Ireland begins first phase of reopening after weeks of Covid-19 restrictions

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Ireland is slowly starting to reopen this morning after weeks of Covid-19 restrictions.

From this morning hardware, electrical, IT and phone sales shops will all reopen.

Garden centres and farmers markets are also opening their doors – as are opticians and hearing test centres.

Those who work outdoors are back on site – like gardeners and construction workers.

Car and bike repair shops can also reopen along with car sales.

Outdoor sports like tennis and golf can resume.

People not from the same house can now gather outdoors in groups of four.

Everything from shopping to sport has to be done with social distancing in place.