Golf courses will reopen for play on a restricted basis in the first phase of the Government's road map, with Gaelic games and soccer set to resume in July.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that the current restrictions will be extended until 18 May, but outlined a five-phase road map for how Irish society and the economy will slowly reopen.
The stages will be three weeks apart starting on 18 May. The first phase will see the opening of outdoor public sports amenities such as tennis courts and golf courses where social distancing can be maintained.
Golf's national governing bodies have said that play will be for members only and competitions will not be permitted in the initial stage.