It's been over 18 months since the industry was fully open.
The Live Events industry are celebrating a return to normality today.
Live music is permitted at venues such as bars and theatres as well as at weddings.
It's been a year and a half since the industry was working as normal pre-pandemic.
Hello Monday!
Hello live music 🎶 and dancing 💃🏼 at weddings!#Cobh #ireland #indoorevents #massgatherings pic.twitter.com/E4uB11G5Ik— a_walk_in_cobh (@walk_cobh) September 6, 2021
As part of new regulations, indoor events can run at 60% capacity.
Outdoor gatherings can have an attendance of 75% of normal capacity.
Also from today - there's a return for religious ceremonies after a long hiatus.
Confirmations and communions can now go ahead at half-capacity.
A full easing of restrictions is set for October 22nd.
