Gov.ie, 2021-08-03
  504. Katherine Zappone ‘assured by hotel’ that party with 50 friends, including Tánaiste, was in line with Covid-19 restrictions Irish Independent, 2021-08-04
  505. Nationwide thunderstorm warning issued for tomorrow RTÉ News, 2021-08-04
  506. Council refuses to grant licence for Electric Picnic RTÉ News, 2021-08-04
  507. Healy-Raes to ‘look at circumstances’ as Kerry pub video ‘showing multiple breaches of Covid-19 regulations’ emerges Irish Independent, 2021-08-05
  508. Daniel Murtagh found guilty of murdering former partner Nadine Lott RTÉ News, 2021-08-05
  509. Live music and 200 people to be allowed at outdoor parties in wake of Zappone controversy Irish Independent, 2021-08-06
  510. 'Probably' no breach of guidelines at hotel event - Varadkar RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
  511. Heroin worth €12m seized at Rosslare Europort RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
  512. Five members of family convicted on range of abuse charges RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
  513. Road map to end or ease restrictions to be published by Government RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
  514. Gardaí carrying out preliminary inquiries into gathering at pub owned by Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae Irish Independent, 2021-08-06
  515. President Michael D. Higgins congratulates 'inspiration' Kellie Harrington RTÉ News, 2021-08-08
  516. All-Ireland semi-final postponed due to Covid-19 RTÉ News, 2021-08-09
  517. Ireland's Olympic boxing heroes return home RTÉ News, 2021-08-10
  518. Garda appeal for information after fatal stabbing RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
  519. New HSE portal for people to list close contacts RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
  520. Vaccine portal opens for children aged 12-15 RTÉ News, 2021-08-11
  521. Two arrested on suspicion of murder after boy's death in Limerick RTÉ News, 2021-08-12
  522. More than 50,000 children registered to receive Covid-19 vaccine The Irish Times, 2021-08-12
  523. Man charged with murder of Ademola Giwa in Tallaght RTÉ News, 2021-08-13
  524. Irish Olympic hero Jack Woolley victim of horrific attack in Dublin last night Sunday World, 2021-08-14
  525. Kerry-Tyrone game moved to Saturday 28 August RTÉ News, 2021-08-15
  526. Number of Irish seeking to leave Afghanistan now 33 RTÉ News, 2021-08-18
  527. Ireland receives largest weekly delivery of over 540,000 vaccines - including first batch of Romanian purchase Irish Independent, 2021-08-18
  528. More gardaí to patrol Dublin city centre but serious crime has decreased over the past year, says Lord Mayor Irish Independent, 2021-08-18
  529. Two men killed in Co Meath road collision RTÉ News, 2021-08-19
  530. Over 120,000 in 12-15 age group sign up for vaccine RTÉ News, 2021-08-19
  531. Reopening of schools and colleges a priority for Government RTÉ News, 2021-08-19
  532. Infant among four killed in horror three-vehicle collision on Galway motorway Irish Independent, 2021-08-20
  533. Four people dead following three-car crash on Galway motorway Irish Examiner, 2021-08-20
  534. Man killed in road crash just hours before he was to be married Irish Independent, 2021-08-21
  535. Man arrested after allegedly attacking shop owner with a glass bottle during a robbery Irish Independent, 2021-08-21
  536. Awesome Limerick storm past Cork to retain All-Ireland senior hurling crown The42.ie, 2021-08-22
  537. Number hospitalised with Covid-19 at highest level since March RTÉ News, 2021-08-22
  538. Six Irish people airlifted from Sweden's highest mountain RTÉ News, 2021-08-23
  539. Several pubs near Croke Park shut by gardaí yesterday over Covid concerns Irish Independent, 2021-08-23
  540. ‘Blatant disregard for us’ – entertainment industry blasts Government over All-Ireland Croke Park crowd Irish Independent, 2021-08-23
  541. University Hospital Galway hit by Covid outbreak as patient numbers increase Irish Independent, 2021-08-23
  542. Government to continue lifting Covid-19 restrictions ‘as quickly as possible’- Health Minister Irish Independent, 2021-08-24
  543. Mask wearing in public places decreases as 1,571 Covid-19 cases confirmed – Dr Holohan Irish Independent, 2021-08-24
  544. Woman (60s) dies following collision between car and truck on Longford motorway TheJournal.ie, 2021-08-24
  545. 'She put everybody before herself': Husband of woman who died with Covid urges people to get vaccinated RTÉ News, 2021-08-25
  546. Row over return of pregnant teachers intensifies as unions ‘condemn’ Minister Foley ahead of schools reopening Irish Independent, 2021-08-25
  547. Man charged with attempted murder of mother in Cork RTÉ News, 2021-08-25
  548. 1,866 new cases of Covid-19 with 331 people in hospital RTÉ News, 2021-08-26
  549. Paralympics 2020: Gold for Ireland's Ellen Keane RTÉ News, 2021-08-26
  550. Man killed in Co Louth road crash RTÉ News, 2021-08-27
  551. Gardaí launch investigation after teen's body found Irish Examiner, 2021-08-27
  552. Murder investigation launched into death of 19-year-old man RTÉ News, 2021-08-28
  553. Paralympics 2020: Dunlevy and McCrystal claim silver in individual pursuit RTÉ News, 2021-08-28
  554. Taoiseach declines to comment on rumours that NPHET is to be disbanded TheJournal.ie, 2021-08-28
  555. Paralympics 2020: Jason Smyth wins sixth gold after dramatic T13 100m final RTÉ News, 2021-08-29
  556. Cannabis worth €1.3m seized at grow house in Co Meath RTÉ News, 2021-08-29
  557. Cyclist in his 50s killed in collision in Co Galway RTÉ News, 2021-08-29
  558. Paralympics 2020: Nicole Turner takes silver in 50m butterfly RTÉ News, 2021-08-30
  559. Arrest after two men stabbed in Carlow incident RTÉ News, 2021-08-30
  560. 118 passengers missed flights after Dublin Airport security delays yesterday TheJournal.ie, 2021-08-30
  561. Holohan urges 'caution' over activities outside schools RTÉ News, 2021-08-30
  562. Maternity hospital apologises to family of mum who died with her newborn son after suffering seizure Irish Independent, 2021-08-30
  563. Tributes paid to student killed after he is struck by car while on holiday in Greece Irish Independent, 2021-08-30
  564. Cabinet agrees to end almost all restrictions by 22 October RTÉ News, 2021-08-31
  565. Population above 5 million for first time since 1851 - CSO RTÉ News, 2021-08-31
  566. Paralympics 2020: Gold for Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal RTÉ News, 2021-08-31
  567. Paralympics 2020: Hand-cyclist Gary O'Reilly bags bronze RTÉ News, 2021-08-31
  568. Donnelly says Govt made decision on transport capacity RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
  569. Slight increase in Croke Park capacity for All-Ireland football final as GAA opt for 1,150 increase RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
  570. Taoiseach: NPHET will cease to exist as a separate body RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
  571. Women to be offered vaccine at any stage of pregnancy under NIAC advice RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
  572. Electric Picnic organisers say festival not going ahead RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
  573. Irish man arrested over death of man on Greek island RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
  574. 'Unprecedented' €4bn State funding a year for housing RTÉ News, 2021-09-02
  575. Paralympics 2020: Golden girls Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal strike again RTÉ News, 2021-09-03
  576. Man charged with murder of Conor O'Brien in Meath RTÉ News, 2021-09-03
  577. Further rise in top grades for Leaving Cert students RTÉ News, 2021-09-03
  578. Ceremonies held to mark 8th National Services Day RTÉ News, 2021-09-04
  579. Four Covid cases associated with Mu variant identified in Ireland Irish Examiner, 2021-09-04
  580. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar faces criticism after being pictured at UK music festival on same weekend Electric Picnic was cancelled Irish Independent, 2021-09-05
  581. IT infrastructure of crime group 'significantly disrupted' by gardaí RTÉ News, 2021-09-05
  582. Reopening today 'another major step forward' - Tánaiste RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
  583. Up to 12,000 children restricting movements - HSE RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
  584. Zappone told of UN role more than four months before Cabinet agreement RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
  585. Bray Boxing Club murder trial collapses RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
  586. Soft plastic can now be put in recycling bins RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
  587. Significant rise in CAO points for most third level courses RTÉ News, 2021-09-07
  588. Error found in Leaving Cert Applied grading process RTÉ News, 2021-09-07
  589. HSE halts walk-in testing nationwide and calls on people to book slots instead TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-07
  590. Around 2,000 more school students told to limit movements RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
  591. Covid booster for over 65s in care homes and everyone aged 80 plus RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
  592. Taoiseach 'has confidence' in Minister Simon Coveney RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
  593. Gardaí begin criminal investigation into Co Kerry deaths RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
  594. Vaccine rollout hits major milestone as 90% of adults are fully vaccinated TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-10
  595. Superb Tyrone claim crown as Mayo agony continues RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
  596. Man dies after falling ill on Galway mountain RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
  597. Man in critical condition after Cork city assault RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
  598. Most children under the age of 12 in Ireland will contract Covid-19 by early 2022, unless schools are made safer – infectious disease specialist Irish Independent, 2021-09-12
  599. Late Siobhan McGrath goal helps Galway regain All-Ireland Camogie crown in tense final against Cork RTÉ News, 2021-09-12
  600. Motorcyclist dies following Galway road crash RTÉ News, 2021-09-12
  601. Two teens stabbed, slashed and beaten with hammers in East Wall attack Irish Independent, 2021-09-14
  602. New restrictions ‘may be required’ in the future says Holohan, despite very high Covid-19 vaccine uptake Irish Independent, 2021-09-14
  603. Kerry Baby case: Gardaí exhume remains of Baby John as part of investigation into his death in 1984 Irish Independent, 2021-09-14
  604. Ireland on track to lift most Covid restrictions - Holohan RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  605. Ireland to donate up to 2m Covid vaccines to developing countries RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  606. Simon Coveney wins confidence motion in Dáil RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  607. MacSharry quits Fianna Fáli and votes against Coveney in confidence motion RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  608. President will not attend NI centenary service with Queen Elizabeth RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  609. Motorcyclist killed in Dublin city centre road crash RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  610. Scaled-back ploughing championship under way in Laois RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
  611. Nphet give green light to further relax Covid measures and plan to ease rules on restricting movements Irish Independent, 2021-09-16
  612. Simon Harris ‘seriously considering’ complaint to Dáil disciplinary committee over leak claim Irish Independent, 2021-09-16
  613. President: Title of NI event is not 'neutral statement' RTÉ News, 2021-09-17
  614. 52 people fall ill after unsafe water hits public drink supplies RTÉ News, 2021-09-17
  615. Minister announces audit of all water treatment plants RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
  616. Cocaine, cannabis and cash seized in Cork RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
  617. Man dies following crash on M3 in Co Meath RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
  618. Man suffers serious injuries in Limerick incident RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
  619. Garda in hospital following motorbike crash in Dublin TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-18
  620. More than 1,000 social media posts reported by the HSE relating to Covid misinformation Irish Independent, 2021-09-18
  621. Ireland's Afghan community protests against Taliban RTÉ News, 2021-09-19
  622. Woman arrested after man seriously injured in Limerick RTÉ News, 2021-09-19
  623. Over 90% of people in Ireland aged over 16 are now fully vaccinated against Covid TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-19
  624. Thousands begin return to office as Covid-19 measures ease RTÉ News, 2021-09-20
  625. Teenage brothers sentenced over rape of girl in Wexford RTÉ News, 2021-09-20
  626. Gardaí called to protest at Varadkar's home RTÉ News, 2021-09-20
  627. Some primary school close contacts won't have to isolate from Monday RTÉ News, 2021-09-22
  628. ‘It was horrendous’ – eyewitness describes violent scenes at graveyard fight in Galway Irish Independent, 2021-09-22
  629. Four injured as light aircraft crash lands on Wexford beach RTÉ News, 2021-09-23
  630. Gardaí under investigation for continued cancellation of 999 calls RTÉ News, 2021-09-23
  631. Students in Dáil protest over accommodation crisis RTÉ News, 2021-09-23
  632. Third dose for immunocompromised to begin next week - HSE RTÉ News, 2021-09-24
  633. Govt will listen to climate change protesters - Eamon Ryan RTÉ News, 2021-09-24
  634. Mandatory Hotel Quarantine system to end immediately RTÉ News, 2021-09-25
  635. Covid patient who left hospital against medical advice dies RTÉ News, 2021-09-25
  636. Paddy Prendergast, the last surviving member of Mayo’s 1951 All-Ireland winning XV, passes away aged 95 Irish Independent, 2021-09-26
  637. Ireland's newest train station has been officially opened in Dublin TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-26
  638. Covid-19: 1,049 new cases, 310 in hospital RTÉ News, 2021-09-27
  639. Extra bank holiday could be worth €20 million to tourism sector RTÉ News, 2021-09-27
  640. Major fire breaks out at Glenisk plant in Offaly Irish Independent, 2021-09-27
  641. Gardaí appeal for witnesses after body found in Grand Canal RTÉ News, 2021-09-27
  642. Ireland named 'best country' for response to pandemic in Bloomberg monthly resilience ranking TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-28
  643. Man found guilty of murdering his wife in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-09-29
  644. Pilot nightclub event taking place tonight RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
  645. Sample of PUP claims found almost 10% not eligible for scheme RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
  646. Woman not guilty by reason of insanity of Dublin murder RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
  647. NUIG IT systems remain offline after attempted cyber attack RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
  648. No positive Covid-19 tests reported at pilot nightclub even RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
  649. 1,059 new Covid-19 cases, 308 people in hospital RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
  650. Electric Ireland to raise gas and electricity prices again RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
  651. Ireland's newest technological university opens across six campuses RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
  652. Covid case numbers 'stabilised' recently - Holohan RTÉ News, 2021-10-02
  653. First products off the line at Glenisk after Tullamore factory fire RTÉ News, 2021-10-02
  654. Two men arrested in Longford over stabbing RTÉ News, 2021-10-02
  655. Anti-vaccine protesters gather outside Holohan’s family home The Irish Times, 2021-10-03
  656. 'Horrific evilness': Daniel Murtagh jailed for Nadine Lott murder RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
  657. Man killed, woman injured in Dublin road crash RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
  658. Cabinet signs off on €165bn National Development Plan RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
  659. Man dead, two people injured in incident at house in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
  660. Nolan says Ireland on track for exiting restrictions RTÉ News, 2021-10-05
  661. Boy, 6, awarded €18m for injuries suffered at birth RTÉ News, 2021-10-05
  662. Garda search after prisoner absconds from open prison RTÉ News, 2021-10-05
  663. Govt to send Coveney, Chambers to NI centenary event RTÉ News, 2021-10-07
  664. Doors close for final time at 88 Bank of Ireland branches RTÉ News, 2021-10-08
  665. Homeowners affected by mica march through Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-10-08
  666. Coronavirus: 2,002 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-08
  667. Arrest after four injured in Limerick hit-and-run RTÉ News, 2021-10-10
  668. Covid cases in ICU up 20% in a week, with 67% unvaccinated RTÉ News, 2021-10-10
  669. Covid-19: 1,358 new cases, 400 patients in hospital RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
  670. 'Unusual activity noticed' in search area on night woman went missing RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
  671. Woman remanded in custody over Limerick road crash RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
  672. Waterford student becomes Taoiseach for a day RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
  673. Boost for older people and younger people in Budget RTÉ News, 2021-10-12
  674. Gardaí issue CRI alert over missing two-year-old girl RTÉ News, 2021-10-12
  675. RSA warns motorists of dangers as dense fog forecast RTÉ News, 2021-10-12
  676. Coronavirus: 2,066 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-13
  677. No guarantee that 22 October reopening will go as planned - Taoiseach RTÉ News, 2021-10-13
  678. Investigation to examine handling of abuse allegations against gardaí RTÉ News, 2021-10-13
  679. Five detained in Georgia over death of Mayo man RTÉ News, 2021-10-13
  680. Highest Covid figure since January as 2,180 new cases confirmed RTÉ News, 2021-10-16
  681. Man seriously injured in Cork shooting RTÉ News, 2021-10-16
  682. Irish man found dead in swimming pool in Spain RTÉ News, 2021-10-16
  683. NPHET urges Govt to pause lifting of restrictions on Friday RTÉ News, 2021-10-18
  684. Wexford school closes after more than 30 Covid cases detected RTÉ News, 2021-10-18
  685. Highest daily Covid case total reported since January RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
  686. Live venues, nightclubs return in revised reopening plan RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
  687. Wicklow school closes over number of Covid-19 cases RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
  688. Legislation approved to allow e-scooters on Irish roads RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
  689. 100% nightclub capacity, live event standing in new guidelines RTÉ News, 2021-10-21
  690. 2,466 new Covid-19 cases with 457 in hospital RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
  691. Tickets will be required for entry to nightclubs RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
  692. Woman seriously injured by firework in Galway city RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
  693. Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of his wife RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
  694. Young woman (20s) in serious condition after motorcyclist hit-and-run in Dublin Irish Independent, 2021-10-25
  695. Appeal for witnesses following hit-and-run in Galway RTÉ News, 2021-10-25
  696. Carbon budgets aim to reduce emissions by 51% within decade RTÉ News, 2021-10-25
  697. 'Striking' number of pregnant women requiring ICU care due to Covid RTÉ News, 2021-10-25
  698. Woman arrested after two men injured in Dublin city centre stabbings Irish Independent, 2021-10-27
  699. Status Orange rain warning for three south-eastern counties as flooding is predicted TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-27
  700. Antigen tests for close contacts available from today RTÉ News, 2021-10-28
  701. Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by Luas TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-28
  702. Ireland's first two flu cases of the season have been confirmed TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-28
  703. Highest number of Covid cases reported since mid-January RTÉ News, 2021-10-30
  704. Man dies following road crash in Co Clare RTÉ News, 2021-10-30
  705. Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-10-31
  706. Status Yellow wind warnings in effect across country RTÉ News, 2021-10-31
  707. Donnelly authorises booster vaccines for healthcare workers RTÉ News, 2021-11-01
  708. Coronavirus: 3,726 new cases confirmed as Ireland records highest daily figure since January TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-02
  709. Ceremony remembers lives lost during Covid-19 pandemic RTÉ News, 2021-11-02
  710. Govt plans 12.5% pay rise for nurse internships RTÉ News, 2021-11-02
  711. Cyclist dies after hitting pole in Ranelagh crash RTÉ News, 2021-11-02
  712. Man arrested in murder inquiry after woman found dead at Dublin apartment RTÉ News, 2021-11-04
  713. Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions published RTÉ News, 2021-11-04
  714. 3,903 new Covid-19 cases 'very concerning' - Holohan RTÉ News, 2021-11-05
  715. Covid booster vaccines for over 60s now under way RTÉ News, 2021-11-05
  716. 17 arrested after investigations into Covid-19 welfare fraud RTÉ News, 2021-11-05
  717. Man charged with murdering his wife in Dublin RTÉ News, 2021-11-06
  718. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19 TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-06
  719. Ryan to travel to COP26 after negative Covid test RTÉ News, 2021-11-07
  720. Three guilty, one acquitted in Lunney abduction trial RTÉ News, 2021-11-08
  721. Junior health minister Frank Feighan tests positive for Covid-19 TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-08
  722. Tributes paid to 13-year-old Kilkenny boy who died after being struck by sliotar TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-10
  723. 14 year-old is youngest Covid-19 death in Ireland RTÉ News, 2021-11-11
  724. NPHET recommends twice weekly antigen testing for those socialising often RTÉ News, 2021-11-12
  725. Man being treated for gunshot wounds after Finglas incident RTÉ News, 2021-11-12
  726. Ennis in Co Clare named Ireland's tidiest town RTÉ News, 2021-11-12
  727. Cabinet agrees midnight closing time for pubs, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday Irish Independent, 2021-11-16
  728. Almost 6,000 new cases of Covid-19 reported RTÉ News, 2021-11-20
  729. Death of man in Balbriggan treated as murder RTÉ News, 2021-11-25
  730. Boosters for all: Third Covid vaccine dose to be offered to everyone over 16 Irish Independent, 2021-11-26
  731. The Late Late Toy Show: magic, messing and millions raised for charity RTÉ News, 2021-11-26
  732. NPHET meeting over Omicron and 'considering further measures' RTÉ News, 2021-11-27
  733. Thousands attend Dublin protest over Covid measures RTÉ News, 2021-11-27
  734. 11 suspected cases of Omicron in Ireland as further 4,607 positive Covid tests confirmed Irish Independent, 2021-11-29
  735. Post Cabinet Statement - 30 November 2021 Gov.ie, 2021-11-30
  736. Case of Omicron variant confirmed in Ireland RTÉ News, 2021-12-01
  737. Fresh restrictions after 'stark' NPHET advice RTÉ News, 2021-12-03
  738. Status Orange and Yellow warnings issued ahead of Storm Barra next week TheJournal.ie, 2021-12-05
  739. Storm Barra: Schools in 12 counties to close as gardaí warn against unnecessary travel Irish Independent, 2021-12-06
  740. Storm Barra: Public warned ‘weather bomb’ is ‘not over’ as strongest winds to come Irish Independent, 2021-12-07
  741. HSE predicts Omicron will become dominant variant as six cases are detected in Ireland Irish Independent, 2021-12-09
  742. Covid-19: Four new cases of Omicron variant have been detected here Irish Independent, 2021-12-12
  743. Double killer Penrose sentenced to life for murder of friend RTÉ News, 2021-12-13
  744. Man found guilty of Limerick boxing champion's murder RTÉ News, 2021-12-13
  745. Gap for booster vaccine dose cut to three months as Omicron now likely to account for one in 10 Covid cases Irish Independent, 2021-12-13
  746. Gap for booster vaccine dose reduced to three months RTÉ News, 2021-12-13
  747. Cabinet signs off on €100 electricity credit plan RTÉ News, 2021-12-14
  748. Tony Holohan urges public to ‘avoid Christmas in isolation’ as 24 new Omicron cases are confirmed in Ireland Irish Independent, 2021-12-15
  749. Hospitality to close at 8pm from Monday under new measures RTÉ News, 2021-12-17
  750. Dr Tony Holohan calls on public to help ‘flatten the curve’ as 7,333 new Covid-19 cases confirmed today Irish Independent, 2021-12-18
  751. Omicron now the dominant variant as 5,124 new Covid cases confirmed Irish Examiner, 2021-12-19
  752. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19 Irish Independent, 2021-12-19
  753. Several injured as car driven by teen suspected of drink driving ploughs into crowd Irish Examiner, 2021-12-19
  754. Mother of murdered man 'does not get a minute's peace' RTÉ News, 2021-12-21
  755. Multi-vehicle collision at Dublin Airport as truck collides with buses and cars RTÉ News, 2021-12-22
  756. Covid-19: 7,411 new cases, 98 in ICU RTÉ News, 2021-12-23
  757. Everyone in the country to be offered a booster Covid jab by early January Irish Independent, 2021-12-23
  758. Father and son found dead at Donegal house RTÉ News, 2021-12-23
  759. Coronavirus: 11,182 new cases confirmed in Ireland, the highest ever daily total Irish Examiner, 2021-12-24
  760. Man arrested after woman killed in Enniskerry assault RTÉ News, 2021-12-24
  761. 13,765 Covid-19 cases reported in new daily record RTÉ News, 2021-12-25
  762. Woman being treated in hospital following Cork stabbing RTÉ News, 2021-12-25
  763. Appeal for witnesses as man injured in Meath stabbing RTÉ News, 2021-12-27
  764. Six killed on roads in Ireland in just over 24 hours The Irish Times, 2021-12-27
  765. Covid-19: 16,428 new cases confirmed, highest daily figure since pandemic began Irish Independent, 2021-12-29
  766. At least 20 officials and staff at the DFA threw a champagne party at Iveagh House in breach of public health guidelines Irish Independent, 2021-12-29
  767. Covid-19: record 20,554 new cases confirmed as hospitalisations hit five-week high Irish Independent, 2021-12-30
  768. Chief Medical Officer expresses concern over latest Covid figures RTÉ News, 2021-12-30
  769. Boosters open to all those aged over 16 from Sunday - Donnelly RTÉ News, 2021-12-31
  770. Winless streak continues as Ireland held by Qatar RTÉ Sport, 2021-03-30.
  771. Parrott saves Irish blushes in Andorra as Kenny finally records a win as Ireland manager RTÉ Sport, 2021-06-03.
  772. Ireland work hard to match Hungary in Budapest RTÉ Sport, 2021-06-08.
  773. Robinson fires hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Qatar RTÉ Sport, 2021-10-12.
  774. Ireland undone by Mitrovic magic in Belgrade in opening World Cup qualifier RTÉ Sport, 2021-03-24.
  775. Ireland undone by Irish World Cup dream in tatters after shock defeat to Luxembourg RTÉ Sport, 2021-03-27.
  776. Ireland undone by Irish Record-breaker Ronaldo denies Ireland at the death with brace to secure Portugal comeback win RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-01.
  777. Duffy spares Ireland blushes as late goal earns point RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-04.
  778. Republic of Ireland 1-1 Serbia recap RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-07.
  779. Azerbaijan 0-3 Ireland - recap RTÉ Sport, 2021-10-09.
  780. Ireland hold Portugal in entertaining stalemate RTÉ Sport, 2021-11-11.
  781. Ireland score three to win in Luxembourg and take third RTÉ Sport, 2021-11-14.
  782. Bagatelle singer Liam Reilly has died aged 65 RTÉ Entertainment, 2021-01-01
  783. Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies following illness Belfast Telegraph, 2021-01-02
  784. James Cross, British diplomat who survived FLQ kidnapping, dead at 99
  785. Former Carlow Councillor Jim Townsend has passed away KCLR 96FM, 2021-01-07
  786. High Court grants barrister her “dying wish” and halves suspension legalfutures.co.uk, 2021-01-14
  787. Tipperary hurling mourns Theo English, winner of five All-Ireland titles Irish Examiner, 2021-01-10
  788. Warke, Rt. Rev. Robert Alexander : Death notice
  789. Legendary Cork football manager Eamonn Ryan passes away Irish Examiner, 2021-01-14
  790. Tribute paid as former Dean of Connor dies Belfast Telegraph, 2021-01-16
  791. Tributes paid after death of filmmaker David Shaw-Smith Irish Examiner, 2021-01-19
  792. President Higgins leads tributes to former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator Brian Hillery Irish Examiner, 2021-01-20
  793. Irish athletics legend Jerry Kiernan passes away, aged 67 Irish Independent, 2021-01-21
  794. "Death of former Olympic boxer Harry Perry aged 86". 23 January 2021. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  795. "Irish cricket great Roy Torrens dies aged 72". 23 January 2021. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  796. Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue, Fr Bernard McCumiskey RIP
  797. Beloved Cork soprano Cara O'Sullivan has died Irish Examiner, 2021-01-26
  798. Obituary: Joe Pat Prunty Irish Independent, 2021-03-14
  799. Tyrone GAA mourn loss of one of its great names Hogan Stand, 2021-01-30
  800. Sadness on the passing of 1948 Millstreet and Cork captain John O'Keeffe The Echo, 2021-02-03
  801. Offaly GAA mourn passing of Harry Donnelly Hogan Stand, 2021-02-04
  802. Irish soccer mourns passing of Shelbourne great Ben Hannigan Irish Independent, 2021-02-04
  803. Death of Eddie Moore Cricket Europe, 2021-02-07
  804. Tributes paid to former LGFA President Tom Kenny Irish Examiner, 2021-02-08
  805. Abbey Theatre and Father Ted actress Rynagh O'Grady dies RTÉ Entertainment, 2021-02-09
  806. St Finbarr's and Cork mourn the death of highly decorated dual star Christy Ryan The Echo, 2021-02-10
  807. Obituary: Eamonn Breslin Irish Independent, 2021-02-21
  808. "The most decorated club player ever in Derry" - Tom Scullion RIP Hogan Stand, 2021-02-12
  809. "Death Notice of Mark Van Drumpt". RIP.ie. 18 February 2021.
  810. "'He was an incredible man' — Hegarty dedicates Hurler of the Year award to late Limerick physio". The42.ie. 22 February 2021. The day before he was named Hurler of the Year, Gearoid Hegarty and his Limerick team-mates formed a guard of honour for their late physio Mark van Drumpt, who died after a long battle with cancer.
  811. Renowned traditional musician Joe Burke dies aged 81 RTÉ News, 2021-02-21
  812. Offaly GAA lead tributes following death of stalwart Martin Heffernan Hogan Stand, 2021-02-23
  813. Former Limerick hurler Jack Quaid, grandfather of All-Star Nickie, passes away Irish Examiner, 2021-02-23
  814. O'Sullivan, John. "Former Ireland prop Gary Halpin dies aged 55". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  815. Danoli trainer Tom Foley passes away, aged 74 Irish Examiner, 2021-02-24
  816. Influential liberal theologian Fr Enda McDonagh dies aged 90 Irish Times, 2021-02-24
  817. Tributes paid after death of former Munster back-row Noel Elliott Irish Examiner, 2021-02-26
  818. Tributes for Irish goalkeeping coach Des McAleenan who has died aged 53 The 42, 2021-02-27
  819. Mike Burns, former RTÉ London Editor, dies aged 84 RTÉ News, 2021-02-27
  820. Former property developer Liam Carroll has died RTÉ News, 2021-03-04
  821. Tom McLoughney was exactly what he seemed - a big honest hurling-loving Tipperary man Irish Examiner, 2021-03-06
  822. Irish singer and entertainer Carmel Quinn passes away in New Jersey Irish Central, 2021-03-11
  823. 'Ned Cleary was the greatest man to arrive in Castlehaven since our Lord' Irish Examiner, 2021-03-07
  824. Fergal McCann, All-Ireland winning Tyrone trainer, dies aged 47 Irish Examiner, 2021-03-08
  825. Tributes paid following death of former Donegal goalkeeper Alan Kane Donegal Daily, 2021-03-16
  826. Passing of a Cavan Legend Hogan Stand, 2021-03-18
  827. 1982 All-Ireland SFC final referee PJ McGrath passes away Irish Examiner, 2021-03-22
  828. Musicians pay tribute to late drummer Noel Bridgeman Irish Independent, 2021-03-24
  829. Limerick's Jim Quaid sadly passes away just weeks after death of his twin brother Jack Hogan Stand, 2021-02-27
  830. Tributes to trailblazing Irish soprano Veronica Dunne who has died at 93 Irish Independent, 2021-04-05
  831. "The greatest Leitrim footballer of them all" - Legendary Packy McGarty passes away Hogan Stand, 2021-04-06
  832. Mattie Hetherton was a midfield maestro Hogan Stand, 2021-04-07
  833. The death has occurred of Tim F. Hayes rip.ie, 2021-04-11
  834. Denis Donoghue: President leads tributes to late scholar and literary critic Irish Times, 2021-04-08
  835. Remembering Paddy Cahill - a unique filmmaker celebrated RTÉ News, 2021-04-12
  836. Eurovision winning songwriter Shay Healy dies, aged 78 Irish Independent, 2021-04-10
  837. Death announced of author and playwright Lee Dunne RTÉ News, 2021-04-11
  838. ‘Sár-aisteoir agus fear lách’ – Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta ar shlí na fírinne Tuairisc, 2021-04-15
  839. Obituary: Gerry Mackey, Ireland and Shamrock Rovers defender who combined a low-key style off the pitch with a truly commanding presence on it Irish Independent, 2021-04-25
  840. ‘Sorely missed’: Institute Patron Detta O’Cathain remembered christian.org.uk, 2021-04-27
  841. All-Ireland winning Waterford full-back Austin Flynn dies Irish Examiner, 2021-04-26
  842. Irish conservation worker killed in Burkina Faso ambush named as Rory Young Belfast Telegraph, 2021-04-27
  843. Actor Tom Hickey, star of The Riordans, has died Irish Times, 2021-05-02
  844. Former Shelbourne player Alan Keely dies aged 38 The 42, 2021-05-03
  845. Obituary: Seán Corcoran, collector and expert in traditional music who performed with folk group Cran Irish Independent, 2021-05-16
  846. Ireland football hero Alan McLoughlin dies at the age of 54 Irish Independent, 2021-05-04
  847. Kathleen Reynolds, wife of former taoiseach Albert Reynolds, dies aged 88 Irish Times, 2021-05-04
  848. Lord Rossmore obituary: Anglo-Irish peer who set up the Coolmine drug treatment centre, was engaged to Marianne Faithfull and had his home torched by IRA sympathisers Irish Independent, 2021-05-16
  849. Derry writer and critic Seamus Deane dies aged 81 Irish Independent, 2021-05-12
  850. Obituary of Richard ‘Dixie’ Hale: Top Irish soccer player who was the best player never to be capped for his country Irish Independent, 2021-06-06
  851. Former Lord Mayor of Cork passes away Irish Examiner, 2021-05-15
  852. Barney Curley, legendary punter and former trainer, dies at the age of 81 Racing Post, 2021-05-23
  853. Tipperary mourns All-Ireland winner Johnny Everard Hogan Stand, 2021-05-26
  854. Sad passing of Longford's only Leinster SFC winning captain Hogan Stand, 2021-05-27
  855. John Carpenter obituary: Flamboyant Irish referee who earned the universal admiration of his peers Irish Independent, 2021-06-13
  856. Leitrim GAA mourns another legend as second of famed ‘Leitrim twins’ Cathal Flynn passes on Irish Independent, 2021-06-04
  857. John McDonnell, mighty Arkansas track coach, dies at 82 Archived 8 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine Raleigh News & Observer, 2021-06-08
  858. Obituary: Peter Neary, economist at UCD and Oxford Irish Independent, 2021-06-20
  859. Mamo McDonald, women’s rights campaigner and former ICA chair, dies Irish Times, 2021-06-18
  860. Boylan, Mark (30 June 2021). "Cheltenham coup mastermind and poker ace Noel Furlong dies at the age of 83". Racing Post. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  861. Sandomir, Richard (3 July 2021). "Dr. Barbara Murphy, Kidney Transplant Expert, Dies at 56". The New York Times.
  862. Rick Laird, Bassist for Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dead at 80
  863. Ex-Ireland and Celtic footballer Charlie Gallagher dies aged 80
  864. Sad news of the passing of Dr Sean McCarthy, former government Minister and long serving public representative
  865. Irish rugby mourns death of former international Ronnie Kavanagh
  866. Mourning Joe Cassidy of Butterfly Child
  867. Intellectual and commentator Desmond Fennell dies aged 92
  868. Death of Galway All-Ireland winning hurler Finbarr Gantley
  869. Sadness at passing of Kerry All-Ireland winner and journalist JJ Barrett
  870. The death has occurred of Donal "Fox" Sheehan
  871. Kerry All-Ireland winner Noel Lucey passes away
  872. Ex-Progressive Democrat leader Des O'Malley has died
  873. Tributes paid as former Dundalk manager and Ireland underage coach Connolly passes away
  874. Irish actor and dancer Ray McBride, who performed in films including Angela’s Ashes, dies
  875. News from Caroline Russell: Greens pay tribute to Noel Lynch, former Assembly Member
  876. Former Armagh star Colm McKinstry dies RTÉ Sport, 2021-08-09
  877. Death announced of former Down star James McCartan Snr RTÉ Sport, 2021-08-14
  878. GAA mourns the loss of Kilkenny hurling legend Liam ‘Chunky’ O’Brien Irish Independent, 2021-08-24
  879. Death of former Limerick dual player PJ Garvey Hogan Stand, 2021-08-25
  880. Death of legendary Wexford goalkeeper Pat Nolan Hogan Stand, 2021-08-29
  881. Pioneering RTÉ journalist Rodney Rice dies aged 76 after short illness Irish Independent, 2021-08-29
  882. Down and Antrim hurling in mourning for Sarsfield's man Sean McGuinness The Irish News, 2021-08-31
  883. Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing dies aged 88 RTÉ News, 2021-09-05
  884. Hero of ’59 Mick Flannelly dies Waterford News & Star, 2021-09-11
  885. Death of RHA artist, Dr Thomas Ryan Meath Chronicle, 2021-09-16
  886. Former Antrim captain and campaigner Anto Finnegan has died, aged 48 RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-18
  887. Cork entertainer Billa O'Connell dies aged 91 RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-23
  888. ‘A gentleman and a giant’ – Former Labour TD Mervyn Taylor, key in divorce referendum, dies aged 89
  889. Lord Gowrie obituary The Guardian, 2021-09-24
  890. Paddy Prendergast, the last surviving member of Mayo’s 1951 All-Ireland winning XV, passes away aged 95 Irish Independent, 2021-09-26
  891. Tony MacMahon, ‘giant’ of Irish traditional music, dies Irish Times, 2021-10-09
  892. Ireland has lost a ‘true talent and advocate for traditional music’ – warm tributes for legendary musician Paddy Moloney (83) Irish Independent, 2021-10-12
  893. Businessman and TV presenter Sir Gerry Robinson dies aged 72 Irish Times, 2021-10-14
  894. ‘She lived a remarkable life, in remarkable times’, tributes to poet and diplomat Máire Mhac an tSaoi Irish Independent, 2021-10-17
  895. Brendan Kennelly, one the country’s most popular poets, dies aged 85 Irish Times, 2021-10-17
  896. Notorious criminal John 'The Coach’ Traynor dies in England Irish Independent, 2021-10-26
  897. ‘Virtuoso’ jazz musician Gay McIntyre dies aged 88 Irish Times, 2021-10-27
  898. Ireland rugby international David Tweed dies in motorbike crash Irish Times, 2021-10-28
  899. Tributes paid following death of former RTÉ radio and TV presenter Simon Young Irish Independent, 2021-11-01
  900. Irish soccer pays tribute following death of popular coach Maurice Price Irish Independent, 2021-11-01
  901. Sad passing of a Dublin legend - Des 'Snitchy' Ferguson Hogan Stand, 2021-11-03
  902. Tyrone in mourning after death of legend John Joe O’Hagan Belfast Telegraph, 2021-11-04
  903. Obituary: Declan Mulligan 1938 - 2021 legacy.com, 2021-11-07
  904. Seán FitzPatrick: The controversial Anglo Irish banker emblematic of Celtic Tiger Ireland has died aged 73 Irish Independent, 2021-11-09
  905. Austin Currie, Northern Ireland civil rights champion and politician, dies aged 82 Irish Independent, 2021-11-09
  906. Composer John Kinsella dies aged 89 RTÉ News, 2021-11-10
  907. Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91 Irish Times, 2021-11-19
  908. Ireland and Lions rugby legend Ray McLoughlin dies, aged 82 Irish Independent, 2021-11-22
  909. Limerick's 1973 All-Ireland winner Eamonn 'Ned' Rea dies aged 77 RTÉ Sport, 2021-11-22
  910. Former Dublin player Norman Allen dies, aged 93 Irish times, 2021-11-27
  911. Barney Carr: Down GAA in mourning after All-Ireland winning manager dies BBC Sport, 2021-11-30
  912. Tributes paid to pioneering journalist Mary Maher who has died aged 81 Irish Times, 2021-11-30
  913. Tributes paid after Cork hurling great Seanie O'Leary dies aged 69 Irish Examiner, 2021-12-01
  914. All-Ireland winning Kerry captain James ‘Jas’ Murphy passes away, aged 98 Irish Independent, 2021-12-02
  915. Tom McGarry, Railway Cup winner, League of Ireland player and Young Munster captain, dies Irish Examiner, 2021-12-02
  916. Former Cavan and Crosserlough defender Andy McCabe passes away Hogan Stand, 2021-12-06
  917. English, Eoin; Mcglynn, Michelle (12 December 2021). "'Cork has lost a giant of politics and community': Toddy O'Sullivan dies aged 87". Irish Examiner. Cork. ISSN 1393-9564. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  918. "Former Lord Mayor of Cork Toddy O' Sullivan dies aged 87". Cork's 96FM. 12 December 2021. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  919. Meath GAA mourns Martin Quinn Irish Examiner, 2021-12-13
  920. Former Labour TD and ‘giant of Wicklow politics’ Liam Kavanagh dies aged 86 Irish Times, 2021-12-13
  921. Smyth, Gerard (22 December 2021). "Thomas Kinsella, one of Ireland's finest poets, has died, aged 93". The Irish Times. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  922. 'One of the game's good guys': Tributes pour following the passing of Eddie Wallace Irish Examiner, 2021-12-22
  923. Skjelvik, Sondre (24 December 2021). "Shirley Bottolfsen har gått bort". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  924. Obituary: Denis Hickie, inspirational Leinster and Ireland rugby colossus who always led by example Irish Independent, 2022-01-02
  925. Jim Sherwin, legendary RTÉ commentator, has died at the age of 81 Irish Independent, 2021-12-28
  926. Cork soccer fans mourn the passing of Patsy Dorgan Echo Live, 2021-12-28
  927. Fianna Fáil stalwart and Bertie Ahern ally Christopher Wall has died Irish Independent, 2021-12-30
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