457 Covid patients are in hospital - up nine from yesterday - with 90 in intensive care, up two.

Leo Varadkar hopes restrictions will not have to be implemented this Winter.

Clinics are operating across the region this weekend.

The closure of the Bank of Ireland in Drumshanbo earlier this month has left the town without a 24 hour service

The latest relaxation of restrictions surrounding the entertainment industry is being warmly welcomed by artists in particular.

Residents interviewed by the inspectors spoke of being happy to live at the facility.