Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced an accelerated roadmap for the reopening of Ireland. "Apart from some exceptions, most things are now being moved to Phase 3, beginning Monday 29 June," he said in a televised address this evening.
He also urged people to continue to adhere to the two metre social distancing rule. The new roadmap is now as follows: Phase 3 (29 June) Sport: All sporting activity is set to get the green light to resume from 29 June.
Close physical contact sports, such as rugby and boxing, can resume. Gyms, dance studios and sports clubs can reopen alongside effective cleaning and social distancing.
However, individual sporting organisations will decide how best to proceed after that date. Culture/recreation: Cinemas can