COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
- fever
- dry cough
- tiredness
Less common symptoms:
- aches and pains
- sore throat
- diarrhoea
- conjunctivitis
- headache
- loss of taste or smell
- a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
Serious symptoms:
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- chest pain or pressure
- loss of speech or movement
Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FROM 10 MAY 2021
Arising from the Government’s announcement on 29 April 2021 regarding the easing of restrictions on religious services from May 10th, the following are the guidelines we have to adhere to:-
RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
- We are delighted to be able to open our Church up again for Mass. Under the guidelines effective from 10 May 2021, 50 worshipers can attend Services with the following protective measures:
- The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays is suspended.
- Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website: palmerstownparish.com.
- Our experience of Mass will be different for many months yet.
- You might consider spreading the participation in Mass across the week.
- Parishioners who are vulnerable or unwell, especially those with any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection, should stay at home and, if possible, participate via webcam, social media, television, or radio. The same applies to those who have been in recent contact with someone who has the virus in accordance with public health advice. Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website: palmerstownparish.com.
- Please refrain from congregating outside the premises before and after Mass and do your best not to block the doors entering and leaving.
- Please adhere to the physical distancing of 2 meters while entering and leaving the Church.
- Please wear a face mask while participating in Mass.
- Sanitize your hands on entering and exiting the Church.
- The use of Holy Water fonts is not permitted
- Please go to and remain in the place shown you by volunteer stewards and respect the physical distancing of 2 meters (members of the same household can sit/stand close together).
- The use of Sunday Missalettes and hymn sheets is not permitted. To assist our parishioners, we have on sale The Sunday Missal (the order of Mass for Sundays and Holy Days for the three-year lectionary cycle). Copies are available to buy from the sacristy in the Church before during and after Masses at a cost €13.00.
- There is no physical Sign of Peace until further notice.
- Please leave patiently and promptly after Mass.
SINGING:
- As with previous reopening for religious service congregational singing and choir singing is not permitted.
- Solo singing with accompanist is permitted subject to compliance with detailed guidance contained in HSE Covid-19 Guidance for Religious Services.
FUNERALS
- With effect from the 10th May 2021 up to 50 mourners can attend. There is an increased risk of transmission of the virus where families and communities come together following the death of a loved one.
- Notwithstanding the increase in numbers permitted, funerals are still considered private family events and all notices in newspapers or on-line should be clear about this.Funeral services should continue to be live-streamed to help reduce numbers attending.
- Attendance at wakes in private homes and at Funeral Homes remains unchanged i.e. immediate family only and people should be discouraged from queuing to pay respects.
WEDDINGS
- With effect from 10th May 2021, up to 50 guests are permitted to attend a wedding ceremony.
- For celebrations/receptions, a maximum of 6 people for indoor gatherings and 15 people for outdoor gatherings.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION
- This should not take place at the present time.
BAPTISM
- This should not take place at the present time.
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These measures will be reviewed during May/June 2021.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FROM 26 APRIL 2021
We continue to remain in Level 5 Lockdown Restrictions. However, amendments have been made to these restrictions with effect from 26 April 2021 as follows:-
RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
- Religious services will remain online.
FUNERALS
- With effect from the 26th April 2021 up to 25 mourners can attend.
WEDDINGS
- With effect from 3 January 2020, up to 6 guests are permitted to attend a wedding ceremony and reception, whether indoors or outdoors.
These measures will be reviewed again in May 2021.
LATEST CORONAVIRUS UPDATES FOR PARISHES
Clarification for Parishes regarding Level 5 Restrictions dated 04-Mar-2021
Dear Father
Further to questions raised at some of the deanery meetings during the week, I have been asked to clarify the following matters:
- The sacrament of Baptism must be celebrated only in exceptional circumstances, that is in danger of death.
- Under current restrictions all religious services continue to take place online. In the interest of health and safety priests and parishes ought not to succumb to requests to distribute Holy Communion before or after Mass, in or outside churches. Drive-in Masses are not permitted as no gatherings of people outdoors or indoors are permitted. Holy Communion can only be distributed in the church to mourners attending a Funeral Mass, to those celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage and to the essential ministers that make celebration of Mass online possible, (e.g., Minister of the Word, Sacristan).
- Arrangements for the celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation should not be made until Government / HSE / diocesan guidelines indicate that it is safe to do so.
- Churches remain open for private prayer only. Liturgies and devotions (exposition of the blessed sacrament, rosary, stations of the cross) can take place in closed churches, online only.
These queries arose at the deanery meetings via Zoom earlier this week. I hope these clarifications will help solidarity between confreres and parishes so that together we can overcome the threat of the coronavirus in the community. Hopefully we will be able to return to public worship and the celebration of the Sacraments as soon as possible thus strengthening and supporting faith communities on our pilgrim journey.
+Dermot Farrell
Archbishop of Dublin
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FROM 30 DECEMBER 2020
Following the Government announcement on 30 December 2020, we have moved back to Level 5 Restrictions, the following Religious Service restrictions apply:
RELIGIOUS SERVICES:
- Religious services will move online.
FUNERALS
- With effect from the 24th December 2020 up to 10 mourners can attend.
WEDDINGS
- With effect from 3 January 2020, up to 6 guests are permitted to attend a wedding ceremony and reception, whether indoors or outdoors.
From 27th December you must stay within your county unless you need to leave for essential purposes, which includes:
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- to attend a wedding or funeral
- to visit a grave
These measures will be reviewed at the beginning of April 2021.
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FROM 01 DECEMBER 2020
On 01 December 2020, we returned to Level 3 Lockdown. Special concessions have been put in place for Places of Worship to reopen for religious services during Level 3, from 01 December 2020 in light of the upcoming Christmas period and which will be reviewed in January 2021.
This will allow for up to 50 worshippers to attend Services with the following protective measures:
- The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays is suspended.
- Our experience of Mass will be different for many months yet.
- You might consider spreading the participation in Mass across the week.
- Parishioners who are vulnerable or unwell, especially those with any symptoms that might suggest Covid-19 infection, should stay at home and, if possible, participate via webcam, social media, television, or radio. The same applies to those who have been in recent contact with someone who has the virus in accordance with public health advice. Masses can be viewed from our Church’s website: palmerstownparish.com.
- Please refrain from congregating outside the premises before and after Mass and do your best not to block the doors entering and leaving.
- Please adhere to the physical distancing of 2 meters while entering and leaving the Church.
- We encourage the wearing of face masks.
- Sanitize your hands on entering and exiting the Church.
- The use of Holy Water fonts is not permitted
- Please go to and remain in the place shown you by volunteer stewards and respect the physical distancing of 2 meters (members of the same household can sit/stand close together).
- The use of Sunday Missalettes and hymn sheets is not permitted. To assist our parishioners, we have on sale The Sunday Missal (the order of Mass for Sundays and Holy Days for the three-year lectionary cycle). Copies are available to buy from the sacristy in the Church before during and after Masses at a cost €13.00.
- There is no physical Sign of Peace until further notice.
- Please leave patiently and promptly after Mass.
Supports for Older and Vulnerable People
COVID-19 Community Supports are now in place to ensure vulnerable members of the community are reached and helped at this time. These comprise the local authority, Health Service Executive, County Champions, An Post, Community Welfare Service, An Garda Síochána, other State organisations, charities and other stakeholders. If you would like any assistance, please telephone our Helpline 01-4149043 with the lines initially open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week. Out of hours email contact through covidsupport@sdublincoco.ie
ALONE national support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Website: https://alone.ie/
Senior Line is a national, confidential listening service for older people, run by trained older volunteers. If you are feeling worried, stressed or isolated at this very unnerving time, please feel free to ring this FREEPHONE service anytime between 10am and 10pm on any day of the week on 1800 80 45 91. Website: https://www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline
Age Action and the Irish Red Cross have raised funds to provide additional assistance to older and vulnerable people around Ireland who are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by making once-off grants, up to a maximum of €500, per person/household affected. Email: hardship2020@redcross.ie, Phone: Irish Red Cross at 01 6424600 or Tel: (01) 475 6989 Lo Call: 1890 369369 Website: https://www.ageaction.ie/
Women’s Aid. The Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline offers confidential information, support and understanding to women who are being abused by current or former boyfriends, partners or husbands. Tel: 1800 341 900 / 01 678 8858 Email: info@womensaid.ie Website: https://www.womensaid.ie/help/
Men’s Aid Ireland formerly known as Amen, is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence in Ireland. Tel: 01-5543811/5394277 E-mail: hello@mensaid.ie Website: https://www.mensaid.ie/
ISPCC Dublin The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) is Ireland’s national child protection charity. Call: 01 676 7960 Email: ispcc@ispcc.ie Website: https://www.ispcc.ie/
Pieta House. Pieta provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. Freephone and no referral needed. Tel: 1800 247 247 Website: https://www.pieta.ie/
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