Republic of Ireland
Please note that 14-day quarantine measures are still in place for those travelling to the Republic of Ireland from Great Britain.
What is open?
From July 3, pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels in Northern Ireland are allowed to open.
The same businesses are now open in the Republic of Ireland, as well as places of worship, museums, cinemas, galleries, theatres and music venues.
While businesses are beginning to operate again, not all of them are open. Please check with specific providers before visiting. Where possible, booking in advance is strongly advised.
Please adhere to public health advice and continue to keep two metres distance from others where possible and a minimum distance of one metre at all times.
What safety measures are in place?
Northern Ireland – We’re Good To Go
As in Great Britain, Northern Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry has adopted the "Good to Go" policy which presents certified evidence that a business has adhered to government guidelines and is safe to re-open. The programme is aimed at accommodation providers, visitor attractions, restaurants and pubs, business conference and events venues and tour and coach operators.
“We’re Good To Go” is the official mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and has a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.
The “We’re Good To Go” scheme is a way for tourism businesses to reassure visitors and guests that:
• They are adhering to government and public health guidance, including the social distancing and cleanliness protocols that must be in place.
• Have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment.
• Have implemented the required health and safety processes to conduct business safely.
Republic of Ireland Covid-19 Safety Charter
The COVID-19 Safety Charter is a voluntary initiative for businesses in the Republic of Ireland that is designed to reassure visitors that government approved hygiene and safety procedures are in place. In addition to Ireland’s sector-specific operational guidelines for tourism businesses on how to meet government health recommendations, businesses signing up to the Charter and displaying the Charter logo are committing to observe and adhere to strict safety protocols.
Visitors can be assured that all businesses and their staff are displaying the COVID-19 Safety Charter logo have committed to strict hygiene and safety protocols and:
• Have a clear understanding of the COVID-19 infection.
• Are aware of their role and responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
• Have a clear understanding of the standard precautions needed to control infection.
• Consistently demonstrate correct hand-washing technique and practices.
• Apply all of this this knowledge throughout the businesses's operations.
To view the island of Ireland safety marks click here