A ban on intercounty travel came into effect at midnight last night under Level 5 restrictions in the Government's Living with Covid-19 plan.
However, travel outside your county will be permitted for those returning to their place of residence. Otherwise you must remain within your county apart from travel for work, education or other essential purposes.
New family gathering restrictions are also in place from today, with indoor visits reduced from two other households to just one other household up to and including 31 December.
From 1 January, no visitors are permitted in private homes/gardens (except for essential family reasons such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, or as part of a support bubble).