Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Drivetime

Men At Work

Down Under

Major Relaxing Of Covid Restrictions Gets Underway

Monday, 10 May 2021 06:57

12,000 businesses are expected to reopen this week.

A major relaxing of Covid restrictions gets underway today for the first time this year, with 12,000 businesses expected to reopen this week.

Travel across counties and haircuts are allowed, as well as click and collect.

Religious services are also permitted, and galleries, museums and libraries are also back open.

The day many have long been awaiting has arrived as hairdressers reopen across the midlands.

Joy Kennedy from Aura Hair Design in Castlepollard say they're excited to invite their customers back in:

Owner of Profile Hair Design in Mullingar, Annie Mulligan says they will see 300 clients over the next week.:

Kevin Robbins from Custom Cuts in Athlone is ready for a busy, but exciting day:

'Plan ahead' is the main message if you're thinking of using public transport today.

From this morning, capacity on buses has doubled to 50 per cent, as the ban on inter-county travel lifts.

Regional Operations Manager with Bus Éireann, Brian Connolly is advising customers to book a seat in advance to avoid disappointment:

On Friday, 50,000Covid-19 vaccines were administered here - the largest in a single day.

Professor Sam McConkey from the RCSI says the vaccination rollout should help society ease restrictions further:

More from Midlands News

Aontú leader Wants Internal Audit On Denied Disability Payment Applications

In the last 10 years over 144k applications have been denied.
Former Laois Prison Governor Urges Balanced Action Amid High Re-Offending Rates

The latest CSO figures show a rise in re-offenders.
Gardai Attend Westmeath Burglary

The incident took place in Mullingar.
IFA Poultry Chair Warns Farmers Of 'Phenomenally Dangerous' Virus

A Housing Order is in place to prevent the spread.
Midlands MEP Appeals To Maintain Nitrates Derogation

Maria Walsh wants a stable, long-term framework for the Irish agricultural sector.
Laois Councillor Wants Guidance For Local Children On School Admissions

There's over 25 children on the waiting list.
Midlands Showcase Expo

The event is taking place in the TUS International Arena on December 3rd from 10am to 4pm.
Midlands Projects Confirmed For Inclusion In National Development Plan

The upgrade includes long awaited road upgrades across Offaly and Westmeath.
Offaly Company Among Finalists For SFA National Business Awards

The shortlist features 53 businesses from 10 categories.
An Post Rules Out Handling Deliveries Amid Fallout Of Fastway Couriers

Hundreds of Midlands Jobs were lost last month.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen

The 16 year old is missing since May.
Offaly Principal Demands Safety Measures For 'Death Trap' Road

The N52 in Durrow is causing concern for road users.
Wives Of Jozef Puska And His Brothers Separated From Other Prisoners

It follows Marek Puska being attacked last month after starting his sentence.
Enoch Burke Back In Prison For Fourth Time

He had been evading arrest from Gardai since last week.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teenager

Gardaí are concerned for Lucy Cawley's well-being.
Bird Flu Confirmed In Laois

The Minister for Agriculture is expressing his sympathy to the affected farmer.
Revenue Seize Over €156k Worth Of Contraband

The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.
New Bid Lodged for 46 Home Development In Laois

A decision is due in January.
Diverse Volunteers Driving Town Centre First Success - Regeneration Officer

Mountmellick, now in phase two of the scheme with Ferbane and Castlepollard, launched its official plan last week.
Westmeath Family Remembers Sister 15 Years On

Kinnegad's Cora Doyle was one of the longest living people with EB before her passing in 2010.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103