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From left: Director of Health Protection Survaillance center Dr John Cuddihy, HSE Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry, Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health; and Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health,

This morning.

Paul Cullen, in The Irish Times, reports:

“Unprecedented restrictions on public life aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus could remain in force for months, public health doctors have indicated after the number of cases jumped by 63 per cent in a single day.

..It is likely the school closures could extend to five weeks, until the end of the Easter holidays.

Other measures such as visitor restrictions at hospitals, nursing homes and prisons, and a ban on mass gatherings, as well as the closures are due to be reviewed before the end of the month.

However, they may have to remain in place “for an extended period of time” beyond March 29th, chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said last night. He declined to specify how much longer the measures might have to apply.

…Ireland is “exactly 14 days behind Italy” in terms of the rise in coronavirus cases, two Irish doctors writing in the British Medical Journal warned on Thursday.”

Coronavirus: Ireland’s restrictions could remain in force for months, doctors warn (Paul Cullen, The Irish Times)

Yesterday: Ireland Is Closed Until March 29 [Updated]

This evening.

Whelan’s on Wexford Street, Dublin 2, announces it is postponing all events until March 29.

Via Whelan’s

EARLIER:

This evening.

Copper Face Jacks nightclub on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, announces that is closing until March 29.

Via Copper Face Jacks

EARLIER:

Reardens, Cork

This evening.

On Washington Street in Cork city.

Reardens bar and nightclub, Cork’s answer to Copper Face Jacks, writez:

“In accordance with the new directives issued by the Government and State Health Authorities, and through careful consideration and internal discussions, we have made a moral obligation to our staff and customers to close our business from 6pm today until the 29th March.

“We hope everyone the very best of luck in this strange and surreal chapter of our history. Stay Safe. Remain Calm. Help one another if you can. Look out for the ones closest to you. We will be back as soon as we can. Love & best wishes.”

Reardens

Earlier: Ireland Is Closed Until March 29 [Updated]

‘Morning Glory’.

By Mark Fisher, who writes:

 I’m an independent animation director. I recently finished this short film (above) that I’ve debuted online this week.

It’s a zero budget DIY film made over 2 years in my spare time. It’s a labor of love, and after the hard work of making it, it’s now the hard work of getting it seen by people….

Mark Fisher

This afternoon.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Tom Brabazon launched Dublin City Council’s new dog fouling awareness campaign entitled ‘Dog Poo, It’s Everybody’s Business’.

Dublin City Council’s Litter Prevention Officer, Ms. Bernie Lillis said:

“The message we want to get across to dog owners and dog walkers is when they clean up after their dog, they should not leave the doggie bag on railings or in bushes or on the streets or footpaths, instead they should ‘Bag it and Bin it’.”

Or, as they say in Bray…

Dog Poo, It’s Everybody’s Business’ – New Dog Fouling Campaign Launched (Dublin City Council)

FIGHT!

This afternoon.

More as we get it.

Tesco Clearwater, Finglas, Dublin

Tesco Balbriggan, County Dublin

Tesco Ardkeen, Waterford

Tesco Clare Hall, Dublin 17 (temporarily shut)

Earlier: Dun Dun Dunnes

Meanwhile...

Um.

Top pic: Rollingnews

Also non-fiction.

This afternoon.

Spotted in the window of Oxfam Ireland on Francis Street, Dublin 8.

In fairness.

Thanks Colm Cronin

Meanwhile…

Tips for freelancers during the coronavirus pandemic from photographer Ruth Medjber.

Stay Positive.

Get yourself a tea.

We’ll work this out together.

*slips out back door*

Earlier: Ireland Is Closed Until March 29

Thanks Vanessa