Up to 1,500 people can stand at indoor gigs, and weddings and sports events can operate at 100% capacity.
Nightclubs are back in business today and will be allowed operate at full capacity when they reopen tonight.
New government guidelines will also allow up to 1,500 people to stand at indoor gigs.
Pubs and restaurants will no longer have to close at half 11 at night and people can go to the bar to get a drink while staying 2 metres apart.
Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin says more people can share a table:
Nightclubs will open in Ireland on Friday for the first time since March 2020, as a slight easing of Covid-19 restrictions takes effecthttps://t.co/EOcslJs6vK
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People still won't be allowed to have a drink at the bar counter
They'll be able to order a drink at the bar, but must return to their seats with their purchase.
The 11.30 closing times has been scrapped, from Padraig Cribben, from the Vintners Federation of Ireland, has given a mixed reaction to the new guidelines.
Music and Entertainment Association spokesperson, Matt McGranahan says the news up to 1,500 people can stand at indoor gigs is very welcome:
Ireland’s reopening: What Covid restrictions are changing today? https://t.co/akglNx4yje
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Weddings can go ahead at full capacity today for the first time since March 2020.
They were restricted to 100 people recently - while all other religious services can also have a 100 per cent attendance from today.
Ciara Crossan, the chief executive of wedding-dates dot ie, says today is a momentous day for couples.
Sports stadiums will be able to have a 100 per cent attendance from today.
It means there'll be big crowds at two FAI Cup semi-finals this evening, and at club GAA games this weekend.
Former All-Ireland winning captain with Kerry, Darran O'Sullivan, says it's a landmark day
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