Pubs and bars in the Republic of Ireland are going to be closed for two weeks starting Sunday the 15th of March in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The closures come ahead of St Patrick's Day on Tuesday, which is one of the busiest days in the year for these establishments, especially in tourist-heavy locations such as Dublin.
The Irish Department of Health has now confirmed 169 cases of COVID-19 in the country, with 45 more in Northern Ireland.
Two have died in the Republic of Ireland after contracting coronavirus.