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Events during the year 2020 in Ireland. As in most of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic dominated events in Ireland during this year.

Incumbents

President Michael D. Higgins

Events

January

  • 1 January – With odds of a million to one, Annmarie Byrne-Ryan gave birth to identical triplets at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.[1]
  • 2 January –
    NI Secretary Julian Smith held meetings with the five main Stormont parties in an effort to restore devolved government.[2]
  • 3 January – It was revealed that the
    Gardaí almost €360,000 out of pocket over its failure to pay any money for policing operations around major soccer matches.[3]
  • 4 January – Nursing Unions called for an emergency meeting with the HSE as overcrowding reached crisis levels at Cork's two biggest hospitals.[4]
  • 5 January – One man was killed and a second man remained missing after a trawler sank off the coast of Hook Head overnight.[5]
  • 6 January – Gardaí began searching for a man following the attempted abduction of a woman in her 60s in Dublin.[6]
  • 8 January – Gardaí arrested two men after three people were taken hostage when a bus was hijacked at Dublin Airport in the early hours of the morning.[7]
  • 9 January – Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Julian Smith published their proposals on restoring power-sharing at Stormont and urged all parties to support the plan.[8]
  • 13 January – There were widespread power cuts, downed trees and localised flooding across the country due to Storm Brendan.[9]
  • 14 January – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar called a general election for Saturday 8 February.[10]
  • 15 January
    • Aer Lingus launched its new uniform which included a trousers option for female crew for the first time.[11]
    • Gardaí confirmed that the dismembered body parts found in Dublin two days earlier were the remains of missing 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods.[12]
    • A man was left in a serious condition in hospital after the tent he was sleeping in was removed from the banks of the Grand Canal by an industrial vehicle.[13]
  • 16 January – There were major traffic delays along the M50 and the Port Tunnel due to a convoy of tractors as part of a farmers' protest.[14]
  • 17 January – Sinn Féin councillor Paddy Holohan was suspended from the party after he made controversial remarks regarding women and the Taoiseach's heritage.[15]
  • 18 January – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar insisted Ireland was a "safe" country following the murder of a teenager and a number of violent crimes in recent days.[16]
  • 20 January – Fianna Fáil asked the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) to investigate an "abuse" of state events by Fine Gael during the election campaign.[17]
  • 23 January
  • 24 January – Gardaí began an investigation after the bodies of three children were discovered at a house in
    West Dublin.[21]
  • 26 January – Cyclists held a protest along Dublin's Quays to highlight the delays in developing the Liffey Cycle Route.[22]
  • 27 January – A married couple were sentenced to five-and-a-half years and four years and nine months for the female genital mutilation of their then 21-month-old daughter.[23]
  • 29 January – The mother of the three children found dead at their home in Newcastle, West Dublin, appeared in court charged with their murder.[24]
  • 30 January – The Government promised to double its funding and give the Football Association of Ireland an interest free loan of €2.5 million annually for the next three years.[25]

February

March

  • 1 March
    • A secondary school in the east of the country was forced to close for 14 days as a precautionary measure following the first case of coronavirus in the Republic.[55]
    • It was announced that a second Dáil vote for Taoiseach would go ahead on 5 March as parties continued to meet in an attempt to form a government.[56]
  • 2 March
    • The majority of Google's 8,000 staff and contractors in Ireland were told to work from home after a member of staff reported flu-like symptoms.[57]
    • Tourism authorities announce that one of the largest annual events, the 2020 Dublin St Patricks Day Parade, is cancelled.[58]
  • 3 March
  • 4 March – Four more cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the
    west of Ireland, bringing the total number of cases in the country to six.[62]
  • 5 March
  • 6 March – The Government announced that it was not recommending the cancellation of mass public gatherings amid the spread of coronavirus.[65]
  • 7 March – The recruitment embargo on nurses and midwives was lifted in an effort to cope with the coronavirus outbreak.[66]
  • 8 March – The Health Service Executive said that it cannot dispute projections that 1.9 million people in the Republic of Ireland may fall ill with coronavirus.[67]
  • 9 March
    • St. Patrick's Day parades were cancelled in cities and towns around the country, following concerns over the coronavirus.[68]
    • A bill which has the potential to give Irish workers access to thousands of US visas every year was passed by the
      US House of Representatives.[69]
  • 10 March
    • Ryanair and Aer Lingus announced that they were suspending all their Italian flights for a period of one month.[70]
    • A patient admitted to Cork University Hospital, who had tested positive for COVID-19, was discharged after making a full recovery.[71]
  • 11 March
    • A woman in the east of the country with an underlying illness became the first COVID-19 patient to die in Ireland.[72]
    • The Green Party called on all parties to "work towards forming a crisis national government" to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.[73]
  • 12 March
  • 13 March – Senior members of the Gardaí who were due to retire in the coming weeks have been asked to stay on in the national interest.[77]
  • 14 March
    • The Taoiseach said COVID-19 was a virus "that knows no borders" at a meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council in Armagh.[78]
    • The Department of Health announced that a second person in the east of the country had died as a result of COVID-19.[79]
    • US Vice-President Mike Pence announced that a travel ban imposed on European nations over the coronavirus pandemic would be extended to Ireland.[80]
  • 15 March – The government asked pubs and bars to close until 29 March as part of measures to delay the spread of coronavirus.[81]
  • 16 March
    • It was revealed that a possible 140,000 people have been laid off work because of the measures taken to tackle the coronavirus.[82]
    • The GAA offered the use of Croke Park as a COVID-19 drive-through testing centre.[83]
    • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed that some 15,000 coronavirus infections were expected by the end of the month.[84]
  • 17 March
    • For the first time since 2001, there were no traditional St. Patrick's Day parades held in any part of the country.
    • New measures regarding the legal, medical and social welfare elements of the coronavirus were signed off on following an incorporeal meeting of the cabinet.[85]
    • In a special Ministerial Briefing broadcast, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the coronavirus emergency could go on for months into the summer.[86]
  • 18 March
    • The first of three days of detailed policy discussions between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael began.[87]
    • Health Minister Simon Harris confirmed that 24,000 people contacted the HSE in response to the request for staff to be on call to assist the health services.[88]
    • The GAA confirmed that the start of the 2020 All-Ireland Football Championship had been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.[89]
    • The five main banks agreed to introduce measures to help those affected by coronavirus, including a payment break and the deferment of court proceedings.[90]
    • The Department of Health confirmed that Leitrim, Laois and Monaghan were the only three counties within the state without a COVID-19 case.[91]
  • 19 March
    • The 2020 Leaving Cert and Junior Cert oral and practical examinations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.[92]
    • The Dáil passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic without a vote and with a limited number of just 48 TDs present.[93]
    • A woman from the east of the country became the third person in Ireland to die from COVID-19.[94]
  • 20 March
    • 319 students, some of whom had only been in training in the Garda College for the last few weeks, were sworn in as Gardaí and assigned to stations all over the country.[95]
    • The
      Seanad passed emergency legislation giving the State new powers to detain people, restrict travel and keep people in their homes during the COVID-19 crisis.[96]
    • Seán Cox returned home to Dunboyne almost two years after suffering life-changing head injuries in an attack outside a Liverpool match.[97]
  • 21 March – Aer Lingus increased its capacity on Spanish routes by 20% in an effort to bring as many Irish citizens home as possible before tonight's deadline of midnight.[98]
  • 22 March – A fourth person died of COVID-19 in the Republic of Ireland as confirmed cases passed the 1,000 mark on the island of Ireland.[99]
  • 23 March – A number of multi-national fast food chains and restaurants closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving thousands without work.[100]
  • 24 March
    • The school and college shutdown was extended until Monday 20 April at the earliest.[101]
    • The Taoiseach announced "unprecedented" restrictions regarding the closures of non-essential retail businesses and facilities effective from midnight.[102]
    • The Government announced a €3.7bn package to support businesses and workers who had been laid-off due to the virus.[103]
  • 25 March – Gardaí began three criminal investigations into incidents where emergency service employees had been coughed at or spat at in the course of their work.[104]
  • 26 March
    • Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that student nurses would be paid for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.[105]
    • Front line healthcare workers were applauded by TDs in the Dáil and people all over Ireland at 8pm.[106]
    • The Dáil passed the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill without a vote.[107]
  • 27 March
  • 28 March – Aer Lingus flight EI9018 left Dublin Airport on the first of up to 60 flights to Beijing to collect medical supplies.[110]
  • 29 March – Public funerals were banned in two Catholic dioceses as part of efforts to halt the spread of coronavirus.[111]
  • 30 March – Polls closed at 11am and counting began in the election of candidates to the 26th Seanad.[112]
  • 31 March
    • Seán Kyne became the first candidate elected to the Seanad.[113]
    • The Government announced that the fuel allowance season would be extended for four weeks as those over 70 were encouraged to continue "cocooning".[114]
    • Construction firm BAM announced that work was to cease on the National Children's Hospital as a result of COVID-19 measures.[115]
  • Public access to the swimming pool in the Templemore Garda College is ended in line with public health restrictions[116]

April

  • 1 April
  • 2 April
    • President Higgins made a special radio broadcast in which he thanked, on behalf of the presidency and the Irish people, all the efforts of those tackling COVID-19.[120]
    • Health Minister Simon Harris said that the sitting of the Dáil ran contrary to the public health advice which was for people to "stay at home."[121]
    • The number of benefit claimants on the Live Register by March increased to an all-time high of 513,350 - more than a fifth of the working population in the state.[122]
    • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that "by hook or by crook" the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams would take place.[123]
  • 3 April
    • Part of the recently procured consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was described as "not fit for purpose" and "unusable" by medical staff.[124]
    • Aodhán Ó Riordáin in the leadership contest.[125]
  • 4 April – Three men were arrested by the PSNI after two ATMs were stolen from banks on the main street in Dundalk overnight.[126]
  • 5 April – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar re-registered as a medical practitioner and said he would work one shift a week to help out during the coronavirus crisis.[127]
  • 6 April – It was agreed that a full sitting of the Dáil to elect a Taoiseach would take place in the Convention Centre in Dublin if necessary.[128]
  • 7 April – Health Minister Simon Harris signed regulations giving Gardaí the power to enforce COVID-19 restrictions.[129]
  • 8 April
    • The Gardaí began a special operation which saw additional checkpoints on the roads and extra patrols at key locations, such as parks and beauty spots.[130]
    • The Mater Hospital announced that the intensive care unit there was full with some patients being moved to the high dependency unit.[131]
  • 9 April – Health Minister Simon Harris said he expected the restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus to be in place for "a period of weeks."[132]
  • 10 April
    • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that restrictions on movement implemented to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 would remain in place until 5 May.[133]
    • The Leaving Certificate examinations were postponed until late July or August while the Junior Certificate exams were cancelled.[134]
  • 11 April – People all over the country took part in the #ShineYourLight campaign in a gesture of hope and solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic.[135]
  • 12 April – Scaled back ceremonies took place at
    1916 Easter Rising.[136]
  • 13 April
  • 14 April – Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed that she received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19.[139]
  • 15 April
    • A 24-year-old man in Wexford became the first person to be charged with breaching the new restrictions on movement introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19.[140]
    • A joint policy document from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael was published which included details on economic recovery, health, childcare, housing and a United Ireland.[141]
    • Agreement was reached between unions and the HSE to allow healthcare staff be redeployed into private nursing homes during the COVID-19 crisis.[142]
  • 16 April
    • Speaking in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said he was doubtful that restrictions on movement would be lifted on 5 May.[143]
    • The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) reported that Ireland had reached a "plateau" in terms of the spread of the COVID-19 infection.[144]
  • 17 April
    • A remote
      Special Congress of the GAA unanimously approved rule changes to allow the Association to effectively respond to emergencies such as the COVID-19 outbreak.[145]
    • There was growing condemnation of Dublin-based fruit company Keelings after chartering a plane to fly in strawberry pickers from Bulgaria amid the COVID-19 crisis.[146]
    • A new law was passed allowing babies to be registered online for the first time since records began in the mid-19th Century.[147]
  • 18 April – The Cranberries became the first Irish band to reach one billion plays on YouTube for their protest song Zombie.[148]
  • 19 April – The head of the HSE said that more than one million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) were delivered to nursing homes across Ireland in recent days.[149]
  • 20 April
  • 21 April
    • Gatherings of more than 5,000 people were banned until the end of August under new government plans.[153]
    • The Minister for Finance said that Irish GDP would fall by 10.5% over the rest of the year with unemployment peaking at 22% in the second quarter.[154]
  • 22 April
    • The Taoiseach confirmed that paid leave would be provided for the partners of healthcare workers to assist with childcare issues in the home.[155]
    • Junior Certificate exams.[156]
  • 23 April – Health Minister Simon Harris told the Dáil that the reproductive rate for the COVID-19 virus in Ireland had fallen to between 0.5 and 1.[157]
  • 24 April – The number of people to die from COVID-19 in the Republic passed the 1,000 mark.[158]
  • 25 April – Health Minister Simon Harris suggested that there would be no "big bang" of lifting the COVID-19 restrictions.[159]
  • 26 April – A new model that could deliver over 100,000 coronavirus tests per week was formally agreed between the HSE and the Department of Health.[160]
  • 27 April – The Rose of Tralee International Festival was cancelled for the first time in its 61-year history because of the coronavirus crisis.[161]
  • 28 April – It was revealed that the number of people arrested for suspected breaches of the COVID-19 regulations more than doubled in the previous week.[162]
  • 29 April
    • The Horse Racing Ireland chief executive admitted that it would have been better if the Cheltenham Festival had gone ahead behind closed doors.[163]
    • The Taoiseach said that the rate of deaths and new cases of COVID-19 were not low enough to loosen coronavirus restrictions.[164]
    • The Education Minister announced that schools could decide the format and timing of their own forms of assessment for Junior Cert students.[165]
  • 30 April – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said a plan was being developed to relax the current COVID-19 measures but any easing of the restrictions would be done gradually.[166]

May

  • 1 May
    • The Taoiseach announced that the strict COVID-19 restrictions would be extended until 18 May.[167]
    • Ryanair and Aer Lingus revealed that they plan to cut 4,000 jobs as a result of the pandemic.[168]
  • 2 May
    • The Government signed off on a €6.5bn package of new supports to help businesses reopen as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted.[169]
    • Fianna Fáil called on the Government to cancel the Leaving Certificate and work on what it called "fair alternatives".[170]
  • 3 May
    • The Green Party parliamentary party voted to enter negotiations on a programme for government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.[171]
    • The Health Service Executive began investigating an incident at Regional Hospital Mullingar where the body of a deceased patient was given to the wrong family.[172]
  • 4 May – Publicans proposed a plan to convince public health officials to allow bars to reopen six weeks earlier than planned.[173]
  • 5 May
    • Some minor easing of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect, including allowing people travel up to 5 km from their home to exercise.[174]
    • Six wild boarlets born in Donegal were believed to be the first of the species to be born in Ireland in about 800 years.[175]
  • 6 May – GAA officials ruled out any inter-county games before October and said there was a lack of appetite for matches with no spectators.[176]
  • 7 May
    • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said it was possible that the coronavirus was already in Ireland much earlier than the first confirmed case in February.[177]
    • The first round of talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to agree a programme for government took place.[178]
  • 8 May
    • The CSO revealed that the unemployment rate for April, as measured by the COVID-19 adjusted measure, jumped to a new record high of 28.2%.[179]
    • The 2020 Leaving Cert exams were cancelled, with all students being offered the option of accepting calculated grades instead of sitting written examinations.[180]
  • 9 May – Business Minister Heather Humphreys said that businesses that do not comply with new COVID-19 safety protocols would be shut down.[181]
  • 10 May –
    John Horan said he did not expect Gaelic games to resume while social distancing measures remained in place.[182]
  • 11 May – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said there was cause for concern that some people believed the worst of the coronavirus was over.[183]
  • 12 May – The new 19-member Dáil committee on COVID-19 held three and a half hours of private discussions after electing Independent TD, Michael McNamara, as its chair.[184]
  • 13 May
  • 14 May – It was revealed that the Mater Hospital failed to notify health authorities of almost 300 cases of coronavirus within legal time frames.[187]
  • 15 May
    • Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that Phase One of lifting COVID-19 restrictions would begin on 18 May.[188]
    • The Labour Party formally ruled out joining talks to form a government with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party.[189]
  • 16 May – The number of new cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health fell below 100 for the first time in two months.[190]
  • 17 May – The National Famine Commemoration took place in St Stephen's Green in Dublin city centre.[191]
  • 18 May – Thousands of shops, businesses and construction sites reopened as part of the first phase of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.[192]
  • 19 May
    • The 2020 Dublin Marathon was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[193]
    • The CEO of the Health Service Executive, Paul Reid told a Dáil committee that Ireland would be dealing with COVID-19 for some considerable time to come.[194]
  • 20 May
    • It emerged that four Green Party councillors had urged Catherine Martin to challenge Eamon Ryan for the leadership of the party.[195]
    • Tánaiste Simon Coveney welcomed the publication of the British government's plan to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol agreed in the Brexit Agreement.[196]
  • 21 May
    • An investigation began after the door of an Air Corps helicopter fell off mid-flight and landed in the grounds of Moyle Park College.[197]
    • The
      ASTI advised teachers not to engage with the new calculated grades system as plans to indemnify teachers against legal action were not strong enough.[198]
  • 22 May – Agreement was reached with the ASTI over legal protections for teachers, thus allowing engagement with the predictive grades process for the Leaving Certificate.[199]
  • 23 May – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reaffirmed that the two-metre social distancing rule was to remain in place and that there had been "no change" to the public health advice.[200]
  • 24 May – Minister for Health Simon Harris signed the regulations making it mandatory for all passengers coming into Ireland to fill out a passenger locator form.[201]
  • 25 May – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan reported that there were no deaths of people with COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.[202]
  • 26 May
    • More than 17,000 Leaving Certificate students registered their details in the first day of an online registration system for this year's calculated grades.[203]
    • The Oireachtas COVID-19 committee heard that Nursing Homes Ireland repeatedly requested the Health Department to come to their aid in the battle with coronavirus.[204]
  • 27 May – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan reaffirmed that the public advice on social distancing remained at two metres "for the moment" but was under constant review.[205]
  • 28 May – Education Minister Joe McHugh said it was hard to see all students being back at school in September if the two-metre social distancing rule remained in place.[206]
  • 29 May
    • The Taoiseach confirmed that all primary and secondary schools would reopen at the beginning of the academic year at the end of August.[207]
    • Ibec asked the Government to bring forward the phases of reopening of the economy, scrap quarantine restrictions and reduce the two-metre social distancing rule.[208]
  • 30 May – The statue of Luke Kelly located near Sheriff Street in Dublin was vandalised for the fifth time in 12 months.[209]
  • 31 May – Around 100 people demonstrated outside the US embassy in Dublin, demanding justice for George Floyd.[210]

June

July

  • 1 July – The Government confirmed the full list of ministers of state, with seven from Fianna Fáil, seven from Fine Gael and three Green Party TDs.[257]
  • 2 July
    • The Revenue Commissioners revealed that around 410,000 people are still having their incomes supported under the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.[258]
    • Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that he was "taking time out" from his work commitments as his wife had been admitted to palliative care with cancer.[259]
  • 3 July – Gardaí began conducting checks of licensed premises nationwide to check if they were adhering to the public health guidelines for COVID-19.[260]
  • 4 July – Gardaí closed a premises "allegedly operating as a restaurant" in Dublin and seized a large amount of alcohol after observing breaches of the COVID-19 regulations.[261]
  • 5 July – Two brothers died while scuba diving in a quarry in Portroe, County Tipperary.[262]
  • 6 July
  • 7 July
    • A new COVID-19 tracker app was downloaded by more than 700,000 people just hours after it went live.[266]
    • In a personal Dáil statement on his 2016 drink-driving ban, Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen said he made a "stupid, stupid mistake" and was profoundly sorry.[267]
  • 8 July
    • The Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill became the first piece of legislation to be passed outside of Leinster House since the foundation of the State.[268]
    • The Department of Health confirmed that one million people had downloaded the COVID-19 tracker app in its first two days.[269]
  • 9 July
  • 10 July – The Taoiseach said that regulations to enforce the compulsory wearing of face coverings on public transport would come into effect from 13 July.[272]
  • 11 July – Two people were injured in a light aircraft crash near Killimordaly in County Galway.[273]
  • 12 July – Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen issued a statement stating he did not attempt to evade a Garda on the night he was found to be drink-driving in September 2016.[274]
  • 13 July – Public transport companies reported a high compliance rate for the new face covering regulations that came into effect.[275]
  • 14 July
  • 15 July
  • 16 July – The Acting Chief Medical Officer warned that Ireland was in a precarious and uncertain position in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.[283]
  • 17 July – Taoiseach Micheál Martin travelled to Brussels for the first physical meeting of all European leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began.[284]
  • 18 July – The Taoiseach said Ireland would be a net contributor to the European Union's €750 billion COVID-19 recovery fund.[285]
  • 19 July – The government delayed the publication of its overseas travel "green list" as the Cabinet meeting to sign off on the measure was postponed.[286]
  • 20 July – A building site in Dublin city centre was closed down temporarily after more than 20 workers tested positive for COVID-19.[287]
  • 21 July
    • A Health Information and Quality Authority report revealed that half of nursing homes inspected were not following proper infection prevention and control measures.[288]
    • The Government agreed on a list of 15 countries where people can travel without being asked to quarantines on their return.[289]
  • 22 July – Voting in the Green Party leadership contest closed at 5.30pm.[290]
  • 23 July
  • 24 July – The Taoiseach confirmed that all schools would fully reopen at the end of August.[294]
  • 25 July – A rare copy of the
    1916 Proclamation sold for €190,000 at an auction in Dublin.[295]
  • 26 July – The Department of Social Protection confirmed that 104 cases of Pandemic Unemployment Payment were stopped after checks carried out at airports.[296]
  • 27 July
    • Gardaí began a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a man in Ballyfermot in Dublin.[297]
    • The Taoiseach, Cabinet ministers and junior ministers took a 10% pay cut, backdated to when they took up office.[298]
    • The Government agreed a €370m fund to ensure the safe and timely reopening of 4,000 schools for some one million pupils.[299]
  • 28 July – New legislation was passed stating that anyone in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment had to be "genuinely seeking" employment.[300]
  • 29 July
    • A review by the Social Protection Minister stated that those on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment would be entitled to travel abroad but only to green list countries.[301]
    • Four 153-year-old statues were removed from the front of the Shelbourne Hotel in the mistaken belief that they depicted slaves.[302]
  • 30 July
    • A healthcare assistant who raped a 73-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease in her nursing home bed during the COVID-19 lockdown was jailed for 11 years.[303]
    • Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan resigned as party whip after voting against the Government twice on amendments to the Residential Tenancies Bill.[304]
  • 31 July
    • Around 200 Muslims and dignitaries gathered for the celebration of Eid al-Adha in Croke Park.[305]
    • The Taoiseach and
      North-South Ministerial Council in three-and-a-half years as "constructive" and "warm".[306]

August

September

  • 1 September
    • A Dublin primary school class was sent home after one pupil tested positive for COVID-19.[367]
    • The Government leaders agreed to submit two nominees for the position of European Commissioner following Phil Hogan's resignation.[368]
    • Over 22,100 employers registered for the new
      Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.[369]
    • Education Minister Norma Foley announced that 17% of Leaving Certificate grades calculated by schools would be reduced and 4% would be increased.[370]
  • 2 September
    • Taoiseach Micheál Martin nominated Charlie McConalogue to replace Dara Calleary as Agriculture Minister.[371]
    • A second Dublin primary school class was sent home after a number of pupils tested positive for COVID-19.[372]
    • A primary school in County Clare closed for one week after a number of staff members were identified as close contacts of a case of COVID-19.[373]
  • 3 September
    • The Government launched the Stay and Spend Scheme to help drive sales in the hospitality sector during the off-season which have been impacted as a result of COVID-19.[374]
    • The HSE said around 1,000 people who have been scheduled for COVID-19 tests do not show up.[375]
  • 4 September
    • Tánaiste Leo Varadkar stated that the rule requiring restaurants to keep details of customer food orders was designed to "crack down" on COVID-19 regulation breaches.[376]
    • The Government named Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell as Ireland's nominees to fill the vacant EU Commissioner role.[377]
  • 5 September – Church bells rang out across the country in celebration of National Services Day.[378]
  • 6 September – Draft guidelines for the reopening of pubs that do not serve food with strict table service policies were drawn up by the Government and Fáilte Ireland.[379]
  • 7 September
    • Over 61,000 students received their Leaving Certificate exam results with grades significantly higher than any other year on record.[380]
    • A school in Cork City confirmed a positive case of COVID-19.[381]
    • New figures revealed that Ireland was officially in recession after the economy shrank by 6.1%, the largest quarterly drop on record, between April and June.[382]
    • The Government launched the €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme to provide Irish businesses with access to low cost loans as they respond to the impacts of COVID-19.[383]
  • 8 September
  • 9 September – The Taoiseach told the British Prime Minister that its proposed breach of international law on the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol was utterly unacceptable.[386]
  • 10 September – NPHET recommended that new household restrictions be introduced in Dublin to address rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the capital.[387]
  • 11 September
    • CAO points for entry into most college courses increased significantly as 54,000 applicants received offers for third-level places.[388]
    • The Department of Justice and the HSE confirmed that widespread COVID-19 testing would begin in all direct provision centres from 12 September.[389]
  • 12 September
    • The Taoiseach said that the government would have "no hesitation" in implementing restrictions for Dublin if cases continue to rise.[390]
    • Around 3,000 attended two anti-mask protests organised by the Yellow Vests Ireland group at
      Custom House Quay in Dublin.[391]
  • 13 September
    • Simon Coveney said trust had been "eroded" due to the British government's intent to override elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.[392]
    • Gardaí began an investigation of an assault of an activist following anti-mask protests outside Leinster House on 12 September.[393]
    • Gardaí increased high visibility patrols in Dublin to support the public health guidelines in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.[394]
  • 14 September
    • The Book of Kells received a new state-of-the-art display case which will allow for every page of the manuscript to be displayed on a rotating basis.[395]
    • The self-isolation period for patients who test positive for COVID-19 was reduced from 14 days to 10 days.[396]
  • 15 September
    • The Government postponed the 2021 population census until April 2022, under advice from the Central Statistics Office, because of health and logistical obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[397]
    • The Government launched its medium-term plan to help the country live with COVID-19, saying that the entire country was currently at Level 2 of the five-level framework.[398]
    • The entire Cabinet and the Acting Chief Medical Officer restricted their movements after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly underwent a COVID-19 test which was negative.[399]
  • 16 September – The highest number of Leaving Certificate appeals on record were lodged this year by students unhappy with their calculated grades.[400]
  • 17 September – Germany and Poland were among seven countries included on the Government's updated travel green list, while Greece and Italy were removed.[401]
  • 18 September
  • 19 September
    • President Michael D. Higgins announced the death of his dog Síoda following a short illness.[404]
    • Garda checkpoints were mounted across
      Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions.[405]
  • 20 September – The main trade union for secondary school teachers, the
    ASTI, confirmed it would ballot for industrial action over concerns about staff safety.[406]
  • 21 September
  • 23 September
  • 24 September
    • The Health Service Executive (HSE) launched its €600 million Winter Plan to help tackle the challenges posed by COVID-19.[412]
    • The Taoiseach announced that Donegal would move to Level 3 restrictions from the midnight of 25 September and will remain in place for three weeks until 16 October.[413]
  • 25 September
    • Garda checkpoints were mounted across
      Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions.[414]
    • Higher Education Minister Simon Harris announced that all higher education institutions were asked to deliver lectures remotely where possible for the next two weeks.[415]
    • The Taoiseach announced that localised restrictions may be implemented to stem the rise of COVID-19 cases in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway.[416]
    • An outbreak of COVID-19 on a ward at the
      Regional Hospital Mullingar was confirmed after a number of patients tested positive for COVID-19.[417]
  • 26 September
  • 27 September –
    Maghaberry Prison in Antrim.[420]
  • 28 September – SIPO was asked to investigate the legality of former Minister Michael D'Arcy's appointment to an investment fund lobby group.[421]
  • 29 September – A multi-agency meeting took place in Galway to discuss public health concerns after hundreds of students congregated in the city on the night of 28 September.[422]
  • 30 September – Education Minister Norma Foley apologised after two coding errors were identified in the Leaving Certificate calculated grades system.[423]

October

  • 1 October
    • NPHET recommended to Government that a maximum of six people only from a single household should be allowed visit another home nationwide.[424]
    • A report concluded that Supreme Court judge
      Oireachtas Golf Society event in August.[425]
  • 2 October – Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe announced that the budget deficit would be less than the predicted €30bn due better than forecast income tax returns.[426]
  • 3 October – A review into the Leaving Certificate calculated grades system found a third error in the coding used to standardise results.[427]
  • 4 October – NPHET recommended to Government the highest level of restrictions for the entire country – Level 5.[428]
  • 5 October
    • The GAA and LGFA paused all club fixtures "with immediate effect and until further notice" in light of NPHET's latest recommendations.[429]
    • The Cabinet rejected NPHET's recommendation to place the entire country under Level 5 restrictions, instead moving the entire country to
      Level 3 restrictions.[430]
    • Tánaiste Leo Varadkar stated that the recommendation from NPHET to move to Level 5 "hadn't been thought through and there hadn't been prior consultation".[431]
  • 6 October – It was confirmed that 31 people had tested positive for COVID-19 at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise.[432]
  • 7 October
  • 8 October
    • The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that from 12 October, there will be no countries on the Government's travel Green List.[437]
    • A secondary school in Longford announced its closure due to a confirmed case of COVID-19.[438]
    • The number of cases of COVID-19 in Ireland passed 40,000.[439]
    • The four Archbishops of Ireland called a meeting with the Taoiseach to allow people return to Mass under Level 3 restrictions.[440]
  • 9 October
    • The Department of Education announced that no decision has been made in relation to extending school closures over the mid-term break by one week.[441]
    • A survey by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) revealed that more than 3.3 million bednight bookings were lost following the Government's escalation to Level 3 restrictions.[442]
    • A business group of 2,500 businesses in Dublin urged consumers to start their Christmas shopping early to prevent large queues in December.[443]
    • The Cabinet COVID-19 sub-committee agreed to introduce fines for non-compliance with COVID-19 rules, with laws being drafted by the Health and Justice Ministers.[444]
    • University College Cork confirmed several cases of COVID-19 amongst students in a UCC-run student accommodation.[445]
  • 10 October – Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan expressed worry after 1,012 new cases of COVID-19 were notified in a 24-hour period.[446]
  • 11 October – Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said there was no plan to extend the school mid-term break in an effort to curb the rising COVID-19 numbers.[447]
  • 12 October – The
    murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.[448]
  • 13 October
  • 14 October
    • Planning permission was granted by Cork City Council for a new €140m development at the old Port of Cork site that will include Ireland's tallest building.[451]
    • The Cabinet agreed a ban on all household visits nationwide, while Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan were also moved to Level 4 restrictions.[452]
  • 15 October – Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said a Brexit deal between the UK and the EU is "in sight" and could be reached by the start of November.[453]
  • 16 October – NPHET recommended to Government to move the entire country to Level 5 restrictions for six weeks.[454]
  • 17 October
  • 18 October – Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said the Government will have to bring in more "decisive and nationwide" COVID-19 restrictions.[457]
  • 19 October
  • 20 October
    • The Government agreed to give Gardaí new powers to fine people €1,000 who hold house parties and up to €500 who breach travel restrictions following the imposition of Level 5 restrictions.[461]
    • Aldi announced that they will be limiting customer purchases of Christmas toys on sale to one unit per customer and will introduce new safety measures for Christmas toy launch.[462]
  • 22 October
    • Schools nationwide were told to stop using ViraPro cleaning products and hand sanitisers, as they were being recalled because they contained methanol instead of ethanol.[463]
    • The Government agreed to align Ireland with the new European 'traffic light' system to coordinate international COVID-19 travel restrictions coming into force on Sunday 8 November.[464]
    • Gardaí began a major high visibility policing operation to support the new public health restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 with over 2,500 gardaí deployed every day on 132 static and mobile checkpoints nationwide, as
      Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 5 restrictions.[465]
    • A nursing home in Ahascragh, Ballinasloe, County Galway appealed to the HSE for emergency staff after 42 residents and staff tested positive for COVID-19, and one death confirmed.[466]
  • 23 October
    • The Government urged to ensure the essential retailers that are permitted to remain open during the Level 5 lockdown restrict their sales activities to essential items only after Retail Excellence, the largest retail body in Ireland, announced that some of its members made complaints that some large retailers were breaching the current restrictions by selling non-essential items while being allowed to stay open to sell essential items.[467]
    • The Dáil passed legislation empowering the Garda Síochána to impose new fines on people who breach COVID-19 regulations.[468]
    • A nursing home in Moate, County Westmeath confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 after 11 of 47 residents and four staff tested positive for COVID-19.[469]
    • The HSE confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 in an older persons' community residential facility in County Mayo after a number of residents and staff tested positive for COVID-19.[470]
  • 24 October
    • Two wards including a psychiatric unit at Naas General Hospital was locked down after an outbreak of COVID-19 was confirmed which infected 9 patients and 18 staff.[471]
    • Four Fine Gael senators began self-isolating after two tested positive for COVID-19.[472]
  • 25 October
    • The President signed into law the Health (Amendment) Bill 2020 allowing gardaí to issue graduated fines to people found to be in breach of the Level 5 COVID-19 regulations.[473]
    • A report published by Eurosurveillance revealed that passengers on a flight to Dublin during the summer led to the spread of 59 COVID-19 cases around the country.[474]
  • 26 October – Gardaí began a murder-suicide investigation after a father and two sons died following a shooting incident at a farm outside Kanturk in County Cork.[475]
  • 28 October
    • Gardaí investigating the shooting incident, which occurred on 26 October, looked at the possibility that the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Mark O'Sullivan may have been planned by his younger brother 23-year-old Diarmuid O'Sullivan over a period of time after a detailed 10-page note was discovered on the body of his younger brother.[476]
    • A candlelit vigil was held in honour of the mother and her two children who were found dead in a house in Dublin.[477]
    • Ryanair announced it will only operate flights from Dublin Airport in Ireland from 14 November to 12 December, with all flights from regional airports suspended.[478]
  • 29 October
  • 30 October
  • 31 October
    • Over 8,000 homes and businesses were left without power as Storm Aiden battered the country with severe gusts of up to 130 km/h, which led to fallen trees and flooding.[487]
    • Dublin Fire Brigade received 398 fire-related calls on Halloween, making it the busiest night of 2020.[488]

November

December

Sport

Association football

International friendly match
Nations League
  • 3 September – Bulgaria 1–1 Ireland [561]
  • 6 September – Ireland 0–1 Finland[562]
  • 11 October – Ireland 0–0 Wales[563]
  • 14 October – Finland 1–0 Ireland [564]
  • 15 November – Wales 1–0 Ireland [565]
  • 18 November – Ireland 0–0 Bulgaria [566]
Euro 2020 playoff

Deaths

January

Séamus Mallon

February

Francie Brolly

March

April

Ronan O'Rahilly
Eavan Boland
Michael Robinson

May

June

Jean Kennedy Smith

July

Jack Charlton

August

John Hume

September

Pat Smullen

October

Derek Mahon
John J. Campion

November

December

Tim Severin

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2020 in Ireland.

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  180. ^ 'The Leaving Cert is important, but it is life that matters' - Education Minister officially cancels Leaving Cert 2020 Irish Independent, 2020-05-08.
  181. ^ Businesses that do not comply with Covid-19 safety measures will be shut down Irish Examiner, 2020-05-09.
  182. ^ Horan: GAA return unlikely as long as social distancing in place RTÉ News, 2020-05-10.
  183. ^ Concern over public belief that worst of virus is over RTÉ News, 2020-05-11.
  184. ^ Independent TD Michael McNamara elected to chair Dáil probe into coronavirus response Irish Independent, 2020-05-12.
  185. ^ Reopening schools ‘among safest things we can do’, says Taoiseach Irish Examiner, 2020-05-13.
  186. ^ Childcare scheme for healthcare workers cancelled Irish Independent, 2020-05-13.
  187. ^ Hospital investigated after late reporting of almost 300 coronavirus cases Archived 21 May 2020 at the Wayback Machine Irish Examiner, 2020-05-14.
  188. ^ Taoiseach confirms 'it is safe' to go ahead with Phase One of re-opening from Monday The Journal, 2020-05-15.
  189. ^ Labour rules out government talks with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens Breaking News, 2020-05-15.
  190. ^ Lowest number of new Covid-19 cases since mid-March RTÉ News, 2020-05-16.
  191. ^ Wreath laid to remember those who died and suffered during Famine RTÉ News, 2020-05-17.
  192. ^ Thousands of shops, businesses reopen as restrictions ease RTÉ News, 2020-05-18.
  193. ^ Dublin Marathon and race series cancelled but this year's entries valid for 2021 Irish Independent 2020-05-19
  194. ^ Ireland will deal with Covid-19 for considerable time to come - Reid RTÉ News, 2020-05-19
  195. ^ Saoirse McHugh: 'I hope Catherine goes for it - she would be a very competent leader' Irish Independent, 2020-05-20
  196. ^ Tánaiste warns of EU scepticism over UK plan on customs RTÉ News, 2020-05-20
  197. ^ Investigation underway after door falls off Air Corps helicopter and lands near Dublin school Irish Independent, 2020-05-21
  198. ^ Leaving Cert plan in doubt as teachers’ union tells members not to co-operate Irish Times, 2020-05-21
  199. ^ 'Everybody is in agreement' on indemnity for teachers Irish Examiner, 2020-05-22
  200. ^ Covid-19: Taoiseach insists no change from two metre social distancing advice Irish Times, 2020-05-23
  201. ^ Forms for those entering State to be mandatory as regulations signed RTÉ News, 2020-05-24
  202. ^ No Covid-19 related deaths reported for 24 hours Evening Echo, 2020-05-25
  203. ^ Online portal opens for Leaving Cert students to register for calculated grades Evening Echo, 2020-05-26
  204. ^ Coronavirus: ‘Wealthy’ nursing home directors accused of complaining taxpayer not doing enough Irish Times, 2020-05-26
  205. ^ Two-metre social distancing is 'right measure for now', says Holohan Irish Times, 2020-05-27.
  206. ^ Even one-metre rule will hinder September return to school, says Education Minister Irish Examiner, 2020-05-28
  207. ^ Schools will reopen at the end of August, Taoiseach confirms Irish Independent, 2020-05-29
  208. ^ Coronavirus: Ibec demands faster reopening of the economy and reduction of two-metre rule Irish Examiner, 2020-05-29
  209. ^ Bust of Luke Kelly vandalised for fifth time RTÉ News, 2020-05-30
  210. ^ Demonstrations held at several US embassies over George Floyd death RTÉ News, 2020-05-31
  211. ^ Covid-19: One further death, 77 additional cases RTÉ News, 2020-06-01
  212. ^ Body of boy (5) recovered from Lough Mask Irish Independent, 2020-06-02
  213. ^ Dublin Zoo set to reopen with limited visitors Irish Independent, 2020-06-02
  214. ^ Over 1,000 Irish citizens remain stranded overseas - Coveney RTÉ News, 2020-06-03
  215. ^ Taoiseach condemns ‘absence of moral leadership’ following George Floyd death Belfast Telegraph, 2020-06-04
  216. ^ Taoiseach says €350 pandemic payment to be cut for some part-time workers Irish Times, 2020-06-04
  217. ^ Taoiseach announces move to 'Phase 2 plus' of Covid-19 roadmap - 'Summer is not lost' Irish Examiner, 2020-06-05
  218. ^ Catherine Martin to challenge Eamon Ryan for Green Party leadership even though she admits timing is 'less than ideal' Irish Independent, 2020-06-06
  219. ^ Varadkar, Martin, Ryan meeting described as 'constructive' RTÉ News, 2020-06-07
  220. ^ Coronavirus: Lockdown restrictions eased across Ireland today Archived 8 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine Irish Examiner, 2020-06-08
  221. ^ New field hospital in University of Limerick established RTÉ News, 2020-06-08
  222. ^ Call to remove Galway monuments 'glorifying slavery' RTÉ News, 2020-06-09
  223. ^ Antonov-225: World's largest plane lands with PPE cargo at Shannon Airport Archived 10 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine Irish Examiner, 2020-06-10
  224. ^ Eamon Ryan apologises for using N-word in Dáil while calling for inclusivity Archived 11 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine Irish Examiner, 2020-06-11
  225. ^ Government express ‘outrage’ to UK sports minister over Kinahan boxing involvement Irish Times, 2020-06-11
  226. ^ Ms Justice Mary Irvine nominated as first female President of the High Court Irish Independent, 2020-06-12
  227. ^ Children will only be in school one day per week if 2m social distancing rule is maintained – Education Minister Irish Independent, 2020-06-12
  228. ^ Teachers ‘will not agree to reduced social distancing ahead of other workplaces,’ union insists Archived 13 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine Breaking News, 2020-06-13
  229. ^ Party leaders to continue government formation talks in morning after failing to reach deal Archived 15 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine Breaking News, 2020-06-14
  230. ^ Shopping centres reopen today and nursing home visits resume Irish Times, 2020-06-15.
  231. ^ Agreement reached on draft programme for government RTÉ News, 2020-06-15.
  232. ^ Covid-19: No additional deaths, 18 new cases RTÉ News, 2020-06-15.
  233. ^ Ulysses on the radio: a 29-hour epic is released from the archives to mark Bloomsday Irish Independent, 2020-06-14.
  234. ^ Eamon O'Cuiv: Government formation 'crisis' has been 'manufactured' by length of talks Irish Examiner, 2020-06-16
  235. ^ Ireland wins seat at United Nations Security Council Irish Independent, 2020-06-17
  236. ^ 'An attack on democracy' - Murder probe launched after garda shot with his own gun in Roscommon Irish Independent, 2020-06-18
  237. ^ Aer Lingus confirms 500 jobs to be lost Irish Times, 2020-06-19
  238. ^ Covid-19: Taoiseach reveals acceleration of roadmap in Phase 3 RTÉ News, 2020-06-19
  239. ^ Stephen Silver charged in connection with killing of Garda Colm Horkan Breaking News, 2020-06-19
  240. ^ Expert: One in a million chance of randomly contracting Covid-19 Breaking News, 2020-06-20
  241. ^ Mourners told Garda Colm Horkan was 'deeply loved' RTÉ News, 2020-06-21
  242. ^ Green chief in North is latest to oppose programme for government Irish Times, 2020-06-21
  243. ^ Climate change will lead to 'mass civil disobedience' - Avengers star Mark Ruffalo tells Green Party webinar Irish Independent, 2020-06-22
  244. ^ Lough Derg summer pilgrimage cancelled for first time in 192 years over Covid-19 Irish Times, 2020-06-23
  245. ^ 'Absolute scandal' - Ireland has highest Covid-19 infection rate among health workers in the world, Dáil told Irish Independent, 2020-06-23
  246. ^ Ibec calls for end to international travel restrictions RTÉ News, 2020-06-24
  247. ^ First details of new government ministries emerge ahead of party votes RTÉ News, 2020-06-25
  248. ^ Revealed: Air travel restrictions to be eased in July as face coverings set to be mandatory on public transport Irish Independent, 2020-06-24
  249. ^ Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government Breaking News, 2020-06-26
  250. ^ The Dáil sits in the Convention Centre today to elect a new Taoiseach - here's what to expect The Journal, 2020-06-27
  251. ^ Micheál Martin elected Taoiseach as head of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green coalition Irish Times, 2020-06-27
  252. ^ Revealed: New Cabinet and Taoiseach's Seanad nominees RTÉ News, 2020-06-28.
  253. ^ Emotional homecoming as neighbours put out bunting for Taoiseach RTÉ News, 2020-06-28
  254. ^ Hairdressers, restaurants and more to reopen as restrictions further eased RTÉ News, 2020-06-29
  255. ^ New Cabinet to review economic stimulus package during first meeting RTÉ News, 2020-06-29
  256. ^ Travel uncertainty following advice by health expert to cancel foreign holidays RTÉ News, 2020-06-30
  257. ^ These are the 17 new junior ministers completing the government Irish Examiner, 2020-07-01
  258. ^ 410,000 remain on Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme - Revenue RTÉ News, 2020-07-02
  259. ^ Dr Tony Holohan to temporarily step back from role as chief medical officer Irish Independent, 2020-07-02
  260. ^ Gardaí to start inspecting pubs for Covid-19 compliance RTÉ News, 2020-07-03
  261. ^ Alcohol seized at Dublin premises operating as restaurant RTÉ News, 2020-07-05
  262. ^ Brothers who drowned in Tipperary tragedy named locally Breaking News, 2020-07-05
  263. ^ "Avoid non-essential travel until July 20 Taoiseach says, amid fears international travel will cause coronavirus resurgence" Irish News, 2020-07-06
  264. ^ Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation Irish Examiner, 2020-07-06
  265. ^ Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan to be given the freedom of Dublin City Irish Independent, 2020-07-06
  266. ^ More than 700,000 download Covid tracker app in first day RTÉ News, 2020-07-07
  267. ^ Barry Cowen statement branded 'a hollow exercise' without facing TDs' questions Breaking News, 2020-07-07
  268. ^ Dáil passes first piece of legislation outside of Leinster House RTÉ News, 2020-07-08
  269. ^ One million people have now downloaded Ireland’s Covid-19 tracker app Irish Times, 2020-07-08
  270. ^ 'Care and caution' urged as reproductive rate 'at 1' RTÉ News, 2020-07-09
  271. ^ Paschal Donohoe’s winning of job chairing Eurogroup was a victory for smaller EU states over big Irish Independent, 2020-07-09
  272. ^ Taoiseach warns young people 'no-one is invincible' from Covid-19, as face-coverings mandatory on public transport from Monday Irish Independent, 2020-07-10
  273. ^ Two injured as small plane crash lands in Galway field Archived 11 July 2020 at the Wayback Machine Breaking News, 2020-07-11
  274. ^ Barry Cowen says garda record of drink driving incident is 'incorrect' Irish Examiner, 2020-07-12
  275. ^ High compliance rates for face-covering regulations RTÉ News, 2020-07-13
  276. ^ 'I had never seen a bird like her' - Tropical brown booby seen for the first time in Ireland Irish Independent, 2020-07-14
  277. ^ Coronavirus: Pub reopenings in danger as NPHET expresses serious concerns at case growth Irish Times, 2020-07-14
  278. ^ Barry Cowen sacked as minister in wake of drink-driving controversy Irish Independent, 2020-07-14
  279. ^ Apple tax court ruling a vindication for Ireland - Paschal Donohoe Irish Independent, 2020-07-15
  280. ^ Dara Calleary appointed new Agriculture Minister as gardaí contact Data Protection Commissioner over Barry Cowen drink-driving case Irish Independent, 2020-07-15
  281. ^ Face coverings to be mandatory in all shops, retail settings RTÉ News, 2020-07-15
  282. ^ "Plans to reopen pubs postponed until August 10 amid concerns over increase in Covid-19 cases" Irish Independent, 2020-07-15
  283. ^ Covid-19 latest: Ireland in a 'precarious position' as R-number reaches an estimated 1.4 The Echo, 2020-07-16
  284. ^ Taoiseach travels to Brussels for crunch EU summit, but will take 'special measures' upon return The Journal, 2020-07-17
  285. ^ Ireland will be net contributor to EU recovery fund - Martin RTÉ News, 2020-07-18
  286. ^ Government's travel 'green list' will not be published tomorrow Irish Examiner, 2020-07-19
  287. ^ More than 20 staff from building site test positive for Covid-19 Irish Independent, 2020-07-20
  288. ^ Half of nursing homes not following infection protocols says HIQA Breaking News, 2020-07-21
  289. ^ Government agrees 'green list' of 15 countries but still insists 'don't travel abroad' Irish Independent, 2020-07-21
  290. ^ Voting in the Green Party leadership contest closes Irish Examiner, 2020-07-22
  291. ^ Catherine Connolly is the first woman to be elected Leas Ceann Comhairle Irish Examiner, 2020-07-23
  292. ^ Government launches €7.4 billion Jobs Stimulus to help businesses re-open, get people back to work and promote confidence Government of Ireland, 2020-07-23
  293. ^ Eamon Ryan wins Green leadership vote Irish Examiner, 2020-07-23
  294. ^ Taoiseach confirms schools reopening; Norma Foley rejects criticism Irish Examiner, 2020-07-24
  295. ^ Copy of the 1916 Proclamation sells at auction for €190,000 RTÉ News, 2020-07-25
  296. ^ 104 Pandemic Unemployment Payments stopped after airport checks, Dept confirms RTÉ News, 2020-07-26
  297. ^ Manhunt launched as man dead after being shot multiple times on doorstep of Dublin home Irish Independent, 2020-07-27
  298. ^ Taoiseach and ministers to take 10% pay cut Irish Examiner, 2020-07-27
  299. ^ Government approves €370m back-to-school fund Irish Examiner, 2020-07-27
  300. ^ Bill says PUP recipients must be 'genuinely seeking' employment RTÉ News, 2020-07-28
  301. ^ Review finds 85 cases may have lost PUP due to holiday RTÉ News, 2020-07-29
  302. ^ Four statues removed from outside The Shelbourne hotel due to 'slavery links' RTÉ News, 2020-07-29.
  303. ^ Healthcare worker jailed for rape of nursing home resident Breaking News, 2020-07-30
  304. ^ Neasa Hourigan resigns as Green Party whip before voting against Govt Irish Examiner, 2020-07-30
  305. ^ Eid prayers at Croke Park 'symbol of religious unity during pandemic' Irish Independent, 2020-07-31
  306. ^ Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill attend North South Ministerial Council meeting BBC News, 2020-07-31
  307. ^ Swimming banned in five Clare beaches ahead of bank holiday weekend Breaking News, 2020-08-01
  308. ^ Government to bring in random Covid-19 testing at airports Irish Examiner, 2020-08-02
  309. ^ ASTI warns of teacher shortage ahead of schools reopening Irish Examiner, 2020-08-03
  310. ^ "Phase 4 Ireland: Pubs will not reopen until at least August 31, number of countries removed from Green List" Irish Independent, 2020-08-04
  311. ^ Exchequer deficit of €7.4bn in July as tax take fell 18.6% and spending rose 29.5% RTÉ News, 2020-08-05
  312. ^ Mass temperature checks at airports not likely to be effective - HIQA RTÉ News, 2020-08-06
  313. ^ The Shelbourne receives 'warning letter' from Dublin City Council RTÉ News, 2020-08-06.
  314. ^ Kildare, Offaly and Laois residents not permitted to travel outside their counties Irish Examiner, 2020-08-07.
  315. ^ Govt 'acting quickly to save lives', Minister says as restrictions reintroduced RTÉ News, 2020-08-08.
  316. ^ Three midlands meat plants with Covid-19 clusters defer reopening Irish Times, 2020-08-09.
  317. ^ Face coverings now mandatory in shops and other indoor settings Irish Times, 2020-08-10.
  318. ^ Carroll Cuisine suspends production amid Covid-19 outbreak; rapid testing expected to roll out in meat plants Irish Examiner, 2020-08-10.
  319. ^ Coronavirus: Micheál Martin promises serial testing at meat plants across Ireland Irish Examiner, 2020-08-11.
  320. ^ 'We will be knocking on your door' – Gardaí warn other suspects as Aaron Brady convicted of capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe Irish Independent, 2020-08-12.
  321. ^ Taoiseach has first face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson The Journal, 2020-08-13.
  322. ^ Exclusive: 'I’m so happy. I had given up' – father of rescued paddle boarder on moment cousins found alive off Galway coast Irish Independent, 2020-08-13.
  323. ^ Donegal woman becomes first female diver in naval history RTÉ News, 2020-08-14
  324. ^ Coronavirus: Irish Dog Foods and Carroll Cuisine facilites [sic] to reopen on phased basis The Irish Times, 2020-08-14
  325. ^ Fáilte Ireland chairman resigns after travelling to Italy on holiday amid Irish staycation push Irish Independent, 2020-08-15
  326. ^ Calls for Dublin bar to be shut down after 'outrageous' video shows them breaking Covid-19 rules TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-16
  327. ^ 'I couldn't put up with this anymore' says woman pushed into canal RTÉ News, 2020-08-16
  328. ^ Volume of cars on Irish roads almost back to pre-pandemic levels Irish Examiner, 2020-08-17
  329. ^ Simon Coveney says Ireland does not accept the result of the Belarussian presidential election TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-17
  330. ^ 28,000 did not confirm eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment Payment RTÉ News, 2020-08-17
  331. ^ Businesses are worried about another lockdown, according to CSO survey RTÉ News, 2020-08-18
  332. ^ New Garda powers and tighter restrictions on gatherings as Ireland sees 190 Covid-19 cases Irish Examiner, 2020-08-18
  333. ^ Storm Ellen to hit Ireland as Status Orange wind warning issued in seven counties TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-18
  334. ^ Storm Ellen: Status Red in Cork as motorists nationwide told to exercise caution TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-19
  335. ^ 130,000 homes, businesses without power due to Storm Ellen, new warnings issued RTÉ News, 2020-08-20
  336. ^ Secondary school buses to run at 50% capacity only, government confirms The Journal, 2020-08-20
  337. ^ Minister Dara Calleary apologises for attending golf event in breach of health guidelines Irish Independent, 2020-08-20
  338. ^ Population growth brings both challenges and opportunities Irish Independent, 2020-08-23
  339. ^ Calleary, Buttimer resign over attending Clifden event RTÉ News, 2020-08-21
  340. ^ Restrictions to remain in place in Kildare for two weeks but lifted for Laois and Offaly TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-21
  341. ^ Department introduces changes to 2021 Leaving Cert and Junior Cert RTÉ News, 2020-08-21
  342. ^ Opposition seeks early return to Dáil amid fallout over golf event RTÉ News, 2020-08-22
  343. ^ Homeless woman (23) first Irish prisoner to be diagnosed with coronavirus Irish Independent, 2020-08-22
  344. ^ Gardaí arrest four men at anti-lockdown protest in Dublin Breaking News, 2020-08-22
  345. ^ Passenger locator form is online from 26 August, confirms Minister RTÉ News, 2020-08-22
  346. ^ Taoiseach and Tánaiste urge Hogan to ‘consider his position’ after golf dinner Irish Times, 2020-08-22
  347. ^ Dáil to be recalled early after schools reopen, Coalition leaders confirm RTÉ News, 2020-08-23
  348. ^ EU Commissioner Phil Hogan not resigning - spokesperson RTÉ News, 2020-08-23
  349. ^ 100 children in Ireland test positive for virus in last two weeks - NPHET RTÉ News, 2020-08-23
  350. ^ Hogan stopped by gardaí for using phone while driving in Kildare en route to Galway RTÉ News, 2020-08-23
  351. ^ Elderly woman killed in assault at house in north Dublin RTÉ News, 2020-08-23
  352. ^ Dara Calleary resigns as Fianna Fáil's deputy leader RTÉ News, 2020-08-24
  353. ^ Flash flooding likely as Storm Francis brings 'intense rainfall' RTÉ News, 2020-08-24
  354. ^ Supreme Court orders review into Woulfe attendance at golf event RTÉ News, 2020-08-24
  355. ^ Children return to school after six months away RTÉ News, 2020-08-25
  356. ^ Department of Health evacuated after suspicious package discovered TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-25
  357. ^ Hogan says he broke no regulations but made mistakes RTÉ News, 2020-08-25
  358. ^ Students who refuse to wear face masks will be sent home from secondary schools, Norma Foley says TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-26
  359. ^ Minister Foley announces postponed 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations to commence on 16 November 2020 Gov.ie, 2020-08-26
  360. ^ Phil Hogan resigns from EU role following golf controversy RTÉ News, 2020-08-26
  361. ^ Government leaders to discuss Hogan successor RTÉ News, 2020-08-27
  362. ^ Pubs in Ireland won't be re-opening next week TheJournal.ie, 2020-08-27
  363. ^ Cabinet agree legislation to give gardaí stronger powers to shut pubs RTÉ News, 2020-08-28
  364. ^ 115 jobs to go at manufacturing facility in Galway RTÉ News, 2020-08-28
  365. ^ Minister Donohoe encourages employers to avail of the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme Department of Finance, 2020-08-28
  366. ^ Kildare Covid-19 restrictions lifted with immediate effect RTÉ News, 2020-08-31
  367. ^ Class sent home from Dublin school after positive Covid-19 case RTÉ News, 2020-09-01
  368. ^ Govt leaders expected to nominate man and woman for EU post RTÉ News, 2020-09-01
  369. ^ Revenue confirms 22,000 employers registered for Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme RTÉ News, 2020-09-01
  370. ^ Leaving Cert 2020: 17% of teacher-predicted grades reduced; 4% increased TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-01
  371. ^ Taoiseach appoints Charlie McConalogue as his third Minister for Agriculture Irish Examiner, 2020-09-02
  372. ^ Pupils sent home from second Dublin school after Covid-19 case RTÉ News, 2020-09-02
  373. ^ Clare school shuts for week over link to Covid-19 case RTÉ News, 2020-09-02
  374. ^ Government launches the Stay and Spend Scheme to support the Hospitality Sector Gov.ie, 2020-09-03
  375. ^ 1,000 people a day fail to show for Covid-19 testing - HSE RTÉ News, 2020-09-03
  376. ^ Requirement to keep food details designed to 'crack down' on misbehaving pubs, Varadkar says TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-04
  377. ^ Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell set to be Ireland's nominees to replace Phil Hogan as EU Commissioner TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-04
  378. ^ Covid-19 forces socially distanced celebrations for National Services Day TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-05
  379. ^ Draft guidelines for reopening of pubs drawn up RTÉ News, 2020-09-06
  380. ^ Record high results for Leaving Certificate class of 2020 RTÉ News, 2020-09-07
  381. ^ Cork School confirms positive case of Covid-19 Irish Examiner, 2020-09-07
  382. ^ Ireland now officially in recession after largest ever quarterly GDP drop TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-07
  383. ^ €2 billion COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme open Gov.ie, 2020-09-07
  384. ^ Pubs given green light to reopen from 21 September TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-08
  385. ^ Mairead McGuinness chosen as new European Commissioner for Financial Services as Ireland loses Trade portfolio TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-08
  386. ^ Breach of international law would be unacceptable, says Taoiseach Irish Independent, 2020-09-09
  387. ^ Coronavirus: New household restrictions should be introduced in Dublin, says NPHET Irish Times, 2020-09-10
  388. ^ CAO points for most college courses surge with some seeing 80-point hikes, new figures show Irish Times, 2020-09-11
  389. ^ Widespread Covid-19 testing to begin tomorrow in all direct provision centres TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-11
  390. ^ Government 'won't be afraid' to introduce Covid-19 restrictions in Dublin if necessary - Taoiseach Irish Examiner, 2020-09-12
  391. ^ Thousands attend anti-mask protest in Dublin; HSE dismiss doctor's 'Covid-19 not as harmful as flu' claim Irish Examiner, 2020-09-12
  392. ^ Trust between EU and UK 'damaged', says Coveney RTÉ News, 2020-09-13
  393. ^ Woman assaulted during Covid protest in Dublin RTÉ News, 2020-09-13
  394. ^ Gardaí increase patrols in Dublin as Covid-19 cases rise TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-13
  395. ^ Book of Kells new state-of-the-art display is unveiled Irish Independent, 2020-09-14
  396. ^ Self-isolation period for confirmed Covid-19 cases reduced to 10 days Irish Examiner, 2020-09-14
  397. ^ Census 2021 postponed until 2022 due to Covid-19 RTÉ News, 2020-09-15.
  398. ^ Living with Covid: Ireland at Level 2 under government's new plan Irish Examiner, 2020-09-15.
  399. ^ Cabinet and CMO self-isolating as Stephen Donnelly seeks Covid-19 test Irish Examiner, 2020-09-15.
  400. ^ Record number of appeals lodged by Leaving Cert students Irish Examiner, 2020-09-16
  401. ^ Just seven countries to be included on updated travel 'Green List' Irish Examiner, 2020-09-17
  402. ^ Dublin city and county placed on Level 3 of the Framework for Restrictive Measures Gov.ie, 2020-09-18
  403. ^ 'I thought it was Avril Lavigne at first': Varadkar laughs off incident where woman threw smoothie on him TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-18
  404. ^ President Higgins' dog Síoda dies following short illness TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-19
  405. ^ Dublin lockdown: Checkpoints and additional gardaí to be brought in as level 3 restrictions begin Irish Examiner, 2020-09-19
  406. ^ Teachers' union to ballot for industrial action over Covid-19 safety concerns Breaking News, 2020-09-20
  407. ^ Pubs around country reopening for first time in six months RTÉ News, 2020-09-21
  408. ^ Limiting contacts key to getting cases down - Nolan RTÉ News, 2020-09-21
  409. ^ Gardaí investigate rave in Dublin flats attended by large crowd The Irish Times, 2020-09-21
  410. ^ Four Cabinet ministers restricting movements RTÉ News, 2020-09-23
  411. ^ Warning that Ireland at start of second virus wave RTÉ News, 2020-09-23
  412. ^ Ireland's Winter Plan: 500 new acute beds and an 'unprecedented' €600m boost on last year TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-24
  413. ^ Level 3 virus restrictions announced for Donegal RTÉ News, 2020-09-24
  414. ^ Operation Fanacht to come into place tonight in Donegal Irish Independent, 2020-09-25
  415. ^ Colleges and universities told to move most lectures online for next two weeks TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-25
  416. ^ Taoiseach warns local restrictions may be needed in four counties as cases rise TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-25
  417. ^ Coronavirus outbreak on ward at Regional Hospital Mullingar RTÉ News, 2020-09-25
  418. ^ Donegal enters Level 3 restrictions after recent spike in Covid-19 cases TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-26
  419. ^ Further restrictions in other counties 'not inevitable', says Acting Chief Medical Officer TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-26
  420. ^ Republican prisoners in Portlaoise go on hunger strike in support of Palestinian doctor Breaking News, 2020-09-27
  421. ^ Leo Varadkar under pressure to explain Michael D'Arcy appointment Irish Examiner, 2020-09-28
  422. ^ Condemnation of large crowds gathered in Galway city RTÉ News, 2020-09-29
  423. ^ Leaving Cert: About 6,500 students set to receive higher grades after coding error TheJournal.ie, 2020-09-30
  424. ^ Nphet recommends new restrictions on household visits for entire country Irish Independent, 2020-10-01
  425. ^ Report finds it would be disproportionate for Seamus Woulfe to have to resign over 'Golfgate' Irish Independent, 2020-10-01
  426. ^ Budget deficit will not run to €30bn - Minister for Finance RTÉ News, 2020-10-02
  427. ^ Improved marks for 6,100 Leaving Cert students RTÉ News, 2020-10-03
  428. ^ NPHET recommends Level 5 restrictions for entire country RTÉ News, 2020-10-04
  429. ^ GAA suspends all club games with immediate effect until further notice The 42, 2020-10-05
  430. ^ Covid-19: Govt approves Level 3 restrictions nationwide RTÉ News, 2020-10-05
  431. ^ Tánaiste says NPHET recommendation 'not thought through' RTÉ News, 2020-10-05
  432. ^ Nursing home confirms 31 cases of Covid-19 among residents and staff Irish Examiner, 2020-10-06
  433. ^ Gardaí to put up 132 checkpoints across the country to ensure compliance with Level 3 lockdown guidelines Irish Independent, 2020-10-06
  434. ^ Taoiseach suggests fines may be on cards for breaking Covid-19 travel restrictions Irish Examiner, 2020-10-07
  435. ^ Debate on Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 resumes Irish Medical Times, 2020-10-07.
  436. ^ The Dying with Dignity Bill has been voted to committee stage The Journal, 2020-10-07.
  437. ^ No countries will be on Green List from Monday RTÉ News, 2020-10-08
  438. ^ Longford secondary school closes due to confirmed Covid-19 case RTÉ News, 2020-10-08
  439. ^ Coronavirus: 506 new cases take national total above 40,000 Newstalk, 2020-10-08
  440. ^ Archbishops to ask Taoiseach to let people go to Mass despite restrictions RTÉ News, 2020-10-08
  441. ^ Coronavirus: Extended mid-term break discussed but plan for now is to keep schools open The Irish Times, 2020-10-09
  442. ^ More than three million bookings lost following Level 3 escalation Irish Examiner, 2020-10-09
  443. ^ Consumers urged to start Christmas shopping to minimise December queues RTÉ News, 2020-10-09
  444. ^ Graduated fines on the way for breaking Covid rules RTÉ News, 2010-10-09
  445. ^ Covid cases confirmed in UCC-run student accommodation Irish Examiner, 2020-10-09
  446. ^ CMO expresses 'worry' as 1,012 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours RTÉ News, 2020-10-10
  447. ^ ‘It is not going to be extended’ - Donnelly says midterm break won’t be longer than a week Irish Times, 2020-10-11
  448. ^ Court rejects French attempt to extradite Ian Bailey RTÉ News, 2020-10-12.
  449. ^ Daniel McConnell: Spend, spend, spend - but no champagne corks popping Irish Examiner, 2020-10-13.
  450. ^ Garda Commissioner Drew Harris among senior management at HQ restricting movements after officer tests positive for coronavirus Irish Independent, 2020-10-13.
  451. ^ 34 storey complex in Cork set to become Ireland's tallest building Irish Independent, 2020-10-14.
  452. ^ Cabinet agrees nationwide ban on visits to households almost all circumstances Irish Times, 2020-10-14.
  453. ^ Brexit deal in sight, says Simon Coveney Breaking News, 2020-10-15.
  454. ^ NPHET recommends move to Level 5 for six weeks RTÉ News, 2020-10-16
  455. ^ Government considering NPHET Level 5 recommendation RTÉ News, 2020-10-17
  456. ^ Coveney restricting movements after attending same meeting as positive minister in Luxembourg TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-17
  457. ^ New coronavirus restrictions will be announced tomorrow - Simon Harris Irish Independent, 2020-10-17
  458. ^ Cabinet agrees to impose Level 5 restrictions for six weeks from Wednesday RTÉ News, 2020-10-19
  459. ^ Ireland's Covid tracker app is now linked with similar contact tracing apps from Italy and Germany TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-19
  460. ^ Gardaí investigating after officer tests positive after attending event RTÉ News, 2020-10-19
  461. ^ €500 on-the-spot fines for breaches of restrictions RTÉ News, 2020-10-20
  462. ^ Aldi limits sale of certain Christmas toys to one unit per customer as store marshals to enforce rules Irish Independent, 2020-10-20
  463. ^ Covid-19 Ireland today: Schools told to stop using Vira Pro products, Tony Holohan's Christmas update and cases worry Irish Mirror, 2020-10-22
  464. ^ EU traffic light system for international travel to commence in November TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-22
  465. ^ Garda operation begins to support Covid restrictions RTÉ News, 2020-10-22
  466. ^ Majority of residents and most staff at Galway nursing home have Covid RTÉ News, 2020-10-22
  467. ^ Larger retailers 'abusing' Level 5 by remaining open for non-essential sales, retail group claims TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-23
  468. ^ Dáil passes fines for people breaching Covid-19 regulations RTÉ News, 2020-10-23
  469. ^ Westmeath nursing home says it is managing Covid-19 outbreak with 15 cases The Irish Times, 2020-10-23
  470. ^ Covid outbreak at Mayo residential facility for elderly RTÉ News, 2020-10-23
  471. ^ Covid outbreak confirmed on two wards of Kildare hospital Irish Independent, 2020-10-24
  472. ^ Four Fine Gael senators in self-isolation after two test positive for Covid-19 Irish Examiner, 2020-10-24
  473. ^ President signs Bill allowing graduated fines for breaches in Covid-19 restrictions TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-25
  474. ^ Flight into Dublin Airport linked to 59 Covid-19 cases Irish Examiner, 2020-10-25
  475. ^ Three dead following shooting incident at Cork farm RTÉ News, 2020-10-26
  476. ^ Kanturk deaths: Detailed note found on body of Diarmuid O'Sullivan RTÉ News, 2020-10-28
  477. ^ Vigil held for mother and children found dead in Dublin RTÉ News, 2020-10-28
  478. ^ Ryanair to suspend all flights from Irish regional airports for a month TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-28
  479. ^ Motorists urged to slow down when approaching Garda checkpoints TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-29
  480. ^ Garda appeal over deaths of mother and two children in Dublin RTÉ News, 2020-10-29
  481. ^ Schools told to stop using more than 50 sanitising products following government review TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-29
  482. ^ Storm Aiden prompts nationwide weather alerts for Halloween The Irish Times, 2020-10-30
  483. ^ Gardaí launch murder investigation over death of mother and two children in Ballinteer following post-mortem exams TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-30
  484. ^ Covid-19 outbreak at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise RTÉ News, 2020-10-30
  485. ^ Weekend closure of Vehicular side gates of Phoenix Park for duration of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions Gov.ie, 2020-10-30
  486. ^ First major English-Irish dictionary in 60 years published RTÉ News, 2020-10-30
  487. ^ Storm Aiden: Strong winds leave 8,000 without power The Irish Times, 2020-10-31
  488. ^ Major spike in Halloween fire brigade call outs in Dublin TheJournal.ie, 2020-10-31
  489. ^ VAT rate reduction for tourism and hospitality sector kicks in today TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-01
  490. ^ Additional measures in place at Midlands Prison after six staff test positive TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-02
  491. ^ Varadkar apologises for 'errors of judgement' over leak RTÉ News, 2020-11-03
  492. ^ Nineteen residents and staff in Co Kerry nursing home test positive for Covid-19 The Irish Times, 2020-11-04
  493. ^ Passengers arriving from Denmark will have to restrict movements over fears of new Covid strain Irish Independent, 2020-11-07
  494. ^ Ballina celebrates Joe Biden's victory in US election RTÉ News, 2020-11-07
  495. ^ Irish leaders congratulate Joe Biden on presidential win TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-07
  496. ^ Eight gardaí suspended from duty in corruption inquiry RTÉ News, 2020-11-08
  497. ^ Government criticised on lack of clarity over Christmas Covid restrictions TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-08
  498. ^ Taoiseach lays wreath in Enniskillen Remembrance Day service TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-08
  499. ^ EU 'traffic light' system for air travel takes off here RTÉ News, 2020-11-08
  500. ^ Disgraceful footage shows hundreds of drinkers throng South William Street with no masks or social distancing Dublin Live, 2020-11-15
  501. ^ Postponed Leaving Cert exams to get under way RTÉ News, 2020-11-16
  502. ^ HSE says no positive Covid-19 cases found in testing of mink farm workers and families TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-19
  503. ^ 29 retailers found in alleged breach of Level 5 restrictions this month TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-19
  504. ^ Ireland and the Canary Islands turn 'orange' on EU traffic light travel map TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-19
  505. ^ RTÉ presenters apologise over social distance breaches RTÉ News, 2020-11-20
  506. ^ Six nursing home residents in Co Kerry die after testing positive RTÉ News, 2020-11-20
  507. ^ More than 20 patients test positive for Covid-19 in south Dublin hospital outbreak TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-20
  508. ^ Nine arrested in Cork City over public order incidents Irish Examiner, 2020-11-22
  509. ^ Over 50,000 toys destroyed after safety standard checks RTÉ News, 2020-11-23
  510. ^ Covid-19: Museums, cinemas, hairdressers expected to reopen next week The Irish Times, 2020-11-24
  511. ^ January could see 'short' return to Level 3 restrictions: Tánaiste Irish Examiner, 2020-11-24
  512. ^ Covid-19 outbreak halts some services at Loughlinstown hospital RTÉ News, 2020-11-24
  513. ^ Covid fines revealed: €150 penalty for attending a house party and €80 sanction for not wearing a mask in shops or on public transport Irish Independent, 2020-11-24
  514. ^ Female students at Carlow school 'told to not wear tight clothes to PE as it's distracting' TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-24
  515. ^ Government considering advising people against travel to Northern Ireland, says Tánaiste TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-25
  516. ^ Residents to be moved out of Kerry nursing home where eight died following Covid-19 outbreak Irish Examiner, 2020-11-25
  517. ^ Officials continue investigation of Covid-19 outbreak at Cork school Irish Examiner, 2020-11-25
  518. ^ Restaurants and pubs should only be allowed to offer takeaway over Christmas - Nphet says Irish Independent, 2020-11-26
  519. ^ Christmas Bonus will be paid to over 1.6 million people in early December TheJournal.ie, 2020-11-26
  520. ^ Hotels, retail, hairdressers, gyms, churches to open next Tuesday, followed by restaurants and gastropubs on Friday The Irish Times, 2020-11-27
  521. ^ Ryan Tubridy thrills million viewers in 2020 Late Late Toy Show DublinLive.ie, 2020-11-27
  522. ^ Man charged with capital murder of garda detective in June RTÉ News, 2020-11-27
  523. ^ Non-essential shops, hair salons, gyms back in business RTÉ News, 2020-12-01
  524. ^ Cabinet approves purchase of 875,000 doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine RTÉ News, 2020-12-01
  525. ^ Restrictions on nursing home visits relaxed in new guidance RTÉ News, 2020-12-01
  526. ^ Covid-19 outbreak reported at University Hospital, Waterford Irish Examiner, 2020-12-01
  527. ^ Restaurants, cafes and some pubs reopening RTÉ News, 2020-12-04
  528. ^ McEntee announces pregnancy, in first for cabinet minister RTÉ News, 2020-12-05
  529. ^ Áras an Uachtaráin leaves a light on for the Irish abroad this Christmas RTÉ News, 2020-12-10
  530. ^ Two primary schools in different counties shut early for Christmas due to Covid-19 Irish Independent, 2020-12-11
  531. ^ The winner of the An Post Irish Book of the Year award has been announced TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-11
  532. ^ Drogheda bakery closes temporarily over Covid infections among staff RTÉ News, 2020-12-12
  533. ^ Minister for Health announces National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy Gov.ie, 2020-12-15
  534. ^ Covid-19: All pupils at Kerry school told to remain at home after 17 confirmed cases The Irish Times, 2020-12-16
  535. ^ Taoiseach tests negative after Macron Covid diagnosis RTÉ News, 2020-12-17
  536. ^ Nphet calls for tighter restrictions over festive period as 484 Covid-19 cases, three more deaths reported The Irish Times, 2020-12-17
  537. ^ Covid-19: Schools will not close early for Christmas – Norma Foley The Irish Times, 2020-12-17
  538. ^ Kerry Babies: 'Suffering finally behind us' says Hayes RTÉ News, 2020-12-18.
  539. ^ Government ‘very minded’ to heed advice to impose restrictions after Christmas - Taoiseach The Irish Times, 2020-12-18
  540. ^ Tony Holohan: 'Re-examine your plans and limit your social contacts as much as possible before Christmas' TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-18
  541. ^ HSE expects to have hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses by end of Februar TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-18
  542. ^ Coronavirus: Government imposes 48-hour travel ban from Britain in response to new virus strain The Irish Times, 2020-12-20
  543. ^ Gardaí break up gathering of 800 people at 'car meet' in Cork RTÉ News, 2020-12-20
  544. ^ ‘We’re clearly now in a third wave’ – warning comes to protect loved ones as 727 Covid-19 cases confirmed today Irish Independent, 2020-12-21
  545. ^ First premises given closure order by gardaí due to persistent failure to serve substantial meals Irish Independent, 2020-12-21
  546. ^ Ireland placed on Level 5 Restrictions of the Plan for Living with COVID-19 - with a number of specific adjustments Gov.ie, 2020-12-22
  547. ^ UK variant now in Ireland and R number highest since March as 13 further deaths and 938 new cases confirmed Irish Independent, 2020-12-23
  548. ^ Agriculture Minister tests positive for Covid-19 RTÉ News, 2020-12-23
  549. ^ Businesses to shut as latest Covid restrictions come into effect Irish Examiner, 2020-12-24
  550. ^ New UK variant of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland while 1,025 new cases and two further deaths confirmed Irish Independent, 2020-12-25
  551. ^ First shipment of Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Republic The Irish Times, 2020-12-26
  552. ^ Inter-county travel and household restrictions in place RTÉ News, 2020-12-27
  553. ^ 79-year-old Dublin woman first in Republic of Ireland to get Covid-19 vaccine TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-29
  554. ^ New president and vice-president elected to garda body during controversial conference TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-29
  555. ^ New Archbishop of Dublin appointed by Pope Francis TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-29
  556. ^ Ireland placed on full Level 5 Restrictions of the Plan for Living with COVID-19 Gov.ie, 2020-12-30
  557. ^ Man dies after being shot by gardaí in west Dublin RTÉ News, 2020-12-30
  558. ^ Covid-19 close contacts no longer advised to get tested but still told to restrict movements TheJournal.ie, 2020-12-31
  559. ^ ‘Justice for George’ chanted by protesters after garda shooting Irish Independent, 2020-12-31
  560. ^ Ireland outclassed by England at Wembley RTÉ Sport, 2020-11-12.
  561. ^ Duffy rescues a point for Ireland with injury-time header in Bulgaria RTÉ Sport, 2020-09-03.
  562. ^ First loss for Kenny as Ireland beaten by Finland RTÉ Sport, 2020-09-06.
  563. ^ Ten-man Ireland held at home as James McClean sees red RTÉ Sport, 2020-10-11.
  564. ^ Kenny's Ireland draw another blank in Finland defeat RTÉ Sport, 2020-10-14.
  565. ^ Poor form continues as Ireland beaten by Wales RTÉ Sport, 2020-11-15.
  566. ^ Ireland avoid drop but fail to fire against Bulgaria RTÉ Sport, 2020-11-18.
  567. ^ Ireland hopes dashed after penalty drama in Slovakia RTÉ Sport, 2020-10-08.
  568. ^ Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Marian Finucane dies suddenly, aged 69, RTÉ News, 2020-01-02.
  569. ^ Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Larry Gogan dies, RTÉ News, 2020-01-07.
  570. ^ Renowned fiddle player Pat Collins has died, RTÉ News, 2020-01-09.
  571. ^ Ó MADAGÁIN, Breandán : Death notice, Irish Times, 2020-01-09.
  572. ^ Tributes paid to Kilkenny man who ran New York’s oldest Irish pub, Irish Times, 2020-01-11.
  573. ^ Former RTÉ Midlands Correspondent dies, RTÉ News, 2020-01-14.
  574. ^ Death takes place of actor and writer Joe Steve Ó Neachtain, Irish Times, 2020-01-20.
  575. ^ "'A political colossus': Limerick's longest serving councillor passes away". Limerick Leader. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  576. ^ Seamus Mallon dies aged 83, Breaking News, 2020-01-24.
  577. ^ "1969 All-Ireland winner Joe Millea has died". Kilkenny Live. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  578. ^ Tipperary vote postponed after death of candidate, RTÉ News, 2020-02-03.
  579. ^ Boyce, Eamonn : Death notice
  580. ^ SF pays tribute to former MLA Francie Brolly, RTÉ News, 2020-02-06.
  581. ^ Burn, James (9 February 2020). "Paddy Broderick, rider of Champion Hurdle great Night Nurse, dies at 80". Racing Post.
  582. ^ RTÉ broadcaster Keelin Shanley dies aged 51, Irish Independent, 2020-02-08.
  583. ^ Former Console CEO Paul Kelly dies aged 62, Irish Independent, 2020-02-09.
  584. ^ Jimmy Cullinan RIP, Clare GAA website, 2020-02-11.
  585. ^ Former Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald dies aged 65, RTÉ News, 2020-02-15.
  586. ^ Former Ireland international Jimmy Conway dies aged 73
  587. ^ Eamon Long R.I.P., Clare GAA website, 2020-02-25.
  588. ^ Death of Des Smyth (Musician – Performer), Superannrte, 2020-02-26.
  589. ^ Death of former Councillor, Senator and MEP, Farrell McElgunn, Leitrim Observer, 2020-03-02.
  590. ^ 13-time All-Ireland winner and Dublin camogie legend Úna O'Connor has died, The 42, 2020-03-04.
  591. ^ Frank Hogan, holder of ‘John 3:7’ sign at GAA matches, dies aged 81, Irish Times, 2020-03-07.
  592. ^ Boxing promoter Barney Eastwood dies, Belfast Telegraph, 2020-03-09.
  593. ^ Former Donegal TD Hugh Conaghan dies aged 93, Highland Radio, 2020-03-25.
  594. ^ Former Irish Open winner John O’Leary has died, Irish Times, 2020-03-26.
  595. ^ Tributes paid following death of Frank Larkin, 2020-03-27.
  596. ^ Roscommon Connacht SFC winner passes away, Hogan Stand, 2020-03-29.
  597. ^ Louth All-Ireland winner Alfie Monk passes away, Hogan Stand, 2020-04-01.
  598. ^ Obituary: Mary Buckley Clarke, Irish Independent, 2020-04-05.
  599. ^ Tipperary GAA mourn loss of All-Ireland winning hero, Hogan Stand, 2020-04-07.
  600. ^ Former Offaly football manager Fr. Tom Scully dies after contracting coronavirus, Irish Mirror, 2020-04-09.
  601. ^ 'Passionate and tireless' - tributes pour in following death of children's rights advocate Norah Gibbons, Irish Independent, 2020-04-09.
  602. ^ Shamrock Rovers announce death of Shay Keogh aged 85, Irish Times, 2020-04-14.
  603. ^ Tributes paid to former Laois footballer following sad passing, Laois Today, 2020-04-15.
  604. ^ Tom Mulholland obituary: Great athlete who represented Louth and Leinster, Irish Times, 2020-05-09.
  605. ^ Ronan O'Rahilly, founder of Radio Caroline, dead at 79, RTÉ News, 2020-04-20.
  606. ^ Dave Bacuzzi, the man who led Cork Hibs through their glory years, passes away, Irish Examiner, 2020-04-22.
  607. ^ Hurling mourns Oliver Gough, the last man to win senior All-Irelands with two different counties, Irish Examiner, 2020-04-23.
  608. ^ President pays tribute on death of Dr Tiede Herrema; Kidnapped by IRA in 1975, Irish Examiner, 2020-04-27.
  609. ^ Funeral of Argentinian Ambassador to take place in Mayo, RTÉ News, 2020-05-15.
  610. ^ Poet Eavan Boland dies aged 75, RTÉ News, 2020-04-27.
  611. ^ Former Ireland international Michael Robinson dies aged 61, Irish Times, 2020-04-28.
  612. ^ Moran, Seán (29 April 2020). "Tributes paid to Clare GAA stalwart Noel Walsh after his death from Covid-19: The former army colonel was widely respected as one of the GAA's most influential reformers". The Irish Times. Retrieved 29 April 2020. Everything Noel Walsh, who died on Wednesday in Ennis Hospital due to pneumonia caused by Covid-19, did was 'for the good of Clare football', according to one of the historic team of 1992, who took the Munster football title back to the county for the first time in 75 years.
  613. ^ Irish show jumping legend Billy Ringrose dies, Irish Examiner, 2020-04-30.
  614. ^ Former RTÉ Director General Tom Hardiman has died, RTÉ News, 2020-05-03.
  615. ^ Irish Folk Rock Hero Jonathan Kelly aka Jon Ledingham Has Died, Hot Press, 2020-05-03.
  616. ^ Oliver Crewe: tribute to a quiet gentleman and unique Armagh gael, Irish News, 2020-05-26.
  617. ^ Former Offaly hurler Paddy Molloy dies, RTÉ Sport, 2020-05-06.
  618. ^ Mayo mourns death of League winner Fr JJ Cribbin, Irish Examiner, 2020-05-08.
  619. ^ Offaly All-Ireland winner Paddy Fenning passes away, Irish Independent, 2020-05-15.
  620. ^ Cork 1966 All-Ireland winner passes away, Hogan Stand, 2020-05-17.
  621. ^ Martin pays tribute to former minister Gerard Brady, Irish Examiner, 2020-05-16.
  622. ^ Larry Dunne, widely blamed for introducing heroin to Dublin, dies, RTÉ News, 2020-05-19.
  623. ^ Down GAA mourns death of All-Ireland winning player and selector John Murphy, Hogan Stand, 2020-05-21.
  624. ^ Death of Westmeath's Paddy Buckley, Hogan Stand, 2020-05-22.
  625. ^ Former Irish Times and Belfast Telegraph journalist Michael Devine dies aged 79, Irish Times, 2020-05-24.
  626. ^ The Bill actor Tony Scannell dies aged 74, BBC News, 2020-05-28.
  627. ^ Showband star Brendan Bowyer dies in Las Vegas, Irish Examiner, 2020-05-29
  628. ^ Tributes paid to Galway boxer Michael 'Chick' Gillen, RTÉ News, 2020-05-30
  629. ^ "The death has occurred of Betty Ann NORTON". RIP.ie. 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  630. ^ Former Kilkenny hurler Ryan dies in road accident, RTÉ, 2020-06-07
  631. ^ Former Ireland and Man United star Tony Dunne, dies aged 78, RTÉ News, 2020-06-08
  632. ^ Molly Malone statue sculptor dies aged 74, RTÉ, 2020-06-09
  633. ^ Tributes paid to former councillor and mayor Mags Murray, Irish Times, 2020-06-20
  634. ^ Former Kerry captain John Joe Sheehan dies, Irish Examiner, 2020-06-16
  635. ^ Man, 43, charged with murder of Garda Colm Horkan, RTÉ News, 2020-06-20
  636. ^ Jean Kennedy Smith, last-surviving Kennedy sibling, dies aged 92, Irish Times, 2020-06-18
  637. ^ 'A special football man': tributes pour in for Arsenal and Ireland hero Theo Foley, Irish Examiner, 2020-06-26
  638. ^ Westmeath GAA mourns a hurling great, Hogan Stand, 2020-07-02
  639. ^ Wexford 1960 All-Ireland winner passes away, Hogan Stand, 2020-07-04
  640. ^ Legendary Ireland manager Jack Charlton has passed away aged 85, Irish Independent, 2020-07-11
  641. ^ Cavan All-Ireland winner passes away, Hogan Stand, 2020-07-11
  642. ^ Obituary: Michael Cullen, Irish Independent, 2020-07-26
  643. ^ Death of veteran Waterford journalist Michael Quinn, RTÉ News, 2020-07-15
  644. ^ Stardust campaigner and ‘true warrior’ Christine Keegan dies, Irish Times, 2020-07-14
  645. ^ Kieran O'Connor, 2010 All-Ireland winner with Cork, dies aged 41, Irish Examiner, 2020-07-15
  646. ^ Road bowling mourns Nadd great Séamus Sexton, Irish Examiner, 2020-07-15
  647. ^ CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey has died, RTÉ News, 2020-07-19
  648. ^ O'Neill pays tribute following the death of Sinn Féin veteran and former Mid Ulster MP Tom Mitchell, Irish News, 2020-07-23
  649. ^ Former SDLP leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume has died, Irish Independent, 2020-08-03
  650. ^ 'A great and sad loss to us all' - former Labour TD, MEP and Senator Brendan Halligan passes away, aged 84, Irish Independent, 2020-08-09
  651. ^ Irish war hero dies in Dublin hospital, Irish Independent, 2020-08-11
  652. ^ 'A wonderful character' - tributes paid to former Fine Gael TD (87) who died after short illness, Irish Independent, 2020-08-10
  653. ^ Death of Tipp All-Ireland winner Paddy Doyle, Hogan Stand, 2020-08-11
  654. ^ Former Ireland international Tommy Carroll has passed away, aged 77, Irish Independent, 2020-08-16
  655. ^ Bruree mourn passing of Limerick All-Ireland winner Jim O’Brien, Irish Examiner, 2020-08-20
  656. ^ Obituary: Desmond Guinness, Irish Independent, 2020-08-23
  657. ^ Frank Dunphy, accountant who helped propel Damien Hirst to the top of the art market – obituary, The Telegraph, 2020-08-25
  658. ^ Eugene McCabe, author and playwright, dies, aged 90, Irish Times, 2020-08-27
  659. ^ President Barrow Commiserates With Catholic Community Over Deaths Of Bishop Cleary And Goerge Gomez
  660. ^ Mike Cooley obituary: Champion of human-centred innovation
  661. ^ Tributes pour in for ex-Dublin dual star Jimmy Lavin
  662. ^ Nine-time Irish champion jockey Pat Smullen dies at 43
  663. ^ Passing of Two Hurling Greats
  664. ^ Derek Mahon, one of Ireland’s leading poets, has died, aged 78
  665. ^ Tributes pour in following the death of former League of Ireland player Robbie Brunton, aged 47
  666. ^ John Campion, co-founder of APR Energy, dies at age 57
  667. ^ Passing of an Offaly great, Hogan Stand, 2020-10-09.
  668. ^ 'We owe her a profound debt of gratitude' - Sister Margaret Mac Curtain dies age 91
  669. ^ Veteran politician and minister, Tom O’Donnell, has died, Irish Independent, 2020-10-08.
  670. ^ Activist Fergus McCabe, ‘beating heart’ of inner city Dublin, dies aged 71, Irish Times, 2020-10-11.
  671. ^ Olympian and athletics stalwart Pat Hooper dies aged 68, RTÉ News, 2020-10-09.
  672. ^ Writer and disability activist Paddy Doyle dies, RTÉ News, 2020-10-11.
  673. ^ Meath All-Ireland winner Terry Kearns dies aged 75, Irish Times, 2020-10-15.
  674. ^ Author Julia O’Faolain has died, aged 88, Irish Times, 2020-10-28.
  675. ^ Pope, Conor; Bowers, Shauna; Clarke, Vivienne (2 November 2020). "Funeral of 'fearless' journalist and author Robert Fisk takes place". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  676. ^ The death has occurred of Vincent Coakley, Rip.ie, 2020-11-07.
  677. ^ Fermoy GAA club salute Dave Roche, the Rookie who became an All-Star goalie, The Echo, 2020-11-06.
  678. ^ 'Terribly sad and so sudden': Limerick hurling hero Paul Carey dies in Dubai collision, Irish Examiner, 2020-11-07.
  679. ^ Tributes paid to actor Fergus O'Kelly, Father Ted's 'Laughing Priest', who has sadly passed away, The Irish Post, 2020-11-11.
  680. ^ Offaly hurling mourns Adrian Cahill: 'He had a heart of gold', Irish Examiner, 2020-11-07.
  681. ^ Tributes for Irish country music legend Brian Coll after death aged 79, Irish Independent, 2020-11-09.
  682. ^ Tim Slevin Former Leitrim Hurler, 2020-11-09.
  683. ^ Tipperary hurling mourns All Star Tommy Butler, irishexaminer.com, 2020-11-13.
  684. ^ Death of ‘Culliton Report’ author and former CRH chair, independent.ie, 2020-11-18.
  685. ^ Former Ireland assistant manager Maurice Setters dies, aged 83, independent.ie, 2020-11-23.
  686. ^ Kilkenny All-Ireland winner Harry Ryan dies, irishexaminer.com, 2020-11-25.
  687. ^ Kilkenny hurling mourns two-time All-Ireland winner Denis Heaslip , irishexaminer.com, 2020-11-26.
  688. ^ Kerry cycling legend Paudie Fitzgerald dies aged 87, rte.ie, 2020-12-03.
  689. ^ Death of All Ireland Final Hero, Hogan Stand, 2020-12-22.
  690. ^ Former State Pathologist, Prof John Harbison, dies, Irish Examiner, 2020-12-19.
  691. ^ Explorer and filmmaker Tim Severin dies aged 80, Irish Examiner, 2020-12-19.
  692. ^ A TRIBUTE TO JOE CUDDY, Ireland's Own, 2021-02-12.
  693. ^ Death of Kerry All-Ireland winner Jerry O'Riordan, Hogan Stand, 2020-12-30.
  694. ^ Former Dean of Dublin’s St Patrick’s Cathedral dies aged 76, Irish Independent, 2020-12-30.

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