By law, you must wear a face covering:

• on public transport
• in shops, shopping centres and other indoor settings, including cinemas and salons
• in banks, posts offices and credit unions

You should also wear a face mask:

• when staying 2 metres apart from people is difficult
• in healthcare settings – this includes hospitals, GP surgeries, care settings, nursing homes and dental practices
• when visiting anyone who is more at risk from COVID-19
• in crowded workplaces, places of worship and busy outdoor spaces

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More details on Phase 1 of Reopening Ireland are given on this website here

There is now guidance on wearing FACE MASKS (Face Coverings) during Phase 1 of reopening Ireland from 18th May.

Masks, made by ladies in Ashbourne & Kinsale Road Centres were given to residents in all Cork City Centres. Face masks are mostly about you preventing the spread of the virus from you yourself to others when you may have it but have not yet started to feel the symptoms. You are therefore caring for others by wearing a mask.

Face Coverings are NOT MANDATORY but you are advised to wear them in areas outside the Centres where social distancing is not possible or is difficult to ensure - i.e. in shops, shopping centres etc. From a hygiene point of view and to prevent infecting yourself when wearing a mask, the Irish Government Guidance on Wearing a Face Covering here should be carefully adhered to. Please read it carefully and watch the video below.