Stephanie Kearns with Kerry at HeadCandy Salon in Waterford
Restrictions have eased for the first time this year, with people now able to travel between counties and have visitors in their gardens.
Non-essential retail can offer click and collect or shopping by appointment, with some shoppers up since 7 am this morning to visit shops like Penneys.
Shoppers in Waterford after their appointment in Penneys this morning
Religious services, as well as museums, galleries and libraries, have also reopened.
From today, 50 people are allowed to attend a funeral, church wedding and a church service or mass.
Fr PJ Fegan Parish Priest of Rathgormack and Clonea Power says there’s still plenty of work to be done when it comes to welcoming the congregation back.