The closure is set to be in place until Friday the 23rd of February.

The Roscommon injury unit will remain open on Bank Holiday Monday however the Mullingar minor injuries unit will be closed.

The protest, titled, "Global Kites for Palestine," is to involve the flying of kites to support those suffering in the conflict.

25-year-old nurse Fergal Guihen is hoping to complete his mammoth trip in just eleven months.

The HSE are advising people over the bank holiday not to socialise if they have Covid symptoms.

He claims businesses that availed of debt warehousing are now receiving letters from Revenue demanding repayment.

Dr Martin Daly's comments come as doctors struggle to deal with an increasing number of patients attending

Reacting to criticism from local public representatives, An Post's Public Affairs Manager said it would have been inappropriate to attend a public meeting