2021 in Ireland

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• President: Michael D. Higgins
• Taoiseach: Micheál Martin (Fianna Fáil)
• Tánaiste: Leo Varadkar (Fine Gael)
• Minister for Finance: Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)
• Chief Justice:
• Frank Clarke (until 10 October 2021)
• Donal O'Donnell (since 11 October 2021)
• Dáil: 33rd
• Seanad: 26th

• 1 January
• Munster Technological University officially opened as Ireland's newest and second technological university, and was described by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris as an "important milestone".[https://www.thejournal.ie/creation-of-new-munster-technological-university-an-important-milestone-for-south-west-5314067-Jan2021/ Creation of new Munster Technological University an 'important milestone' for south west] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-01
• Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman announced that the resumption of pre-school programmes would be delayed until 11 January, in line with the reopening of primary and secondary schools.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/dd008-resumption-of-the-pre-school-programme-postponed-until-11-january-in-line-with-reopening-of-primary-and-secondary-schools/ Resumption of the pre-school programme postponed until 11 January, in line with reopening of primary and secondary schools] Gov.ie, 2021-01-01
• 2 January
• 3,394 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ireland.[https://www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-deaths-cases-january-2-5314519-Jan2021/ Coronavirus: 4 deaths and a record high of 3,394 new cases confirmed] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-02
• The Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun announced that a further nine cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 had been detected in Ireland from 23 December to 29 December, bringing the total number of cases identified to 16.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-nine-further-cases-of-uk-strain-detected-in-state-1.4449018 Covid-19: Nine further cases of ‘UK strain’ detected in State] The Irish Times, 2021-01-02
• It was revealed that there were approximately 9,000 positive COVID-19 tests not yet logged on the Health Service Executive's IT systems, due to both limitations in the software; and lack of staff to check and input details, meaning there was an effective ceiling of approximately 1,700 to 2,000 cases that could be logged each day.[https://twitter.com/gavreilly/status/1345301448461070342 If that’s the case, the backlog of 9,000 is likely to get continually larger and larger - and the number of daily positive swabs (which historically runs roughly 10% higher than the number of positive cases) will be a truer illustration of #covid19ireland for the coming days.] Twitter, 2021-01-02
• 3 January – 4,962 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed.[https://www.thejournal.ie/latest-figures-covid-5315040-Jan2021/ Coronavirus: Seven deaths and 4,962 new cases confirmed] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-02
• 4 January – 6,110 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed.[https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-covid-figures-2-5315476-Jan2021/ Coronavirus: Six deaths and 6,110 new cases confirmed in Ireland] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-04
• 5 January
• A 95-year-old woman became the first nursing home resident in Ireland to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/dublin-woman-95-becomes-first-nursing-home-resident-in-the-state-to-be-vaccinated-1.4450758 Dublin woman (95) becomes first nursing home resident in the State to be vaccinated] The Irish Times, 2021-01-05
• An infectious diseases consultant became the first healthcare worker in the Mater University Hospital to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40201499.html Breastfeeding doctor and 95-year-old COVID-19 survivor vaccinated] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-05
• The taoiseach, Micheál Martin, announced that up to 135,000 people would be vaccinated nationwide by the end of February 2021.[https://www.thejournal.ie/karina-butler-vaccine-ramped-up-5316432-Jan2021/ Up to 135,000 people to be fully vaccinated by end of February, Taoiseach says] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-05
• 6 January
• 7,836 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed.[https://www.thejournal.ie/coronavirus-latest-figures-17-5316344-Jan2021/ Coronavirus: 17 deaths and 7,836 new cases confirmed in Ireland] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-06
• The Government agreed a number of new lockdown measures including the closure of all schools until February with Leaving Certificate students allowed to attend school for three days a week, the closure of all non-essential construction sites with certain exceptions at 6{{nbsp}}pm on 8 January, the requirement from 9 January for all passengers from the United Kingdom and South Africa to have a negative PCR test that they acquired within 72 hours of travelling and the prohibition of click-and-collect services for non-essential retail.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c2730-additional-public-health-restrictions-people-urged-to-stay-at-home/ Additional public health restrictions - people urged to stay at home] Gov.ie, 2021-01-06
• The tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, announced that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine would allow 10,000 more people in Ireland to be vaccinated per week.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0106/1188029-moderna/ Ireland to see 10,000 more weekly vaccines with Moderna approval] RTÉ News, 2021-01-06
• It was announced that the minister for justice Helen McEntee tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/minister-for-justice-helen-mcentee-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1.4451458 Minister for Justice Helen McEntee tests positive for Covid-19] The Irish Times, 2021-01-06
• 7 January
• NPHET confirmed that the backlog of cases due to a delay in reporting positive laboratory results have been cleared.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b7a1d-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-thursday-7-january/ Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Thursday 7 January] Gov.ie, 2021-01-07
• The Government was forced to abandon plans for Leaving Certificate students to attend school on three days a week, and instead students will return to homeschooling along with other students until February, after the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) directed its members not to return to in-school teaching.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/government-to-scrap-plan-on-partial-reopening-of-schools-1.4452315 Government to scrap plan on partial reopening of schools] The Irish Times, 2021-01-07
• The distribution of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in private and voluntary nursing homes began nationwide, with 22 nursing homes of 3,000 residents and staff to be vaccinated.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-starts-in-nursing-homes-1.4452361 Covid-19: Vaccine rollout starts in nursing homes] The Irish Times, 2021-01-07
• The tánaiste announced that the Government would consider banning the sale of alcohol after a certain time in a day, while all pubs, restaurants and other businesses were set to remain closed until April.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/government-will-consider-banning-sale-of-alcohol-after-a-certain-time-in-the-day-says-tanaiste-leo-varadkar-39943200.html Government will consider banning sale of alcohol after a certain time in the day, says Tánaiste Leo Varadkar] Irish Independent, 2021-01-07[https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/pubs-restaurants-likely-remain-closed-23278592 Pubs and restaurants likely to remain closed until April, Leo Varadkar says] Irish Mirror, 2021-01-07
• 8 January
• 8,248 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed – the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day so far since the pandemic reached Ireland.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-figures-ireland-friday-5319761-Jan2021/ Coronavirus: 20 deaths and 8,248 new cases as ICU numbers rise above 100] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-08
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that three cases of the South African variant of COVID-19 had been detected in the Republic of Ireland by whole genome sequencing associated with travel from South Africa.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/coronavirus-ireland-record-8248-new-cases-and-20-further-deaths-confirmed-as-south-african-variant-identified-in-ireland-39948289.html Coronavirus Ireland: record 8,248 new cases and 20 further deaths confirmed as South African variant identified in Ireland] Irish Independent, 2021-01-08
• Met Éireann issued multiple Status Yellow low temperature and ice warnings as it was forecast to be extremely cold with temperatures plummeting to between –1 and –7 degrees Celsius.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0108/1188438-weather/ Temperatures could plummet to -7C tonight] RTÉ News, 2021-01-08
• 9 January – A major fire that broke out at an animal feed storage facility near the Port of Cork was brought under control.[https://www.thejournal.ie/fire-ringaskiddy-cork-port-5320696-Jan2021/ Major fire at Cork Port brought under control; no casualties reported] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-09
• 11 January
• The purchase of alcohol with supermarket vouchers as well as a number of multi-buy schemes were banned under new legislation that came into effect.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0111/1188868-new-alcohol-legislation/ New regulations restrict price promotions of alcohol] RTÉ News, 2021-01-11
• Figures revealed by the Our World in Data organisation showed that Ireland had the highest daily number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world for every million people.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ireland-had-world-s-highest-covid-19-infection-rate-last-week-1.4455609 Ireland had world’s highest Covid-19 infection rate last week] The Irish Times, 2021-01-11
• Gardaí (police) received new COVID-19 enforcement powers, including the power to fine people €100 in breach in the 5{{nbsp}}km travel limit.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/people-breaching-covid-19-travel-restrictions-now-face-100-fine-1.4455715 People breaching Covid-19 travel restrictions now face €100 fine] The Irish Times, 2021-01-11
• 12 January
• The Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation published its final report. The 3,000-page document stated that approximately 9,000 children died in Mother and Baby Homes between 1925 and 1998.{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0112/1189187-mother-and-baby-report/|title='Appalling level of infant mortality' in mother-and-baby homes – Commission|last=Conneely|first=Ailbhe|publisher=RTÉ|date=12 January 2021|access-date=12 January 2021}}
• The Government agreed that all passengers arriving into Ireland would need a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken 72 hours before departure from Saturday 16 January.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/all-travellers-into-republic-will-need-negative-covid-19-tests-from-saturday-1.4456683 All travellers into Republic will need negative Covid-19 tests from Saturday] The Irish Times, 2021-01-12
• The first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0112/1189250-coronavirus-vaccine/ First delivery of Moderna vaccine arrives in Ireland] RTÉ News, 2021-01-12
• The Fine Gael parliamentary party agreed to readmit three senators who attended an Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden in August 2020.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/fine-gael-parliamentary-party-readmits-three-golfgate-senators-1.4456573 Fine Gael parliamentary party readmits three Golfgate Senators] The Irish Times, 2021-01-12
• The Irish Prison Service announced that three prisoners in Portlaoise and Mountjoy Prisons tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.thejournal.ie/three-prisoners-covid-portlaoise-mountjoy-5322458-Jan2021/ Three prisoners in Portlaoise and Mountjoy test positive for Covid-19] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-12
• 13 January
• The taoiseach, Micheál Martin, issued a formal apology to victims and survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, on behalf of the state, and promised that the apology would be followed by actions, including access to counselling and records, provision of medical cards, and a system of reparations.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/state-apology-taoiseach-s-full-statement-on-mother-and-baby-homes-1.4457328 State apology: Taoiseach's full statement on Mother and Baby Homes] The Irish Times, 2021-01-13
• The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) called for the Government to declare a national emergency and for all private hospital capacity to be fully nationalised into the public healthcare system as the number of hospitalisations doubled the peak of April 2020.[https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/covid-situation-irish-hospitals-now-23312942 Covid situation in Irish hospitals now a 'national emergency' as nurses issue urgent warning] Irish Mirror, 2021-01-13
• 14 January
• Gardaí issued 29 fines to people breaching the 5{{nbsp}}km travel limit over the previous seven days including three people who travelled 80{{nbsp}}km to "collect burgers from a takeaway" in Ringsend, Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/0114/1189771-29-people-fined-for-breaching-5km-limit-since-monday/ Three people fined for travelling 80km for a burger] RTÉ News, 2021-01-14
• The National Transport Authority announced that reduced timetables for bus operators in Dublin would recommence from Monday 18 January and would run at 80 percent capacity.[https://www.nationaltransport.ie/new-bus-schedules-for-dublin-area-to-take-effect-from-next-week/ New Bus Schedules for Dublin Area to take effect from next week] National Transport Authority, 2021-01-14
• The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party agreed to readmit three senators who attended an Oireachtas Golf Society dinnerin Clifden in August 2020.[https://www.thejournal.ie/fianna-fail-senators-golfgate-5324456-Jan2021/ Whip restored to three Fianna Fáil senators who attended Oireachtas golf dinner last August] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-14
• 15 January – The Chief Medical Officers of Ireland and Northern Ireland Tony Holohan and Michael McBride issued a joint statement urging everyone to stay at home.[https://www.thejournal.ie/chief-medical-officers-letter-warning-ireland-5326119-Jan2021/ 'We are gravely concerned': Chief medical officers issue joint stay-at-home warning] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-15
• 16 January
• Around 1,800 healthcare workers received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at three mass vaccination centres that opened in Dublin, Galway and Portlaoise.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0116/1190181-covid-19-vaccines/ GPs and nurses get Moderna jab at vaccination centres] RTÉ News, 2021-01-16
• The Department of Health announced the suspension of all nursing and midwifery student placements for two weeks due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on staffing levels.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b7373-nursing-and-midwifery-student-placements-suspended-to-redeploy-qualified-nurses-and-midwives-to-support-covid-19-response/ Nursing and midwifery student placements suspended to redeploy qualified nurses and midwives to support COVID-19 response] Gov.ie, 2021-01-16
• 17 January
• The Government requested early deliveries of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as discussions to secure early delivery of the vaccine got underway.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0117/1190285-coronavirus-vaccine/ Govt requests early deliveries of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine] RTÉ News, 2021-01-17
• The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation called for further clarity on the decision to suspend nursery and midwifery student placements for two weeks.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/covid-19-inmo-calls-for-clarity-on-suspension-of-student-nurse-placements-1.4460420 Covid-19: INMO calls for clarity on suspension of student nurse placements] The Irish Times, 2021-01-17
• 18 January – The number of patients with COVID-19 being treated in hospitals around the country reached a record 2,023, with 200 in intensive care units and over 400 people receiving high-grade ventilation and respiratory support.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0118/1190369-coronavirus-ireland/ Over 2,000 Covid patients in hospital, 200 in ICU] RTÉ News, 2021-01-18
• 19 January
• Ninety three deaths of COVID-19 were confirmed.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40210295.html 93 further deaths as 2,001 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Ireland] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-19
• The Government was forced to abandon plans to reopen special schools on Thursday 21 January for thousands of children with special educational needs following safety concerns among staff unions.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/government-abandons-plans-to-reopen-special-schools-this-week-1.4462268 Government abandons plans to reopen special schools this week] The Irish Times, 2021-01-19
• 20 January
• The Saint Patrick's Day parade in Dublin was cancelled for a second year.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0120/1190884-st-patricks-festival/ St Patrick's Festival Dublin parade cancelled for second year] RTÉ News, 2021-01-20
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin congratulated Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/3ee50-an-taoiseach-micheal-martin-congratulates-president-joe-biden-and-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-their-inauguration/ An Taoiseach Micheál Martin congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration] Gov.ie, 2021-01-20
• 22 January
• The taoiseach confirmed that there would be no easing of Level 5 lockdown restrictions at the end of January and suggested the current restrictions would be in place for at least another four weeks.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0122/1191497-taoiseach-covid-latest/ Level 5 restrictions to remain, no plan to seal border - Taoiseach] RTÉ News, 2021-01-22
• Gardaí issued 771 fines to people breaching the 5{{nbsp}}km travel limit since 11 January with the majority issued in Wicklow, Cork, Laois and Longford, while 30 fines were issued for the non-wearing of face coverings in certain locations.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-issue-nearly-1000-fines-for-covid-breaches-in-11-days-39999874.html Gardaí issue nearly 1,000 fines for Covid breaches in 11 days] Irish Independent, 2021-01-22
• The Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive (HSE) Colm Henry stated that COVID-19 transmission levels remained too high for schools to reopen in February.[https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/politics/transmission-covid-19-too-high-23366311 Transmission of Covid-19 'too high' for schools to reopen, top HSE doctor warns] Irish Mirror, 2021-01-22
• The HSE confirmed that 11 residents of a nursing home in North County Dublin died after testing positive for COVID-19.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/north-dublin-nursing-home-records-13-deaths-after-covid-19-outbreak-1.4465549 North Dublin nursing home records 13 deaths after Covid-19 outbreak] The Irish Times, 2021-01-22
• A woman was arrested after the lord mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu was targeted by a group of anti-mask protestors for wearing a face mask outside the Mansion House, Dublin.[https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-lord-mayor-hazel-chu-harassed-protesters-5332576-Jan2021/ Woman arrested after Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu harassed by far-right protesters outside Mansion House] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-22
• 23 January
• The taoiseach stated that COVID-19 vaccinations for people over the age of 70 may be delayed due to issues with the supply of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and also stated that COVID-19 restrictions would be in place for at least the first six months of the year and that not all of the 1 million students nationwide will be back in school before Saint Patrick's Day.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ireland-facing-covid-19-restrictions-for-first-six-months-of-2021-and-vaccine-delay-for-over-70s-1.4466431 Ireland facing Covid-19 restrictions for first six months of 2021 and vaccine delay for over-70s] The Irish Times, 2021-01-23[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-19-lockdown-ireland-2-5333549-Jan2021/ Taoiseach says there will be restrictions for six months, schools may not reopen until March] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-23
• Met Éireann issued a national Status Yellow snow and ice warning as falls of hail, sleet and snow with icy and hazardous conditions was forecast to take place.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0122/1191416-weather-warning-cold/ Nationwide snow and ice warning issued] RTÉ News, 2021-01-23
• 24 January – A national Status Yellow snow and ice warning remained in place and a low-temperature and ice warning came into effect as it was forecast to be very cold overnight, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -5 degrees Celsius, while Gardaí urged caution on icy roads after the west and east of the country was hit by snow.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0124/1191687-snow-ice-weather/ Gardaí urge caution on icy roads as west hit by snow] RTÉ News, 2021-01-24
• 25 January
• Gardaí warned that foreign holidays were not deemed essential as 1,500 fines were issued to people breaching the 5{{nbsp}}km travel limit in the previous two weeks.[https://www.independent.ie/news/gardai-warn-foreign-holidays-not-essential-travel-as-they-issue-over-1500-fines-for-breaking-5km-travel-limit-40008757.html Gardaí warn foreign holidays ‘not essential travel’ as they issue over 1,500 fines for breaking 5km travel limit] Irish Independent, 2021-01-25
• Minister for health Stephen Donnelly announced that community vaccination of people aged 70 and over would begin in mid-February.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/56a7d-update-on-covid-19-vaccination-programme-monday-25-january/ Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Programme - Monday 25 January] Gov.ie, 2021-01-25
• A meat-processing plant in Bunclody, County Wexford confirmed 42 cases of COVID-19 following screening of all staff on 15 January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0125/1191969-wexford-meat-plant-covid/ 42 Covid cases confirmed at Wexford meat plant] RTÉ News, 2021-01-25
• The Garda Síochána, HSE, and the Department of Health warned the public to be aware of possible scam text messages and phone calls relating to the COVID-19 vaccine.[https://www.thejournal.ie/people-warned-of-scam-text-message-covid-vaccine-5334855-Jan2021/ People warned of scam text messages and calls about the Covid-19 vaccine] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-25
• 26 January
• Ireland's COVID-19 death toll passed 3,000 after 90 more COVID-19-related deaths were reported, bringing the death toll since the beginning of the pandemic to 3,066.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0126/1192036-covid-ireland-update/ Ireland's Covid-19 death toll passes 3,000] RTÉ News, 2021-01-26
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that a further six cases of the South African variant of COVID-19 had been detected.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/463de-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-tuesday-26-january/ Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Tuesday 26 January] Gov.ie, 2021-01-26
• The government announced the extension of the Level 5 lockdown restrictions until 5 March, along with a number of new measures including a mandatory 14-day quarantine period for all people travelling into the country without a negative COVID-19 test, including all arrivals from Brazil and South Africa.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0126/1192030-ireland-covid-latest/ Govt agrees to extend Covid-19 restrictions to 5 March] RTÉ News, 2021-01-26
• The government made the wearing of face coverings in all banks, credit unions and post offices mandatory.[https://www.irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/face-masks-now-mandatory-in-banks-and-post-offices-1.4468151 Face masks now mandatory in banks and post offices] The Irish Times, 2021-01-26
• Talks between the Department of Education and unions continued with hopes that schools would be able to reopen on a phased basis between February and March.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/talks-resume-hoping-to-reopen-schools-on-phased-basis-from-mid-february-1.4468153?_ga=2.152585201.934834727.1611683436-515174409.1596392024 Talks resume hoping to reopen schools on phased basis from mid-February] The Irish Times, 2021-01-26
• 28 January
• A man was arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Josh Dunne who was stabbed to death in Ballymun, Dublin on the night of 26 January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0128/1193632-josh-dunne/ Man arrested over murder of 16-year-old Josh Dunne] RTÉ News, 2021-01-28
• Katie Taylor was named the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year 2020.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2021/0128/1193696-katie-taylor-is-rte-sportsperson-of-the-year-2020/ Katie Taylor is RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year 2020] RTÉ News, 2021-01-28
• 29 January
• The taoisesch paid tribute to RTÉ's Tommie Gorman who was retiring from the organisation in April after 41 years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0129/1193900-tommie-gorman/ Taoiseach pays tribute to Tommie Gorman on retirement] RTÉ News, 2021-01-29
• Ireland was expected to receive 300,000 fewer doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March as a result of a shortfall in deliveries to the European Union.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ireland-faces-vaccines-shortfall-of-300-000-amid-bitter-row-in-europe-over-supply-1.4470946 Ireland faces vaccines shortfall of 300,000 amid bitter row in Europe over supply] The Irish Times, 2021-01-29
• Gardaí issued more than 2,400 fines to people breaching the 5{{nbsp}}km travel limit in the previous two weeks, including a man who travelled 200{{nbsp}}km to "collect a puppy as a gift" in Cork.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40216823.html 2,400 fines issued for non-essential travel with 16 involving house parties] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-29[https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40216652.html Cork Gardaí fine motorist who travelled over 200km to collect a puppy as a gift] EchoLive.ie, 2021-01-29
• 30 January
• Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow snow and ice warning for 18 counties with temperatures forecast to drop to below freezing overnight.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0130/1194039-weather-warning/ Status Yellow ice and snow warning for 18 counties] RTÉ News, 2021-01-30
• The chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, announced that more cases had been confirmed in one month than throughout 2020 with over 1,000 deaths and more than 100,000 cases confirmed in January.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/47d27-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-saturday-30-january/ Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Saturday 30 January] Gov.ie, 2021-01-30
• The Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun stated that there was no significant transmission of the South African COVID-19 variant in Ireland as cases of the variant identified had been contained.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-19-variants-ireland-5340285-Jan2021/ Cases of variant from South Africa identified in Ireland have been contained, says expert] TheJournal.ie, 2021-01-30

• 1 February
• The Department of Education agreed to reopen special schools with 50 percent capacity on Thursday 11 February and special classes in mainstream schools on Monday 22 February.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/6f91d-ministers-foley-and-madigan-welcome-agreed-plan-for-return-to-in-school-learning-for-children-with-special-educational-needs-at-primary-level/ Ministers Foley and Madigan welcome agreed plan for return to in-school learning for children with special educational needs at primary level] Gov.ie, 2021-02-01
• Europol warned travellers to watch for organised crime gangs selling fake negative COVID-19 certificates at airports.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0201/1194297-fake-covid-documents-travel/ Warning over sale of fake Covid-19 travel documents] RTÉ News, 2021-02-01
• Latest figures showed that in the last four days of January, Gardaí fined 280 people at Dublin Airport for leaving the country for non-essential travel, while more than 3,500 fines had been issued in total for breaches of COVID-19 regulations, with 2,100 fines for travelling without a reasonable excuse.[https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-airport-gardai-fines-5342009-Feb2021/ Nearly 300 people fined €100 each at Dublin Airport in last days of January] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-01
• A nursing home in Tuam, County Galway appealed for help from qualified nurses following the deaths of 12 residents due to COVID-19.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0201/1194391-nursing-homes-outbreaks/ Galway nursing home makes appeal for nurses after Covid-19 outbreak] RTÉ News, 2021-02-01
• It was announced that more than 30 residents of four Cork nursing homes and a community hospital in County Kerry died in the previous two weeks following COVID-19 outbreaks.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40218434.html Over 30 residents die in Cork/Kerry nursing homes in two weeks] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-01
• 2 February
• 101 deaths of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ireland – the highest number of confirmed deaths recorded in a single day so far since the pandemic reached Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/coronavirus-101-more-deaths-in-highest-toll-recorded-on-one-day-1.4474243 Coronavirus: 101 more deaths in highest toll recorded on one day] The Irish Times, 2021-02-02
• Figures showed a total of 1,543 staff and residents in nursing homes died during the pandemic with 369 in January alone.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40218818.html One-third of deaths in nursing homes from Covid-19 in January] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-02
• Over 2,000 students who sat the postponed written Leaving Certificate exams in November 2020 received their results, with over 40 percent of the grades higher than the calculated grades students had received.[https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-written-exams-5342207-Feb2021/ Over 2,000 Leaving Cert students who sat written exams to receive results today] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-02
• 3 February
• The Irish astronomer Kenneth Edgeworth (1880–1972) was honoured by the International Astronomical Union when the crater Edgeworth was named after him on the minor planet Pluto.{{cite web

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• Another outbreak of COVID-19 at a direct provision centre in Newbridge, County Kildare was confirmed.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/0203/1194882-direct-kildare/ Covid-19 outbreak at Eyre Powell Direct Provision Centre in Newbridge] RTÉ News, 2021-02-03
• The Health Service Executive expressed concern over increases in COVID-19 transmission linked to social gatherings involving the student population in the mid-west region.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40219736.html Student gathering led to 61 cases and infected a wedding] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-03
• 4 February
• The total number of COVID-19 cases in Ireland surpassed 200,000 cases, with over half confirmed in 2021.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/total-coronavirus-infections-recorded-in-ireland-passes-200000-as-1318-new-cases-and-75-more-deaths-confirmed-40052545.html Total coronavirus infections recorded in Ireland passes 200,000 as 1,318 new cases and 75 more deaths confirmed] Irish Independent, 2021-02-04
• The minister for health Stephen Donnelly signed new regulations that empower Gardaí to call to the homes of people who arrive from international travel and ensure that they are abiding by mandatory quarantine rules, with a €2,500 fine or an imprisonment sentence of six months for non-compliance.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a384f-minister-donnelly-signs-measures-to-enforce-temporary-travel-restrictions/ Minister Donnelly signs measures to enforce temporary travel restrictions] Gov.ie, 2021-02-04
• Gardaí began an investigation after a woman's body was discovered in a burning car in North Cork.[https://www.thejournal.ie/woman-death-cork-burning-car-doneraile-5345501-Feb2021/ Body of woman (70s) discovered in burning car in Cork] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-04
• 5 February
• Widespread disruptions were predicted for the weekend, with heavy snow expected to fall across the country from Wednesday 10 February, as the Beast from the East was set to return.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40221002.html Beast from the East 2.0: Snow predicted to bring nationwide disruption from Wednesday] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-05
• It was announced that Ireland's first ever dedicated wildlife hospital would open in two weeks' time in County Meath.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0205/1195235-ireland-wildlife-hospital/ Ireland's first dedicated wildlife hospital to open in Co Meath] RTÉ News, 2021-02-05
• Gardaí issued more than 375 fines to people breaching the 5{{nbsp}}km travel limit over the previous seven days, bringing the total number of breaches to over 4,600.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0205/1195336-garda-restrictions-fines/ 4,500 people fined for breaching Covid-19 restrictions] RTÉ News, 2021-02-05
• The minister for health announced that the first batches of 21,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine would arrive in the weekend, with 190,000 doses expected to arrive by the end of February.[https://www.independent.ie/news/first-doses-of-astrazeneca-to-be-given-next-week-as-190000-shots-to-arrive-this-month-40057126.html First doses of AstraZeneca to be given next week as 190,000 shots to arrive this month] Irish Independent, 2021-02-05
• The minister for education Norma Foley announced a new phase of planning for the Leaving Certificate examinations.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/16de3-minister-foley-announces-a-new-phase-of-planning-for-the-state-examinations-to-include-both-the-provision-of-leaving-certificate-examinations-and-also-exploring-a-corresponding-non-examination-process/ Minister Foley announces a new phase of planning for the State Examinations to include both the provision of Leaving Certificate examinations and also exploring a corresponding non-examination process.] Gov.ie, 2021-02-05
• A man in his 60s was arrested in connection with the death of 72-year-old Mary O'Keeffe whose body was discovered in a burning car in north Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0205/1195192-doneraile/ Man arrested over woman's death in north Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-02-05
• 6 February – The first shipment of 21,600 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/first-21-000-doses-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-arriving-in-state-is-big-day-donnelly-says-1.4478192 First 21,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in State is ‘big day’ , Donnelly says] The Irish Times, 2021-02-06
• 7 February – A 62-year-old man was charged with the murder of 72-year-old Mary O'Keeffe whose body was found in a burning car near the village of Doneraile in north Cork on 4 February.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0207/1195568-doneraile-cork-mary-okeeffe/ Man charged with murder over woman's body found in car in Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-02-07
• 8 February
• The minister for housing Darragh O'Brien confirmed that the government was working to reopen the construction sector on 5 March.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/government-hopeful-construction-sector-will-reopen-on-march-5th-1.4479007 Government hopeful construction sector will reopen on March 5th] The Irish Times, 2021-02-08
• People living in Northern Ireland who cross the border without a reasonable excuse face a €100 fine from today.[https://www.thejournal.ie/cross-border-travel-covid-fines-5346597-Feb2021/ People turned back at border with Northern Ireland as new rules come into effect] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-08
• Gardaí investigated whether a couple found dead at their house in County Cavan may have died as a result of accidental poisoning.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0208/1195682-cavan/ Accidental poisoning suspected over Cavan deaths] RTÉ News, 2021-02-08
• Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow snow and ice warning for six eastern counties as up to 5{{nbsp}}cm of snow was expected over the next 24 hours.[https://www.independent.ie/weather/status-yellow-weather-warning-for-six-counties-as-up-to-5cm-of-snow-to-fall-40066657.html Status Yellow weather warning for six counties as up to 5cm of snow to fall] Irish Independent, 2021-02-08
• 9 February
• The Government announced funding of €160 million in additional supports for businesses affected by COVID-19.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0209/1196048-govt-announces-160m-in-supports-for-covid-hit-firms/ Govt announces extra €160m in supports for Covid hit firms] RTÉ News, 2021-02-09
• The tánaiste Leo Varadkar announced that the government is working on a revised version of the "Living with COVID-19" plan which he hoped would be announced in the week of 22 February.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0209/1196068-covid-plan/ Revised 'Living with Covid' plan to be announced in a fortnight] RTÉ News, 2021-02-09
• Figures released by the National Public Health Emergency Team showed that more than one in three deaths from COVID-19 in February reported were associated with outbreaks in nursing homes.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-over-a-third-of-february-deaths-linked-to-nursing-homes-1.4479497 Covid-19: Over a third of February deaths linked to nursing homes] The Irish Times, 2021-02-09
• 10 February
• The taoiseach announced that fines for non-essential travel abroad would be increased from €500 to €2,000, after a request was made to the minister for health to approve the increase.[https://www.independent.ie/news/fines-for-non-essential-travel-abroad-to-increase-to-2000-40075139.html Fines for non-essential travel abroad to increase to €2,000] Irish Independent, 2021-02-10
• The minister for education and Minister of State for Special Education Josepha Madigan announced details of a return to in-school teaching and learning for students attending special classes in secondary schools from Monday 22 February, after a deal was agreed between teacher and SNA trade unions and the department of education.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/31aaa-ministers-foley-and-madigan-welcome-agreed-plan-of-the-return-of-in-person-teaching-and-learning-for-children-in-special-classes-at-post-primary-schools-on-22-february/ Ministers Foley and Madigan welcome agreed plan of the return of in-person teaching and learning for children in Special Classes at Post-Primary schools on 22 February] Gov.ie, 2021-02-10
• The director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun stated that the government should be vaccinated as soon as possible and that the taoiseach should receive his vaccine ahead of travel if he is to visit the United States for Saint Patrick's Day.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/government-ministers-should-be-vaccinated-says-virologist-1.4480987 Government Ministers should be vaccinated, says virologist] The Irish Times, 2021-02-10
• The World Health Organization praised Ireland's recovery from the third wave of COVID-19 but warned of the danger of a fourth wave.[https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/who-praise-irish-recovery-from-covid-third-wave-warn-of-fourth-wave-1078578.html WHO praise Irish recovery from Covid third wave, warn of fourth wave] BreakingNews.ie, 2021-02-10
• The Gaelic Athletic Association announced that there would be no inter-county Gaelic games activity until Easter at the earliest.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0210/1196369-inter-county-gaa-no-longer-exempt-under-level-5/ Inter-county GAA no longer covered under current Level 5 exemptions for elite sports, no activity expected until Easter] RTÉ News, 2021-02-10
• 11 February
• The taoiseach stated that the majority of the current Level 5 lockdown restrictions were set to be extended until the Easter period, with only schools and the construction sector likely to be allowed to reopen before Easter.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/full-level-5-restrictions-in-place-until-after-easter-but-schools-and-construction-likely-to-reopen-40078219.html Full Level 5 restrictions in place until after Easter but schools and construction likely to reopen] Irish Independent, 2021-02-11
• Up to 4,000 children with additional educational needs returned to in-person education as special schools nationwide reopened their doors, under plans agreed between the department of education and teacher and SNA trade unions.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0210/1196398-covid-schools/ Schools for students with additional needs reopen today] RTÉ News, 2021-02-11
• The ASTI withdrew from discussions with the department of education on the Leaving Certificate 2021 after it said that the plan being developed would not provide a "meaningful Leaving Certificate" for students.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/asti-pulls-out-of-talks-over-planning-for-this-year-s-leaving-cert-1.4482443 ASTI pulls out of talks over planning for this year’s Leaving Cert] The Irish Times, 2021-02-11
• Director-general of the HSE Paul Reid suggested that healthcare workers who refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine may be removed from their frontline duties.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/healthcare-workers-who-refuse-covid-vaccine-may-be-removed-from-frontline-40081167.html Healthcare workers who refuse Covid vaccine may be removed from frontline] Irish Independent, 2021-02-11
• Status Yellow warnings for snow, ice and strong winds came into effect with sleet and snow expected to sweep across the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0211/1196414-weather-warning/ Status Yellow warnings as sleet and snow to hit Ireland] RTÉ News, 2021-02-11
• 12 February
• The department of health added a further 18 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel.[https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/be1be-list-of-high-risk-countries-as-of-12th-february-2021/ Specification of category 2 states under Regulation 6 of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (Restrictions upon Travel to the State from Certain States) (No. 4) Regulations 2021] Gov.ie, 2021-02-12
• The chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan stated that it would be at least six weeks before COVID-19 cases drop to around 100 a day and that the country should be at around 200–400 cases a day heading into March and approaching 100–200 cases a day by the end of March.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0212/1196659-virus-ireland-covid/ Six weeks before cases could drop to 100 per day - Nolan] RTÉ News, 2021-02-12
• Gardaí issued more than 6,500 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations over the past month, with over 4,900 fines issued for non-essential travel.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/more-than-6500-covid-fines-issued-as-gardai-say-its-long-past-time-for-those-not-playing-their-part-to-do-so-40085728.html More than 6,500 Covid fines issued as gardaí say it’s ‘long past time for those not playing their part to do so’] Irish Independent, 2021-02-12
• It was confirmed that the traditional Saint Patrick's Day meeting between US President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the White House would take place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0212/1196837-st-patricks-day/ Taoiseach will not travel to US for St Patrick's Day] RTÉ News, 2021-02-12
• Two men were arrested after Gardaí seized €7.4 million worth of drugs in County Kildare on the night of 11 February.[https://www.thejournal.ie/cannabis-seizure-12-5352543-Feb2021/ Third of a tonne of cannabis found by gardaí in €7.4 million Kildare seizure] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-12
• Gardaí began a murder investigation after a 44-year-old man, Paddy Lyons, was shot dead in Ballymun on the night of 11 February.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0212/1196652-ballymun-shooting/ Murder investigation launched after shooting of man, 44, in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-02-12
• 13 February
• The ASTI re-joined discussions with the department of education on the Leaving Certificate 2021 after pulling out on 11 February.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/asti-decides-to-re-enter-talks-on-this-year-s-leaving-cert-1.4484333 ASTI decides to re-enter talks on this year’s Leaving Cert] The Irish Times, 2021-02-13
• The pace of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Ireland is set to increase from Monday 15 February with the first doses administered to over-85s in the community and the first widespread use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/republic-s-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-to-accelerate-1.4483475 Republic’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout to accelerate] The Irish Times, 2021-02-13
• Up to 8,000 people were left without power as stormy weather prevailed across the country.[https://www.independent.ie/weather/thousands-without-power-as-stormy-conditions-prevail-40086533.html Thousands without power as stormy conditions prevail] Irish Independent, 2021-02-13
• Met Éireann issued a Status Orange wind warning for counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo with an additional Status Yellow wind warning for the rest of the country as more unsettled weather was forecast across the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0213/1196892-weather-ireland/ Orange wind warning follows sleet and snow showers] RTÉ News, 2021-02-13
• 15 February
• The minister for health confirmed locations for 37 vaccination centres across all counties as part of the country's COVID-19 vaccination programme.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/123fb-minister-for-health-confirms-locations-for-irelands-vaccination-centres/ Minister for Health confirms locations for Ireland’s vaccination centres] Gov.ie, 2021-02-15
• Vaccines officially began for the third cohort in Ireland's prioritisation list, with over 80,000 people expected to receive COVID vaccines.[https://www.thejournal.ie/vaccine-week-5354819-Feb2021/ Over 80,000 set to receive vaccine in 'exciting week' for roll-out] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-15
• No new deaths of COVID-19 was confirmed by the department of health.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0215/1197277-covid-daily-update/ Covid-19: No new deaths, 821 more cases confirmed] RTÉ News, 2021-02-15
• It was announced that two universities in Galway and Limerick had been hit by major COVID-19 outbreaks of up to nearly 250 confirmed cases due to students breaching Level 5 lockdown regulations, which caused clusters of infection involving up to 40 people.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/major-covid-outbreaks-at-two-universities-as-students-flout-rules-40096935.html Major Covid outbreaks at two universities as students flout rules] Irish Independent, 2021-02-15
• 17 February
• Ireland's COVID-19 death toll surpassed 4,000 after 57 deaths were confirmed as Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 90% of COVID-19 cases in Ireland were the UK variant of COVID-19.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/covid-19-pandemic-death-toll-passes-4-000-as-57-further-deaths-reported-by-nphet-1.4487557 Covid-19: Pandemic death toll passes 4,000 as 57 further deaths reported by Nphet] The Irish Times, 2021-02-17
• The minister for education confirmed that Leaving Certificate examinations would proceed with students given the option between a modified version of calculated grades or written exams, while Junior Certificate examinations were cancelled for a second year in a row.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e882f-minister-foley-confirms-leaving-certificate-2021-written-coursework-oral-and-practical-performance-examinations-will-be-held-and-a-corresponding-process-of-grades-accredited-by-state-examinations-commission-will-be-available-to-students/ Minister Foley confirms arrangements for Leaving Certificate 2021] Gov.ie, 2021-02-17
• Four people, including two politicians, were expected to face charges over alleged breaches of COVID-19 regulations during an Oireachtas Golf Society event in Clifden, County Galway in August 2020.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/four-people-including-two-politicians-to-face-charges-over-golfgate-event-1.4487590 Four people including two politicians to face charges over Golfgate event] The Irish Times, 2021-02-17
• The Irish Prison Service announced that three prisoners in the Midlands Prison tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-prisoners-midlands-prison-5357739-Feb2021/ Three prisoners test positive for Covid-19 at Midlands Prison] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-17
• 18 February
• Gardaí seized more than €12 million worth of suspected cocaine at Ringaskiddy Port, Cork.[https://www.thejournal.ie/cork-drug-seizure-2-5358695-Feb2021/ Cocaine worth €12 million discovered in containers from Central America at Ringaskiddy Port] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-18
• An Irishman, Richard O'Halloran, appealed to Chinese authorities to let him return to Ireland after being detained in China since 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0218/1197889-richard-o-halloran/ Irishman held in China appeals to return home] RTÉ News, 2021-02-18
• A 76-year-old retired school teacher, John McClean, who indecently and sexually abused 23 children over 17 years in the 1970s, 80s and 90s at Terenure College in Dublin was jailed for eight years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0218/1197932-john-mclean/ Retired teacher John McClean jailed for eight years for abuse of boys] RTÉ News, 2021-02-18
• 19 February
• Ulster Bank confirmed a phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland over the coming years that would be managed in an "orderly and considered manner".[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0219/1198044-ulster-bank-ireland/ Ulster Bank confirms exit from Irish market] RTÉ News, 2021-02-19
• Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn confirmed that three cases of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 had been detected in Ireland all associated with travel from Brazil.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/9925b-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-on-the-detection-of-p1-variant-in-ireland-friday-19-february/ Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team on the detection of P1 variant in Ireland - Friday 19 February] Gov.ie, 2021-02-19
• Strict Level 5 restrictions were expected to remain in place until May as all primary school students were to return by 15 March, with the first four classes in primary schools and Leaving Certificate students the first to return on 1 March.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-restrictions-may-5359185-Feb2021/ Strict restrictions set to remain in place until May as all primary school students to return by 15 March] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-19
• Figures showed that as of 18 February, Gardaí had issued over 8,000 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 6,500 fines issued for non-essential travel and 944 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/more-than-900-fines-issued-to-people-for-attending-and-organising-house-parties-during-lockdown-40111140.html More than 900 fines issued to people for attending and organising house parties during lockdown] Irish Independent, 2021-02-19
• The taoiseach expressed his condolences to the chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, and his family after his wife, Emer, died following a long illness with multiple myeloma.[https://www.independent.ie/news/dr-emer-holohan-wife-of-chief-medical-officer-dr-tony-holohan-dies-after-long-illness-40111270.html Dr Emer Holohan, wife of Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, dies after long illness] Irish Independent, 2021-02-19
• Stephen Silver, a 44-year-old man, was sent for trial to the Central Criminal Court charged with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan in June 2020.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40229999.html Stephen Silver sent forward for trial charged with capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-19
• 20 February
• The taoiseach stated that pubs and restaurants would likely not reopen until the middle of the summer.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/hospitality-will-not-reopen-before-mid-summer-taoiseach-says-1.4490797 Hospitality will not reopen before mid-summer, Taoiseach says] The Irish Times, 2021-02-20
• Nearly 1,000 patients over the age of 85 received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the country's first mass vaccination centre at The Helix in Dublin City University.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0220/1198295-helix-vaccine/ Nearly 1,000 over 85s getting vaccinated at DCU centre] RTÉ News, 2021-02-20
• Following a request from the HSE, the Irish Air Corps delivered the first consignment of COVID-19 vaccines to the Aran Islands in County Galway and to Arranmore in County Donegal.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0219/1198242-islands-covid-vaccines/ Defence Forces deliver first Covid vaccines to islands] RTÉ News, 2021-02-20
• The Department of Foreign Affairs announced that the passport service had suspended most of its operations due to Level 5 restrictions, with holidaymakers facing delays of up to two months in securing a passport.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/passport-service-suspends-almost-all-operations-due-to-covid-19-1.4489923 Passport Service suspends almost all operations due to Covid-19] The Irish Times, 2021-02-20
• Joan Lucey, a 73-year-old retired nurse, who was suing the HSE over cervical smear tests died hours before mediation in the case started.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/retired-nurse-who-sued-hse-over-cervical-smear-tests-dies-1.4490811 Retired nurse who sued HSE over cervical smear tests dies] The Irish Times, 2021-02-20
• Treaty United were accepted to join the League of Ireland by the Football Association of Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0220/1198358-treaty-united-confirmed-as-10th-team-in-first-division/ Treaty United get First Division licence as League of Ireland football returns to Limerick] RTÉ News, 2021-02-20
• 21 February – Facebook shut down and restricted access to a number of Instagram accounts that were advertising an illegal "lockdown rave" on Saint Patrick's Day.[https://www.thejournal.ie/facebook-illegal-rave-5361079-Feb2021/ Facebook shuts down Instagram accounts advertising illegal St Patricks Day rave] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-22
• 22 February
• The Cabinet COVID-19 sub-committee agreed that Level 5 restrictions would remain in place until 5 April at the earliest under the Government's revised Living with COVID-19 plan, due to be published on 23 February.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/level-5-restrictions-set-to-be-extended-until-april-but-schools-and-childcare-will-reopen-1.4491915 Level 5 restrictions set to be extended until April, but schools and childcare will reopen] The Irish Times, 2021-02-22
• Special classes in mainstream primary and secondary schools reopened as the phased reopening of schools continued.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/special-classes-in-mainstream-schools-reopening-today-40116454.html Special classes in mainstream schools reopening today] Irish Independent, 2021-02-22
• Celyn Eadon, a 29-year-old man, who stabbed his mother to death after she took his drugs and burned them, was jailed for 14 years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0222/1198578-mayo-manslaughter-sentencing/ Man sentenced to 14 years for manslaughter of mother after life sentence overturned] RTÉ News, 2021-02-22
• 23 February
• The taoiseach announced the extension of Level 5 lockdown restrictions for another six weeks until 5 April at the earliest as the Government published its new revised Living with COVID-19 plan called "The Path Ahead", which includes the phased reopening of schools and childcare and the extension of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c80ef-current-public-health-restrictions-to-continue-until-5th-april/|title=Current public health restrictions to continue until 5th April|publisher=Department of the Taoiseach|website=gov.ie|date=23 February 2021|accessdate=23 February 2021}}
• The minister for health announced an update to the COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy with people aged between 16 and 69 who are at very high risk of developing severe COVID-19 moved up the priority list, after the National Public Health Emergency Team endorsed recommendations by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b44b2-minister-donnelly-announces-update-to-vaccine-allocation-strategy/ Minister Donnelly announces update to Vaccine Allocation Strategy] Gov.ie, 2021-02-23
• 24 February
• The minister for health announced that Ireland had ordered enough vaccines to vaccinate 10.3 million people with 18.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines ordered.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ireland-has-ordered-enough-vaccines-for-10-3m-people-minister-1.4493876 Ireland has ordered enough vaccines for 10.3m people - Minister] The Irish Times, 2021-02-24
• Tánaiste Leo Varadkar addressed a meeting of Fine Gael TDs, Senators and Members of the European Parliament and stated that criticism of how the Government had been communicating was reasonable, had been heard loud and clear, and would be taken on board, after a number of Fine Gael politicians launched an attack on the taoiseach Micheál Martin over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.[https://www.independent.ie/news/senior-fine-gael-figures-launch-scathing-attack-on-taoiseachs-appalling-handling-of-pandemic-40128826.html Senior Fine Gael figures launch scathing attack on Taoiseach’s ‘appalling’ handling of pandemic] Irish Independent, 2021-02-24
• Minister of State for Road Transport Hildegarde Naughton announced a further extension to the expiry dates of driving licences in light of the disruption to licensing services caused by COVID-19 across the European Union, as National Driver Licence Service centres remain open to essential workers during the extended Level 5 restrictions.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a4634-minister-naughton-announces-further-extension-to-driving-licences/ Minister Naughton Announces Further Extension to Driving Licences] Gov.ie, 2021-02-24
• 25 February
• The director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun confirmed that the first case of the B.1.525 variant of COVID-19, first identified in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, had been detected in Ireland, while a further four cases of the South African variant had been detected, bringing the total to 15.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-variant-discovered-in-uk-and-nigeria-found-in-state-for-first-time-1.4495002 Coronavirus: Variant discovered in UK and Nigeria found in State for first time] The Irish Times, 2021-02-25
• Gardaí began an investigation after a 17-year-old boy was shot several times as he got into a taxi in Dublin on the night of 24 February.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0225/1199206-dublin-shooting/ 17-year-old seriously injured in Dublin shooting] RTÉ News, 2021-02-25
• 26 February
• Gardaí began a murder investigation following the discovery of the bodies of two elderly brothers at their isolated farm and a third brother in a river nearby in north Cork.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/breaking-two-brothers-killed-at-isolated-cork-farm-garda%C3%AD-search-for-third-brother-1.4495759 Body of third man found near where two brothers murdered on Cork farm] The Irish Times, 2021-02-26
• A 59-year-old County Tipperary man who raped his partner's six-month-old baby niece over the course of seven months was jailed for 16 years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0226/1199574-courts-rape/ Man who recorded rape of six-month-old girl jailed for 16 years] RTÉ News, 2021-02-26
• The minister for children Roderic O'Gorman published a white paper to end direct provision and to establish an international protection system.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/affd6-minister-ogorman-publishes-the-white-paper-on-ending-direct-provision/ Minister O’Gorman publishes the White Paper on Ending Direct Provision] Gov.ie, 2021-02-26
• Revenue officers seized €1.2 million worth of cannabis at Dublin Port.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/0226/1199609-drugs-dublin-port/ €1.2m worth of drugs seized at Dublin Port] RTÉ News, 2021-02-26
• The department of health added a further 13 countries to the government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel, which brought the total number of countries added to 33.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/high-risk-countries/ Statement from the Minister for Health on ‘high-risk’ countries] Gov.ie, 2021-02-26
• Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn issued a letter appealing to parents to adhere to public health guidelines and not to congregate at school gates or to organise play dates, ahead of schools reopening and the return of 320,000 students from Monday 1 March.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/0b32f-letter-from-deputy-chief-medical-officer-dr-ronan-glynn-to-parents-and-guardians/ Letter from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn to Parents and Guardians] Gov.ie, 2021-02-26
• Figures released by the Central Statistics Office showed that counties County Dublin, Donegal, Limerick, Louth and Monaghan were the hardest hit counties in terms of COVID cases, while Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Mayo and Mongahan were the counties with the most deaths.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0226/1199536-cso-on-covid-impact/ CSO looks at one year impact of Covid-19] RTÉ News, 2021-02-26
• Figures showed that as of 25 February, Gardaí had issued over 9,800 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 7,566 fines issued for non-essential travel and 1,386 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.thejournal.ie/gardai-covid-fines-5366627-Feb2021/ Over 9,800 fines issued by gardaí relating to Covid-19 breaches] TheJournal.ie, 2021-02-26
• 27 February – 23 people were arrested and three gardaí were injured (including one hospitalised), as around 500 protesters took part in an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre, with fireworks being fired at gardaí, while St Stephen's Green and the Iveagh Gardens closed in advance of the protest.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0227/1199742-st-stephens-green-protest/ Garda taken to hospital as 23 arrested over Dublin disturbance] RTÉ News, 2021-02-27
• 28 February – Thirteen people, including 12 men and one woman, were charged and remanded in custody for public order offences after anti-lockdown protests in Dublin city centre turned violent on 27 February, while the tánaiste Leo Varadkar stated that the violence on the streets of Dublin was "not a protest and was a riot".[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-40235042.html Violent scenes were a riot, not a protest says Leo Varadkar] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-28

• 1 March
• Over 320,000 junior primary school pupils and Leaving Certificate students nationwide returned to school for the first time since Christmas.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0301/1199947-schools-reopening/ Over 320,000 students return to school under phased reopening] RTÉ News, 2021-03-01
• A school in north Dublin confirmed a case of COVID-19 on the first day of reopening schools nationwide as parents received an urgent letter from the school.[https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/dublin-school-confirms-covid-19-23589497 Dublin school confirms Covid-19 case as urgent letter sent to parents] Irish Mirror, 2021-03-01
• Bank of Ireland confirmed that it would close 103 branches across the island of Ireland.[https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/bank-of-ireland-to-close-over-100-branches-across-ireland-40143169.html Bank of Ireland to close over 100 branches across Ireland] Irish Independent, 2021-03-01
• 2 March
• A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with a firework attack on Gardaí at a violent anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre on 27 February.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-arrest-man-suspected-of-launching-fireworks-at-officers-1.4499004 Gardaí arrest man suspected of launching fireworks at officers] The Irish Times, 2021-03-02
• Three men in their 20s were arrested and more than 50 fixed payment notices were issued in Limerick after Gardaí broke up a street party involving large groups of students drinking, dancing, singing and setting of fireworks, near the University of Limerick.[https://www.independent.ie/news/flares-set-off-three-arrested-and-dozens-fined-after-street-party-in-limerick-housing-estate-40151747.html Flares set off, three arrested and dozens fined after street party in Limerick housing estate] Irish Independent, 2021-03-02
• A secondary school in Cork confirmed a case of COVID-19 while a south Dublin school announced its closure due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 just one day after schools reopened.[https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/cork-school-confirms-covid-19-23601250 Cork school confirms Covid-19 case just one day after classes return] Irish Mirror, 2021-03-02[https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-schools-closed-covid-cases-19952801 Dublin school closed 'until further notice' as parents given urgent Covid letter update] Dublin Live, 2021-03-02
• 3 March
• One of the three men arrested following a street party in Castletroy, Limerick on the night of 2 March was charged with public order offences, as the University of Limerick warned that any student who were found breaking the university's code of conduct could face temporary suspension or expulsion, while Minister for Justice Helen McEntee urged young people to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/man-charged-following-street-party-in-co-limerick-1.4499941 Man charged following street party in Co Limerick] The Irish Times, 2021-03-03
• Jake Merriman, a 30-year-old man, appeared in court charged in connection with a firework attack on Gardaí at an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre on 27 February.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0303/1200561-dublin-protest-courts/ Man charged over firework attack at Dublin protest] RTÉ News, 2021-03-03
• A large mural of Greta Thunberg in Dublin was vandalised just 24 hours after it was finished.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0303/1200650-greta-thunberg-mural/ Mural of Greta Thunberg in Dublin vandalised] RTÉ News, 2021-03-03
• 4 March
• Niall Horan and Denise Chaila were announced as winners at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize awards.[https://www.rte.ie/culture/2021/0304/1200981-denise-chaila-wins-rte-choice-music-prize-album-of-the-year-2020/ Denise Chaila wins RTÉ Choice Music Prize Album of the Year 2020] RTÉ News, 2021-03-04[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0304/1200976-niall-horan-wins-choice-music-prize-song-of-the-year/ Niall Horan wins RTÉ's Choice Music Prize Song of the Year] RTÉ News, 2021-03-04
• A Dublin city mural of Greta Thunberg was repaired after it was vandalised just 24 hours after it was finished.[https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-mural-greta-thunberg-5371807-Mar2021/ Dublin mural of Greta Thunberg repaired after being vandalised] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-04
• Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that the Department of Health was made aware of four preliminary reports of stillbirths in Ireland that could potentially be associated with a condition called COVID Placentitis.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/8b3df-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-thursday-4-march/ Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Thursday 4 March] Gov.ie, 2021-03-04
• The HSE confirmed that a single outbreak of COVID-19 among students in the west of the country had led to more than 442 further cases in more than 200 separate household outbreaks, involving young adults aged 18 to 24.[https://www.independent.ie/news/revealed-how-one-covid-outbreak-among-students-led-to-442-cases-40160573.html Revealed: How one Covid outbreak among students led to 442 cases] Irish Independent, 2021-03-04
• 6 March
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that Ireland had reached the milestone of half a million COVID-19 vaccines administered.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-state-passes-half-a-million-vaccines-doses-administered-1.4503410 Coronavirus: State passes half a million vaccines doses administered] The Irish Times, 2021-03-06
• Gardaí arrested 6 people (5 men and 1 woman) as around 450 people attended an anti-lockdown protest in Cork city centre that ended without incident.[https://www.independent.ie/news/cork-anti-lockdown-demonstration-staged-without-serious-incident-as-gardai-mount-major-security-operation-40165833.html Cork anti-lockdown demonstration staged without serious incident as Gardaí mount major security operation] Irish Independent, 2021-03-06
• A man and a woman in their 30s were injured in a shooting in Bluebell, Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0306/1201375-dublin-shooting/ Man and woman injured in Dublin shooting] RTÉ News, 2021-03-06
• The body of a man who went missing after a kayaking accident in County Kildare last weekend was recovered.[https://www.thejournal.ie/missing-kayaker-found-declan-reid-5374031-Mar2021/ Body found in search for missing kayaker in Kildare] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-06
• 7 March – President Michael D. Higgins signed into law the legislation to bring in mandatory hotel quarantine for certain passengers entering the country from high-risk countries.[https://president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/president-higgins-signs-health-amendment-bill-2021 President Higgins signs Health (Amendment) Bill 2021] President of Ireland, 2021-03-07
• 8 March
• HIQA advised NPHET that the duration of immunity following COVID-19 infection should be considered to be six months.[https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/health-technology-assessment/duration-protective-immunity-protection Duration of protective immunity (protection from reinfection) following SARS-CoV-2 infection] HIQA, 2021-03-08
• Around 100,000 children returned to pre-school under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0308/1201562-pre-school-children-return-ecce/ 100,000 children returning to pre-school] RTÉ News, 2021-03-08
• The Department of Education and the HSE confirmed that the gradual phased reopening of schools would proceed as planned with all primary pupils and fifth year students returning to school on 15 March.[https://www.independent.ie/news/all-clear-for-primary-pupils-and-fifth-years-to-return-to-school-next-monday-40172093.html All clear for primary pupils and fifth years to return to school next Monday] Irish Independent, 2021-03-08
• RTÉ officially confirmed that Eoghan McDermott had left his 2FM role as a radio presenter on The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show after 3 weeks of "unplanned leave" and that he would not be returning due to the expiry of his contract.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0308/1202676-rte-confirms-eoghan-mcdermott-will-not-return-to-2fm/ RTÉ confirms Eoghan McDermott will not return to 2FM] RTÉ News, 2021-03-08
• Gardaí investigated a threatening phone call that claimed there was a bomb at the home of Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.[https://www.thejournal.ie/helen-mcentee-bomb-threat-5375365-Mar2021/ Gardaí investigate bomb scare at home of Justice Minister Helen McEntee] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-08
• Seven people were arrested in County Cavan after Gardaí foiled an alleged extortion and blackmail attempt.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2021/0308/1201600-cavan-arrests/ Seven arrested after extortion attempt foiled] RTÉ News, 2021-03-08
• 9 March
• A man was arrested as part of an investigation into fraudulent claims over the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0309/1202886-pandemic-unemployment-payment-investigation/ Second arrest in Pandemic Unemployment Payment fraud investigation] RTÉ News, 2021-03-09
• Motorists, pedestrians and householders were urged to take care as a Status Yellow wind warning came into effect with winds gusting to over 120kmh.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/status-yellow-alert-as-winds-could-gust-to-120kmh-40176624.html Status Yellow alert as winds could gust to 120kmh] Irish Independent, 2021-03-09
• A further three cases of the Brazilian variant were detected in the country, bringing the total to 6.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-irish-cases-of-worrying-variant-double-to-six-1.4505297 Covid-19: Irish cases of worrying variant double to six] The Irish Times, 2021-03-09
• Minister for Education Norma Foley lost her appeals against findings that two home-schooled students were unfairly excluded from the Leaving Certificate calculated grades process.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/minister-loses-appeals-over-home-schooled-leaving-cert-students-1.4505500 Minister loses appeals over home-schooled Leaving Cert students] The Irish Times, 2021-03-09
• 10 March
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that Ireland was to receive a further 46,500 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine before the end of March.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/ireland-secures-46-500-extra-doses-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-taoiseach-1.4506263 Ireland to receive 46,500 extra doses of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine through EU deal] The Irish Times, 2021-03-10
• Met Éireann issued a Status Orange wind warning for Cork and Kerry as very wet and windy weather continued across the country.[https://www.thejournal.ie/status-yellow-warning-ireland-5377015-Mar2021/ Gusts of up to 120km expected as Status Orange wind warning set to kick in for Cork and Kerry] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-10
• 11 March
• It was announced that Minister for Justice Helen McEntee would take six months of paid maternity leave from 30 April to 31 October 2021, and would remain a member of the Government without portfolio. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys was assigned responsibility for the Department, in addition to her current portfolio.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0311/1203392-maternity-leave-government/ Minister Helen McEntee to take six months' paid maternity leave] RTÉ News, 2021-03-11
• Ireland officially marked one year since the first death of COVID-19 in the country was confirmed on 11 March 2020, the same day when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0311/1203284-coronavirus-global/ Vaccine brings hope one year after pandemic declared] RTÉ News, 2021-03-11
• A 16-year-old schoolboy was charged with raping a girl at a park in Dublin.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/schoolboy-charged-with-raping-girl-at-dublin-park-40185484.html Schoolboy charged with raping girl at Dublin park] Irish Independent, 2021-03-11
• Tomasz Krzysztof Piotrowski, a 35-year-old man, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his mother in 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0311/1203395-man-sentenced-to-life-for-mothers-murder/ Man sentenced to life for mother's murder] RTÉ News, 2021-03-11
• Under new nursing home visitation guidance approved by NPHET, residents in nursing homes would be permitted two visits per week on general compassionate grounds from 22 March.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2b3d8-minister-for-health-and-minister-for-mental-health-and-older-people-welcome-new-visitation-guidance-for-nursing-homes/ Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health and Older People welcome new Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes] Gov.ie, 2021-03-11
• 12 March
• Latest figures showed that as of 11 March, Gardaí had issued over 13,600 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 10,013 fines issued for non-essential travel and 2,040 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/revealed-gardai-issue-13600-fines-for-covid-breaches-with-more-than-2000-sanctions-for-attending-or-organising-house-parties-40190219.html Revealed: Gardaí issue 13,600 fines for Covid breaches with more than 2,000 sanctions for attending or organising house parties] Irish Independent, 2021-03-12
• Gardaí confirmed that two people were arrested and more than 80 fines were issued after around 300 people gathered for the funeral of a young Traveller man in Carrick-on-Shannon on 11 March, despite Level 5 restrictions limiting mourners to 10 people.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-arrests-and-80-fined-over-leitrim-funeral-attended-by-hundreds-40189407.html Two arrests and 80 fined over Leitrim funeral attended by hundreds] Irish Independent, 2021-03-12
• Nine residents at a nursing home with an outbreak of COVID-19 in Trim, County Meath died after the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered there.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-nine-die-in-trim-nursing-home-despite-having-had-first-vaccination-1.4508545 Covid-19: Nine die in Trim nursing home despite having had first vaccination] The Irish Times, 2021-03-12
• The Passport Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs was ready to begin issuing more passports to applicants after it expanded the criteria for what was a reasonable excuse to travel during the period of Level 5 restrictions.[https://www.thejournal.ie/passport-office-processing-5379384-Mar2021/ Passport Office to begin processing some applications as categories of 'reasonable excuses' for travel expanded] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-12
• 13 March – More than 100 people gathered outside a church in Dublin for the funeral of George Nkencho, who was shot dead by Gardaí in December 2020.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0313/1203785-george-nkencho-funeral/ Funeral of George Nkencho takes place in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-03-13
• 14 March
• The administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was suspended in Ireland by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) as a precautionary measure following concerns over serious blood clots in Norway.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/covid-19-niac-recommends-temporary-deferral-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-rollout-1.4509928 Covid-19: NIAC recommends ‘temporary deferral’ of AstraZeneca vaccine rollout] The Irish Times, 2021-03-14
• Gardaí upgraded the inquiry into Tánaiste Leo Varadkar surrounding the leaking of a GP contract to a rival organisation as a criminal investigation.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0314/1203900-politics-varadkar/ Gardaí upgrade investigation on Varadkar's leak of GP contract] RTÉ News, 2021-03-14
• Former editor of The Guardian Alan Rusbridger resigned from the Future of Media Commission after reports that he was supportive of the IRA.[https://www.thejournal.ie/alan-rusbridger-future-of-media-commission-5381443-Mar2021/ Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger resigns from Future of Media Commission] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-14
• There were no new deaths of COVID-19 reported on the island of Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0314/1203878-coronavirus-ireland/ No new Covid deaths reported on island of Ireland] RTÉ News, 2021-03-14
• Two men in their 20s were charged after three Gardaí were assaulted following a house party in Milford, County Donegal on 13 March.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/three-garda%C3%AD-policing-covid-19-rules-assaulted-at-house-in-donegal-1.4510072 Three gardaí policing Covid-19 rules assaulted at house in Donegal] The Irish Times, 2021-03-14
• 15 March
• Over 350,000 remaining primary school pupils and fifth year students nationwide returned to school for the first time since Christmas.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0315/1204010-schools-return/ 350,000 pupils returning to schools as phased reopening continues] RTÉ News, 2021-03-15
• 30,000 fewer people received a COVID-19 vaccine from 15 March due to the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/more-than-30-000-face-vaccine-deferral-as-state-suspends-astrazeneca-use-over-clotting-fears-1.4510247 More than 30,000 face vaccine deferral as State suspends AstraZeneca use over clotting fears] The Irish Times, 2021-03-15
• President of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald called for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to resign or be removed as Gardaí continued to investigate the leaking of a GP contract to a rival organisation in 2019.[https://www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcdonald-leo-varadkar-gp-contract-leak-5382024-Mar2021/ Mary Lou McDonald calls for Tánaiste to resign over 'abuse of power'] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-15
• 16 March
• The Garda Síochána urged people to stay at home for St Patrick's Day as a significant policing operation was put in place to deal with planned protests in Dublin city with 2,500 Gardaí being deployed across the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0316/1204237-gardai-st-patricks-day/ 2,500 gardaí to be deployed over planned St Patrick's Day protests] RTÉ News, 2021-03-16
• President Michael D. Higgins thanked Queen Elizabeth for her St Patrick's Day wishes as she acknowledged with fondness her visit to Ireland ten years ago in 2011.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0316/1204278-president-michael-d-higgins/ President Higgins welcomes St Patrick's Day wishes from Queen Elizabeth] RTÉ News, 2021-03-16
• Preparations were being finalised for "virtual" St Patrick's Day celebrations across the country, with online events taking place for a second year due to COVID-19 restrictions.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0316/1204309-st-patricks-day-preparations/ Final preparations for 'virtual' St Patrick's Day] RTÉ News, 2021-03-16
• Latest figures released by the HSE showed that 1,842 tests for COVID-19 were carried out in 108 schools in the past 7 days, with 44 positive cases confirmed in primary, secondary and special schools across the country.[https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/covid-19-schools-and-childcare-facilities-mass-testing-report-week-10-2021.pdf Weekly COVID-19 Mass Testing Report for Schools and Childcare Facilities] HSE, 2021-03-16
• 17 March
• For the second time, there were no traditional St. Patrick's Day parades held in any part of the country.
• Gardaí arrested 21 people after around 700 protestors took part in a number of anti-lockdown protests in Dublin city centre, Herbert Park and at the RTÉ campus in Donnybrook.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/hundreds-gather-in-dublin-park-for-anti-lockdown-protest-1.4512885 More than a dozen arrested at anti-lockdown protests in Dublin] The Irish Times, 2021-03-17
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin held virtual meetings with US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.[https://www.thejournal.ie/st-patricks-day-martin-5384062-Mar2021/ Taoiseach speaks of 'undying friendship' between Ireland and US in virtual meeting with Joe Biden] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-17
• 18 March – It was confirmed that 7 Gardaí were injured (including five hospitalised) after being kicked, punched and spat at in separate violent anti-lockdown protests which took place in Dublin on St Patrick's Day.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/seven-garda%C3%AD-hospitalised-after-violent-st-patrick-s-day-attacks-1.4513884 Seven gardaí hospitalised after violent St Patrick’s Day attacks] The Irish Times, 2021-03-18
• 19 March
• NIAC recommended that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine could continue to be used in Ireland following approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on 18 March.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/f7310-statement-from-dr-ronan-glynn-on-recommencement-of-the-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-programme/ Statement from Dr Ronan Glynn on recommencement of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca programme] Gov.ie, 2021-03-19
• Latest figures showed that as of 18 March, Gardaí had issued over 15,358 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 11,072 fines issued for non-essential travel and over 2,300 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2021/march/covid-19-doesnt-take-the-weekend-off-for-house-parties-or-social-gatherings.html COVID-19 Doesn’t Take The Weekend Off for House Parties or Social Gatherings] An Garda Síochána, 2021-03-19
• James Bernard McGovern, a Fermanagh boxer, was jailed for over three years for assaulting two senior businessmen at a Cavan filling station in 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0319/1204938-bernard-mcgovern-court/ Fermanagh boxer jailed for assaulting two businessmen] RTÉ News, 2021-03-19
• 20 March
• The HSE resumed administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a number of hospitals across the country after a precautionary pause.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/hse-resumes-use-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-at-several-centres-1.4515910 HSE resumes use of AstraZeneca vaccine at several centres] The Irish Times, 2021-03-20
• Gardaí arrested 11 people and issued a number of fines after around 200 protestors took part in an anti-lockdown protest in the Phoenix Park in Dublin city centre.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-investigating-after-11-arrested-at-anti-lockdown-protest-in-dublin-40219570.html Gardaí investigating after 11 arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Dublin] Irish Independent, 2021-03-20
• 21 March – Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath stated that mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers arriving into Ireland from designated countries would come into effect by the end of the week.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0321/1205285-hotel-quarnatine/ Hotel quarantine in effect by next weekend - McGrath] RTÉ News, 2021-03-21
• 22 March
• Professor Martin Cormican warned that Ireland could be facing another wave of COVID-19 cases and described case numbers as "stuck" and possibly rising, while Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry described the situation as "disheartening".[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/we-hoped-to-be-in-a-better-place-now-experts-warnireland-is-in-real-danger-of-covid-19-fourth-wave-40224447.html ‘We hoped to be in a better place now’ - experts warn Ireland is in ‘real danger’ of Covid-19 fourth wave] Irish Independent, 2021-03-22
• It was announced that President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine on 19 March.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/president-higgins-and-wife-sabina-receive-covid-19-vaccines-1.4516850 President Higgins and wife Sabina receive Covid-19 vaccines] The Irish Times, 2021-03-22
• A primary school in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary closed after two positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40249040.html Community 'shocked' as Tipperary school closes due to Covid outbreak] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-22
• 23 March – The booking portal for mandatory hotel quarantine in Ireland opened for those arriving into the country from Friday 26 March, with a 12-night stay for passengers arriving from high risk countries costing €1,875 each.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/irelands-mandatory-quarantine-booking-portal-goes-live-with-travellers-from-at-risk-countries-to-be-charged-1875-for-12-nights-40228963.html Ireland’s mandatory quarantine booking portal goes live, with travellers from at risk countries to be charged €1,875 for 12 nights] Irish Independent, 2021-03-23
• 24 March
• An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for what would be the country's tallest building at Custom House Quay in Cork city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0324/1205841-ireland-tallest-building-cork/ Planning permission granted for Ireland's tallest building in Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-03-24
• The Government announced that five new walk-in COVID-19 test centres would open in Dublin and Offaly on 25 March in an effort to bring down cases that are high in certain areas.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/covid-19-walk-in-tests-available-at-five-centres-from-tomorrow-1.4518823 Covid-19: ‘Walk-in’ tests available at five centres from tomorrow] The Irish Times, 2021-03-24
• NPHET postponed a key meeting on deciding whether any Level 5 restrictions could be eased from 5 April so that latest trends in COVID-19 data could be taken into account in its final analysis for the Government.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40250405.html Nphet postpones discussion on April 5 easing of restrictions] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-24
• Lidl Ireland sued the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) for defamation over ads about the supermarket's own-brand milk.[https://www.thejournal.ie/lidl-irish-farmers-association-defamation-milk-ads-5390512-Mar2021/ Lidl sues Irish Farmers' Association for defamation over ads about supermarket's own-brand milk] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-24
• The State Examinations Commission and Minister for Education Norma Foley issued new guidelines to schools advising that face coverings would be required during the Leaving Certificate oral exams, which begin on Friday 26 March.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0324/1205938-oral-exams-masks/ Mask wearing to be required during Leaving Cert oral exams] RTÉ News, 2021-03-24
• 25 March
• The Central Bank of Ireland fined Ulster Bank almost €38 million for dozens of regulatory breaches in its handling of its tracker mortgage customers.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0325/1206058-ulster-bank-tracker-mortgage-fine/ Ulster Bank hit with record €38m Central Bank fine for tracker mortgage failings] RTÉ News, 2021-03-25
• An Bord Pleanála gave the green light to Tayto Park for a new €15.5 million "Coaster 2021" rollercoaster for the theme park.[https://www.thejournal.ie/tayto-park-rollercoaster-planning-permission-2-5391327-Mar2021/ Green light for €15.5m Tayto Park rollercoaster after two-year planning battle] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-25
• A man in his 30s was arrested in Bandon, County Cork in relation to allegedly making fraudulent COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment claims whilst he was living in southern Asia during 2020.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40250927.html Man who claimed €6k in PUP while living in Asia arrested in Cork] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-25
• 26 March
• Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine system for all passengers arriving into the country from high-risk countries came into force at 4 am.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irelands-mandatoryhotel-quarantine-regime-begins-today-40241831.html Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine regime begins today] Irish Independent, 2021-03-26
• The Leader of the Labour Party Alan Kelly called for the chief executive of the Beacon Hospital to resign after it gave 20 leftover COVID-19 vaccines to a number of teachers and staff at a private secondary school in Bray, County Wicklow on 23 March.[https://www.thejournal.ie/hse-ceo-extremely-annoyed-after-report-that-beacon-hospital-gave-vaccines-to-private-school-teachers-5392464-Mar2021/ Calls from Labour for Beacon Hospital CEO to resign after vaccines given to private school teachers] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-26
• Latest figures showed that as of 25 March, Gardaí had issued over 16,834 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 12,336 fines issued for non-essential travel and over 2,700 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40252418.html 17,000 Covid fines issued during pandemic - 2,700 for house parties] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-26
• The Department of Education confirmed that the final phase of the gradual reopening of schools would proceed as planned with all remaining secondary school students returning to school after the Easter holidays on 12 April.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0326/1206395-all-secondary-students-to-return-to-school-on-12-april/ All secondary students to return to school on 12 April] RTÉ News, 2021-03-26
• Two women from Bishopstown in County Cork became the first same-sex couple in the country to be legally recognised as the parents of their babies from birth.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0326/1206314-same-sex-couple-birth-certs/ Legal first as same-sex couple recognised as parents on birth certs from birth] RTÉ News, 2021-03-26
• 27 March
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly requested the HSE to suspend vaccine operations at the Beacon Hospital following controversy after 20 teachers received COVID-19 vaccines at the private hospital.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e6074-statement-from-the-minister-for-health-stephen-donnelly-27-march-2021/ Statement from the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - Saturday 27 March 2021] Gov.ie, 2021-03-27
• Gardaí began an investigation after three people absconded from a mandatory hotel quarantine facility near Dublin Airport while on a smoking break outside under supervision, with one person located.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/three-people-abscond-from-hotel-quarantine-in-dublin-40246285.html Three people abscond from hotel quarantine in Dublin] Irish Independent, 2021-03-27
• Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, and Mayo with gusts expected to reach up to 100 km/h.[https://www.thejournal.ie/yellow-wind-warning-4-5393879-Mar2021/ Status yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo, but temperatures set to hit 17 degrees next week] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-27
• 28 March – A second person who absconded from a mandatory hotel quarantine facility on 27 March was located, while a search for the third male continued.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/two-who-left-hotel-quarantine-returned-to-facility-search-for-third-continues-1.4522082 Two who left hotel quarantine returned to facility, search for third continues] The Irish Times, 2021-03-28
• 29 March
• Latest figures released by the CSO showed that serious crime dropped by over a third in 2020 during the pandemic, while over 1,000 breaches of COVID-19 regulations were classified as crimes by Gardaí including the non-wearing of face coverings and international travel.[https://www.cso.ie/en/csolatestnews/pressreleases/2021pressreleases/pressstatementrecordedcrimequarter42020/ Press Statement Recorded Crime Quarter 4 2020] Central Statistics Office, 2021-03-29
• Gardaí began a criminal investigation after a man in his 50s was found seriously injured in an apartment complex in Dublin city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0329/1206857-dublin-death/ Investigation under way over death of man in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-03-29
• 30 March
• The Government announced a phased easing of Level 5 restrictions from Monday 12 April, with people allowed to travel within their county, two households allowed to meet socially outdoors, people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 allowed to meet other fully vaccinated people indoors, and the resumption of all residential construction projects from that date.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/81029-government-announces-phased-easing-of-public-health-restrictions/ Government announces phased easing of public health restrictions] Gov.ie, 2021-03-30
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced an update to the COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy with priority groups being changed to an age-based system after vulnerable people with underlying conditions were vaccinated.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/93f8f-minister-donnelly-announces-update-to-irelands-vaccination-prioritisation-list/ Minister Donnelly announces update to Ireland’s Vaccination Prioritisation List] Gov.ie, 2021-03-30
• Gardaí began a murder investigation after a 52-year-old man died from stab wounds in Dublin city centre on 29 March, while a man and a woman were arrested.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/0330/1206904-dublin-death/ Murder investigation under way after Dublin stabbing] RTÉ News, 2021-03-30
• The HSE confirmed that three passengers staying in mandatory hotel quarantine tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/three-test-positive-for-covid-19-and-isolated-in-quarantine-hotel-1.4524076 Three test positive for Covid-19 and isolated in quarantine hotel] The Irish Times, 2021-03-30
• The CEO of VHI stepped aside pending an investigation into his receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Beacon Hospital.[https://www.independent.ie/news/chief-executive-of-vhiwho-received-covid-19-vaccine-at-beacon-hospital-steps-aside-pending-investigation-into-the-issue-40257489.html Chief executive of VHI who received Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital steps aside pending investigation into the issue] Irish Independent, 2021-03-30
• 31 March
• Irish journalist Yvonne Murray, who reports for RTÉ News and Current Affairs from China, was forced to leave the country because of mounting pressure from the Chinese authorities and over sinister threats to her husband.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0331/1207197-yvonne-murray-bbc-john-sudworth-china/ Irish journalist leaves China after rise in surveillance] RTÉ News, 2021-03-31
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that shoe shops would be allowed to sell children's footwear by appointment only.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/shoe-shops-will-be-allowed-sell-for-children-by-appointment-says-martin-1.4525066 Shoe shops will be allowed sell for children by appointment, says Martin] The Irish Times, 2021-03-31
• The Taoiseach told the Dáil that a national portal allowing for everyone to register for a COVID-19 vaccine would be available by the third week in April.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/everyone-will-be-able-to-register-for-their-vaccine-jab-on-new-online-portal-by-third-week-of-april-taoiseach-40260994.html Everyone will be able to register for their vaccine jab on new online portal by third week of April – Taoiseach] Irish Independent, 2021-03-31
• The HSE announced that seven new walk-in COVID-19 testing centres for asymptomatic people would open from April in Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Kildare and Galway in an effort to bring down cases that are high in certain areas.[https://www.thejournal.ie/walk-in-covid-test-centres-5397504-Mar2021/ Seven new walk-in Covid test centres are being set up this week] TheJournal.ie, 2021-03-31
• A 47-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of a 52-year-old man in Dublin on 29 March.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0331/1207129-isaac-horgan-investigation/ Man charged in Horgan murder investigation] RTÉ News, 2021-03-31

• 1 April
• Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn and Northern Ireland Chief Medical Officer Michael McBride issued a joint statement urging the public across Ireland to continue to follow public health advice to ensure everyone can have a safe Easter.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40256639.html Public health officials appeal for 'safe Easter' as 18 more deaths and 761 new cases reported] Irish Examiner, 2021-04-01
• An independent review of the COVID-19 vaccination programme at the Coombe Hospital found that a consultant brought two leftover vaccine doses home to administer them to two family members.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coombe-doctor-brought-covid-19-vaccines-home-for-family-review-finds-1.4526397 Coombe doctor brought Covid-19 vaccines home for family, review finds] The Irish Times, 2021-04-01
• Dublin GAA suspended senior football manager Dessie Farrell for 12 weeks after a number of Dublin footballers were photographed attending a training session on the morning of 31 March in breach of COVID-19 regulations.[https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/dublin-gaa-statement-on-behalf-of-management-committee DUBLIN GAA STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE] Dublin GAA, 2021-04-01
• Plans by the Department of Health to expand mandatory hotel quarantine to 43 additional countries, including the United States, Germany and France, sparked a major row within Government, after the Attorney General, the European Union and a number of ministers expressed concerns about the plans.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0401/1207372-quarantine-donnelly/ France, Germany, Italy will not be added to mandatory hotel quarantine list] RTÉ News, 2021-04-01
• A new code of conduct aimed to give employees the right to switch off from work outside of normal working hours, including the right to not respond immediately to emails, telephone calls or other messages was signed into effect by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar.[https://www.thejournal.ie/right-to-disconnect-2-5397644-Apr2021/ 'Right to disconnect' code for workers comes into effect from today] TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-01
• The Department of Health added a further 26 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel and removed one country, which brought the total number of countries added to 59.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/ebc83-statement-from-the-minister-for-health-and-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs/ Statement from the Minister for Health and the Minister for Foreign Affairs] Gov.ie, 2021-04-01
• 2 April – Two women in their 30s were arrested and charged after refusing to enter mandatory hotel quarantine upon arrival in Dublin Airport from Dubai.[https://www.independent.ie/news/two-women-arrested-after-refusing-to-go-to-quarantine-hotel-when-returning-from-dubai-cosmetic-surgery-trip-40269485.html Two women arrested after refusing to go to quarantine hotel when returning from Dubai cosmetic surgery trip] Irish Independent, 2021-04-02
• 3 April – Around 300 protestors took part in an anti-lockdown protest at the National Monument on the Grand Parade in Cork city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0403/1207780-cork-protest/ Second anti-lockdown protest held in Cork city] RTÉ News, 2021-04-03
• 4 April
• Gardaí arrested 8 people as part of a policing plan around an anti-lockdown protest planned in Dublin city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0404/1207896-protest-arrest/ Eight arrested as protest planned for Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-04-04
• The High Court made orders allowing two women who refused to enter mandatory hotel quarantine after arriving into Dublin Airport following their return from a trip to Dubai for cosmetic procedures to leave Mountjoy Women's Prison and continue to quarantine at a designated hotel.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/women-who-refused-quarantine-after-dubai-return-to-leave-prison-for-hotel-as-bail-conditions-amended-1.4528482 Women who refused quarantine after Dubai return to leave prison for hotel as bail conditions amended] The Irish Times, 2021-04-04
• Two non-public events led by President Michael D. Higgins to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising took place at Áras an Uachtaráin and at the GPO in O'Connell Street.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0404/1207836-1916-commemoration/ President leads commemoration of 1916 Easter Rising] RTÉ News, 2021-04-04
• 6 April
• A number of Gardaí were forced to self-isolate after a guest staying at a quarantine hotel tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/gardai-told-to-self-isolate-after-quarantine-hotel-guest-tests-positive-for-covid-19-40279066.html Gardaí told to self-isolate after quarantine hotel guest tests positive for Covid-19] Irish Independent, 2021-04-06
• Minister for Education Norma Foley defended the Government decision to change the vaccine roll-out schedule to an aged-based system stating it was "not a value judgement on any given profession", as teachers' unions continued to call for their members to be prioritised.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0405/1208067-teachers-conferences/ Vaccine decision based on science, Minister tells teachers] RTÉ News, 2021-04-06
• Three women who absconded from a mandatory hotel quarantine facility in Dublin were found by Gardaí almost 200 km away near Loughrea, County Galway.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/three-women-who-left-mandatory-quarantine-found-almost-200km-from-dublin-hotel-40282570.html Three women who left mandatory quarantine found almost 200km from Dublin hotel] Irish Independent, 2021-04-06
• 7 April
• The three teacher unions voted for an emergency motion backing industrial action, up to and including strike action, if they were not prioritised for vaccination.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0407/1208280-teacher-union-conference/ Teacher unions vote for motion backing industrial action] RTÉ News, 2021-04-07
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed that a failure to follow vaccination reserve list protocols led to teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs) in a number of special needs schools in Dublin and Wicklow to receive COVID-19 vaccinations from the Health Service Executive (HSE) on 6 April.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/confusion-as-teachers-and-snas-in-special-schools-got-vaccinated-yesterday-40284903.html Confusion as teachers and SNAs in special schools got vaccinated yesterday] Irish Independent, 2021-04-07
• 8 April
• People were being warned about a "sophisticated" phone scam where members of the public were targeted by criminals purporting to be a named official from the Department of Social Protection.[https://www.thejournal.ie/scam-warning-social-protection-phone-5403248-Apr2021/ 'Sophisticated' scam involves people receiving phone calls from bogus department official] TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-08
• Monaghan GAA suspended senior football manager Séamus McEnaney for 12 weeks after a dossier sent to the Department of Justice showed video and photographic evidence of a training session taking place in breach of COVID-19 regulations.[https://www.monaghangaa.ie/2021/04/latest-monaghan-gaa-statement/ Latest Monaghan GAA Statement] Monaghan GAA, 2021-04-08
• The CEO of the HSE Paul Reid announced that Ireland had reached the milestone of one million COVID-19 vaccines administered.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/state-s-millionth-covid-19-vaccine-dose-to-be-administered-today-1.4532035 State’s millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose has been administered] The Irish Times, 2021-04-08
• The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) began an investigation after the first case of a very rare blood clot in the brain of a person after vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine was confirmed in a 40-year-old Dublin woman.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/medicines-regulator-investigates-first-irish-blood-clot-case-after-astrazeneca-jab-1.4532265 Medicines regulator investigates first Irish blood clot case after AstraZeneca jab] The Irish Times, 2021-04-08
• Latest figures from the HSE showed that 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 had been detected among arrivals into Ireland who were in mandatory hotel quarantine.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0408/1208552-coronavirus-quarantine/ Ten coronavirus cases detected in mandatory hotel quarantine] RTÉ News, 2021-04-08
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney condemned the ongoing unrest and violence in Northern Ireland and both called for calm.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0408/1208518-taoiseach-condemns-unrest-as-ni-leaders-to-meet/ Taoiseach and British PM call for calm in NI] RTÉ News, 2021-04-08
• 9 April
• President Michael D. Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin paid tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh following his death in Windsor Castle.[https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2021/0409/1208850-prince-philip-condolences/ President Higgins leads Irish tributes to Prince Philip] RTÉ News, 2021-04-09
• The HSE announced that five new walk-in COVID-19 testing centres for asymptomatic people would open from 10 April in Dublin, Limerick and Waterford in an effort to bring down cases that are high in certain areas.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/five-new-walk-in-centres-for-covid-hotspots-as-25000-people-testedaround-country-40292042.html Five new walk-in centres for Covid hotspots as 25,000 people tested around country] Irish Independent, 2021-04-09
• A Garda was being treated in hospital in Cork after she was dragged by a car for around 30 metres during a drugs search in Baltimore on the night of 8 April.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0409/1208788-baltimore-cork-garda/ Man arrested after garda dragged by car during drugs search in Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-04-09
• A fully vaccinated woman quarantining in a Dublin hotel after her arrival into the country from Israel asked the High Court for an inquiry into what she claimed amounted to unlawful detention.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/woman-with-two-negative-covid-teststakes-court-challenge-to-irish-hotel-quarantine-40294902.html Woman with two negative Covid tests takes court challenge to Irish hotel quarantine] Irish Independent, 2021-04-09
• Latest figures showed that as of 8 April, Gardaí had issued over 19,865 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 13,972 fines issued for non-essential travel and over 3,300 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/up-to-100-people-attended-one-house-party-last-weekend-while-almost-3m-in-covid-19-fines-have-been-issued-40295227.html Up to 100 people attended one house party last weekend while almost €3m in Covid-19 fines have been issued] Irish Independent, 2021-04-09
• Following an incorporeal Cabinet meeting, the Department of Health added a further 16 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel and removed three countries, which would come into effect from 4 am on Thursday 15 April.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c7f7d-minister-for-health-announces-additions-to-list-of-designated-states/ Minister for Health announces additions to list of designated States] Gov.ie, 2021-04-09
• 10 April – Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to win the Grand National.[https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12426/12271704/rachael-blackmore-makes-grand-national-history-on-minella-times Rachael Blackmore makes Grand National history on Minella Times] Sky News, 2021-04-10
• 11 April – An Irish man and an Israeli woman who challenged their detention in mandatory hotel quarantine and claimed they had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were released pending court hearings.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/two-travellers-from-israel-released-from-mandatory-hotel-quarantine-1.4534430 Two travellers from Israel released from mandatory hotel quarantine] The Irish Times, 2021-04-11
• 12 April
• The phased easing of Level 5 restrictions began with the 5 km travel limit lifted, the resumption of all residential construction work, two households could meet up outdoors and the full reopening of all schools.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0412/1209207-covid-19-ireland/ Phased easing of Level 5 restrictions under way] RTÉ News, 2021-04-12
• The NIAC recommend that only people over 60 years of age should get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and that a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to anyone who developed unusual blood clots with low platelets after the first dose.[https://www.rcpi.ie/news/releases/national-immunisation-advisory-committee-niac-issues-revised-advice-on-the-use-of-the-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine/ National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues revised advice on the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine] NIAC, 2021-04-12
• A man in his 40s appeared in court facing 232 charges of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, cruelty and other charges.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-in-court-on-232-sex-abuse-charges-40304520.html Man in court on 232 sex abuse charges] Irish Independent, 2021-04-12
• 13 April
• The HSE announced that all AstraZeneca clinics were cancelled for the rest of the week, except for those arranged for certain people aged over 60.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/hse-cancels-all-az-clinics-for-rest-of-week-except-for-certain-people-aged-over-60-1.4536019 HSE cancels all AZ clinics for rest of week except for certain people aged over 60] The Irish Times, 2021-04-13
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that mandatory hotel quarantine bookings were paused on a precautionary basis, in order to ramp up capacity in the system.[https://www.thejournal.ie/simon-harris-mandatory-quarantine-5408270-Apr2021/ Hotel quarantine bookings 'paused' by Department of Health in order to ramp up capacity] TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-13
• A three-year-old girl died following a road traffic accident in County Tipperary.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0413/1209717-carrick-on-suir/ Girl, 3, dies after being hit by bus in Tipperary] RTÉ News, 2021-04-13
• 16 April
• KBC Bank Ireland announced that it was in discussions about the possible sale of its performing loan assets and liabilities to Bank of Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0416/1210209-kbc-bank-ireland/ KBC looks at Irish exit plan with Bank of Ireland deal] RTÉ News, 2021-04-16
• The European Commission urged the Government of Ireland to amend or possibly scrap mandatory hotel quarantine for EU citizens and sought clarifications as to why a number of EU member states were subject to the rules.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/fresh-pressure-on-government-as-european-commission-outlines-concern-at-hotel-quarantine-rules-40320320.html Fresh pressure on Government as European Commission outlines ‘concern’ at hotel quarantine rules] Irish Independent, 2021-04-16
• Latest figures showed that as of 15 April, Gardaí had issued over 20,280 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 14,650 fines issued for non-essential travel and over 3,500 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/crime/over-20000-fines-for-breaching-covid-19-rules-with3500-issued-for-house-parties-40321467.html Over 20,000 fines for breaching Covid-19 rules, with 3,500 issued for house parties] Irish Independent, 2021-04-16
• 17 April
• The national flag at State buildings was flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for Prince Philip, whose funeral took place.[https://www.thejournal.ie/flag-half-mast-for-prince-philip-ireland-5412813-Apr2021/ Irish flags half-mast at State buildings in 'mark of respect' for Prince Philip] TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-17
• Gardaí began a murder investigation after a 24-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/0417/1210486-dublin-murder/ Murder investigation after woman stabbed in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-04-17
• 18 April – President Michael D. Higgins celebrated his 80th birthday.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0418/1210558-higgins-birthday/ President Michael D Higgins celebrates 80th birthday] RTÉ News, 2021-04-18
• 19 April
• A 29-year-old man was charged with the murder of his partner, Jennifer Poole, in Dublin on 17 April.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0419/1210665-finglas-poole-stab-murder-man-charged/ Man charged with woman's murder in Finglas] RTÉ News, 2021-04-19
• The Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun confirmed that three cases of the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, had been detected in the Republic of Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/three-cases-of-covid-19-variant-discovered-in-india-reported-in-state-1.4541690 Three cases of Covid-19 variant discovered in India reported in State] The Irish Times, 2021-04-19
• 20 April
• A nursing home in County Louth suspended all indoor visits after two staff members who had been fully vaccinated tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.independent.ie/news/two-fully-vaccinated-nursing-home-staff-test-positive-for-covid-19-40334239.html Two ‘fully vaccinated’ nursing home staff test positive for Covid-19] Irish Independent, 2021-04-20
• The Department of Health confirmed that Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan had returned to work after taking leave following the death of his wife.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/dr-tony-holohan-returns-to-work-as-chief-medical-officer-1.4542281 Dr Tony Holohan returns to work as chief medical officer] The Irish Times, 2021-04-20
• 21 April – Carphone Warehouse confirmed its closure of all 80 stores in the Republic of Ireland with 486 jobs.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0421/1211181-carphone-warehouse-to-exit-ireland/ Carphone Warehouse to close its Irish business, 486 jobs to go] RTÉ News, 2021-04-21
• 22 April
• An outbreak of at least 70 COVID-19 cases was confirmed at Intel's construction site in Leixlip, County Kildare.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/outbreak-of-at-least-70-covid-19-cases-at-intel-construction-site-40344359.html Outbreak of at least 70 Covid-19 cases at Intel construction site] Irish Independent, 2021-04-22
• Gardaí made a direct appeal to a 14-year-old girl missing from County Louth to contact them.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0422/1211320-scr-alert/ Gardaí make appeal to missing 14-year-old girl Svetlana Murphy] RTÉ News, 2021-04-22
• 25 April – A 22-year-old man died after falling 20 metres into a blowhole from cliffs in County Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0425/1211961-death-cork/ 22-year-old man dies in cliff fall in Co Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-04-25
• 26 April
• The further easing of Level 5 restrictions came into effect with all sports pitches, golf courses, tennis courts, zoos, pet farms and heritage sites reopening.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0426/1212055-coronavirus-ireland/ Visitor attractions, outdoor sports back as restrictions ease] RTÉ News, 2021-04-26
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that Ireland was to donate 700 oxygen concentrators to India as part of efforts to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.[https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-to-send-700-oxygen-concentrators-to-india-to-battle-covid-crisis-5420529-Apr2021/ Ireland to send 700 oxygen concentrators to India to battle Covid crisis] TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-26
• 27 April
• New recommendations by NIAC were approved by the Government with the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines recommended for people aged 50 and older, pregnant women offered an mRNA vaccine between 14 and 36 weeks gestation, and people aged under 50 years who had a COVID-19 infection receiving just one vaccine dose and be considered fully-vaccinated.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/under-50s-in-good-health-who-had-covid-19-to-be-considered-fully-vaccinated-after-one-jab-1.4548886 Under 50s in good health who had Covid-19 to be considered ‘fully vaccinated’ after one jab] The Irish Times, 2021-04-27
• A primary school in County Offaly closed following confirmation of 23 cases of COVID-19.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0427/1212425-kildare-school-covid-outbreaks/ Offaly primary school closes as 23 Covid cases confirmed] RTÉ News, 2021-04-27
• Former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy resigned his seat as a TD for Dublin Bay South to pursue a career in international co-operation, human rights and democracy.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0427/1212292-politics-eoghan-murphy/ Eoghan Murphy resigns as TD for Dublin Bay South] RTÉ News, 2021-04-27
• A former Sinn Féin councillor was charged at the Special Criminal Court with the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/former-sinn-f%C3%A9in-councillor-charged-with-regency-hotel-murder-1.4548922 Former Sinn Féin councillor charged with Regency Hotel murder] The Irish Times, 2021-04-27
• 29 April
• The Government announced a reopening plan for the country throughout May and June from 10 May, with inter-county travel allowed, the reopening of all hairdressers, libraries, museums and galleries, up to 50 people allowed to attend religious services, the resumption of click-and-collect services and the allowances of three households to meet outdoors (including in private gardens) and a vaccinated household to meet an unvaccinated household indoors from that date.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/0bd80-new-public-health-measures-announced-the-path-ahead/ New public health measures announced: The Path Ahead] Gov.ie, 2021-04-29
• Four Gardaí and a private citizen were charged as part of a two-year investigation into alleged Garda corruption in the south of the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/0429/1212787-corruption/ Four gardaí charged in corruption investigation] RTÉ News, 2021-04-29
• 30 April
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that nearly 150 cases of variants of concern had been identified in Ireland, including: 71 cases of the South African variant, 27 cases of the Brazilian variant, 8 cases of the Indian variant, 6 cases of the New York variant and 20 cases of the Nigerian variant.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/covid-19-india-added-to-quarantine-list-amid-rise-in-variant-cases-1.4552275 Covid-19: India added to quarantine list amid rise in variant cases] The Irish Times, 2021-04-30
• The Department of Health added a further 5 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel and removed 6 countries, which would come into effect from 4 am on Tuesday 4 May.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/99c4c-minister-for-health-announces-updates-to-list-of-designated-states/ Minister for Health announces updates to list of designated States] Gov.ie, 2021-04-30
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that there were concerns around the level of COVID-19 in Donegal and that there were outbreaks occurring in lots of different settings in the county.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-donegal-must-turn-around-its-high-infection-rates-holohan-1.4552334 Coronavirus: Donegal must ‘turn around’ its high infection rates – Holohan] The Irish Times, 2021-04-30
• Latest figures showed that as of 29 April, Gardaí had issued over 20,974 fines to people breaching COVID-19 regulations, with over 14,749 fines issued for non-essential travel and over 3,900 fines issued for attending or hosting house parties.[https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/gardai-urge-people-to-adhere-to-covid-guidelines-as-fines-for-breaches-rise-40375598.html Gardai urge people to adhere to Covid guidelines as fines for breaches rise] Irish Independent, 2021-04-30
• Three people were arrested after Gardaí seized over €1 million worth of suspected cocaine, cannabis and tablets during searches in County Meath.[https://www.thejournal.ie/israel-stampede-5424641-Apr2021/ Three people arrested as over €1 million worth of suspected cocaine, cannabis and tablets seized] TheJournal.ie, 2021-04-30

• 1 May
• Around 370 protestors took part in an anti-lockdown protest at the National Monument on the Grand Parade in Cork city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0501/1213273-cork-protest/ Hundreds attend lockdown protest in Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-05-01
• The HSE announced that seven new walk-in COVID-19 testing centres for asymptomatic people would open in Dublin, Cork, Kildare and Mayo in an effort to bring down cases that are high in certain areas.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/seven-walk-in-covid-19-testing-centres-to-open-around-country-1.4553458 Seven walk-in Covid-19 testing centres to open around country] The Irish Times, 2021-05-01
• 3 May
• In an open letter to those who had been fully vaccinated, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan praised the sacrifices people had made over the past year and advised those who were vaccinated to make the most of socialising outdoors.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/860bf-an-open-letter-to-those-whove-been-vaccinated-on-what-comes-next-from-dr-tony-holohan-chief-medical-officer/ An open letter to those who’ve been vaccinated on what comes next - from Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer] Gov.ie, 2021-05-03
• Gardaí began an investigation of an incident at Howth DART station in which a woman was knocked onto a train track in April.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/woman-knocked-onto-train-track-at-dublin-station-in-shocking-incident-caught-on-cctv-40383048.html Woman knocked onto train track at Dublin station in shocking incident caught on CCTV] Irish Independent, 2021-05-03
• 4 May – A special hotline to allow the public to inform the Gardaí about illegal parties or gatherings in County Donegal was set up in response to a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the county in recent days.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/donegal-garda%C3%AD-set-up-hotline-for-covid-breaches-1.4554987 Donegal gardaí set up hotline for Covid breaches] The Irish Times, 2021-05-04
• 5 May
• A 15-year-old boy was charged with the murder of 48-year-old mother-of-two Urantsetseg Tserendorja, who was originally from Mongolia, in Dublin in January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0505/1213911-urantsetseg-tserendorj/ Boy, 15, charged with murder of woman in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-05-05
• An Post confirmed that the price of a postage stamp for a standard letter was to increase by 10 cent to €1.10 from the end of May.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0505/1213817-an-post-to-increase-prices-on-stamps/ An Post to increase prices on domestic and international stamps] RTÉ News, 2021-05-05
• 6 May
• A 22-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of a 76-year-old man, Kwok Ping Cheng, who was attacked with an axe at his home in Dublin on 29 April.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0506/1214212-murder/ Man charged with murder of man attacked with axe at his home] RTÉ News, 2021-05-06
• The first doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) were administered through homeless services at a temporary vaccination clinic set up in Dublin.[https://www.independent.ie/news/homeless-peopleoffered-johnson-and-johnson-covid-vaccine-at-temporary-city-centre-clinic-40393914.html Homeless people offered Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine at temporary city centre clinic] Irish Independent, 2021-05-06
• Around 120 revellers defied an emergency court order after attending a post-wedding celebration involving members of the Traveller community in a marquee in County Longford on 5 May.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/pavee-point-alarmed-over-post-wedding-gathering-in-longford-1.4557066 Pavee Point ‘alarmed’ over post-wedding gathering in Longford] The Irish Times, 2021-05-06
• 7 May
• The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media announced that all summer Irish language college courses in the Gaeltacht were cancelled for a second year running.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0507/1217536-gaeltacht-courses-cancelled/ Gaeltacht summer courses cancelled for second year running] RTÉ News, 2021-05-07
• Teva Pharmaceuticals confirmed plans to close its Sudocrem production plant in Dublin by the end of 2022, with the loss of more than 100 jobs.[https://www.irishtimes.com/business/health-pharma/over-100-jobs-to-go-as-teva-to-shift-sudocrem-production-to-bulgaria-1.4558160 Over 100 jobs to go as Teva to shift Sudocrem production to Bulgaria] The Irish Times, 2021-05-07
• A 46-year-old man was jailed for life for the murder of his estranged wife's partner in 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0507/1217519-anthony-pajet/ Man jailed for life over murder of estranged wife's partner] RTÉ News, 2021-05-07
• An Asian hornet was identified in the wild in Ireland for the first time.[https://www.thejournal.ie/asian-hornet-found-dublin-ireland-5431326-May2021/ Single Asian hornet found 'alive but dying' in north Dublin home] TheJournal.ie, 2021-05-07
• 8 May
• More than 140,000 people across the world signed up to participate in the Darkness into Light event to raise funds for suicide prevention charity Pieta House.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0508/1217669-darkness-into-light/ Darkness Into Light raises more than €6m for Pieta] RTÉ News, 2021-05-08
• The Department of Health added a further 2 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel and removed 11 countries, which would come into effect from 4 am on Wednesday 12 May.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/02b83-minister-for-health-announces-updates-to-list-of-designated-states/ Minister for Health announces updates to list of designated States] Gov.ie, 2021-05-08
• 9 May – Taoiseach Micheál Martin received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Cork City Hall and urged people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, while a record 52,278 doses were administered on Friday 7 May.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/i-feel-great-fantastic-taoiseach-micheal-martin-receives-first-covid-jab-40404923.html ‘I feel great – fantastic’ – Taoiseach Michéal Martin receives first Covid jab] Irish Independent, 2021-05-09
• 10 May
• The further easing of Level 5 restrictions came into effect with all hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, galleries, museums, libraries and other cultural attractions reopening, the resumption of non-essential retail on a phased basis, inter-county travel and in-person religious services, and the allowance of three households (or six people) from individual households to meet outdoors.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0510/1217933-businesses-reopening/ Wide range of social and economic activity resumes] RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
• The Central Criminal Court lifted an order preventing the identification of an 11-year-old boy who was murdered by a relative in November 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0510/1217995-children-act/ Court lifts ban on naming boy killed by relative] RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
• Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 13 counties in Leinster, Ulster and Munster, with hail and heavy downpours, and a risk of spot flooding forecast.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0510/1219921-thunderstorm-warning/ Thunderstorm warning in effect for 13 counties] RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
• The Irish Prison Service confirmed that an outbreak of 19 cases of COVID-19 had been identified at Mountjoy Prison.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0510/1220799-mountjoy-covid/ Covid outbreak among prisoners and staff at Mountjoy Prison] RTÉ News, 2021-05-10
• 13 May
• A man and woman, both in their mid-40s, died in a house fire in County Roscommon, about 13 km from Ballinasloe, County Galway at around 2 am.[https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2021/0513/1221346-house-fire/ Two die in house fire in Co Roscommon] RTÉ News, 2021-05-13
• Three teenage boys were arrested in connection with an attack on young girls at Howth Junction DART station in Dublin in April.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0513/1221386-three-teenagers-arrested-over-dart-station-attack/ Three teenagers arrested over DART station attack] RTÉ News, 2021-05-13
• 14 May
• The Health Service Executive shut down all of its IT systems after a major ransomware cyberattack, with many hospital appointments cancelled, while the COVID-19 vaccination programme had not been affected by the attack.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/hse-forced-to-shut-down-it-systems-after-fairly-sophisticated-cyber-attack-1.4564957 HSE forced to shut down IT systems after ‘fairly sophisticated’ cyber attack] The Irish Times, 2021-05-14
• A former RTÉ sports producer pleaded guilty to child sex abuse offences in Ireland, the UK and the Philippines.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0514/1221588-kieran-creaven-court/ Former RTÉ producer pleads guilty to child abuse offences] RTÉ News, 2021-05-14
• A retired Garda superintendent, two Garda sergeants, and two Gardaí, were charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice at Limerick District Court.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/four-garda%C3%AD-and-retired-superintendent-charged-with-attempting-to-pervert-course-of-justice-1.4565149 Four gardaí and retired superintendent charged with attempting to pervert course of justice] The Irish Times, 2021-05-14
• The 2021 National Ploughing Championships, due to have taken place in County Laois in September, was cancelled for a second year due to uncertainty over COVID-19 restrictions.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0514/1221583-ploughing-trade-covid/ Ploughing Trade Exhibition cancelled due to uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions] RTÉ News, 2021-05-14
• 15 May
• The HSE stated that there was "substantial cancellations across all outpatient services with widespread cancellation of radiology services" following a ransomware attack on its IT systems.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0515/1221735-hse-cyber-atack/ 'Substantial cancellations' following HSE ransomware attack] RTÉ News, 2021-05-15
• The Department of Health announced that there would be no daily COVID-19 figures update provided due to the HSE cyberattack, with backdated figures being published "when possible".[https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/covid-vaccine-rollout-continues-amid-hse-cyberattack-disruption-1127721.html No daily Covid figures amid HSE cyberattack] BreakingNews.ie, 2021-05-15
• The Department of Health removed 5 countries from the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel with immediate effect. The countries removed were: Bermuda, Iran, Montenegro, Palestine and Serbia.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/4653f-minister-for-health-confirms-he-has-revoked-the-designation-of-five-states/ Minister for Health confirms he has revoked the designation of five States] Gov.ie, 2021-05-15
• Several thousand people attended a protest in support of Palestine in Dublin city centre, amid rising tensions and violence in Gaza.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/thousands-attend-rallies-in-dublin-cork-and-galway-in-solidarity-with-palestine-1.4566435 Thousands attend rallies in Dublin, Cork and Galway in solidarity with Palestine] The Irish Times, 2021-05-15
• 16 May
• The Department of Health confirmed that it had been the victim of a separate cyber attack similar to the ransomware attack on the Health Service Executive, prompting the shutting down of much of its IT infrastructure.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0516/1221933-dept-of-health/ Dept of Health responding to cyber attack since Thursday] RTÉ News, 2021-05-16
• President Michael D. Higgins and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin officiated at the National Famine Commemoration at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0516/1221918-famine-commemoration/ President attends National Famine Commemoration] RTÉ News, 2021-05-16
• 17 May
• The further easing of Level 5 restrictions came into effect with the reopening of all non-essential retail for the first time in over four months.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0517/1222012-essential-shops-re-open/ Landmark day for retail as non-essential shops reopen] RTÉ News, 2021-05-17
• The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) confirmed that people in their 40s would be given a choice to accept the Janssen or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine or opt to wait for another vaccine.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/people-in-their-40s-to-be-given-choice-of-astrazeneca-or-j-j-vaccine-1.4567307 People in their 40s to be given choice of AstraZeneca or J&J vaccine] The Irish Times, 2021-05-17
• 18 May – Ireland's Lesley Roy failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2021.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0518/1222447-eurovision-lesley-roy/ Ireland's Lesley Roy misses out on a place in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final] RTÉ News, 2021-05-18
• 19 May
• The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 45 and 49 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 49.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0519/1222479-coronavirus-ireland/ Covid-19: Dept of Health reports 503 new cases] RTÉ News, 2021-05-19
• Pfizer announced that it would begin using its west Dublin facility as part of its supply chain for its COVID-19 vaccine.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0519/1222576-pfizer-ireland/ Pfizer to make Covid-19 vaccine component at Dublin facility] RTÉ News, 2021-05-19
• 20 May
• A 44-year-old woman who suffocated her three children was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0520/1222776-deirdre-morley-court/ Deirdre Morley found not guilty by reason of insanity] RTÉ News, 2021-05-20
• It was reported that the organised cyber crime group that attacked the HSE and the Department of Health IT systems provided a decryption key, while the public was advised to be aware of a number of call and text scams in the wake of the cyber attack.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0520/1222857-hse-weekly-briefing/ IT experts testing decryption key sent by criminals behind cyber attack] RTÉ News, 2021-05-20
• 21 May – Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys announced the return of the Tidy Towns competition after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e0204-minister-humphreys-announces-return-of-supervalu-tidytowns-competition/ Minister Humphreys announces return of SuperValu TidyTowns Competition] Gov.ie, 2021-05-21
• 22 May – The Department of Health removed 6 countries from the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel with immediate effect.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/3a999-minister-for-health-confirms-he-has-revoked-the-designation-of-six-states/ Minister for Health confirms he has revoked the designation of six States] Gov.ie, 2021-05-22
• 25 May – A man was arrested after two Gardaí were injured in a shooting in Blanchardstown.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0525/1223911-dublin/ Two gardaí injured in Blanchardstown shooting] RTÉ News, 2021-05-25
• 26 May – Under new COVID-19 safety guidelines issued by Fáilte Ireland, a maximum of six people aged 13 years and over would be allowed per table when restaurants, pubs and cafés open in June, with up to 15 people allowed when accompanying children under the age of 12.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/indoor-dining-bookings-to-be-limited-to-six-people-aged-over-13-1.4575805 Indoor dining bookings to be limited to six people aged over 13] The Irish Times, 2021-05-26
• 27 May – The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid stated that the cost of the cyber attack on its IT systems could exceed €100 million.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/cyberattack-will-cost-hse-at-least-100-million-to-restore-and-upgrade-network-1.4577076 Cyberattack will cost HSE at least €100 million to restore and upgrade network] The Irish Times, 2021-05-27
• 28 May
• A 38-year-old man, Daniel Goulding, was charged with five firearm offences after shots were fired from a house in Blanchardstown on the night of 25 May.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0528/1224438-shooting/ Man charged after gardaí injured in Dublin shooting] RTÉ News, 2021-05-28
• The HSE confirmed that data relating to 520 patients, including sensitive information, was published online following the ransomware attack on 14 May.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/sensitive-data-of-520-patients-has-been-put-online-by-hackers-hse-reveals-40480323.html Sensitive data of 520 patients has been put online by hackers, HSE reveals] Irish Independent, 2021-05-28
• The Government announced a further reopening plan for the country throughout June, July and August, with the reopening of all hotels from 2 June, outdoor hospitality, cinemas, swimming pools, gyms from 7 June, and indoor hospitality from 5 July.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/reopening-ireland-taoiseach-says-end-within-grasp-as-he-announces-easing-of-restrictions-40480739.html Reopening Ireland: Taoiseach says ‘end within grasp’ as he announces easing of restrictions] Irish Independent, 2021-05-28
• The Department of Health removed 4 countries from the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel with immediate effect.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/4d5a0-minister-for-health-confirms-he-has-revoked-the-designation-of-four-states/ Minister for Health confirms he has revoked the designation of four States] Gov.ie, 2021-05-28
• 29 May – Four people were arrested for public order offences after large crowds gathered in parts of Dublin city centre, while Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that he was "absolutely shocked" by the crowds that gathered.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/four-arrests-for-public-order-offences-as-large-crowds-gather-in-dublin-city-centre-40484911.html Four arrests for public order offences as large crowds gather in Dublin city centre] Irish Independent, 2021-05-29
• 31 May – It was announced that the 2021 edition of the Rose of Tralee would be cancelled for the second year in a row.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0531/1225074-rose-of-tralee-festival-cancelled-due-to-pandemic/ Rose of Tralee Festival cancelled for 2021 due to pandemic] RTÉ News, 2021-05-31

• 1 June
• According to a new study published by the Irish Medical Journal, medics reported what they believed to be the first case of COVID-19 reinfection in Ireland in a 40-year-old female healthcare worker.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/medics-believe-ireland-s-first-case-of-covid-19-reinfection-detected-1.4581106 Medics believe Ireland’s first case of Covid-19 reinfection detected] The Irish Times, 2021-06-01
• The Government launched a €3.5 billion Economic Recovery Plan to achieve rapid job creation and economic growth after the pandemic, with the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until September 2021, when gradual reductions would begin.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/economic-recovery-plan-the-opposite-of-austerity-says-taoiseach-1.4580899 Economic recovery plan ‘the opposite of austerity’, says Taoiseach] The Irish Times, 2021-06-01
• 2 June
• The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 40 and 44 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 44.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/registration-on-covid-19-vaccine-portal-opens-for-40-to-44-year-olds-from-today-40494487.html Registration on Covid-19 vaccine portal opens for 40 to 44-year-olds from today] Irish Independent, 2021-06-02
• The gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions on the tourism and hospitality sector came into effect with the reopening of all hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and hostels.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0602/1225492-coronavirus-ireland/ Hopes for tourism boost as hospitality sector reopens] RTÉ News, 2021-06-02
• A probationary Garda avoided a jail sentence for breaching COVID-19 restrictions, and instead received a €1,000 fine for the breach along with a charge for being intoxicated in public.[https://www.independent.ie/news/garda-fined-1000-afterbeing-found-drunk-in-public-during-birthday-party-covid-breach-40495394.html Garda fined €1,000 after being found drunk in public during birthday party Covid breach] Irish Independent, 2021-06-02
• The Department of Education announced that Leaving Certificate results would be delayed for a second year in a row, with students to receive their results on 3 September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0602/1225646-leaving-cert-exams/ Leaving Cert results to be issued on 3 September] RTÉ News, 2021-06-02
• The Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory Cillian de Gascun confirmed that there had been 115 cases of the Indian variant of COVID-19 detected in Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/newslens/2021/0602/1225625-5-things/ 6 things we learned from the NPHET briefing on Covid-19] RTÉ News, 2021-06-02
• 3 June
• HIQA advised NPHET that the duration of immunity following COVID-19 infection should be extended from six to nine months.[https://www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-updates/hiqa-advise-nphet-extend-period-presumptive-immunity-six-nine-months-post HIQA advise NPHET to extend the period of presumptive immunity from six to nine months post-infection] HIQA, 2021-06-03
• The Government's emergency COVID-19 powers including additional Garda powers introduced to deal with COVID-19 was extended until November 2021.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/oireachtas/covid-19-emergency-public-health-powers-extended-until-november-1.4582488 Covid-19: Emergency public health powers extended until November] The Irish Times, 2021-06-03
• Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris stated that he expected students and staff to be back on campus for the new academic year of 2021/22.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0603/1225733-leaving-cert/ Aim to have students and staff back on campus this year] RTÉ News, 2021-06-03
• Dublin City Council confirmed that it was to install toilets, bins across the city from the bank holiday weekend, along with staff to maintain them, following criticism of a lack of facilities in the capital to allow people to socialise outdoors.[https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-city-council-toilets-and-bins-5456559-Jun2021/ Dublin City Council to install more bins and toilets across the capital] TheJournal.ie, 2021-06-03
• A man died while climbing Mount Brandon in County Kerry.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0603/1225915-mount-brandon-death/ Man dies while climbing Kerry mountain] RTÉ News, 2021-06-03
• 4 June
• Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Patrick O'Donovan appealed to people visiting St Stephen's Green in Dublin to respect the site after reckless behaviour was witnessed on 3 June when a group of people gained access to the bandstand which had been fenced off for health and safety reasons.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0604/1226050-bandstand-st-stephens-green/ Minister appeals to people to respect 'historic' Dublin bandstand structure] RTÉ News, 2021-06-04
• A man in his 20s died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the Dalkey coast in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0604/1226040-dublin-drowning/ Man dies after swimming accident off Dalkey] RTÉ News, 2021-06-04
• 5 June
• 14 people (including 5 juveniles) were arrested for public order offences and a Garda received hospital treatment on the night of 4 June, after violence broke out in Dublin city centre in which glass bottles were thrown at Gardaí, which resulted in a patrol car being damaged. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly described the incidents as "thuggish behaviour and completely unacceptable".[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health-minister-hits-out-at-thuggish-behaviour-as-14-arrested-for-public-order-offences-in-dublin-40504818.html Health Minister hits out at ‘thuggish behaviour’ as 14 arrested for public order offences in Dublin] Irish Independent, 2021-06-05
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Greystones, County Wicklow.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40306880.html Donnelly gets first vaccine as milestone 3 millionth dose expected this weekend] Irish Examiner, 2021-06-05
• The Department of Health added a further 5 countries to the Government's COVID-19 "high-risk" list for international travel, which would come into effect from 4 am on Tuesday 8 June.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/ab401-minister-for-health-announces-updates-to-list-of-designated-states/ Minister for Health announces updates to list of designated States] Gov.ie, 2021-06-05
• 6 June – 19 people (including 2 juveniles) were arrested for public order offences and two Gardaí received hospital treatment on the night of 5 June, after violence broke out in Dublin's south city centre for a second consecutive night in which a person was assaulted, a bin was set on fire and glass bottles were thrown, which resulted in a patrol car being damaged.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/an-garda-defends-response-after-33-people-arrested-in-dublin-city-over-bank-holiday-weekend-1.4585732 An Garda defends response after 33 people arrested in Dublin city over bank holiday weekend] The Irish Times, 2021-06-06
• 7 June
• A three-month-old baby girl died after being attacked by a dog in west Waterford.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0607/1226428-waterford-baby-death/ Three-month-old baby girl dies in dog attack in Waterford] RTÉ News, 2021-06-07
• The gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions continued with the reopening of all bars, restaurants and cafés for outdoor service, gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres, cinemas and theatres, the partial resumption of driver theory test services, and the allowance of an unvaccinated household to visit another unvaccinated household indoors.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0607/1226391-ireland-restrictions-covid/ Outdoor hospitality returns as restrictions are eased] RTÉ News, 2021-06-07
• 14 people (including 3 juveniles) were arrested for public order offences on the night of 6 June, after violence broke out in Dublin's south city centre for a third consecutive night, while Gardaí arrested 8 people in Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0607/1226419-dublin-covid-gardai/ Minority of people 'hell bent' on creating havoc, GRA claim] RTÉ News, 2021-06-07
• 9 June
• The United States Biden administration formally rebuked the United Kingdom in a rare démarche concerning the effects of the UK government's handling of Brexit on Northern Ireland. The US accused the UK of inflaming tensions in Europe and the North.[https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2021/0610/1227241-biden-uk/ Biden to challenge Johnson over Northern Ireland Brexit dispute] RTÉ News, 2021-06-10.[https://www.rte.ie/news/brexit/2021/0610/1227265-brexit/ Biden intervention in NI Protocol row 'significant' - Taoiseach] RTÉ News, 2021-06-10.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/us-president-joe-bidens-extraordinary-interventionon-northern-ireland-is-significant-taoiseach-micheal-martin-40522857.html US president Joe Biden’s extraordinary intervention on Northern Ireland is ‘significant’ - Taoiseach Micheál Martin] Irish Independent, 2021-06-10.
• Leaving Certificate exams got underway at schools throughout the country, with far lower numbers of students sitting individual exams compared to a normal year.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0608/1227021-leaving-cert-begins/ 90% of students intend to sit at least one exam as Leaving Cert begins] RTÉ News, 2021-06-09
• A 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to murdering Rose Hanrahan, 78, at her Limerick home four years ago in 2017.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0609/1227120-courts-rose-hanrahan/ Man pleads guilty to murdering Limerick woman in 2017] RTÉ News, 2021-06-09
• 10 June
• A Garda appeared in court charged with coercive control, criminal damage, sexual assault, assault causing harm and harassment of his former partner over a three-year period.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0610/1227401-garda-case-latest/ Garda charged with assault, coercive control of former partner] RTÉ News, 2021-06-10
• The first in a series of live pilot concerts took place at the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin, with James Vincent McMorrow and special guest Sorcha Richardson playing to 500 people at the show.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0609/1227217-iveagh-gardens-gig/ Dublin welcomes back live music with pilot concert at Iveagh Gardens] RTÉ News, 2021-06-10
• 15 June
• The Government agreed to increase the self-isolation period for travellers arriving in Ireland from Britain from 5 to 10 days for those who are not fully vaccinated amid Delta variant concerns.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/cabinet-agrees-tighter-travel-restrictions-for-passengers-from-britain-1.4593867 Cabinet agrees tighter travel restrictions for passengers from Britain] The Irish Times, 2021-06-15
• Thousands of people from Donegal and Mayo gathered in Dublin for a protest in support of a 100% redress scheme for homes and other buildings affected by blocks defective due to the mineral mica.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0615/1228247-mica-protest/ Thousands of mica-affected homeowners gather for Dublin protest] RTÉ News, 2021-06-15
• 16 June – Legislation was passed, the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021, to halve greenhouse gas emissions within nine years and to achieve a climate neutral economy ("net zero") by 2050. Farmers marched in Dublin to protest against effects of the Bill on farming and rural communities.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0616/1228490-farmers-protest/ Dáil passes Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill] RTÉ News, 2021-06-16
• 17 June – HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry confirmed that there had been 180 cases of the Delta variant detected in Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/clear-threat-irish-cases-of-delta-variant-of-covid-19-rise-to-180-hse-confirms-1.4596086 ‘Clear threat’: Irish cases of Delta variant of Covid-19 rise to 180, HSE confirms] The Irish Times, 2021-06-17
• 18 June – Three men were arrested on the night of 17 June following an altercation on South William Street in which glass bottles were thrown at staff members of a premises.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/three-arrested-after-glass-bottles-thrown-at-restaurant-staff-on-south-william-street-1.4597060 Three arrested after glass bottles thrown at restaurant staff on South William Street] The Irish Times, 2021-06-18
• 19 June
• A primary school in County Offaly confirmed a suspected case of the Delta variant with the children told to self isolate at home.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40317674.html Suspected Delta variant Covid case at primary school] Irish Examiner, 2021-06-19
• After discussing the evolving profile of COVID-19 across the island, the Chief Medical Officers of Ireland and Northern Ireland Tony Holohan and Michael McBride issued a joint statement reminding people who intended to travel across the border to be alert to the epidemiological situation in the relevant local areas and to ensure that they avoid activities which could place them or their families at risk of COVID-19 infection.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e7fb7-joint-statement-on-the-evolving-profile-of-covid-19-across-the-island/ Joint statement on the evolving profile of COVID-19 across the island] Gov.ie, 2021-06-19
• A young man was rushed to hospital with suspected stab injuries after a fight broke out involving up to 30 people near St Stephen's Green.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/news/man-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-stabbed-in-brawl-near-st-stephens-green-40557986.html Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in brawl near St Stephen’s Green] Irish Independent, 2021-06-19
• 20 June – The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 35 and 39 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 39.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/health/covid-19-vaccine-portal-opens-from-today-for-ages-35-39-40559144.html Covid-19 vaccine portal opens from today for ages 35-39] Irish Independent, 2021-06-20
• 21 June
• An inquest into the death of George Nkencho formally opened in the Dublin coroner's court held in the RDS before being adjourned for six months until 14 December.[https://www.thejournal.ie/george-nkencho-inquest-formally-begins-5469415-Jun2021/ George Nkencho inquest adjourned as demonstrators gather at RDS to 'stand in solidarity' with family] TheJournal.ie, 2021-06-21
• Gardaí in Dublin began a murder investigation after a man in his 60s was stabbed to death at his home in south County Dublin on the night of 20 June.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0621/1229373-fatal-assault-investigation-dublin/ Murder investigation after man in 60s killed in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-06-21
• Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys spoke to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the legal issues around outdoor drinking and pledged to take legislative action to facilitate outdoor hospitality if it was required, after Gardaí warned that alcohol licences were not valid for areas outside pubs and restaurants.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/drew-harris-to-tell-garda%C3%AD-not-to-penalise-pubs-and-restaurants-serving-customers-outdoors-1.4599129 Drew Harris to tell gardaí not to penalise pubs and restaurants serving customers outdoors] The Irish Times, 2021-06-21
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that the latest data showed a "concerning increase in transmission" of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0621/1229401-covid-vaccines-ireland/ 'Concerning increase in transmission' of Delta variant - CMO] RTÉ News, 2021-06-21
• 22 June
• The HSE's Director of Public Health for the Midlands Una Fallon announced that a COVID-19 outbreak in Athlone had been identified as "probably" the Delta variant after a cluster of 14 primary cases associated with socialising by the River Shannon were confirmed on Friday 11 June.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/covid-19-outbreak-after-reports-of-house-parties-in-athlone-probably-delta-variant-hse-40565563.html Covid-19 outbreak after reports of house parties in Athlone ‘probably Delta variant’ – HSE] Irish Independent, 2021-06-22
• A 30-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of his 65-year-old father in Dublin on 20 June.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0622/1229608-dublin-murder-investigation/ Man charged with father's murder in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-06-22
• 23 June – It was confirmed that at least three quarters of the HSE's IT servers had been decrypted and 70% of computer devices were back in use, following the cyber attack in May.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0622/1230770-hse-oireachtas-committee/ Three quarters of HSE IT servers decrypted] RTÉ News, 2021-06-23
• 24 June
• HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry confirmed that there had been 210 cases of the Delta variant detected in Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/over-200-delta-variant-cases-in-state-as-eu-agency-warns-on-easing-restrictions-1.4601619 Over 200 Delta variant cases in State, as EU agency warns on easing restrictions] The Irish Times, 2021-06-24
• Garda Commissioner Drew Harris publicly apologised to domestic violence victims who made emergency calls for help but did not receive the standard of service from Gardaí that they required and to which they were entitled.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0624/1231029-policing-authority/ Harris apologises to domestic violence victims over handling of 999 calls] RTÉ News, 2021-06-24
• 29 June – Due to the rapidly increasing incidence of the Delta variant, the Government announced that the planned reopening of indoor dining and drinking in restaurants and pubs on 5 July would be delayed until at least 19 July when a system to verify vaccination or immunity would be implemented, while 50 guests would be permitted to attend wedding celebrations as an exception from July.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/reopening-ireland-indoor-dining-postponed-as-plans-for-proving-vaccination-drawn-up-1.4606597 Reopening Ireland: Indoor dining postponed as plans for proving vaccination drawn up] The Irish Times, 2021-06-29
• 30 June
• Minister for Education Norma Foley announced that 2022 Leaving Certificate students would be granted more choice and more time in State exam papers to compensate for the loss of learning they had suffered.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0630/1232222-coronavirus-education/ Students to be given more choice for 2022 Leaving Cert] RTÉ News, 2021-06-30
• European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders stated that Ireland was the only European Union member state that would not be ready to comply with the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate for travel when it would come into effect from 1 July 2021 due to the cyber attack on the Health Service Executive.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0630/1232241-covid-ireland-figures/ Ireland not ready to comply with EU travel cert introduction tomorrow] RTÉ News, 2021-06-30

• 1 July – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that a fourth wave of COVID-19 was beginning in Ireland following an increase in cases caused by the Delta variant.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/fourth-wave-of-pandemic-beginning-in-ireland-holohan-1.4609212 Fourth wave of pandemic beginning in Ireland – Holohan] The Irish Times, 2021-07-01
• 2 July
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced an expansion of the vaccination rollout programme to younger people with 750 pharmacies to begin administering the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to people in the 18 to 34 age group who opted in for earlier vaccination from 5 July, while vaccination centres would begin administering the AstraZeneca vaccine to the group from 12 July.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/pharmacies-to-start-giving-vaccines-to-18-34-year-olds-from-monday-as-holohan-warns-of-delta-surge-40604690.html Pharmacies to start giving vaccines to 18-34 year olds from Monday as Holohan warns of Delta surge] Irish Independent, 2021-07-02
• The Government agreed a deal to purchase one million unwanted COVID-19 vaccine doses from Romania.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0702/1232726-vaccine-romania-purchase/ Govt to buy one million vaccine doses from Romania] RTÉ News, 2021-07-02
• A man died in a fall on the Dartry Mountains in County Sligo.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0702/1232669-sligo-mountain-rescue/ Man dies in fall on Sligo mountain] RTÉ News, 2021-07-02
• 3 July – Over 3,500 people attended a pilot music festival featuring Gavin James, Denise Chaila and Sharon Shannon in Dublin, with antigen testing used for entry.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0703/1232814-pilot-music-festival/ Thousands attend pilot music festival in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-07-03
• 5 July
• Over 500 pharmacies around the country began administering the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 18 to 34 who opted-in to receive it.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/vaccination-for-people-aged-18-34-opens-at-more-than-800-pharmacies-1.4611785 Vaccination for people aged 18-34 opens at more than 800 pharmacies] The Irish Times, 2021-07-05
• In a statement, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that more than 70% of all cases were now accounted for by the Delta variant, as it continued to present a risk to those who were unvaccinated or waiting for a second dose of vaccine.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0705/1233231-numbers-covid/ More than 70% of all cases now Delta variant] RTÉ News, 2021-07-05
• A meeting between the hospitality sector and senior government officials took place to discuss the reopening of indoor dining and drinking with representatives told that indoor dining could reopen for 1.8 million fully vaccinated people with a self-regulated vaccine pass system.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0705/1233041-covid-19/ Indoor dining could resume under self-regulated system, hospitality sector told] RTÉ News, 2021-07-05
• A 47-year-old Romanian man was jailed for life for the murder of 78-year-old Rose Hanrahan in Limerick in 2017.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-47-who-strangled-widow-rosie-hanranhan-78-in-her-home-jailed-for-life-40614790.html Man (47) who strangled widow Rosie Hanranhan (78) in her home jailed for life] Irish Independent, 2021-07-05
• 6 July
• Deutsche Bank announced plans to cut up to 450 full-time and contractor roles at its Dublin office.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0706/1233346-deutsche-bank-dublin-cuts/ Deutsche Bank to cut up to 450 jobs in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-07-06
• A 44-year-old man who stabbed a fisherman 40 times following a row over drugs was jailed for ten years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0706/1233391-court-sentencing/ Man jailed for ten years for manslaughter of fisherman] RTÉ News, 2021-07-06
• 7 July
• The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged between 30 and 34 on a phased basis, starting with people aged 34.[https://www.thejournal.ie/vaccine-registration-open-today-for-people-aged-30-34-5487508-Jul2021/ Vaccine registration is open today for people aged 30-34 - here's what you need to know] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-07
• The 2021 Dublin Marathon was cancelled for the second year in a row.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2021/0707/1233609-dublin-marathon-cancelled-for-second-year-in-a-row/ Dublin marathon cancelled for second year in a row] RTÉ News, 2021-07-07
• A teenage boy died and another was critically injured in a single vehicle road crash in County Kerry at around 1:10 am.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0707/1233538-kerry-rta/ Teenager killed, second critically injured in Killarney road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-07-07
• 8 July
• The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid stated that the Delta variant was to "outmatch" Ireland's supply of COVID-19 vaccines in July, while latest figures showed that 352 cases of the Delta variant had been detected in Ireland.[https://www.thejournal.ie/two-million-fully-vaccinated-ireland-taoiseach-5489234-Jul2021/ Delta variant to 'outmatch' Ireland's supply of Covid-19 vaccines in coming weeks] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-08
• An investigation got under way after three men were killed in a collision between a car and a lorry on the N7 at Rathcoole in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0708/1233760-n7-fatal-collision-car-lorry/ Investigation after three killed in Dublin road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-07-08
• Over 1,000,000 people watched RTÉ's coverage of England's UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark on the evening of 7 July.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/euro-2020/2021/0708/1233849-more-than-1-000-000-watch-england-edge-out-denmark/ More than 1,000,000 watch England edge out Denmark] RTÉ News, 2021-07-08
• 9 July
• AA Roadwatch ended its radio traffic and travel reports after 32 years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0709/1234108-aa-roadwatch-reports/ AA to drop Roadwatch reports from tomorrow] RTÉ News, 2021-07-09
• Basketball Ireland began an investigation after the Chief Executive Bernard O'Byrne posted on social media asking if England player Raheem Sterling should have been awarded a penalty in their UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final win over Denmark, which included the phrase "Black Dives Matter".[https://www.rte.ie/sport/basketball/2021/0709/1234036-basketball-ireland-to-discuss-obyrne-social-media-post/ Basketball Ireland investigating Bernard O'Byrne social media post] RTÉ News, 2021-07-09
• The Labour Party's Ivana Bacik won the Dublin Bay South by-election.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/dublin-bay-south-by-election-labours-ivana-bacik-wins-seat-40632400.html Dublin Bay South by-election: Labour’s Ivana Bacik wins seat] Irish Independent, 2021-07-09
• 10 July – Former Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Barry Cowen requested a special meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party to discuss the result of the Dublin Bay South by-election, after the party's candidate, Deirdre Conroy, received just 5% of the share of first preference votes.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0710/1234305-fianna-fail/ Cowen calls for FF party meeting to discuss by-election result] RTÉ News, 2021-07-10
• 12 July
• Over 1.1 million people watched RTÉ's coverage of Italy's UEFA Euro 2020 final victory against England on the evening of 11 July.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/euro-2020/2021/0712/1234656-over-1-1m-watch-conclusion-to-euro-2020-on-rte/ Over 1.1m watch conclusion of Euro 2020 on RTÉ, with record RTÉ Player streaming figures] RTÉ News, 2021-07-12
• Fully vaccinated people began receiving their EU Digital COVID-19 Certificates via email or post.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0712/1234556-covid-digital-cert/ EU Covid Digital Certs being issued to vaccinated people] RTÉ News, 2021-07-12
• The Government approved legislation for the resumption of indoor hospitality, with proofs of vaccination needed for those who were vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, while those under 18 would be required to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated person.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0712/1234581-coronavirus-ireland/ Cabinet approves legislation to reopen indoor dining] RTÉ News, 2021-07-12
• 13 July
• It was revealed that people aged 16 and over would be offered a vaccine by the end of September, with the Government examining the possibility of vaccinating those aged 12 to 15 during the autumn, while it was confirmed that children aged under 12 would not now need to take a PCR test when entering the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0713/1234917-vaccines-cabinet-update/ Cabinet told over-16s to be offered jab by end Sept] RTÉ News, 2021-07-13
• The Chief Executive of Basketball Ireland Bernard O'Byrne stepped down with immediate effect following his "ill-judged" social media comment regarding Raheem Sterling.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/basketball/2021/0713/1234920-bernard-obyrne-steps-down-after-unacceptable-comment/ Bernard O'Byrne steps down after 'unacceptable' comment] RTÉ News, 2021-07-13
• 14 July
• Gardaí seized over €34 million worth of cocaine disguised as coal, which was concealed in a shipment of bags to Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0714/1235070-cocaine-seizure/ €34m worth of cocaine disguised as coal seized by gardaí] RTÉ News, 2021-07-14
• The National Car Testing (NCT) service revoked 34,000 two-year NCT certificates incorrectly issued due to a system error.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/nct-revokes-34000-certificatesissued-to-vehicle-ownersin-error-40651914.html NCT revokes 34,000 certificates issued to vehicle owners in error] Irish Independent, 2021-07-14
• 15 July
• Hundreds of people gathered outside the Convention Centre in Dublin on the night of 14 July to protest against the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic after the Dáil passed legislation to allow for the reopening of indoor dining.[https://www.thejournal.ie/protest-dublin-5496098-Jul2021/ Large protest in Dublin last night as Dáil passed indoor dining legislation] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-15
• Two men were arrested in connection with the investigation into the armed robbery of a credit union in County Louth over eight years ago in 2013 during which a Garda was shot dead.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0715/1235260-adrian-donohoe-murder/ Two men arrested over robbery at Lordship Credit Union] RTÉ News, 2021-07-15
• 16 July
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan stated that cases of COVID-19 were increasing in 22 out of 26 counties, with the majority of cases occurring in people who had not been fully vaccinated, after 1,173 cases were reported – the highest number since February.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0716/1235549-covid-figures-friday/ Covid-19: 1,173 new cases, 23 in ICU] RTÉ News, 2021-07-16
• Weekend temperatures were set to reach 27 degrees Celsius across the country, as Met Éireann said it had been the hottest day of the year so far.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0716/1235559-weekend-weather/ Today is hottest day of the year so far - Met Éireann] RTÉ News, 2021-07-16
• UEFA confirmed that the Aviva Stadium would host the 2024 Europe League final.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0716/1235605-aviva-stadium-to-host-2024-europa-league-final/ Aviva Stadium to host 2024 Europa League final] RTÉ News, 2021-07-16
• 17 July
• Met Éireann recorded a temperature of 29.5 degrees Celsius in Athenry, County Galway, making it the hottest day of the year so far.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0717/1235696-ireland-heatwave/ Hottest day of the year as temperatures reach 29.5C] RTÉ News, 2021-07-17
• COVID-19 cases continued to rise after a further 1,377 cases were reported, the highest in six months.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-coronavirus-cases-july-17th-5498249-Jul2021/ Coronavirus: 1,377 new cases confirmed in Ireland] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-17
• 18 July – Met Éireann issued a High Temperature Advisory with temperatures expected to be in the high 20s for the next week.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0718/1235793-ireland-heatwave/ High temperatures to continue as advisory is issued] RTÉ News, 2021-07-18
• 19 July – Ireland joined the rest of the EU in implementing the Digital COVID-19 Certificate as travel restrictions into and out of the country eased.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0718/1235888-travel-rules-changes/ Restrictions on non-essential international travel ease] RTÉ News, 2021-07-19
• 20 July
• Met Éireann issued a Status Orange high temperature warning for six counties in the Midlands and the rest of the country on a Status Yellow warning, with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius in some areas.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0720/1236161-yellow-warning-met-eireann/ Orange temperature warning as mercury set to top 30C] RTÉ News, 2021-07-20
• It was announced that AIB was set to close 15 branches in urban and suburban areas in the Republic of Ireland and merge their operations with others nearby.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0720/1236177-aib-to-close-15-branches-most-in-dublin-and-cork/ AIB to close 15 branches, most in Dublin and Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-07-20
• 21 July
• The Government agreed that indoor dining in pubs and restaurants could resume on Monday 26 July for fully vaccinated and COVID-19 recovered people, after President Michael D. Higgins signed the legislation underpinning new guidelines into law.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0721/1236324-indoor-dining-decision/ Indoor dining to resume for fully vaccinated and those recovered from Covid-19] RTÉ News, 2021-07-21
• Met Éireann recorded a temperature of 30.1 degrees Celsius at Mount Dillon in County Roscommon, making it the hottest day of the year so far.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0721/1236329-weather-hot-wednesday/ Hottest day of year as temperature of 31.3C recorded in Northern Ireland] RTÉ News, 2021-07-21
• 22 July
• A woman in her late 20s died in a drowning incident on the Longford–Cavan border, while in a separate incident, a man in his 70s drowned in County Leitrim.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0722/1236543-cavan/ Woman and two men drown in separate incidents] RTÉ News, 2021-07-22
• Met Éireann extended the Status Yellow high temperature warning issued nationwide to Saturday 24 July.[https://www.thejournal.ie/weather-high-temperature-heat-5502145-Jul2021/ Temperatures set to reach 30 in some areas today as high temperature warning is extended to weekend] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-22
• Ireland had its first tropical night in 20 years after temperatures stayed above 20 degrees in certain parts of the country.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ireland-hasfirst-tropical-night-in-20-years-with-temperatures-stayingover-20c-in-parts-40680137.html Ireland has first tropical night in 20 years- with temperatures staying over 20C in parts] Irish Independent, 2021-07-22
• Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn stated that the number of COVID-19 cases related to overseas travel had increased "very sharply", after it was revealed that the Delta variant now accounted for 90% of cases in Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0722/1236686-covid-travel-cases/ 'Sharp rise' in travel-related Covid infections - Glynn] RTÉ News, 2021-07-22
• 23 July
• The Chair of the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan stated that people had forgotten how easily the virus spread and that people were "getting too close".[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0723/1236764-coronavirus-virus-ireland/ 'People are simply getting too close', says Nolan amid warning over infection levels] RTÉ News, 2021-07-23
• Met Éireann issued a Status Orange thunderstorm and rain warning for Galway, Clare and Tipperary and the rest of the country on a Status Yellow warning.[https://www.thejournal.ie/high-temperatures-weather-heatwave-5503385-Jul2021/ Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Ireland as temperatures to dip slightly over weekend] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-23
• A man in his 60s died after being recovered from the sea in Dublin.[https://www.thejournal.ie/swimmer-dies-dollymount-dublin-5504291-Jul2021/ Swimmer (60s) dies at Dublin's Dollymount Strand] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-23
• Draft guidelines for the reopening of bars and restaurants indoors on Monday 26 July were published. Under the guidelines, the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) would be the primary evidence for proof of immunity, all customers would have to show photo ID and contact tracing details for all customers would have to be taken, with an online QR code scanner developed to verify people's DCCs.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0723/1236750-hospitality-indoor-dining/ Draft guidelines for indoor hospitality published] RTÉ News, 2021-07-23
• 24 July – Around 1,500 protestors gathered in Dublin city centre to protest against vaccines, new legislation allowing for the reopening of indoor dining and the Digital COVID Certificate.[https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-protest-anti-restriction-anti-vaccine-5504842-Jul2021/ Anti-vaccine protests take place in Dublin and Belfast] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-24
• 26 July
• Restaurants, cafés and bars reopened for indoor dining and drinking for the first time since December 2020, operating under strict new public health regulations.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0726/1237219-indoor-hospitality-guidelines/ Customers enjoy welcome return to indoor hospitality] RTÉ News, 2021-07-26
• Minister for Education Norma Foley stated that she was confident that a full reopening of schools from late August and early September would go ahead as planned.[https://www.thejournal.ie/education-minister-confident-schools-reopen-5506238-Jul2021/ Education minister has 'every confidence' that schools will reopen as planned] TheJournal.ie, 2021-07-26
• Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning for Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0726/1237302-rain-thunderstorm-ireland/ Met Éireann issues Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning] RTÉ News, 2021-07-26
• A man in his 60s died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Tramore beach in County Waterford.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0726/1237363-man-dies-tramore/ Man drowns at Tramore beach in Waterford] RTÉ News, 2021-07-26
• A specialist at the Department of Public Health in the Midlands raised concerns about gatherings of teenagers and young adults who wanted to deliberately catch COVID-19 so they could get their Digital COVID Certificate of Recovery.[https://www.westmeathindependent.ie/2021/07/26/hse-warns-over-extremely-risky-and-dangerous-practice-in-midlands/ HSE warns over 'extremely risky and dangerous' practice in midlands] Westmeath Independent, 2021-07-26
• 27 July
• After the COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged 16 and 17 for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, the Government agreed to extend the COVID-19 vaccination programme to those aged 12 to 15 and to increase the limit of number of guests permitted at weddings from 50 to 100 from 5 August.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/wedding-parties-increased-to-100-vaccinations-extended-to-12-to-15-year-olds-1.4631669 Wedding parties increased to 100, vaccinations extended to 12- to 15-year-olds] The Irish Times, 2021-07-27
• Gardaí began a major investigation after a female member of the Defence Forces was allegedly raped by a male colleague in a mandatory quarantine hotel facility in Dublin.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/crime/investigation-launched-after-alleged-rape-of-female-defence-forces-member-at-mandatory-quarantine-hotel-40695984.html Investigation launched after alleged rape of female Defence Forces member at mandatory quarantine hotel] Irish Independent, 2021-07-27
• 28 July
• It was announced that some of the 38 vaccination centres would allow walk-in vaccinations on certain days and times without an appointment.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0728/1237728-covid-19-vaccination-centres/ No appointment needed: Find a walk-in vaccine centre near you] RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed that children would not have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend school.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0728/1237702-covid-ireland-latest/ Children will not require Covid-19 vaccine to attend school - Donnelly] RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
• Joe Canning announced his retirement from inter-county hurling at the age of 32.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0728/1237774-joe-canning-announces-galway-retirement/ 'No regrets' - Joe Canning announces Galway retirement] RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
• Following criticism of former Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone being appointed as UN special envoy for freedom of expression, it was revealed that Zappone approached Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney to offer herself for the position before her appointment was made.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0728/1237780-zappone-appointment-latest/ Tánaiste denies Zappone got envoy job due to 'cronyism'] RTÉ News, 2021-07-28
• 29 July
• President Michael D. Higgins sent a message of congratulations after Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan won the men's lightweight double sculls final at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/rowing/2021/0729/1237888-tokyo-2020-gold-for-odonovan-and-mccarthy/ Tokyo 2020: Gold for O'Donovan and McCarthy] RTÉ News, 2021-07-29
• The President also wrote to the Oireachtas to raise concerns about the volume of complex legislation he had been asked to consider in short periods of time.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0729/1238070-higgins-letter-oireachtas/ President Higgins expresses concern over volume of legislation] RTÉ News, 2021-07-29
• 30 July – Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin urged pubs and restaurants to continue to adhere to the guidance for indoor dining ahead of the bank holiday weekend, and reiterated that both the Digital COVID Certificate and the HSE Vaccination Card were acceptable proofs of immunity.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/f4dac-update-from-tanaiste-leo-varadkar-and-minister-catherine-martin-on-the-ongoing-reopening-of-indoor-hospitality/ Update from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister Catherine Martin on the ongoing reopening of indoor hospitality] Gov.ie, 2021-07-30

• 2 August
• A male motorist in his 80s died following a road crash in Clogheen, County Tipperary.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0802/1238579-road-crash-waterford/ Man in his 80s dies in Co Tipperary road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-08-02
• The body of a man believed to be in his 50s was discovered in a south Dublin park.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/body-of-man-found-in-dublin-park-40711280.html Body of man found in Dublin park] Irish Independent, 2021-08-02
• 3 August
• Two people died after a bus struck a number of parked cars and hit a pedestrian in County Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0803/1238824-cork-bus/ Two dead following bus crash in Cork Harbour] RTÉ News, 2021-08-03
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that a deal had been completed to secure 700,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Romania.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0803/1238703-covid-vaccines/ 700,000 Pfizer vaccines from Romania to arrive this month] RTÉ News, 2021-08-03
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned that virus outbreaks were originating through symptomatic people attending workplaces, eating out and visiting friends, and urged symptomatic people to stay at home, even if vaccinated.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c528d-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-tuesday-3-august/ Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team - Tuesday 3 August] Gov.ie, 2021-08-03
• 4 August
• Political pressure was mounting on former Minister for Children Katherine Zappone after she organised an outdoor 50-person event at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin on 21 July and stated that she was "assured" by the hotel that the event was "in compliance with Government COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines". Zappone ultimately declined her UN role after the appointment process was criticised.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/katherine-zappone-assured-by-hotel-that-party-with-50-friends-including-tanaiste-was-in-line-with-covid-19-restrictions-40717044.html Katherine Zappone ‘assured by hotel’ that party with 50 friends, including Tánaiste, was in line with Covid-19 restrictions] Irish Independent, 2021-08-04
• Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/0804/1239000-thunderstorm-warning/ Nationwide thunderstorm warning issued for tomorrow] RTÉ News, 2021-08-04
• Laois County Council refused to grant a licence to hold the 2021 Electric Picnic music festival following the most up-to-date public health advice made available to the council from the Health Service Executive.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0804/1239064-electric-picnic/ Council refuses to grant licence for Electric Picnic] RTÉ News, 2021-08-04
• 5 August
• A video emerged online appearing to show multiple breaches of COVID-19 regulations at the pub owned by Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, with young people gathering in the pub wearing no masks, with no social distancing and with access to the bar.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/healy-raes-to-look-at-circumstances-as-kerry-pub-video-showing-multiple-breaches-of-covid-19-regulations-emerges-40722091.html Healy-Raes to ‘look at circumstances’ as Kerry pub video ‘showing multiple breaches of Covid-19 regulations’ emerges] Irish Independent, 2021-08-05
• 34-year-old Daniel Murtagh was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 30-year-old Nadine Lott, his former partner, in County Wicklow in 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0804/1238984-daniel-murtagh-trial-nadine-lott/ Daniel Murtagh found guilty of murdering former partner Nadine Lott] RTÉ News, 2021-08-05
• 6 August
• In the wake of the Merrion Hotel controversy, Fáilte Ireland updated its hospitality guidelines to allow customers book multiple tables and host outdoor gatherings with live music for up to 200 people.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/live-music-and-200-people-to-be-allowed-at-outdoor-parties-in-wake-of-zappone-controversy-40725160.html Live music and 200 people to be allowed at outdoor parties in wake of Zappone controversy] Irish Independent, 2021-08-06
• Speaking on RTÉ News: Six One, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar expressed his regret for attending the Merrion Hotel event, but said it was not in breach of Government regulations, and "probably" not in breach of Fáilte Ireland guidelines.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0806/1239461-varadkar-covid-latest/ 'Probably' no breach of guidelines at hotel event - Varadkar] RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
• Around 88 kg of heroin, worth more than €12 million, was seized by Revenue at Rosslare Port.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0806/1239377-heroin-rosslare/ Heroin worth €12m seized at Rosslare Europort] RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
• In the 2021 Munster abuse case, five members of a family were convicted on a range of charges including the rape, sexual assault and exploitation of five children after a trial at the Central Criminal Court.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0806/1239309-abuse-trial-croke-park/ Five members of family convicted on range of abuse charges] RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
• Following a meeting of the Cabinet COVID-19 sub-committee, it was announced that the Government would publish a roadmap by the end of August for the easing or ending of remaining COVID-19 restrictions.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0806/1239451-ending-restrictions/ Road map to end or ease restrictions to be published by Government] RTÉ News, 2021-08-06
• Gardaí began preliminary inquiries into an indoor gathering at the pub owned by Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/gardai-carrying-out-preliminary-inquiries-into-gathering-at-pub-owned-by-kerry-td-danny-healy-rae-40725986.html Gardaí carrying out preliminary inquiries into gathering at pub owned by Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae] Irish Independent, 2021-08-06
• 8 August – Kellie Harrington was awarded an Olympic gold medal for her lightweight boxing final win in Tokyo.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0808/1239659-president-congratulates-harrington/ President Michael D. Higgins congratulates 'inspiration' Kellie Harrington] RTÉ News, 2021-08-08
• 9 August – The 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone was postponed to 15 August due to COVID-19 issues in the camp of the Ulster champions, while the final was postponed to 4 September.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0809/1239878-all-ireland-semi-final-postponed-due-to-covid-19/ All-Ireland semi-final postponed due to Covid-19] RTÉ News, 2021-08-09
• 10 August – Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington, bronze medallist Aidan Walsh and the remaining Irish Olympians returned home to Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0810/1240050-harrington-homecoming/ Ireland's Olympic boxing heroes return home] RTÉ News, 2021-08-10
• 11 August
• Gardaí appealed for information after a 25-year-old man died following a stabbing in Tallaght in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0811/1240263-tallaght-dublin-stabbing/ Garda appeal for information after fatal stabbing] RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
• The HSE launched its portal for people to list their close contacts to enable faster contact tracing.[https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2021/0811/1240195-maternity-restrictions/ New HSE portal for people to list close contacts] RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
• The COVID-19 vaccine registration portal opened to people aged 12 to 15 for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.[https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2021/0811/1240195-vaccine-portal/ Vaccine portal opens for children aged 12-15] RTÉ News, 2021-08-11
• 12 August
• A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a four-year-old boy in Limerick in March.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0812/1240478-arrests-limerick/ Two arrested on suspicion of murder after boy's death in Limerick] RTÉ News, 2021-08-12
• The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid said the vaccination programme was in "the final leg" after more than 50,000 people aged 12 to 15 registered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with 90% of adults partially vaccinated and 80% fully vaccinated.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/more-than-50-000-children-registered-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-1.4645645 More than 50,000 children registered to receive Covid-19 vaccine] The Irish Times, 2021-08-12
• 13 August – A 26-year-old man was charged with the murder of 25-year-old Ademola Giwa in Tallaght, Dublin, on 11 August.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0813/1240655-murder-charge/ Man charged with murder of Ademola Giwa in Tallaght] RTÉ News, 2021-08-13
• 14 August – Irish Olympic hero Jack Woolley was hospitalised after being badly beaten up in Dublin on the night of 13 August.[https://www.sundayworld.com/latest-news/irish-olympic-hero-jack-woolley-victim-of-horrific-attack-in-dublin-last-night-40751132.html Irish Olympic hero Jack Woolley victim of horrific attack in Dublin last night] Sunday World, 2021-08-14
• 15 August – Following Tyrone's withdrawal from the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final, the GAA confirmed in a statement that the semi-final would be postponed to Saturday 28 August, with the final subsequently postponed to 11 September.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0815/1240994-kerry-willing-to-wait-a-week-to-face-tyrone/ Kerry-Tyrone game moved to Saturday 28 August] RTÉ News, 2021-08-15
• 18 August
• In the wake of the 2021 Taliban offensive, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it was helping 25 Irish citizens and eight dependents leave Afghanistan.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0818/1241515-ireland-afghanistan/ Number of Irish seeking to leave Afghanistan now 33] RTÉ News, 2021-08-18
• Ireland received its largest ever weekly shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, with over 540,000 doses delivered to the HSE, including the first batch of unwanted vaccines from the Romanian Government.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/ireland-receives-largest-weekly-delivery-of-over-540000-vaccines-including-first-batch-of-romanian-purchase-40764354.html Ireland receives largest weekly delivery of over 540,000 vaccines - including first batch of Romanian purchase] Irish Independent, 2021-08-18
• The Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland said more Gardaí would patrol the city centre following reports of anti-social behaviour and after the random attack of Irish Olympian Jack Woolley.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/more-gardai-to-patrol-dublin-city-centre-but-serious-crime-has-decreased-over-the-past-year-says-lord-mayor-40765870.html More gardaí to patrol Dublin city centre but serious crime has decreased over the past year, says Lord Mayor] Irish Independent, 2021-08-18
• 19 August
• Two men died following a collision involving three vehicles in County Meath.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0819/1241742-meath-rta/ Two men killed in Co Meath road collision] RTÉ News, 2021-08-19
• HSE CEO Paul Reid said it was never too late to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, urging those who had not yet received a vaccine to come forward, as latest figures showed that over 120,000 people aged 12 to 15 had registered for a vaccine.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0819/1241669-coronavirus-ireland/ Over 120,000 in 12-15 age group sign up for vaccine] RTÉ News, 2021-08-19
• Following a meeting of the Government Committee on COVID-19, it was revealed that a roadmap for the phased reopening of all remaining closed industries, including the live entertainment and arts sector, would be published on 31 August.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0819/1241755-covid-committee-politics/ Reopening of schools and colleges a priority for Government] RTÉ News, 2021-08-19
• 20 August
• A couple and an infant were among four people killed in a three-vehicle collision on the M6 near Ballinasloe, County Galway on the evening of 19 August.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/its-just-horrendous-shock-as-four-people-killed-in-horror-three-vehicle-crashin-galway-40770176.html Infant among four killed in horror three-vehicle collision on Galway motorway] Irish Independent, 2021-08-20
• Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority issued an appeal to all roads users to take greater care following the deaths of six people on Irish roads in the space of 24 hours.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40363004.html Four people dead following three-car crash on Galway motorway] Irish Examiner, 2021-08-20
• 21 August
• An 18-year-old man was arrested after a 20-year-old male passenger died in a single-vehicle crash in County Limerick. The 20-year-old male passenger was killed, just hours before he was due to be married.[https://www.independent.ie/news/man-killed-in-road-crash-just-hours-before-he-was-to-be-married-40774333.html Man killed in road crash just hours before he was to be married] Irish Independent, 2021-08-21
• A man in his mid-20s was arrested after he allegedly attacked a shop owner with a glass bottle taken from the shelf of the business before he tried to take cash from the till.[https://www.independent.ie/news/man-arrested-after-allegedly-attacking-shop-owner-with-a-glass-bottle-during-a-robbery-40774111.html Man arrested after allegedly attacking shop owner with a glass bottle during a robbery] Irish Independent, 2021-08-21
• 22 August
• Limerick won the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final against Cork.[https://www.the42.ie/limerick-cork-all-ireland-hurling-final-5529019-Aug2021/ Awesome Limerick storm past Cork to retain All-Ireland senior hurling crown] The42.ie, 2021-08-22
• HSE CEO Paul Reid said the threat from COVID-19 was still "very real", with the number of patients being treated in hospitals with COVID-19 at its highest level since the end of March, increasing to 314.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0822/1242191-ireland-coronavirus/ Number hospitalised with Covid-19 at highest level since March] RTÉ News, 2021-08-22
• 23 August
• Six Irish people were airlifted off Sweden's highest mountain, Kebnekaise, after being stranded overnight.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0823/1242326-sweden-mountain-rescue/ Six Irish people airlifted from Sweden's highest mountain] RTÉ News, 2021-08-23
• Following crowds of people gathering after the All-Ireland Hurling Final on 22 August, Gardaí began investigating alleged breaches of COVID-19 regulations at a pub near Croke Park, while several pubs were temporarily shut by Gardaí due to anti-social behaviour and a lack of social distancing.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/several-pubs-nearcroke-parkshut-by-gardai-yesterday-over-covid-concerns-40779205.html Several pubs near Croke Park shut by gardaí yesterday over Covid concerns] Irish Independent, 2021-08-23
• Music industry representatives criticised the Government after 40,000 people were allowed to attend the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final at Croke Park, while the live entertainment industry remained closed, with representatives from a number of live event and music industry groups stating that the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs Minister's attendance at the final was a "blatant disregard" for the live events industry.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/blatant-disregard-for-us-entertainment-industry-blasts-governmentover-all-ireland-croke-park-crowd-40778476.html ‘Blatant disregard for us’ – entertainment industry blasts Government over All-Ireland Croke Park crowd] Irish Independent, 2021-08-23
• Visitors to University Hospital Galway were being asked to come only if "absolutely necessary" as the hospital dealt with a COVID-19 outbreak and record numbers at its emergency department.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/university-hospital-galway-hit-by-covid-outbreak-as-patient-numbers-increase-40780292.html University Hospital Galway hit by Covid outbreak as patient numbers increase] Irish Independent, 2021-08-23
• 24 August
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the Government would continue to ease COVID-19 restrictions "as quickly as possible" and that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions would be eased before Christmas.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/government-to-continue-lifting-covid-19-restrictionsas-quickly-as-possible-health-minister-40782406.html Government to continue lifting Covid-19 restrictions ‘as quickly as possible’- Health Minister] Irish Independent, 2021-08-24
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned of an "extremely high incidence" of the disease in Ireland and that mask wearing in public places had decreased, while the Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan said the peak of the fourth wave could be reached in September.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mask-wearing-in-public-places-decreases-as-1571-covid-19-cases-confirmed-dr-holohan-40782773.html Mask wearing in public places decreases as 1,571 Covid-19 cases confirmed – Dr Holohan] Irish Independent, 2021-08-24
• A woman in her 60s died following a collision between a car and a truck in Longford.[https://www.thejournal.ie/woman-dies-crash-car-truck-longford-5530552-Aug2021/ Woman (60s) dies following collision between car and truck on Longford motorway] TheJournal.ie, 2021-08-24
• 25 August
• The husband of a woman who died with COVID-19 after giving birth to their daughter urged anyone who was unsure about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to get the vaccine.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0825/1242763-husband-pays-tribute-to-wife-who-died-with-covid-19/ 'She put everybody before herself': Husband of woman who died with Covid urges people to get vaccinated] RTÉ News, 2021-08-25
• A row over the return to school of teachers in early stages of pregnancy intensified after the three teacher unions condemned the Minister for Education and the Department of Education for the "failure to provide alternative time-bound working arrangements for teachers who have been ineligible to receive vaccines."[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/row-over-return-of-pregnant-teachers-intensifies-as-unions-condemn-minister-foley-ahead-of-schools-reopening-40786169.html Row over return of pregnant teachers intensifies as unions ‘condemn’ Minister Foley ahead of schools reopening] Irish Independent, 2021-08-25
• A 31-year-old man was charged with the attempted murder of his mother at their family home in Innishannon, in County Cork in June.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0825/1242827-attempted-murder-cork/ Man charged with attempted murder of mother in Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-08-25
• 26 August
• In a letter to the Government, the NPHET recommended that there should be no widespread further easing of COVID-19 restrictions until 90% of over 16-year-olds were fully vaccinated.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0826/1243003-covid-figures-nphet/ 1,866 new cases of Covid-19 with 331 people in hospital] RTÉ News, 2021-08-26
• Ellen Keane won Ireland's first medal of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, claiming gold in the SB8 100m breaststroke.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0825/1242757-paralympics-2020-keane-and-ni-riain-through-to-finals/ Paralympics 2020: Gold for Ireland's Ellen Keane] RTÉ News, 2021-08-26
• 27 August
• A 29-year-old man died in a car crash in County Louth.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/0827/1243111-louth-collision/ Man killed in Co Louth road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-08-27
• Gardaí launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a teenager in Meath.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40368239.html Gardaí launch investigation after teen's body found] Irish Examiner, 2021-08-27
• 28 August
• Gardaí launched a murder investigation following the death of a 19-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound at a house in County Meath on 27 August.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0828/1243351-man-meath-shotgun/ Murder investigation launched into death of 19-year-old man] RTÉ News, 2021-08-28
• Cyclists Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal claimed a silver medal for Ireland in the B 3,000m individual pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0828/1243318-katie-george-dunlevy-eve-mccrystal/ Paralympics 2020: Dunlevy and McCrystal claim silver in individual pursuit] RTÉ News, 2021-08-28
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin refused to confirm or deny reports that the NPHET would be disbanded following a report from the Irish Independent.[https://www.thejournal.ie/nphet-disbanded-taoiseach-micheal-martin-5534502-Aug2021/ Taoiseach declines to comment on rumours that NPHET is to be disbanded] TheJournal.ie, 2021-08-28
• 29 August
• Ireland's Jason Smyth won gold for the sixth time after a dramatic T13 100m final at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0829/1243464-paralympics-2020-smyth-wins-sixth-gold-in-close-finish/ Paralympics 2020: Jason Smyth wins sixth gold after dramatic T13 100m final] RTÉ News, 2021-08-29
• Gardaí seized €1.3m worth of cannabis following a search operation in County Meath.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0829/1243461-cannabis-seizure-meath/ Cannabis worth €1.3m seized at grow house in Co Meath] RTÉ News, 2021-08-29
• A cyclist in his 50s died in a collision involving a car and a bicycle in County Galway.[https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2021/0829/1243503-cyclist-fatal/ Cyclist in his 50s killed in collision in Co Galway] RTÉ News, 2021-08-29
• 30 August
• Nicole Turner won silver in the S6 50m butterfly, taking home Ireland's fourth medal of the Paralympic Games.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0830/1243552-paralympics-2020-turner-eyes-podium-in-butterfly-final/ Paralympics 2020: Nicole Turner takes silver in 50m butterfly] RTÉ News, 2021-08-30
• A man in his 50s was arrested after two men were injured in a stabbing incident in Carlow.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/0830/1243567-carlow-stabbing/ Arrest after two men stabbed in Carlow incident] RTÉ News, 2021-08-30
• Dublin Airport issued an apology after significant delays caused 118 passengers to miss their flights on 29 August.[https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-airport-passenger-delays-5535388-Aug2021/ 118 passengers missed flights after Dublin Airport security delays yesterday] TheJournal.ie, 2021-08-30
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan advised parents to exercise caution in relation to after-school activities as children began to return to classrooms across the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0830/1243606-coronavirus-ireland/ Holohan urges 'caution' over activities outside schools] RTÉ News, 2021-08-30
• Cork University Maternity Hospital publicly apologised to the husband and family of a mother-of-three who died alongside her newborn baby boy after she fell out of a hospital bed after apparently suffered a seizure.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/maternity-hospital-apologises-to-family-of-mum-who-died-with-her-newborn-son-after-suffering-seizure-40802429.html Maternity hospital apologises to family of mum who died with her newborn son after suffering seizure] Irish Independent, 2021-08-30
• Tributes were paid to a student and skilled sportsman in his 20s who died after he was struck by a car while holidaying in Greece.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/tributes-paid-to-student-killed-after-he-is-struck-by-car-while-on-holiday-in-greece-40801991.html Tributes paid to student killed after he is struck by car while on holiday in Greece] Irish Independent, 2021-08-30
• 31 August
• The Government announced a further reopening plan for the country, with all remaining COVID-19 restrictions to be eased by 22 October, including the two-metre social distancing rule depending on the requirement of individual sectors, while masks would still be required in the health and retail sectors and on public transport.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0831/1243780-covid-restrictions/ Cabinet agrees to end almost all restrictions by 22 October] RTÉ News, 2021-08-31
• New figures from the CSO showed that the country's population was estimated to stand at 5.01 million in April, marking the first time the population had risen above five million since the 1851 census.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0831/1243848-cso-population-figures/ Population above 5 million for first time since 1851 - CSO] RTÉ News, 2021-08-31
• Ireland's Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal won gold in the women's road time trial B at the Fuji International Speedway in Tokyo, while Gary O'Reilly won bronze in the men's road time trial H5.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0831/1243806-paracycling/ Paralympics 2020: Gold for Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal] RTÉ News, 2021-08-31[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0831/1243805-paralympics-2020-hand-cyclist-oreilly-bags-bronze/ Paralympics 2020: Hand-cyclist Gary O'Reilly bags bronze] RTÉ News, 2021-08-31

• 1 September
• Public transport began operating at 100% capacity across the country, as the Government's plan for easing most COVID-19 restrictions by 22 October began, while the GAA announced that an additional 1,150 tickets would be available with 41,150 people allowed to attend the All-Ireland football final on 11 September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0901/1244010-covid-ireland/ Donnelly says Govt made decision on transport capacity] RTÉ News, 2021-09-01[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0901/1244045-extra-capacity-for-all-ireland-final-unlikely/ Slight increase in Croke Park capacity for All-Ireland football final as GAA opt for 1,150 increase] RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that NPHET would cease to exist as a separate body over time and that their role and the vaccine taskforce would be transitioned into the normal functions of the Department of Health and the HSE.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0901/1244133-taoiseach-nphet/ Taoiseach: NPHET will cease to exist as a separate body] RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
• Under changes to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, NIAC recommended that pregnant women could be offered an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at any stage of pregnancy and that immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older could receive a third additional vaccine dose.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0901/1244185-pregnancy-coronavirus-vaccines/ Women to be offered vaccine at any stage of pregnancy under NIAC advice] RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
• The organisers of Electric Picnic officially cancelled the 2021 music festival.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0901/1244192-electric-picnic-cancelled/ Electric Picnic organisers say festival not going ahead] RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
• A 20-year-old Irish man was arrested following the death of a 22-year-old Limerick man on the island of Ios in Greece.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0901/1244179-limerick-death-greece/ Irish man arrested over death of man on Greek island] RTÉ News, 2021-09-01
• 2 September – The Government launched a housing strategy underpinned by €4 billion in guaranteed State funding annually for the next five years.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0901/1244222-government-housing-plan/ 'Unprecedented' €4bn State funding a year for housing] RTÉ News, 2021-09-02
• 3 September
• Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal won their second gold medal of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in the women's road race B event.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2021/0903/1244466-paralympics-2020-dunlevy-mccrystal-grab-another-gold/ Paralympics 2020: Golden girls Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal strike again] RTÉ News, 2021-09-03
• A 50-year-old man appeared in court charged with the murder of Conor O'Brien in County Meath.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0903/1244467-conor-obrien-murder-investigation/ Man charged with murder of Conor O'Brien in Meath] RTÉ News, 2021-09-03
• Over 61,000 students received their Leaving Certificate exam results with grades significantly higher compared to 2020, with the number of students achieving H1s in some popular subjects rising by more than 7 percentage points.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0902/1244431-leaving-cert-2021/ Further rise in top grades for Leaving Cert students] RTÉ News, 2021-09-03
• 4 September
• The eighth National Services Day has been marked with ceremonies around the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0904/1244722-national-services-day/ Ceremonies held to mark 8th National Services Day] RTÉ News, 2021-09-04
• According to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), four cases of the new Mu COVID-19 variant, first discovered in Colombia, had been identified in Ireland.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40373261.html Four Covid cases associated with Mu variant identified in Ireland] Irish Examiner, 2021-09-04
• 5 September
• Tánaiste Leo Varadkar faced criticism after a photograph emerged on social media showing him at the Mighty Hoopla music festival in London on the same weekend Electric Picnic was cancelled in Ireland due to the Government's COVID-19 restrictions.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tanaiste-leo-varadkar-faces-criticism-after-being-pictured-at-uk-music-festival-on-same-weekend-electric-picnic-was-cancelled-40818818.html Tánaiste Leo Varadkar faces criticism after being pictured at UK music festival on same weekend Electric Picnic was cancelled] Irish Independent, 2021-09-05
• During a major operation carried out by Gardaí targeting the gang behind the ransomware attack on the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau seized several domains used in the cyberattack and other ransomware attacks.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0905/1244805-cyber-attack-gardai/ IT infrastructure of crime group 'significantly disrupted' by gardaí] RTÉ News, 2021-09-05
• 6 September
• Organised indoor and outdoor events and mass gatherings returned and live music and dancing were permitted at weddings, as the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions took place.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0905/1244859-reopening-day-business/ Reopening today 'another major step forward' - Tánaiste] RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
• The HSE estimated that between 10,000 and 12,000 children were restricting their movements as a result of being designated a close contact of a COVID-19 case.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0906/1245037-schools-covid/ Up to 12,000 children restricting movements - HSE] RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
• Documents released showed that Katherine Zappone was told of her impending appointment to a UN role by the Minister for Foreign Affairs more than four months before the matter was agreed by Cabinet.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0905/1244865-zappone-dfa-envoy/ Zappone told of UN role more than four months before Cabinet agreement] RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
• The trial of a man accused of murdering Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club in 2018 collapsed because there were not enough jurors to continue the case after one of them became seriously ill.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0906/1244954-bray-boxing-club-court/ Bray Boxing Club murder trial collapses] RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
• All clean plastic packaging waste including soft plastic could now be placed in Irish household recycling bins.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0905/1244849-plastic-recycling-bins/ Soft plastic can now be put in recycling bins] RTÉ News, 2021-09-06
• 7 September
• CAO offers were released, with a significant rise in the points requirement for most third-level courses.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/0906/1245069-cao-offers-points/ Significant rise in CAO points for most third level courses] RTÉ News, 2021-09-07
• An error was discovered in the Leaving Certificate grading process, affecting 1,800 students who sat the Leaving Certificate Applied programme.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0907/1245268-leaving-cert-error/ Error found in Leaving Cert Applied grading process] RTÉ News, 2021-09-07
• The HSE ceased walk-in testing nationwide to reduce queues at centres and called on people to book slots online as testing volume increased by 35%.[https://www.thejournal.ie/hse-walk-ins-halted-reduce-queues-demand-increase-5543400-Sep2021/ HSE halts walk-in testing nationwide and calls on people to book slots instead] TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-07
• 8 September
• The number of children restricting their movements as a result of being designated a close contact of a COVID-19 case increased to 16,000, after more than 100 schools contacted the HSE over cases among pupils.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0908/1245357-hospital-covid-cases/ Around 2,000 more school students told to limit movements] RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced an update to Ireland's COVID-19 vaccination programme, with residents aged 65 years and older living in long term residential care facilities and people aged 80 years and older living in the community to receive a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0908/1245475-covid-vaccine-ireland/ Covid booster for over 65s in care homes and everyone aged 80 plus] RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
• A spokesperson for the Taoiseach said Micheál Martin did have confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, after Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called on the Taoiseach to sack Coveney over "behaviour not of the standard expected of a minister".[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0908/1245398-zappone-coveney-politics/ Taoiseach 'has confidence' in Minister Simon Coveney] RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
• Gardaí in County Kerry began a criminal investigation into a fatal firearms incident at a domestic residence near Lixnaw, where the bodies of three family members were discovered on the night of 7 September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0908/1245297-kerry-investigation/ Gardaí begin criminal investigation into Co Kerry deaths] RTÉ News, 2021-09-08
• 10 September – Latest figures showed that 90% of adults in Ireland were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while the seven-millionth dose was administered.[https://www.thejournal.ie/vaccine-rollout-90-vaccinated-5545515-Sep2021/ Vaccine rollout hits major milestone as 90% of adults are fully vaccinated] TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-10
• 11 September
• Tyrone won the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final against Mayo.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0911/1245997-superb-tyrone-claim-crown-as-mayo-agony-continues/ Superb Tyrone claim crown as Mayo agony continues] RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
• A man died after becoming ill on the Maamturk mountain range in Conamara, County Galway, while taking part in an adventure race.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0911/1246036-conamara-mountain-incident/ Man dies after falling ill on Galway mountain] RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
• Gardaí in Cork appealed for information following an assault which left a man in his 40s seriously injured on the evening of 10 September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0911/1246009-cork-assault/ Man in critical condition after Cork city assault] RTÉ News, 2021-09-11
• 12 September
• An infectious disease specialist in St. James's Hospital Professor Cliona Ní Cheallaigh stated that most children under the age of 12 in Ireland would contract COVID-19 by early 2022 if more wasn't done to make schools safer.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/most-children-under-the-age-of-12-in-ireland-will-contract-covid-19-by-early-2022-unless-schools-are-made-safer-infectious-disease-specialist-40843223.html Most children under the age of 12 in Ireland will contract Covid-19 by early 2022, unless schools are made safer – infectious disease specialist] Irish Independent, 2021-09-12
• Galway won the 2021 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final against Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0912/1246137-late-mcgrath-goal-helps-galway-regain-all-ireland-crown/ Late Siobhan McGrath goal helps Galway regain All-Ireland Camogie crown in tense final against Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-09-12
• A motorcyclist in his 40s died following a collision with a car in Renmore, County Galway shortly after 10 am.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0912/1246133-galway-road-traffic/ Motorcyclist dies following Galway road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-09-12
• 14 September
• Two 16-year-olds were hospitalised after being slashed, stabbed and beaten with hammers in an attack outside a chip shop in the East Wall area of Dublin on the night of 13 September.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/two-teens-stabbed-slashed-and-beaten-with-hammers-in-east-wall-attack-40849182.html Two teens stabbed, slashed and beaten with hammers in East Wall attack] Irish Independent, 2021-09-14
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned that new COVID-19 restrictions could not be ruled out and "may be required in the future", despite very high levels of COVID-19 vaccine uptake.[https://www.independent.ie/news/new-restrictions-may-be-required-in-the-future-says-holohan-despite-very-high-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-40850988.html New restrictions ‘may be required’ in the future says Holohan, despite very high Covid-19 vaccine uptake] Irish Independent, 2021-09-14
• The remains of Baby John, one of the Kerry Babies, were exhumed by Gardaí at Holy Cross Cemetery, Caherciveen, County Kerry.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/kerry-baby-case-gardai-exhume-remains-of-baby-john-as-part-of-investigation-into-his-death-in-1984-40851818.html Kerry Baby case: Gardaí exhume remains of Baby John as part of investigation into his death in 1984] Irish Independent, 2021-09-14
• 15 September
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health that Ireland was on track to proceed with the full easing of COVID-19 restrictions in October.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0915/1246861-health-committee/ Ireland on track to lift most Covid restrictions - Holohan] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• It was revealed that Ireland was to donate up to two million COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0915/1247025-ireland-covax/ Ireland to donate up to 2m Covid vaccines to developing countries] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• The Government won its motion of confidence, tabled by Sinn Féin, in Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney by a majority of 92 to 59, with the support of TDs in the Independent Group and Regional Independent group.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/0915/1247016-politics-dail/ Simon Coveney wins confidence motion in Dáil] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry resigned from the parliamentary party and voted no confidence in Minister Coveney.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0914/1246791-dail-confidence-coveney/ MacSharry quits Fianna Fáli and votes against Coveney in confidence motion] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• President Michael D. Higgins declined an invitation to attend a church service with Britain's Queen Elizabeth next month to mark Northern Ireland's centenary.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0915/1246949-centenary-partition-service/ President will not attend NI centenary service with Queen Elizabeth] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• A motorcyclist in his 20s died in a collision in Dublin city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0915/1246832-rta/ Motorcyclist killed in Dublin city centre road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• The 2021 National Ploughing Championships went ahead in Ratheniska, County Laois on a much scaled-back level, with the trade exhibition element and the world ploughing contest cancelled due to uncertainty over COVID-19 restrictions.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/0915/1246870-national-ploughing-championships/ Scaled-back ploughing championship under way in Laois] RTÉ News, 2021-09-15
• 16 September
• NPHET agreed to recommend that the Government proceed with its plan for a further easing of restrictions from Monday 20 September and also agreed that masks should not be required for children under 13.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/nphet-give-green-light-to-further-relax-covid-measures-and-plan-to-ease-rules-on-restricting-movements-40858156.html Nphet give green light to further relax Covid measures and plan to ease rules on restricting movements] Irish Independent, 2021-09-16
• The Higher Education Minister Simon Harris denied leaking the appointment of Katherine Zappone as a UN envoy and said he was "very seriously" considering a complaint to the Dáil's disciplinary committee.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/simon-harris-seriously-considering-complaint-to-dail-disciplinary-committee-over-leak-claim-40857536.html Simon Harris ‘seriously considering’ complaint to Dáil disciplinary committee over leak claim] Irish Independent, 2021-09-16
• 17 September
• The President defended his decision not to attend a church service in Armagh in October marking the centenary of Northern Ireland and did not intend to revisit the decision.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0917/1247297-michael-d-higgins/ President: Title of NI event is not 'neutral statement'] RTÉ News, 2021-09-17
• The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that unsafe water entered the public drinking water supply at two water treatment plants in August, with 52 cases of illness confirmed, including bacteria linked to E. coli.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0917/1247491-epa-water-report/ 52 people fall ill after unsafe water hits public drink supplies] RTÉ News, 2021-09-17
• 18 September
• Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien announced an audit of all water treatment plants following the revelation of problems at two water treatment plants in August.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0918/1247537-water-contaminated-epa/ Minister announces audit of all water treatment plants] RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
• Gardaí seized just under €130,000 worth of drugs and cash following the search of a home in Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0918/1247521-cork-drugs-seizure/ Cocaine, cannabis and cash seized in Cork] RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
• A man in his 50s died in a single-vehicle road crash on the M3 motorway in County Meath.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/0917/1247302-meath-fatal/ Man dies following crash on M3 in Co Meath] RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
• Gardaí in Limerick begun an investigation after a man in his 30s was discovered with serious injuries in the Westfield Park area on the evening of 17 September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0918/1247571-limerick-serious-incident/ Man suffers serious injuries in Limerick incident] RTÉ News, 2021-09-18
• A motorbike Garda was injured in Dublin in a collision with a car.[https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-injured-crash-motorbike-dublin-5552617-Sep2021/ Garda in hospital following motorbike crash in Dublin] TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-18
• The HSE reported more than 1,000 social media posts for misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination programme.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/more-than-1000-social-media-posts-reported-by-the-hse-relating-to-covid-misinformation-40862554.html More than 1,000 social media posts reported by the HSE relating to Covid misinformation] Irish Independent, 2021-09-18
• 19 September
• Several hundred of Ireland's Afghan community gathered at the GPO in Dublin to protest against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0919/1247681-afghan-protest-dublin/ Ireland's Afghan community protests against Taliban] RTÉ News, 2021-09-19
• Gardaí in Limerick arrested an 18-year-old woman on suspicion of assault causing harm in relation to an incident where a man suffered serious injuries.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/0918/1247571-limerick-serious-incident/ Woman arrested after man seriously injured in Limerick] RTÉ News, 2021-09-19
• Latest figures showed that over 90% of Irish people over the age of 16 were now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the highest rate in the European Union.[https://www.thejournal.ie/90-fully-vaccinated-ireland-5552921-Sep2021/ Over 90% of people in Ireland aged over 16 are now fully vaccinated against Covid] TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-19
• 20 September
• Thousands of workers across the country began returning to their offices and places of work, as COVID-19 restrictions further eased with rules around organised indoor group activities being relaxed and limits on outdoor group activities for participants being removed.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0920/1247748-covid-ireland-reopening/ Thousands begin return to office as Covid-19 measures ease] RTÉ News, 2021-09-20
• A 16-year-old boy who raped a teenage girl in a field near a holiday resort in County Wexford in 2019 was sentenced to five years detention, while his 19-year-old brother, who was 17 at the time and also raped the girl, was sentenced to six years in prison.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0920/1247932-court-rape/ Teenage brothers sentenced over rape of girl in Wexford] RTÉ News, 2021-09-20
• Several politicians condemned a protest outside the home of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on 19 September, in which Gardaí attended.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0920/1247778-leo-varadkar-politics/ Gardaí called to protest at Varadkar's home] RTÉ News, 2021-09-20
• 22 September
• Following advice from Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan, asymptomatic primary school children and those in childcare facilities identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 would no longer have to restrict their movements or get tested from Monday 27 September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0922/1248294-coronavirus-ireland/ Some primary school close contacts won't have to isolate from Monday] RTÉ News, 2021-09-22
• Gardaí, the Armed Support Unit and five ambulances attended the scene of a violent clash between two families at a funeral in Tuam, County Galway, with up to 11 people hospitalised.[https://independent.ie/irish-news/news/it-was-horrendous-eyewitness-describes-violent-scenes-at-graveyard-fight-in-galway-40879052.html ‘It was horrendous’ – eyewitness describes violent scenes at graveyard fight in Galway] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922221504/https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/it-was-horrendous-eyewitness-describes-violent-scenes-at-graveyard-fight-in-galway-40879052.html |date=22 September 2021 }} Irish Independent, 2021-09-22
• 23 September
• A light aircraft with four people on board crash landed on the beach off Carnsore Point in County Wexford.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0923/1248635-air-crash/ Four injured as light aircraft crash lands on Wexford beach] RTÉ News, 2021-09-23
• Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said a number of Gardaí were under investigation after they continued to cancel 999 calls without going through the proper procedure, after it was revealed that a further 53 emergency calls were cancelled.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0923/1248577-999-calls-review/ Gardaí under investigation for continued cancellation of 999 calls] RTÉ News, 2021-09-23
• A group of students gathered outside the Dáil to highlight the accommodation crisis at third-level, which they said was worse than ever.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0923/1248505-student-accommodation/ Students in Dáil protest over accommodation crisis] RTÉ News, 2021-09-23
• 24 September
• The HSE announced that immunocompromised people would be notified of an appointment for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine from Wednesday 29 September, as Ireland's COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign would commence.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0924/1248704-covid-ireland/ Third dose for immunocompromised to begin next week - HSE] RTÉ News, 2021-09-24
• Students and young people protested for climate action across Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Galway.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0923/1248658-school-climate-strike/ Govt will listen to climate change protesters - Eamon Ryan] RTÉ News, 2021-09-24
• 25 September
• Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine system ended immediately following an announcement by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, with all countries removed from the list of "high-risk" countries for international travel.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0925/1248983-hotel-quarantine-ireland/ Mandatory Hotel Quarantine system to end immediately] RTÉ News, 2021-09-25
• A 75-year-old man who left a Donegal hospital against medical advice while suffering with severe symptoms of COVID-19 died.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0925/1248963-letterkenny-hospital-covid/ Covid patient who left hospital against medical advice dies] RTÉ News, 2021-09-25
• 26 September
• Paddy Prendergast, the final surviving member of the last Mayo team to achieve All-Ireland Senior Football glory 70 years ago in 1951, died at the age of 95.[https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/paddy-prendergast-the-last-surviving-member-of-mayos-1951-all-ireland-winning-xv-passes-away-aged-95-40889575.html Paddy Prendergast, the last surviving member of Mayo’s 1951 All-Ireland winning XV, passes away aged 95] Irish Independent, 2021-09-26
• Pelletstown railway station, Ireland's newest train station, was officially opened by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in north Dublin.[https://www.thejournal.ie/irelands-newest-train-station-pelletstown-open-today-5557384-Sep2021/ Ireland's newest train station has been officially opened in Dublin] TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-26
• 27 September
• Most asymptomatic primary school children and those in childcare facilities who were identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 no longer needed to restrict their movements or get tested, while latest figures showed that 91.4% of Irish adults aged 18 and older were now fully vaccinated.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0927/1249273-school-contacts/ Covid-19: 1,049 new cases, 310 in hospital] RTÉ News, 2021-09-27
• It was revealed that an extra bank holiday in 2021 could generate up to €20 million in tourism revenue, while the Government planned to give frontline workers a bonus as a reward for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0927/1249257-pandemic-bonus/ Extra bank holiday could be worth €20 million to tourism sector] RTÉ News, 2021-09-27
• A large fire broke out at the Glenisk plant in Killeigh, County Offaly.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/major-fire-breaks-out-at-glenisk-plant-in-offaly-40893127.html Major fire breaks out at Glenisk plant in Offaly] Irish Independent, 2021-09-27
• Gardaí in Dublin appealed for witnesses following the discovery of a man's body in the Grand Canal in Dolphins Barn.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/0927/1249319-witness-appeal/ Gardaí appeal for witnesses after body found in Grand Canal] RTÉ News, 2021-09-27
• 28 September – According to the Bloomberg COVID-19 resilience ranking, Ireland was named the best country to be in for how it dealt with the pandemic and the rise of the Delta variant.[https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-best-country-for-covid-response-5560392-Sep2021/ Ireland named 'best country' for response to pandemic in Bloomberg monthly resilience ranking] TheJournal.ie, 2021-09-28
• 29 September – A 39-year-old Brazilian man was found guilty of the murder of his French wife in Dublin on 25 October 2017.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0929/1249719-renato-gehlen/ Man found guilty of murdering his wife in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-09-29
• 30 September
• A pilot nightclub event took place at the Button Factory in Dublin, which included a 60% capacity crowd of 450 people, vaccination certificates and antigen testing.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/0930/1249847-night-club-event/ Pilot nightclub event taking place tonight] RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
• The Comptroller and Auditor General found there were not enough checks carried out by the Department of Social Protection when people applied for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment in 2020, with 9.4% of claimants not eligible.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0930/1249976-pup-claimants-cag/ Sample of PUP claims found almost 10% not eligible for scheme] RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
• A 53-year-old woman who was suffering from a mental disorder when she stabbed a man she lived with to death was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity at the Central Criminal Court.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0930/1249901-grace-miano-murder-trial/ Woman not guilty by reason of insanity of Dublin murder] RTÉ News, 2021-09-30
• IT systems at NUI Galway were put offline, after an attempted cyberattack, with all internet traffic into and out of the university blocked.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0930/1249912-nuig-cyber-attack/ NUIG IT systems remain offline after attempted cyber attack] RTÉ News, 2021-09-30

• 1 October
• No positive COVID-19 tests were reported at a pilot nightclub event in Dublin on 30 September, with the promotors stating they felt it was very successful.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1001/1250136-night-club-event/ No positive Covid-19 tests reported at pilot nightclub even] RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
• A new report published by the CSO revealed that nurses and midwives were most likely to contract COVID-19 during the first wave in March 2020 with sales and retail assistants and checkout operators the workers most likely to contract it in the second and third waves.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1001/1250056-covid-ireland/ 1,059 new Covid-19 cases, 308 people in hospital] RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
• Electric Ireland announced its second price increase for residential customers in 2021, becoming the latest energy provider to raise prices.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/1001/1250124-electric-ireland-price-increases/ Electric Ireland to raise gas and electricity prices again] RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
• Ireland's newest technological university, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, spanning six campuses across Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Westmeath formally opened.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/1001/1250024-technological-university/ Ireland's newest technological university opens across six campuses] RTÉ News, 2021-10-01
• 2 October
• In a video message on Twitter, Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said that the number of COVID-19 cases had "stabilised".[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1002/1250321-covid-ireland/ Covid case numbers 'stabilised' recently - Holohan] RTÉ News, 2021-10-02
• The first cartons of goat's milk came off the line at the Glenisk plant in County Offaly, following a fire which caused extensive damage to its facility.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/1002/1250294-glenisk-fire/ First products off the line at Glenisk after Tullamore factory fire] RTÉ News, 2021-10-02
• Two men in their 40s were arrested following an alleged stabbing in County Longford.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/1002/1250331-longford-arrest/ Two men arrested in Longford over stabbing] RTÉ News, 2021-10-02
• 3 October – Gardaí attended a protest outside the home of Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/anti-vaccine-protesters-gather-outside-holohan-s-family-home-1.4690150 Anti-vaccine protesters gather outside Holohan’s family home] The Irish Times, 2021-10-03
• 4 October
• 34-year-old Daniel Murtagh was given the mandatory life sentence for the murder of Nadine Lott in December 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/1004/1250623-daniel-murtagh-murder/ 'Horrific evilness': Daniel Murtagh jailed for Nadine Lott murder] RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
• A man in his 20s died, a woman in her 20s was injured and a man in his 30s was arrested, following a single-vehicle road crash in Ballyfermot in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1004/1250542-ballyfermot-dublin-fatal-road-crash/ Man killed, woman injured in Dublin road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
• The Government signed off on the National Development Plan – Project Ireland 2040 – which would commit to expenditure on capital projects totalling more than €165 billion.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1003/1250531-ndp-government-signoff/ Cabinet signs off on €165bn National Development Plan] RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
• A man in his 40s died and two people were in a serious condition in hospital after an assault in a house in Blanchardstown in west Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/1004/1250718-assault-blanchardstown/ Man dead, two people injured in incident at house in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-10-04
• 5 October
• The Chair of NPHET's Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan said that the Irish population was in a good place in relation to easing the remaining restrictions by 22 October.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1005/1250805-coronavirus-ireland/ Nolan says Ireland on track for exiting restrictions] RTÉ News, 2021-10-05
• A six-year-old boy who was deprived of oxygen at his birth was awarded €18 million in settlement of his High Court action against the National Maternity Hospital.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/1005/1250851-fionn-feely/ Boy, 6, awarded €18m for injuries suffered at birth] RTÉ News, 2021-10-05
• Gardaí were searching for a convicted drug dealer and gunman who escaped from an open prison on the night of 4 October.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1005/1250932-prisoner-escapes-search/ Garda search after prisoner absconds from open prison] RTÉ News, 2021-10-05
• 7 October – The Government announced that it would send two representatives (Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Chief Whip Jack Chambers) to a ceremony in Armagh marking the centenary of Northern Ireland, after the President declined an invitation to the event in September.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/1007/1251240-northern-ireland-centenary/ Govt to send Coveney, Chambers to NI centenary event] RTÉ News, 2021-10-07
• 8 October
• Doors officially closed for the last time at 88 Bank of Ireland branches around the country.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1007/1252432-boi-closures-nationally/ Doors close for final time at 88 Bank of Ireland branches] RTÉ News, 2021-10-08
• Several thousand homeowners affected by mica marched through Dublin city centre.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1008/1252499-mica-march/ Homeowners affected by mica march through Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-10-08
• A further 2,002 cases of COVID-19 were reported. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn said the case numbers reflected an increased number of positive tests collected over the previous three days.[https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-covid19-cases-8-oct-5568953-Oct2021/ Coronavirus: 2,002 new cases confirmed in Ireland] TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-08
• 10 October
• A woman in her 20s was arrested as part of an investigation into a hit-and-run incident in Limerick in which four people were injured, one seriously.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1010/1252795-limerick-rta/ Arrest after four injured in Limerick hit-and-run] RTÉ News, 2021-10-10
• HSE CEO Paul Reid said the number of people in ICU with COVID-19 had risen by 20% in one week, with 67% of the ICU patients not vaccinated and 3% partially vaccinated.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1010/1252794-coronavirus-ireland/ Covid cases in ICU up 20% in a week, with 67% unvaccinated] RTÉ News, 2021-10-10
• 11 October
• The number of patients being treated in hospital with COVID-19 increased to 400, the highest since 8 March, while HSE Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry revealed that up to 50,000 adults over the age of 40 were not yet vaccinated.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1011/1252947-covid-19-ireland/ Covid-19: 1,358 new cases, 400 patients in hospital] RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
• Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Deirdre Jacob and other women who went missing in Leinster over 20 years ago said a new search had begun because of unusual activity noticed on the evening she disappeared.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/1011/1252906-search-missing-women/ 'Unusual activity noticed' in search area on night woman went missing] RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
• A woman was remanded in custody after she was charged in connection with a road crash in Limerick on 10 October, which left a man in a critical condition and three women with injuries.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/1011/1253046-chloe-mcnamara-court/ Woman remanded in custody over Limerick road crash] RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
• A 19-year-old Waterford woman made history as she took over Taoiseach Micheál Martin's office to mark International Day of the Girl.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/1011/1253089-international-day-of-the-girl/ Waterford student becomes Taoiseach for a day] RTÉ News, 2021-10-11
• 12 October
• Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath announced Budget 2022.[https://www.rte.ie/news/budget-2022/2021/1012/1253129-budget-ireland/ Boost for older people and younger people in Budget] RTÉ News, 2021-10-12
• Gardaí issued a Child Rescue Ireland Alert to trace missing two-year-old Aoife Haynes Murphy and said they had serious concerns about her welfare.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1012/1253317-garda-cri-alert/ Gardaí issue CRI alert over missing two-year-old girl] RTÉ News, 2021-10-12
• The Road Safety Authority warned road users of the dangers posed by fog with dense fog forecast across Leinster and Munster.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/1012/1253329-rsa-fog-alert/ RSA warns motorists of dangers as dense fog forecast] RTÉ News, 2021-10-12
• 13 October
• A further 2,066 cases of COVID-19 were reported. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn said there were still 300,000 adults who had not been vaccinated and that two out of every three people in ICU were unvaccinated.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid19-cases-ireland-13-oct-5573688-Oct2021/ Coronavirus: 2,066 new cases confirmed in Ireland] TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-13
• Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he could not guarantee that the removal of COVID-19 restrictions on 22 October would proceed as planned and that the trajectory of the virus had taken a wrong turn with a sudden increase in case numbers, while Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said he was self-isolating after experiencing mild symptoms.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1013/1253440-covid-19-ireland/ No guarantee that 22 October reopening will go as planned - Taoiseach] RTÉ News, 2021-10-13
• Garda Commissioner Drew Harris set up an investigation to examine the handling of cases where allegations of domestic or sexual abuse had been made against members of the Gardaí.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1013/1253541-probe-to-examine-handling-of-garda-abuse-allegations/ Investigation to examine handling of abuse allegations against gardaí] RTÉ News, 2021-10-13
• Police in Georgia detained five people in connection with the death of 28-year-old Tom Kennedy from Mayo, who was recovered from a river near the eastern city of Gori on 7 October.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1013/1253426-thomas-kennedy/ Five detained in Georgia over death of Mayo man] RTÉ News, 2021-10-13
• 16 October
• A further 2,180 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1016/1254083-covid-ireland-saturday/ Highest Covid figure since January as 2,180 new cases confirmed] RTÉ News, 2021-10-16
• Gardaí in Cork began an investigation after a 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting incident in the city on the night of 15 October.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1016/1254085-cork-blackpool-shooting/ Man seriously injured in Cork shooting] RTÉ News, 2021-10-16
• The Department of Foreign Affairs provided consular assistance following the death of a 24-year-old Irish man in Spain, who died from drowning in a swimming pool.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1016/1254111-irish-death-spain/ Irish man found dead in swimming pool in Spain] RTÉ News, 2021-10-16
• 18 October
• NPHET urged the Government to pause the easing of restrictions on Friday 22 October, with social distancing, mask-wearing and vaccine certificates to remain, while the NIAC approved vaccine boosters for people aged 60 and over.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1018/1254308-nphet-easing-meeting/ NPHET urges Govt to pause lifting of restrictions on Friday] RTÉ News, 2021-10-18
• A primary school in County Wexford closed until after the mid-term break in November after 34 cases of COVID-19 were detected at the school.[https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2021/1018/1254382-school-wexford/ Wexford school closes after more than 30 Covid cases detected] RTÉ News, 2021-10-18
• 19 October
• A further 2,399 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since 22 January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1019/1254641-nphet-letter/ Highest daily Covid case total reported since January] RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
• The Government published a revised plan for the easing of restrictions on 22 October, with nightclubs allowed to reopen, the return of normal trading hours in pubs and restaurants, no attendance limits on weddings and religious ceremonies and 100% capacity allowed at sporting venues, while the continued use of masks, vaccine certificates and social distancing measures would remain in place until at least February 2022.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/1019/1254604-live-venues-nightclubs-return-in-revised-reopening/ Live venues, nightclubs return in revised reopening plan] RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
• A primary school in County Wicklow closed over concerns at a high incidence of COVID-19 at the school.[https://www.rte.ie/news/education/2021/1019/1254673-school-wicklow/ Wicklow school closes over number of Covid-19 cases] RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
• The Government approved a new Road Traffic Bill which legislates, for the first time, the use of e-scooters and e-bikes on Irish roads.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/1019/1254657-legislation-approved-to-allow-e-scooters-on-irish-roads/ Legislation approved to allow e-scooters on Irish roads] RTÉ News, 2021-10-19
• 21 October – Updated guidelines for hospitality and for the reopening of nightclubs on 22 October were published, with nightclubs allowed to operate at 100% capacity, a maximum of 1,500 people permitted to dance or stand at live music venues and multiple table bookings allowed in pubs and restaurants.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/1021/1255000-covid-guidelines/ 100% nightclub capacity, live event standing in new guidelines] RTÉ News, 2021-10-21
• 22 October
• A further 2,466 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since 21 January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1022/1255267-coronavirus-ireland/ 2,466 new Covid-19 cases with 457 in hospital] RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
• Nightclubs and late venues reopened after almost 600 days of closure, as new guidelines were published.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1022/1255246-restrictions-entertainment/ Tickets will be required for entry to nightclubs] RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
• A woman in her early 20s was seriously injured after being struck in the face by a firework in Galway's Eyre Square.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1022/1255346-galway-firework/ Woman seriously injured by firework in Galway city] RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
• A 39-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife at their home in Dublin in 2017.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/1022/1255334-man-given-life-sentence-for-murder-of-his-wife/ Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of his wife] RTÉ News, 2021-10-22
• 25 October
• A woman in her 20s was in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital following a hit-and-run in north Dublin on the night of 24 October.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/young-woman-20s-in-serious-condition-after-motorcyclist-hit-and-run-in-dublin-40982014.html Young woman (20s) in serious condition after motorcyclist hit-and-run in Dublin] Irish Independent, 2021-10-25
• Gardaí appealed for witnesses after a man in his 40s was also in a serious condition in University Hospital Galway following a hit-and-run in County Galway.[https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2021/1025/1255775-hit-and-run-galway/ Appeal for witnesses following hit-and-run in Galway] RTÉ News, 2021-10-25
• The Climate Change Advisory Council finalised two five-year carbon budgets which seek to reduce Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions by 51% within a decade.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/1025/1255709-climate-budgets/ Carbon budgets aim to reduce emissions by 51% within decade] RTÉ News, 2021-10-25
• The HSE announced that pop-up vaccination clinics at maternity hospitals would be developed, after it was revealed that 20 pregnant or postpartum women needed intensive care treatment for COVID-19 since the end of June 2021.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1025/1255754-pregnant/ 'Striking' number of pregnant women requiring ICU care due to Covid] RTÉ News, 2021-10-25
• 27 October
• A woman in her 30s was arrested after two men were injured in stabbings in Dublin on the night of 26 October.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/woman-arrested-after-two-men-injured-in-dublin-city-centre-stabbings-40988291.html Woman arrested after two men injured in Dublin city centre stabbings] Irish Independent, 2021-10-27
• Met Éireann issued a Status Orange rain warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow with seven other counties under a Status Yellow warning.[https://www.thejournal.ie/met-eireann-status-yellow-rain-forecast-5584937-Oct2021/ Status Orange rain warning for three south-eastern counties as flooding is predicted] TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-27
• 28 October
• The HSE began to send antigen tests to people who were deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1028/1256342-coronavirus-ireland/ Antigen tests for close contacts available from today] RTÉ News, 2021-10-28
• A woman was seriously injured after being struck by a Luas near Heuston Station in Dublin.[https://www.thejournal.ie/pedestrian-injured-laus-steevens-lane-5586550-Oct2021/ Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by Luas] TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-28
• The Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed the first two flu cases of the season in Ireland.[https://www.thejournal.ie/first-two-flu-cases-of-the-season-5586637-Oct2021/ Ireland's first two flu cases of the season have been confirmed] TheJournal.ie, 2021-10-28
• 30 October
• A further 2,966 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in a single day since 16 January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1030/1256803-covid-vaccines/ Highest number of Covid cases reported since mid-January] RTÉ News, 2021-10-30
• A man in his 40s died following a road crash in County Clare.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/1030/1256882-clare-crash-man-dead/ Man dies following road crash in Co Clare] RTÉ News, 2021-10-30
• 31 October
• A woman in her 50s died after she was struck by a car in Drimnagh, Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1031/1256924-road-accident/ Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-10-31
• Met Éireann issued a series of Status Yellow wind warnings across the country, with gusts of up to 90 to 110 km/h forecast.[https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2021/1031/1256983-wind-warnings/ Status Yellow wind warnings in effect across country] RTÉ News, 2021-10-31

• 1 November – Following new advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly authorised the use of booster vaccines for healthcare staff.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1101/1257078-booster-vaccine-healthcare-workers/ Donnelly authorises booster vaccines for healthcare workers] RTÉ News, 2021-11-01
• 2 November
• A further 3,726 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[https://www.thejournal.ie/covid-19-coronavirus-latest-figures-ireland-3-5589572-Nov2021/ Coronavirus: 3,726 new cases confirmed as Ireland records highest daily figure since January] TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-02
• A ceremony was held in Dublin to remember the lives of people lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1102/1257393-ceremony-covid/ Ceremony remembers lives lost during Covid-19 pandemic] RTÉ News, 2021-11-02
• Student nurses from around the country were joined by their colleagues outside the Dáil as they held a protest calling for Government support.[https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2021/1102/1257399-ireland-politics/ Govt plans 12.5% pay rise for nurse internships] RTÉ News, 2021-11-02
• A cyclist in his 40s died following a road crash in Ranelagh, Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/1102/1257299-dublin-collision/ Cyclist dies after hitting pole in Ranelagh crash] RTÉ News, 2021-11-02
• 4 November
• Gardaí arrested a 32-year-old man and began a murder investigation after the body of a 32-year-old woman was discovered in her home in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1104/1257771-dublin/ Man arrested in murder inquiry after woman found dead at Dublin apartment] RTÉ News, 2021-11-04
• The Government published its Climate Action Plan which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by the year 2030.[https://www.rte.ie/news/environment/2021/1104/1257751-climate-action-plan/ Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions published] RTÉ News, 2021-11-04
• 5 November
• A further 3,903 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1105/1258049-covid-ireland/ 3,903 new Covid-19 cases 'very concerning' - Holohan] RTÉ News, 2021-11-05
• The HSE began rolling out COVID-19 booster vaccines for those aged 60 and over.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1105/1258161-hse-booster-vaccine/ Covid booster vaccines for over 60s now under way] RTÉ News, 2021-11-05
• 17 people were arrested following an investigation into suspected COVID-19 social welfare fraud at a number of business premises in Dublin.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/1105/1258072-dublin-arrests/ 17 arrested after investigations into Covid-19 welfare fraud] RTÉ News, 2021-11-05
• 6 November
• 32-year-old Diego Costa Silva was charged with the murder of his wife Fabiole Camara De Campos in their home in Finglas, Dublin on 4 November.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1106/1258255-court-dublin/ Man charged with murdering his wife in Dublin] RTÉ News, 2021-11-06
• Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan cancelled his trip to the COP26 conference in Glasgow, after testing positive for COVID-19.[https://www.thejournal.ie/eamon-ryan-positive-for-covid19-5594379-Nov2021/ Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19] TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-06
• 7 November – It was confirmed that Minister for the Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan tested negative for COVID-19 after taking a second test and would now travel to COP26.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1107/1258414-eamon-ryan-covid/ Ryan to travel to COP26 after negative Covid test] RTÉ News, 2021-11-07
• 8 November
• Three men were found guilty of abducting and torturing businessman Kevin Lunney in September 2019, while a fourth man was found not guilty.[https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/1107/1258482-lunney-abduction-trial/ Three guilty, one acquitted in Lunney abduction trial] RTÉ News, 2021-11-08
• Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan tested positive for COVID-19.[https://www.thejournal.ie/frank-feighan-junion-health-minister-covid-19-positive-5595791-Nov2021/ Junior health minister Frank Feighan tests positive for Covid-19] TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-08
• 10 November – Tributes were paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after he was struck in the head by a sliotar at his school in Kilkenny.[https://www.thejournal.ie/harry-byrne-kilkenny-sliotar-tributes-5597470-Nov2021/ Tributes paid to 13-year-old Kilkenny boy who died after being struck by sliotar] TheJournal.ie, 2021-11-10
• 11 November – A 14-year-old became Ireland's youngest person to die with COVID-19.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1111/1259269-coronavirus-ireland-latest/ 14 year-old is youngest Covid-19 death in Ireland] RTÉ News, 2021-11-11
• 12 November
• A further 5,483 cases of COVID-19 were reported, while NPHET recommended to Government that people who frequently go to nightclubs, bars and restaurants should take twice weekly antigen tests, extending the use of COVID certificates to areas outside of hospitality, mask-wearing in outdoor sporting events and that people work from home.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1112/1259490-coronavirus-ireland/ NPHET recommends twice weekly antigen testing for those socialising often] RTÉ News, 2021-11-12
• Gardaí began an investigation after a man in his late 20s was found seriously injured with a gunshot wound to the head in Finglas, Dublin on the night of 11 November.[https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2021/1112/1259503-finglas/ Man being treated for gunshot wounds after Finglas incident] RTÉ News, 2021-11-12
• Ennis was awarded the title of Ireland's tidiest town.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1112/1259509-tidy-towns/ Ennis in Co Clare named Ireland's tidiest town] RTÉ News, 2021-11-12
• 16 November – The Government announced a series of measures in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, with a closing time for bars, restaurants and nightclubs to be midnight, household contacts of a person with COVID-19 to restrict movements for five days and take three antigen tests, people required to work from home where possible and vaccination certificates required for cinemas and theatres.[https://www.independent.ie/news/cabinet-agrees-midnight-closing-time-for-pubs-restaurants-and-nightclubs-from-thursday-41056541.html Cabinet agrees midnight closing time for pubs, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday] Irish Independent, 2021-11-16
• 20 November – A further 5,959 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1120/1262113-covid-ireland/ Almost 6,000 new cases of Covid-19 reported] RTÉ News, 2021-11-20
• 25 November – Gardaí began a murder investigation after a 65-year-old man died with serious head and body injuries in Balbriggan on 24 November.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/1125/1263112-balbriggan-death/ Death of man in Balbriggan treated as murder] RTÉ News, 2021-11-25
• 26 November
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that COVID-19 booster vaccines would be offered to everyone aged 16 and over, starting with pregnant women aged over 16, those aged 40 to 49 and those aged 16 to 39, following new recommendations from NIAC.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/boosters-for-all-third-covid-vaccine-dose-to-be-offered-to-everyone-over-16-41091295.html Boosters for all: Third Covid vaccine dose to be offered to everyone over 16] Irish Independent, 2021-11-26
• The 2021 edition of The Late Late Toy Show aired, marking the 13th hosted by Ryan Tubridy and the 46th edition overall.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/1126/1263432-late-late-toy-shows-magic-and-messing-raises-millions/ The Late Late Toy Show: magic, messing and millions raised for charity] RTÉ News, 2021-11-26
• 27 November
• The NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group began meeting to monitor the Omicron variant situation in Europe, and began considering further required measures.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1127/1263468-covid-ireland/ NPHET meeting over Omicron and 'considering further measures'] RTÉ News, 2021-11-27
• Thousands of people attended a protest against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine passports at the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street.[https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2021/1127/1263532-dublin-covid-protest/ Thousands attend Dublin protest over Covid measures] RTÉ News, 2021-11-27
• 29 November – Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said it was likely that the new Omicron variant was in Ireland after the Department of Health confirmed that 11 suspected cases of the new variant were sent for whole genome sequencing.[https://www.independent.ie/news/11-suspected-cases-of-omicron-in-ireland-as-further-4607-positive-covid-tests-confirmed-41098757.html 11 suspected cases of Omicron in Ireland as further 4,607 positive Covid tests confirmed] Irish Independent, 2021-11-29
• 30 November – The Government announced additional measures in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, with parents of children aged 12 and under urged to reduce socialisation indoors, a negative test required for people arriving into Ireland from Friday 3 December, the re-establishment of mandatory hotel quarantine, the wearing of face coverings for children aged 9 years and over on public transport, in retail and for children in third class and above.[https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a83e7-covid-19-reframing-the-challenge-continuing-our-recovery-reconnecting/ Post Cabinet Statement - 30 November 2021] Gov.ie, 2021-11-30

• 1 December – Tests carried out at the National Virus Reference Laboratory confirmed that the first case of the Omicron variant had been detected in Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1201/1264223-ireland-nphet/ Case of Omicron variant confirmed in Ireland] RTÉ News, 2021-12-01
• 3 December – The Government reintroduced a series of measures that would commence from 7 December to 9 January amid concerns of the Omicron variant, with nightclubs to close, bars and restaurants to revert to six adults per table and no multiple table bookings allowed, indoor cultural and sporting events to operate at 50% capacity, a maximum of four households allowed to meet indoors, the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be reinstated and the requirement of vaccination certificates extended to gyms, leisure centres and hotel bars.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1203/1264578-ireland-restrictions/ Fresh restrictions after 'stark' NPHET advice] RTÉ News, 2021-12-03
• 5 December – Status Orange and Yellow wind warnings were issued for the country by Met Éireann ahead of the arrival of Storm Barra.[https://www.thejournal.ie/yellow-weather-warning-december-5620845-Dec2021/ Status Orange and Yellow warnings issued ahead of Storm Barra next week] TheJournal.ie, 2021-12-05
• 6 December – Met Éireann issued Status Red wind warnings for Kerry, Cork and Clare, as the country braced for Storm Barra to batter Ireland with gusts expected to reach 140 km/h, while the Department of Education advised schools in counties with Status Red and Orange weather warnings to close.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/storm-barra-schools-in-12-counties-to-close-as-gardai-warn-against-unnecessary-travel-41123540.html Storm Barra: Schools in 12 counties to close as gardaí warn against unnecessary travel] Irish Independent, 2021-12-06
• 7 December – Around 65,000 homes and businesses were without power in Cork and Kerry, as Storm Barra battered Ireland with gusts of up to 160 km/h, causing fallen trees, flooding and disruption to transport. Schools in counties with Status Red and Orange weather warnings were advised to remain closed.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/storm-barra-public-warned-weather-bomb-is-not-over-as-strongest-winds-to-come-41124730.html Storm Barra: Public warned ‘weather bomb’ is ‘not over’ as strongest winds to come] Irish Independent, 2021-12-07
• 9 December – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced in a statement that five additional cases of the Omicron variant had been detected, bringing to six the total number of cases that had been identified in Ireland following whole genome sequencing.[https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/hse-predicts-omicron-will-become-dominant-variant-as-six-cases-are-detected-in-ireland-41135589.html HSE predicts Omicron will become dominant variant as six cases are detected in Ireland] Irish Independent, 2021-12-09
• 12 December – Four additional cases of the Omicron variant were detected, bringing to 10 the total number of cases that had been identified in Ireland following whole genome sequencing.[https://www.independent.ie/news/covid-19-four-new-cases-of-omicron-variant-have-been-detected-here-41142969.html Covid-19: Four new cases of Omicron variant have been detected here] Irish Independent, 2021-12-12
• 13 December
• A 38-year-old double killer was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his friend whose decapitated remains were found in a shallow grave in woods in 2016.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1213/1266461-double-killer-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-of-friend/ Double killer Penrose sentenced to life for murder of friend] RTÉ News, 2021-12-13
• A man who used his car to repeatedly run over Irish boxing champion Kevin Sheehy was found guilty of his murder in 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1213/1266478-limerick-murder/ Man found guilty of Limerick boxing champion's murder] RTÉ News, 2021-12-13
• The Department of Health announced that eight additional cases of the Omicron variant had been detected, bringing to 18 the total number of cases that had been identified in Ireland following whole genome sequencing.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/gap-for-booster-vaccine-dose-cut-to-three-months-as-omicron-now-likely-to-account-for-one-in-10-covid-cases-41146977.html Gap for booster vaccine dose cut to three months as Omicron now likely to account for one in 10 Covid cases] Irish Independent, 2021-12-13
• The NIAC recommended that people would be able to receive a booster dose three months after their second dose.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1213/1266387-ireland-covid-plan/ Gap for booster vaccine dose reduced to three months] RTÉ News, 2021-12-13
• 14 December – The Government signed off on a plan to assist households struggling with the rising cost of electricity bills in a €210 million scheme, with all domestic electricity customers to receive a once-off €100 credit.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1214/1266580-electricity-credit-plan/ Cabinet signs off on €100 electricity credit plan] RTÉ News, 2021-12-14
• 15 December – The Department of Health announced that 24 additional cases of the Omicron variant had been detected, bringing to 42 the total number of Omicron cases identified in Ireland, while Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan urged people to take precautions to avoid being in isolation for Christmas.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/tony-holohan-urges-public-to-avoid-christmas-in-isolation-as-24-new-omicron-cases-are-confirmed-in-ireland-41154151.html Tony Holohan urges public to ‘avoid Christmas in isolation’ as 24 new Omicron cases are confirmed in Ireland] Irish Independent, 2021-12-15
• 17 December – To curb the spread of COVID-19 over the Christmas period, the Government announced an 8 pm closing time for bars, restaurants, live events, cinemas and theatres that would commence from 20 December to 30 January.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1217/1267260-nphet-politics-virus-covid/ Hospitality to close at 8pm from Monday under new measures] RTÉ News, 2021-12-17
• 18 December – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan called on the public to help flatten the curve after a further 7,333 cases of COVID-19 were reported, the highest number reported since early January.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dr-tony-holohan-calls-on-public-to-help-flatten-the-curve-as-7333-new-covid-19-cases-confirmed-today-41162881.html Dr Tony Holohan calls on public to help ‘flatten the curve’ as 7,333 new Covid-19 cases confirmed today] Irish Independent, 2021-12-18
• 19 December
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that the Omicron variant was now the dominant variant in Ireland after it was confirmed that 52% of COVID-19 cases were now due to Omicron.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40769280.html Omicron now the dominant variant as 5,124 new Covid cases confirmed] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-19
• Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan began self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/environment-minister-eamon-ryan-tests-positive-for-covid-19-41165211.html Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19] Irish Independent, 2021-12-19
• A number of people were injured in Birr, County Offaly after a car driven by a teen suspected of drink-driving mounted a footpath.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40769229.html Several injured as car driven by teen suspected of drink driving ploughs into crowd] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-19
• 21 December – 31-year-old Logan Jackson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 20-year-old Irish boxing champion Kevin Sheehy in Limerick in 2019.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1221/1267999-logan-jackson-trial-sentencing/ Mother of murdered man 'does not get a minute's peace'] RTÉ News, 2021-12-21
• 22 December – Five people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision at Dublin Airport in which a truck collided with a number of buses and cars.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1222/1268289-dublin-airport/ Multi-vehicle collision at Dublin Airport as truck collides with buses and cars] RTÉ News, 2021-12-22
• 23 December
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that almost 75% of cases were now due to the Omicron variant, after a further 7,411 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1223/1268456-covid-figures/ Covid-19: 7,411 new cases, 98 in ICU] RTÉ News, 2021-12-23
• Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that booster vaccines would be offered to everyone aged 30 and over from 29 December and to all remaining age groups from 10 January.[https://www.independent.ie/news/everyone-in-the-country-to-be-offered-a-booster-covid-jab-by-early-january-41178830.html Everyone in the country to be offered a booster Covid jab by early January] Irish Independent, 2021-12-23
• Gardaí began an investigation after the bodies of an 88-year-old father and 50-year-old son were found at a house in a suspected murder-suicide in Letterkenny, County Donegal.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1223/1268440-donegal/ Father and son found dead at Donegal house] RTÉ News, 2021-12-23
• 24 December
• A further 11,182 cases of COVID-19, the highest daily number recorded in a single day since the pandemic began, were reported. 83% of cases were now due to the Omicron variant.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40772754.html Coronavirus: 11,182 new cases confirmed in Ireland, the highest ever daily total] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-24
• A man in his 40s was arrested after a 40-year-old woman died during an assault at a property in Enniskerry, County Wicklow.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/1224/1268599-enniskerry/ Man arrested after woman killed in Enniskerry assault] RTÉ News, 2021-12-24
• 25 December
• A further 13,765 cases of COVID-19 were reported in a new daily record, overtaking the 11,182 cases announced on Christmas Eve.[https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2021/1225/1268623-coronavirus-ireland/ 13,765 Covid-19 cases reported in new daily record] RTÉ News, 2021-12-25
• A 51-year-old woman was in a serious condition in hospital after she was stabbed several times near her home in north county Cork.[https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2021/1225/1268673-cork/ Woman being treated in hospital following Cork stabbing] RTÉ News, 2021-12-25
• 27 December
• Gardaí in Navan appealed for witnesses after a man in his 40s was injured in a stabbing in County Meath.[https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/1227/1268839-stabbing-balrath-woodswoods-navan/ Appeal for witnesses as man injured in Meath stabbing] RTÉ News, 2021-12-27
• A man in his 20s died and a woman in her 50s were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Wexford, while two people were killed in separate road traffic incidents in Dublin and Mayo, bringing to six the number of road fatalities on the island of Ireland in 24 hours.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/six-killed-on-roads-in-ireland-in-just-over-24-hours-1.4764571 Six killed on roads in Ireland in just over 24 hours] The Irish Times, 2021-12-27
• 29 December
• A further 16,428 cases of COVID-19 were reported, overtaking the 13,765 cases announced on Christmas Day. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan expressed concern and stated that "every individual should consider themselves potentially infectious".[https://www.independent.ie/news/covid-19-16428-new-cases-confirmed-highest-daily-figure-since-pandemic-began-41192840.html Covid-19: 16,428 new cases confirmed, highest daily figure since pandemic began] Irish Independent, 2021-12-29
• The Department of Foreign Affairs stated that lessons had been learned, after an image emerged showing at least 20 senior officials and staff from the department gathering at Iveagh House in breach of public health guidelines in June 2020.[https://www.independent.ie/news/at-least-20-officials-and-staff-at-the-dfa-threw-a-champagne-party-at-iveagh-house-in-breach-of-public-health-guidelines-41191279.html At least 20 officials and staff at the DFA threw a champagne party at Iveagh House in breach of public health guidelines] Irish Independent, 2021-12-29
• 30 December
• A record 20,554 cases of COVID-19 were reported.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/covid-19-record-20554-new-cases-confirmed-as-hospitalisations-hit-five-week-high-41195610.html Covid-19: record 20,554 new cases confirmed as hospitalisations hit five-week high] Irish Independent, 2021-12-30
• Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan confirmed that 92% of cases were now due to the Omicron variant, while he urged people to keep social contacts low and not to hold household gatherings on New Year's Eve. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced new advice on COVID-19 testing and the period of isolation.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1230/1269220-cmo-covid-letter/ Chief Medical Officer expresses concern over latest Covid figures] RTÉ News, 2021-12-30
• 31 December – Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that booster vaccines would be offered to everyone aged 16 and over from 2 January 2022, eight days earlier than planned.[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/1231/1269250-covid-19-ireland/ Boosters open to all those aged over 16 from Sunday - Donnelly] RTÉ News, 2021-12-31

;International friendly matches

• 30 March – Qatar 1–1 Ireland[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0330/1207094-winless-streak-continues-as-ireland-held-by-qatar/ Winless streak continues as Ireland held by Qatar] RTÉ Sport, 2021-03-30.
• 3 June – Andorra 1–4 Ireland [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0603/1225910-parrott-saves-irish-blushes-as-kenny-finally-wins-match/ Parrott saves Irish blushes in Andorra as Kenny finally records a win as Ireland manager] RTÉ Sport, 2021-06-03.
• 8 June – Hungary 0–0 Ireland [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0608/1227014-ireland-work-hard-to-match-hungary-in-budapest/ Ireland work hard to match Hungary in Budapest] RTÉ Sport, 2021-06-08.
• 12 October – Ireland 4–0 Qatar [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/1012/1253194-ireland-roast-world-cup-hosts-as-robinson-bags-three/ Robinson fires hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Qatar] RTÉ Sport, 2021-10-12.

; 2022 World Cup qualification

• 24 March – Serbia 3–2 Ireland [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0324/1205966-ireland-undone-by-mitrovic-magic-in-belgrade/ Ireland undone by Mitrovic magic in Belgrade in opening World Cup qualifier] RTÉ Sport, 2021-03-24.
• 27 March – Ireland 0–1 Luxembourg[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0327/1206496-ireland-suffer-shock-defeat-to-luxembourg-in-qualifier/ Ireland undone by Irish World Cup dream in tatters after shock defeat to Luxembourg] RTÉ Sport, 2021-03-27.
• 1 September – Portugal 2–1 Ireland [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0901/1244218-record-breaker-ronaldo-denies-ireland-at-the-death/ Ireland undone by Irish Record-breaker Ronaldo denies Ireland at the death with brace to secure Portugal comeback win] RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-01.
• 4 September – Ireland 1–1 Azerbaijan[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0904/1244729-duffy-spares-ireland-blushes-as-late-goal-earns-point/ Duffy spares Ireland blushes as late goal earns point] RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-04.
• 7 September – Ireland 1–1 Serbia [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0907/1245250-republic-of-ireland-v-serbia-updates/ Republic of Ireland 1-1 Serbia recap] RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-07.
• 9 October – Azerbaijan 0–3 Ireland [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer-worldcup/2021/1009/1252724-azerbaijan-v-ireland-updates/ Azerbaijan 0-3 Ireland - recap] RTÉ Sport, 2021-10-09.
• 11 November – Ireland 0–0 Portugal [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/1111/1259388-ireland-hold-portugal-in-entertaining-stalemate/ Ireland hold Portugal in entertaining stalemate] RTÉ Sport, 2021-11-11.
• 14 November – Luxembourg 0–3 [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/1114/1259867-ireland-score-three-to-win-in-luxembourg-and-take-third/ Ireland score three to win in Luxembourg and take third] RTÉ Sport, 2021-11-14.

• 1 January – Liam Reilly, 65, singer-songwriter, lead singer of Bagatelle[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0102/1187325-bagatelle-singer-liam-reilly-has-died-aged-65/ Bagatelle singer Liam Reilly has died aged 65] RTÉ Entertainment, 2021-01-01
• 2 January – Michael McKevitt, 71, founder of the Real IRA, cancer[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/former-real-ira-leader-michael-mckevitt-dies-following-illness-39923969.html Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies following illness] Belfast Telegraph, 2021-01-02
• 6 January – James Cross, 99, Irish-born British diplomat and kidnapping survivor (October Crisis), COVID-19.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/james-cross-october-crisis-obituary-flq-1.5879766 James Cross, British diplomat who survived FLQ kidnapping, dead at 99]
• 7 January – Jim Townsend, 83, politician, county councillor and Senator[https://kclr96fm.com/former-carlow-councillor-jim-townsend-has-passed-away/ Former Carlow Councillor Jim Townsend has passed away] KCLR 96FM, 2021-01-07
• 9 January – Barbara Hewson, 59, barrister, pancreatic cancer.[https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/uncategorized/high-court-grants-barrister-her-dying-wish-and-halves-suspension High Court grants barrister her “dying wish” and halves suspension] legalfutures.co.uk, 2021-01-14
• 10 January – Theo English, 90, hurler (Marlfield, Tipperary senior team, Munster).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40204139.html Tipperary hurling mourns Theo English, winner of five All-Ireland titles] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-10
• 10/11 January – Michael Byrne, aka Old Man Belfield, 71/72, a homeless man who lived on the campus of University College Dublin for over 30 years.{{Cite news|last= Bray|first=Allison |date=2021-01-12|title=Tributes paid to 'Old Man Belfield' who died at UCD |url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tributes-paid-to-old-man-belfield-who-died-at-ucd/39958932.html |access-date=2024-11-22|newspaper=The Irish Independent|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Carswell|first=Simon|date=2021-01-17|title=UCD's homeless man 'Old Man Belfield' gifted final resting place |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/ucd-s-homeless-man-old-man-belfield-gifted-final-resting-place-1.4460452 |access-date=2024-11-21|newspaper=The Irish Times|language=en}}
• 11 January – Robert Warke, 90, Anglican prelate, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross (1988–1998).[https://notices.irishtimes.com/death/warke-rt-rev-robert-alexander/58062099 Warke, Rt. Rev. Robert Alexander : Death notice]
• 14 January
• Éamonn Ryan, 79, Gaelic footballer (Glenville, Watergrasshill, Imokilly, Cork senior team) and manager (Cork senior ladies' football team)[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40207079.html Legendary Cork football manager Eamonn Ryan passes away] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-14
• Brian Moller, 85, Anglican priest, Dean of Connor[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/tribute-paid-as-former-dean-of-connor-dies-39974169.html Tribute paid as former Dean of Connor dies] Belfast Telegraph, 2021-01-16
• 16 January – David Shaw-Smith, 81, filmmaker[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40210457.html Tributes paid after death of filmmaker David Shaw-Smith] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-19
• 19 January – Brian Hillery, 83, politician, Senator and TD, short illness.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40211009.html President Higgins leads tributes to former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator Brian Hillery] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-20
• 21 January – Jerry Kiernan, 67, Olympic long-distance runner, (1984)[https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/athletics/irish-athletics-legend-jerry-kiernan-passes-away-aged-67-39995567.html Irish athletics legend Jerry Kiernan passes away, aged 67] Irish Independent, 2021-01-21
• 23 January
• Harry Perry, 86, Olympic boxer.{{Cite journal|date=2021-01-23|title=Death of former Olympic boxer Harry Perry aged 86|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2021/0123/1191625-death-of-former-olympic-boxer-harry-perry-aged-86/|language=en}}
• Roy Torrens, 72, cricket player and manager.{{Cite journal|date=2021-01-23|title=Irish cricket great Roy Torrens dies aged 72|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2021/0123/1191619-irish-cricket-great-roy-torrens-dies-aged-72/|language=en}}
• 24 January – Patrick O'Donoghue, 86, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Lancaster (2001–2009).[https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/41390 Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue, Fr Bernard McCumiskey RIP]
• 26 January – Cara O'Sullivan, 58, coloratura soprano, long illness.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40214804.html Beloved Cork soprano Cara O'Sullivan has died] Irish Examiner, 2021-01-26
• 29 January – Joe Pat Prunty, 88, Gaelic footballer (Roslea Shamrocks, Fermanagh junior team) and businessman, short illness. Born in Northern Ireland[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/obituary-joe-pat-prunty-40193825.html Obituary: Joe Pat Prunty] Irish Independent, 2021-03-14
• 30 January – Mick Kerr, 86, Gaelic footballer (Beragh Red Knights, Tyrone senior team). Born in Northern Ireland[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/315419 Tyrone GAA mourn loss of one of its great names] Hogan Stand, 2021-01-30

• 2 February – John O'Keeffe, 95, Gaelic footballer (Millstreet, Cork senior team).[https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40219520.html Sadness on the passing of 1948 Millstreet and Cork captain John O'Keeffe ] The Echo, 2021-02-03
• 4 February
• Harry Donnelly, 83, Gaelic footballer (Athlone, Offaly senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/315500 Offaly GAA mourn passing of Harry Donnelly] Hogan Stand, 2021-02-04
• Ben Hannigan, 77, footballer (Shelbourne, Wrexham, Dundalk, Cork Celtic, Shamrock Rovers).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/irish-soccer-mourns-passing-of-shelbourne-great-ben-hannigan-40053174.html Irish soccer mourns passing of Shelbourne great Ben Hannigan] Irish Independent, 2021-02-04
• 5 February – Edward Moore, 50, cricketer (national team).[https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2021/articles/000002/000204.shtml Death of Eddie Moore] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207074800/https://www.cricketeurope.com/DATABASE/ARTICLES2021/articles/000002/000204.shtml |date=7 February 2021 }} Cricket Europe, 2021-02-07
• 7 February – Tommy Kenny, 87, ladies' Gaelic football administrator, President of the LGFA (1977–1979).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40222553.html Tributes paid to former LGFA President Tom Kenny] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-08
• 8 February – Rynagh O'Grady, 69, actress (Abbey Theatre, Father Ted).[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0209/1195998-abbey-theatre-actress-rynagh-ogrady-dies/ Abbey Theatre and Father Ted actress Rynagh O'Grady dies] RTÉ Entertainment, 2021-02-09
• 9 February
• Christy Ryan, 63, Gaelic footballer and hurler (St. Finbarr's, Cork senior teams, Munster), cancer.[https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40223858.html St Finbarr's and Cork mourn the death of highly decorated dual star Christy Ryan] The Echo, 2021-02-10
• Éamonn Breslin, 80, Gaelic footballer (Ballyfermot Gaels, Dublin senior team).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/obituary-eamonn-breslin-40114324.html Obituary: Eamonn Breslin] Irish Independent, 2021-02-21
• 12 February – Tom Scullion, 81, Gaelic footballer (Bellaghy, Derry senior team) and manager (Derry senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/315597 "The most decorated club player ever in Derry" - Tom Scullion RIP] Hogan Stand, 2021-02-12
• 18 February – Mark van Drumpt, sports physiotherapist (Garryowen, Limerick), cancer.{{cite news|url=https://rip.ie/death-notice/mark-van-drumpt-ballina-tipperary/450449|title=Death Notice of Mark Van Drumpt|publisher=RIP.ie|date=18 February 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/gearoid-hegarty-limerick-hurler-of-the-year-5361351-Feb2021/|title='He was an incredible man' — Hegarty dedicates Hurler of the Year award to late Limerick physio|publisher=The42.ie|date=22 February 2021|quote=The day before he was named Hurler of the Year, Gearoid Hegarty and his Limerick team-mates formed a guard of honour for their late physio Mark van Drumpt, who died after a long battle with cancer.}}
• 21 February – Joe Burke, 81, Irish button accordion player.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0221/1198430-joe-burke-death/ Renowned traditional musician Joe Burke dies aged 81] RTÉ News, 2021-02-21
• 22 February
• Martin Heffernan, 76, Gaelic footballer (Tullamore, Offaly senior team) and administrator.[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/315765 Offaly GAA lead tributes following death of stalwart Martin Heffernan] Hogan Stand, 2021-02-23
• Jack Quaid, 88, hurler (Feohanagh-Castlemahon, Limerick senior team, Munster).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40232093.html Former Limerick hurler Jack Quaid, grandfather of All-Star Nickie, passes away] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-23
• 23 February - Gary Halpin, 55, rugby union player (Wanderers F.C., Leinster, London Irish, Harlequins, national team), unexpectedly.{{Cite news|last=O'Sullivan|first=John|title=Former Ireland prop Gary Halpin dies aged 55|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/former-ireland-prop-gary-halpin-dies-aged-55-1.4493829|access-date=24 February 2021|newspaper=The Irish Times|language=en}}
• 24 February
• Tom Foley, 74, racehorse trainer, cancer.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-40233173.html Danoli trainer Tom Foley passes away, aged 74] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-24
• Enda McDonagh, 90, Roman Catholic priest and academic.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/influential-liberal-theologian-fr-enda-mcdonagh-dies-aged-90-1.4494054 Influential liberal theologian Fr Enda McDonagh dies aged 90] Irish Times, 2021-02-24
• 26 February
• Noel Elliott, 74, rugby union player (Dolphin R.F.C., Munster, national team), illness.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-40234568.html Tributes paid after death of former Munster back-row Noel Elliott] Irish Examiner, 2021-02-26
• Des McAleenan, 53, association footballer (Connecticut Wolves, Albany Alleycats) and coach (New York Red Bulls, Colombia national team), suicide.[https://www.the42.ie/des-mcaleenan-rip-5367352-Feb2021/ Tributes for Irish goalkeeping coach Des McAleenan who has died aged 53] The 42, 2021-02-27
• 27 February - Mike Burns, 84, journalist (RTÉ News at One, This Week, World Report).[https://www.rte.ie/news/2021/0227/1199784-mike-burns-obituary/ Mike Burns, former RTÉ London Editor, dies aged 84] RTÉ News, 2021-02-27

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• 2 March – Liam Carroll, 70, property developer and businessman.[https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0304/1201058-former-property-developer-liam-carroll-has-died/ Former property developer Liam Carroll has died] RTÉ News, 2021-03-04
• 6 March
• Tom Moloughney, 80, hurler (Kilruane MacDonaghs, Tipperary senior team).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40239242.html Tom McLoughney was exactly what he seemed - a big honest hurling-loving Tipperary man] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-06
• Carmel Quinn, 95, actress and singer.[https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/carmel-quinn-new-jersey Irish singer and entertainer Carmel Quinn passes away in New Jersey] Irish Central, 2021-03-11
• Ned Cleary, 90, Gaelic football trainer and administrator (Castlehaven).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40239227.html 'Ned Cleary was the greatest man to arrive in Castlehaven since our Lord'] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-07
• 8 March – Fergal McCann, 47, Gaelic football coach (Killyclogher St Mary's, Carrickmore St Colmcille's, Tyrone senior team), long illness.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40240427.html Fergal McCann, All-Ireland winning Tyrone trainer, dies aged 47] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-08
• 15 March – Alan Kane, 75, Gaelic footballer (Aodh Ruadh, St. Joseph's, Donegal senior team).[https://www.donegaldaily.com/2021/03/16/tributes-paid-following-death-of-former-donegal-goalkeeper-alan-kane/ Tributes paid following death of former Donegal goalkeeper Alan Kane] Donegal Daily, 2021-03-16
• 16 March – Jimmy Stafford, 77, Gaelic footballer (University College Dublin, Cavan senior team, Combined Universities).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/316101 Passing of a Cavan Legend] Hogan Stand, 2021-03-18
• 22 March – P. J. McGrath, 79, Gaelic footballer (Mayo senior team), referee and administrator.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40249205.html 1982 All-Ireland SFC final referee PJ McGrath passes away] Irish Examiner, 2021-03-22
• 23 March – Noel Bridgeman, 74, drummer (Skid Row), cancer.[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/musicians-pay-tribute-to-late-drummer-noel-bridgeman-40233014.html Musicians pay tribute to late drummer Noel Bridgeman ] Irish Independent, 2021-03-24
• 25 March – Jim Quaid, 88, hurler (Feohanagh-Castlemahon, Limerick senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/316223 Limerick's Jim Quaid sadly passes away just weeks after death of his twin brother Jack] Hogan Stand, 2021-02-27

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• 5 April – Veronica Dunne, 93, opera singer and singing teacher.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/tributes-to-trailblazingirish-soprano-veronica-dunne-who-has-died-at-93-40278671.html Tributes to trailblazing Irish soprano Veronica Dunne who has died at 93] Irish Independent, 2021-04-05
• 6 April
• Packy McGarty, 87, Gaelic footballer (Mohill, Leitrim senior team, Connacht).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/316390 "The greatest Leitrim footballer of them all" - Legendary Packy McGarty passes away] Hogan Stand, 2021-04-06
• Mattie Hetherton, 69, Gaelic footballer (Cavan senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/316402 Mattie Hetherton was a midfield maestro] Hogan Stand, 2021-04-07
• Tim F. Hayes, 74, Gaelic footballer (Clonakilty, Cork senior team, Munster).[https://rip.ie/death-notice/tim-f.-hayes-clonakilty-cork/454977 The death has occurred of Tim F. Hayes] rip.ie, 2021-04-11
• Denis Donoghue, 92, literary critic.[https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/denis-donoghue-president-leads-tributes-to-late-scholar-and-literary-critic-1.4531995 Denis Donoghue: President leads tributes to late scholar and literary critic] Irish Times, 2021-04-08
• 9 April – Paddy Cahill, 44, filmmaker and cycling advocate.[https://www.rte.ie/culture/2021/0412/1209300-remembering-paddy-cahill-a-unique-filmmaker-celebrated/ Remembering Paddy Cahill - a unique filmmaker celebrated] RTÉ News, 2021-04-12
• 10 April
• Shay Healy, 78, broadcaster, journalist and songwriter, Parkinson's disease.[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/eurovision-winning-songwriter-shay-healy-dies-aged-78-40296714.html Eurovision winning songwriter Shay Healy dies, aged 78] Irish Independent, 2021-04-10
• Lee Dunne, 86, author and playwright.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0411/1209123-lee-dunne/ Death announced of author and playwright Lee Dunne] RTÉ News, 2021-04-11
• 15 April – Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta, 90, actor.[https://tuairisc.ie/sar-aisteoir-agus-fear-lach-tom-saili-o-flaithearta-ar-shli-na-firinne/ ‘Sár-aisteoir agus fear lách’ – Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta ar shlí na fírinne] Tuairisc, 2021-04-15
• 21 April – Gerry Mackey, 87, footballer (Shamrock Rovers, King's Lynn, Limerick, national team).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/obituarygerry-mackey-ireland-and-shamrock-rovers-defender-who-combined-a-low-key-style-off-the-pitch-with-a-truly-commanding-presence-on-it-40351807.html Obituary: Gerry Mackey, Ireland and Shamrock Rovers defender who combined a low-key style off the pitch with a truly commanding presence on it] Irish Independent, 2021-04-25
• 23 April – Detta Ó Catháin, Baroness Ó Catháin, 83, businesswoman and British life peer.[https://www.christian.org.uk/news/sorely-missed-institute-patron-detta-ocathain-remembered/ ‘Sorely missed’: Institute Patron Detta O’Cathain remembered] christian.org.uk, 2021-04-27
• 26 April – Austin Flynn, 87, hurler (Abbeyside, Waterford senior team, Munster).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40275473.html All-Ireland winning Waterford full-back Austin Flynn dies] Irish Examiner, 2021-04-26
• 27 April – Rory Young, 53, conservationist, gunshot wound.[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/irish-conservation-worker-killed-in-burkina-faso-ambush-named-as-rory-young-40363696.html Irish conservation worker killed in Burkina Faso ambush named as Rory Young] Belfast Telegraph, 2021-04-27

• 1 May – Tom Hickey, 77, actor.[https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/actor-tom-hickey-star-of-the-riordans-has-died-1.4553532 Actor Tom Hickey, star of The Riordans, has died] Irish Times, 2021-05-02
• 3 May
• Alan Keely, 38, footballer (Shelbourne, Finn Harps, Waterford United).[https://www.the42.ie/alan-keely-dies-aged-38-5427342-May2021/ Former Shelbourne player Alan Keely dies aged 38] The 42, 2021-05-03
• Seán Corcoran, 74, singer and music collector.[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/obituarysean-corcoran-collector-and-expert-in-traditional-music-who-performed-with-folk-group-cran-40430032.html Obituary: Seán Corcoran, collector and expert in traditional music who performed with folk group Cran] Irish Independent, 2021-05-16
• 4 May
• Alan McLoughlin, 54, English-born footballer (Swindon Town, Southampton, Portsmouth, national team), cancer.[https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/ireland-football-hero-alan-mcloughlin-dies-at-the-age-of-54-40386089.html Ireland football hero Alan McLoughlin dies at the age of 54] Irish Independent, 2021-05-04
• Kathleen Reynolds, 88, spouse of the Taoiseach (1992–1994).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/kathleen-reynolds-wife-of-former-taoiseach-albert-reynolds-dies-aged-88-1.4555103 Kathleen Reynolds, wife of former taoiseach Albert Reynolds, dies aged 88] Irish Times, 2021-05-04
• William Westenra, 7th Baron Rossmore, 90, Anglo-Irish noble, photographer and author.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lord-rossmoreobituary-anglo-irish-peer-who-set-up-the-coolmine-drug-treatment-centre-was-engaged-to-marianne-faithfull-and-had-his-home-torched-by-ira-sympathisers-40430017.html Lord Rossmore obituary: Anglo-Irish peer who set up the Coolmine drug treatment centre, was engaged to Marianne Faithfull and had his home torched by IRA sympathisers] Irish Independent, 2021-05-16
• 12 May
• Séamus Deane, 81, poet, novelist and critic.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/derry-writer-and-critic-seamus-deane-dies-aged-81-40422915.html Derry writer and critic Seamus Deane dies aged 81] Irish Independent, 2021-05-12
• Dixie Hale, 85, footballer (Waterford, Shamrock Rovers, Swansea Town, Watford).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/obituary-of-richard-dixie-haletop-irish-soccer-player-who-was-the-best-player-never-to-be-capped-for-his-country-40506066.html Obituary of Richard ‘Dixie’ Hale: Top Irish soccer player who was the best player never to be capped for his country] Irish Independent, 2021-06-06
• 15 May – Tim Falvey, 87, politician.[https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40290032.html Former Lord Mayor of Cork passes away] Irish Examiner, 2021-05-15
• 23 May – Barney Curley, 81, horse trainer and punter (Yellow Sam betting coup).[https://www.racingpost.com/news/barney-curley-legendary-punter-and-former-trainer-dies-at-the-age-of-81/487501 Barney Curley, legendary punter and former trainer, dies at the age of 81] Racing Post, 2021-05-23
• 25 May – Johnny Everard, 97, hurler and Gaelic footballer (Moyne-Templetuohy, Tipperary senior teams).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/317203 Tipperary mourns All-Ireland winner Johnny Everard] Hogan Stand, 2021-05-26
• 26 May – Vincent Daly, 72, Gaelic footballer (Longford senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/317211 Sad passing of Longford's only Leinster SFC winning captain] Hogan Stand, 2021-05-27
• 30 May – John Carpenter, 84, football referee.[https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/john-carpenter-obituaryflamboyant-irish-referee-who-earned-the-universal-admiration-of-his-peers-40531628.html John Carpenter obituary: Flamboyant Irish referee who earned the universal admiration of his peers] Irish Independent, 2021-06-13

• 3 June – Cathal Flynn, 87, Gaelic footballer (Leitrim senior team, Connacht).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/leitrim-gaa-mourns-anotherlegend-as-second-of-famed-leitrim-twins-cathal-flynn-passes-on-40503638.html Leitrim GAA mourns another legend as second of famed ‘Leitrim twins’ Cathal Flynn passes on] Irish Independent, 2021-06-04
• 7 June – John McDonnell, 82, athletics coach.[https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article251979418.html John McDonnell, mighty Arkansas track coach, dies at 82] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608223550/https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article251979418.html |date=8 June 2021 }} Raleigh News & Observer, 2021-06-08
• 16 June – J. Peter Neary, 71, economist.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/obituary-peter-neary-economist-atucd-and-oxford-40557774.html Obituary: Peter Neary, economist at UCD and Oxford] Irish Independent, 2021-06-20
• 17 June – Mary Frances McDonald, 91, feminist and women's rights campaigner.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/mamo-mcdonald-women-s-rights-campaigner-and-former-ica-chair-dies-1.4597500 Mamo McDonald, women’s rights campaigner and former ICA chair, dies] Irish Times, 2021-06-18
• 27 June – Noel Furlong, 83, businessman and poker player.{{cite web |last1=Boylan |first1=Mark |title=Cheltenham coup mastermind and poker ace Noel Furlong dies at the age of 83 |url=https://www.racingpost.com/news/latest/noel-furlong-cheltenham-festival-coup-mastermind-and-poker-ace-dies-aged-83/498241 |publisher=Racing Post |access-date=30 June 2021 |date=30 June 2021}}
• 30 June – Barbara Murphy, 56, nephrologist.{{cite news |url = https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/03/health/dr-barbara-murphy-dead.html |title = Dr. Barbara Murphy, Kidney Transplant Expert, Dies at 56 |last = Sandomir |first = Richard |newspaper = The New York Times |date = July 3, 2021}}

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• 4 July – Rick Laird, 80, jazz fusion bassist (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Brian Auger and the Trinity), lung cancer.{{Cite web |url=https://musicfestnews.com/2021/07/rick-laird-bassist-for-mahavishnu-orchestra-dead-at-80/ |title=Rick Laird, Bassist for Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dead at 80 |access-date=9 July 2021 |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029150902/https://musicfestnews.com/2021/07/rick-laird-bassist-for-mahavishnu-orchestra-dead-at-80/ |url-status=dead }}
• 11 July – Charlie Gallagher, 80, Scottish-born footballer (Celtic, national team).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0711/1234451-ex-ireland-international-charlie-gallagher-dies-aged-80/ Ex-Ireland and Celtic footballer Charlie Gallagher dies aged 80]
• 12 July – Seán McCarthy, 84, politician, TD (1981–1989), Minister of State for Science and Technology (1987–1989) and Senator (1989–1992).[https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/cashel/648552/sad-news-of-the-passing-of-dr-sean-mccarthy-former-government-minister-and-long-serving-public-representative.html Sad news of the passing of Dr Sean McCarthy, former government Minister and long serving public representative]
• 13 July - Ronnie Kavanagh, 90, rugby union player (Wanderers F.C., Leinster, national team).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/irish-rugby-mourns-death-of-former-international-ronnie-kavanagh-40652154.html Irish rugby mourns death of former international Ronnie Kavanagh]
• 15 July - Joe Cassidy, 51, singer-songwriter (Butterfly Child), sepsis.[https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/joe-cassidy-butterfly-child-assassins-my-bus-obituary/Content?oid=90553945 Mourning Joe Cassidy of Butterfly Child]
• 16 July
• Desmond Fennell, 92, writer, essayist, cultural philosopher and linguist.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/intellectual-and-commentator-desmond-fennell-dies-aged-92-1.4624039?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fireland%2Firish-news%2Fintellectual-and-commentator-desmond-fennell-dies-aged-92-1.4624039 Intellectual and commentator Desmond Fennell dies aged 92]
• Finbarr Gantley, 70, hurler (Beagh, Galway senior team, Connacht).[https://hoganstand.com/Galway/article/index/318550 Death of Galway All-Ireland winning hurler Finbarr Gantley]
• 17 July – Jo Jo Barrett, 77, Gaelic footballer (Austin Stacks, Kerry senior team) and manager (Austin Stacks, Clara, Wexford senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Kerry/Article/Index/318561 Sadness at passing of Kerry All-Ireland winner and journalist JJ Barrett]
• 18 July – Donal Sheehan, 81, hurler (Na Piarsaigh, Cork senior team).[https://rip.ie/death-notice/donal-%22fox%22-sheehan-cork-city-cork/464378 The death has occurred of Donal "Fox" Sheehan]
• 19 July – Noel Lucey, 82, Gaelic footballer (Glenbeigh-Glencar, Laune Rangers, Kerry senior team).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/318684 Kerry All-Ireland winner Noel Lucey passes away]
• 21 July – Desmond O'Malley, 82, politician, TD (1968–2002) and leader of the Progressive Democrats (1985–1993).[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0721/1236375-des-omalley/ Ex-Progressive Democrat leader Des O'Malley has died]
• 27 July
• Tommy Connolly, 74, footballer (Dundalk) and manager (Dundalk).[https://www.the42.ie/tommy-connolly-dundalk-passes-away-5506996-Jul2021/ Tributes paid as former Dundalk manager and Ireland underage coach Connolly passes away]
• Ray McBride, 69, dancer and actor (Into the West, Angela's Ashes, Ballykissangel).[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/irish-actor-and-dancer-ray-mcbride-who-performed-in-films-including-angelas-ashes-dies-40695872.html Irish actor and dancer Ray McBride, who performed in films including Angela’s Ashes, dies]

• 3 August – Noel Lynch, 74, politician, Member of the London Assembly (2003–2004).[https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/assembly/caroline-russell/greens-pay-tribute-to-noel-lynch-former-am News from Caroline Russell: Greens pay tribute to Noel Lynch, former Assembly Member]
• 8 August – Colum McKinstry, 71, Gaelic footballer (Clan na Gael, Armagh senior team, Ulster) and manager (Clan na Gael). Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0809/1239942-former-armagh-star-colm-mckinstry-dies/ Former Armagh star Colm McKinstry dies] RTÉ Sport, 2021-08-09
• 14 August – James McCartan Sr., 83, Gaelic footballer (Glenn, Down senior team, Ulster) and manager (Down). Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0814/1240838-death-announced-of-former-down-star-james-mccartan-snr/ Death announced of former Down star James McCartan Snr] RTÉ Sport, 2021-08-14
• 24 August
• Liam O'Brien, 72, hurler (James Stephens, Kilkenny senior team, Leinster).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/gaa-mourns-the-loss-of-kilkenny-hurling-legend-liam-chunky-obrien-40782551.html GAA mourns the loss of Kilkenny hurling legend Liam ‘Chunky’ O’Brien] Irish Independent, 2021-08-24
• P. J. Garvey, 50, Gaelic footballer and hurler (Hospital-Herbertstown, Limerick senior teams).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/319637 Death of former Limerick dual player PJ Garvey] Hogan Stand, 2021-08-25
• 29 August
• Pat Nolan, 84, hurler (Oylegate-Glenbrien, Wexford senior team, Leinster).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/319699 Death of legendary Wexford goalkeeper Pat Nolan] Hogan Stand, 2021-08-29
• Rodney Rice, 76, journalist and broadcaster, short illness.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/pioneering-rte-journalist-rodney-rice-dies-aged-76-after-short-illness-40799732.html Pioneering RTÉ journalist Rodney Rice dies aged 76 after short illness] Irish Independent, 2021-08-29
• 30 August – Seán McGuinness, 76, hurling manager (Antrim senior team, Down senior team, Ulster). Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.irishnews.com/sport/hurlingandcamogie/2021/08/31/news/down-and-antrim-hurling-in-mourning-for-sarsfield-s-man-sean-mcguinness-2432377/ Down and Antrim hurling in mourning for Sarsfield's man Sean McGuinness] The Irish News, 2021-08-31

• 4 September – Donncha Ó Dúlaing, 88, broadcaster.[https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0905/1244767-veteran-rte-broadcaster-donncha-o-dulaing-dies-aged-88/ Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing dies aged 88] RTÉ News, 2021-09-05
• 11 September – Mick Flannelly, 91, hurler (Mount Sion, Waterford senior team, Munster).[https://waterford-news.ie/2021/09/11/hero-of-59-mick-flannelly-dies/ Hero of ’59 Mick Flannelly dies] Waterford News & Star, 2021-09-11
• 15 September – Thomas Ryan, 92, artist.[https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2021/09/16/death-of-rha-artist-dr-thomas-ryan/ Death of RHA artist, Dr Thomas Ryan] Meath Chronicle, 2021-09-16
• 18 September – Anto Finnegan, 48, Gaelic footballer (St. Paul's, Antrim senior team), motor neuron disease. Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0918/1247621-former-antrim-player-and-campaigner-anto-finnegan-dies/ Former Antrim captain and campaigner Anto Finnegan has died, aged 48] RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-18
• 23 September
• Billa O'Connell, 91, entertainer.[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0923/1248574-cork-singer-billa-oconnell-dies-aged-91/ Cork entertainer Billa O'Connell dies aged 91] RTÉ Sport, 2021-09-23
• Mervyn Taylor, 89, politician, TD (1981–1997), Minister for Labour (1993) and Minister for Equality and Law Reform (1993–1994 and 1994–1997).[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/a-gentleman-and-a-giant-former-labour-td-mervyn-taylor-key-in-divorce-referendum-dies-aged-89-40881678.html ‘A gentleman and a giant’ – Former Labour TD Mervyn Taylor, key in divorce referendum, dies aged 89]
• 24 September – Grey Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie, 81, Irish-born British politician, businessman, and arts administrator.[https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/sep/24/lord-gowrie-obituary Lord Gowrie obituary] The Guardian, 2021-09-24
• 25 September – Paddy Prendergast, 95, Gaelic footballer (Dungloe, Ballintubber, Donegal senior team, Mayo senior team, Connacht).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/paddy-prendergast-the-last-surviving-member-of-mayos-1951-all-ireland-winning-xv-passes-away-aged-95-40889575.html Paddy Prendergast, the last surviving member of Mayo’s 1951 All-Ireland winning XV, passes away aged 95] Irish Independent, 2021-09-26

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• 8 October – Tony MacMahon, 82, button accordion player and broadcaster.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/tony-macmahon-giant-of-irish-traditional-music-dies-1.4696283 Tony MacMahon, ‘giant’ of Irish traditional music, dies] Irish Times, 2021-10-09
• 12 October – Paddy Moloney, 83, musician, composer, and producer (The Chieftains).[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ireland-has-lost-a-true-talent-and-advocate-for-traditional-music-warm-tributes-for-legendary-musician-paddy-moloney-83-40941000.html Ireland has lost a ‘true talent and advocate for traditional music’ – warm tributes for legendary musician Paddy Moloney (83)] Irish Independent, 2021-10-12
• 14 October – Gerry Robinson, 72, businessman and television executive.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/businessman-and-tv-presenter-sir-gerry-robinson-dies-aged-72-1.4700780 Businessman and TV presenter Sir Gerry Robinson dies aged 72] Irish Times, 2021-10-14
• 16 October – Máire Mhac an tSaoi, 99, Irish language scholar, poet, writer, and academic.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/she-lived-a-remarkable-life-in-remarkable-times-tributes-to-poet-and-diplomat-maire-mhac-an-tsaoi-40957647.html ‘She lived a remarkable life, in remarkable times’, tributes to poet and diplomat Máire Mhac an tSaoi] Irish Independent, 2021-10-17
• 17 October – Brendan Kennelly, 85, poet and academic.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/brendan-kennelly-one-the-country-s-most-popular-poets-dies-aged-85-1.4703009 Brendan Kennelly, one the country’s most popular poets, dies aged 85] Irish Times, 2021-10-17
• 24 October – John Traynor, 73, criminal, cancer.[https://www.independent.ie/news/notorious-criminal-john-the-coach-traynor-dies-in-england-40985892.html Notorious criminal John 'The Coach’ Traynor dies in England] Irish Independent, 2021-10-26
• 27 October – Gay McIntyre, 88, jazz musician.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/virtuoso-jazz-musician-gay-mcintyre-dies-aged-88-1.4712140 ‘Virtuoso’ jazz musician Gay McIntyre dies aged 88] Irish Times, 2021-10-27
• 28 October – Davy Tweed, 61, rugby union player (Ballymena R.F.C., Ulster, national team), road traffic accident. Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ireland-rugby-international-david-tweed-dies-in-motorbike-crash-1.4714035 Ireland rugby international David Tweed dies in motorbike crash] Irish Times, 2021-10-28
• 31 October – Simon Young, 62, broadcaster, long illness.[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/tributes-paid-following-death-of-former-rte-radio-and-tv-presenter-simon-young-41006823.html Tributes paid following death of former RTÉ radio and TV presenter Simon Young] Irish Independent, 2021-11-01

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• 1 November – Maurice Price, 83, association footballer (Shamrock Rovers) and coach (national team).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-pays-tribute-following-death-of-popular-coach-maurice-price-41005652.html Irish soccer pays tribute following death of popular coach Maurice Price] Irish Independent, 2021-11-01
• 2 November
• Des Ferguson, 91, Gaelic footballer and hurler (St Vincent's, Gaeil Colmcille, Dublin senior teams) and coach (Meath senior teams).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/321010 Sad passing of a Dublin legend - Des 'Snitchy' Ferguson] Hogan Stand, 2021-11-03
• John Joe O'Hagan, 91, Gaelic footballer (Clonoe O'Rahilly's, Tyrone senior team) and manager (Eglish St Patrick's). Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/tyrone/tyrone-in-mourning-after-death-of-legend-john-joe-ohagan-41015735.html Tyrone in mourning after death of legend John Joe O’Hagan] Belfast Telegraph, 2021-11-04
• Declan Mulligan, 83, rock musician, singer and songwriter.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/declan-mulligan-obituary?id=31342900 Obituary: Declan Mulligan 1938 - 2021] legacy.com, 2021-11-07
• 8 November – Seán FitzPatrick, 73, banker and former chairman of Anglo-Irish Bank, heart attack.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/sean-fitzpatrick-the-controversial-anglo-irish-banker-emblematic-of-celtic-tiger-ireland-has-died-aged-73-41033772.html Seán FitzPatrick: The controversial Anglo Irish banker emblematic of Celtic Tiger Ireland has died aged 73] Irish Independent, 2021-11-09
• 9 November
• Austin Currie, 82, politician, MP (1964–1972), TD (1989–2002) and Minister of State at the Department of Justice (1994–1997). Born in Northern Ireland.[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/austin-currie-northern-ireland-civil-rights-champion-and-politician-dies-aged-82-41035977.html Austin Currie, Northern Ireland civil rights champion and politician, dies aged 82] Irish Independent, 2021-11-09
• John Kinsella, 89, composer.[https://www.rte.ie/culture/2021/1110/1259060-composer-john-kinsella-dies-aged-89/ Composer John Kinsella dies aged 89] RTÉ News, 2021-11-10
• 18 November – George Eogan, 91, archaeologist.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/knowth-archaeologist-prof-george-eogan-dies-aged-91-1.4733265?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fireland%2Firish-news%2Fknowth-archaeologist-prof-george-eogan-dies-aged-91-1.4733265 Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91] Irish Times, 2021-11-19
• 20 November – Ray McLoughlin, 82, rugby union player (Gosforth, Barbarians, British & Irish Lions, national team).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ireland-and-lions-rugby-legend-ray-mcloughlin-dies-aged-82-41078329.html Ireland and Lions rugby legend Ray McLoughlin dies, aged 82] Irish Independent, 2021-11-22
• 22 November – Ned Rea, 77, hurler (Effin, Faughs, Limerick senior team, Munster).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/1122/1262536-limerick-all-ireland-winner-eamonn-rea-dies-aged-77/ Limerick's 1973 All-Ireland winner Eamonn 'Ned' Rea dies aged 77] RTÉ Sport, 2021-11-22
• 26 November – Norman Allen, 93, Gaelic footballer and hurler (St. Vincent's, Dublin senior teams).[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/former-dublin-player-norman-allen-dies-aged-93-1.4740872 Former Dublin player Norman Allen dies, aged 93] Irish times, 2021-11-27
• 30 November
• Barney Carr, 98, Gaelic footballer (Warrenpoint, Down senior team) and manager (Down).[https://www.bbc.com/sport/gaelic-games/59476957 Barney Carr: Down GAA in mourning after All-Ireland winning manager dies] BBC Sport, 2021-11-30
• Mary Maher, 81, American-born trade unionist, feminist, and journalist.[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/tributes-paid-to-pioneering-journalist-mary-maher-who-has-died-aged-81-1.4742838?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fnews%2Fireland%2Firish-news%2Ftributes-paid-to-pioneering-journalist-mary-maher-who-has-died-aged-81-1.4742838 Tributes paid to pioneering journalist Mary Maher who has died aged 81] Irish Times, 2021-11-30

• 1 December
• Seánie O'Leary, 69, hurler (Youghal, Cork senior team, Munster) and coach (Imokilly).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40757199.html Tributes paid after Cork hurling great Seanie O'Leary dies aged 69] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-01
• Jas Murphy, 98, Gaelic footballer (Kerins O'Rahilly's, Garda, Kerry senior team, Cork senior team, Munster).[https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/all-ireland-winning-kerry-captain-james-jas-murphy-passes-away-aged-98-41111875.html All-Ireland winning Kerry captain James ‘Jas’ Murphy passes away, aged 98] Irish Independent, 2021-12-02
• 2 December – Tom McGarry, 74, hurler (Treaty Sarsfields, Limerick senior team, Munster), footballer (Limerick) and rugby union player (Young Munster).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40758156.html Tom McGarry, Railway Cup winner, League of Ireland player and Young Munster captain, dies] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-02
• 4 December – Andy McCabe, 76, Gaelic footballer (Crosserlough, Cavan senior team, Ulster).[https://hoganstand.com/Article/Index/321423 Former Cavan and Crosserlough defender Andy McCabe passes away] Hogan Stand, 2021-12-06
• 12 December
• Toddy O'Sullivan, 87, politician, TD (1981–1997) and Minister of State (1986–1987 and 1994–1997).{{cite news |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40764255.html |title='Cork has lost a giant of politics and community': Toddy O'Sullivan dies aged 87 |first1=Eoin |last1=English |first2=Michelle |last2=Mcglynn |date=12 December 2021 |newspaper=Irish Examiner |issn=1393-9564 |location=Cork |language=en |access-date=12 December 2021 |archive-date=12 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212122409/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40764255.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Former Lord Mayor of Cork Toddy O' Sullivan dies aged 87. |url=https://www.96fm.ie/news/96fm-news-and-sport/former-lord-mayor-of-cork-toddy-o-sullivan-dies-aged-87/ |access-date=12 December 2021 |work=Cork's 96FM |date=12 December 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211212121110/https://www.96fm.ie/news/96fm-news-and-sport/former-lord-mayor-of-cork-toddy-o-sullivan-dies-aged-87/ |archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live }}
• Martin Quinn, 83, Gaelic footballer (Kilbride, Meath senior team).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40765410.html Meath GAA mourns Martin Quinn] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-13
• 13 December – Liam Kavanagh, 86, politician, TD (1969–1997), MEP (1973–1981), Minister for Labour (1981–1982 and 1982–1983) and Minister for the Environment (1983–1986).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/former-labour-td-and-giant-of-wicklow-politics-liam-kavanagh-dies-aged-86-1.4754420 Former Labour TD and ‘giant of Wicklow politics’ Liam Kavanagh dies aged 86] Irish Times, 2021-12-13
• 22 December
• Thomas Kinsella, 93, poet.{{cite news |last1=Smyth |first1=Gerard |title=Thomas Kinsella, one of Ireland's finest poets, has died, aged 93 |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/thomas-kinsella-one-of-ireland-s-finest-poets-has-died-aged-93-1.4762187 |access-date=22 December 2021 |publisher=The Irish Times |date=22 December 2021}}
• Eddie Wallace, 71, footballer (Shelbourne, Galway, Drogheda United) and manager (Athlone Town).[https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40771779.html 'One of the game's good guys': Tributes pour following the passing of Eddie Wallace] Irish Examiner, 2021-12-22
• 24 December – Shirley Bottolfsen, 87, humanitarian activist.{{Cite web|last=Skjelvik|first=Sondre|date=2021-12-24|title=Shirley Bottolfsen har gått bort|url=https://www.nrk.no/nordland/shirley-bottolfsen-er-dod-1.15785656|access-date=2021-12-24|website=NRK|language=nb-NO}}
• 26 December - Denis J. Hickie, 78, rugby union player (St Mary's College, Leinster, national team).[https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/obituary-denis-hickie-inspirational-leinster-and-ireland-rugby-colossus-who-always-led-by-example-41202030.html Obituary: Denis Hickie, inspirational Leinster and Ireland rugby colossus who always led by example] Irish Independent, 2022-01-02
• 27 December
• Jim Sherwin, 81, producer, broadcaster and sports commentator.[https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/southside/sport/jim-sherwin-legendary-rte-commentator-has-died-at-the-age-of-81-41189217.html Jim Sherwin, legendary RTÉ commentator, has died at the age of 81] Irish Independent, 2021-12-28
• Patsy Dorgan, 85, footballer (Blackburn Rovers, Cork Hibernians, Cork Celtic).[https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40774218.html Cork soccer fans mourn the passing of Patsy Dorgan] Echo Live, 2021-12-28
• 28 December – Chris Wall, 79, politician, Senator (2007).[https://www.independent.ie/news/fianna-fail-stalwart-and-bertie-ahern-ally-christopher-wall-has-died-41195241.html Fianna Fáil stalwart and Bertie Ahern ally Christopher Wall has died] Irish Independent, 2021-12-30

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