Ireland is back open for business and even the Taoiseach said he will head out to celebrate this weekend.
From 6am on Saturday, the majority of Ireland's Covid rules are no more and the country can begin to get back to some kind of normal.
New rules
Pubs, late bars, nightclubs and restaurants can return to normal trading hours
Drinking at the bar can resume and limit on numbers at table removed
Covid passes abolished for access to pubs and restaurants
Full capacity allowed at indoor and outdoor events including weddings
Concerts, theatres, indoor activities to return
Social distancing will no longer be required
No limits on household visits
And the men that were at the helm throughout the pandemic have shared how they will be celebrating the momentous occasion.
Speaking on Friday, the Taoiseach said: “I will have a pint over the weekend.
“Where I’m not exactly sure yet, I might head to Killarney, there’s a match on.
“As I said to someone yesterday, somewhere I can go now without having to look over my shoulder and make sure I’m not doing anything out of the way.”
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar himself enjoyed a night-in making a stir fry alongside a glass of red wine, all of which he shared with his many Instagram followers.
And even Dr Holohan joked with Mr Varadkar that he was “open to offers” to head out for a pint this weekend.
The CMO said he is looking forward to going to a number of concerts and GAA matches.
