A pilot music festival is currently taking place in Dublin as part of efforts to test the safe return to large events, where antigen testing will be used for entry.
More than 3,500 people will be allowed into the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, in pods of up to six people for the event, which is being hosted by the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
It features Irish artists Gavin James, Denise Chaila, Wild Youth, Sharon Shannon, Lyra, and Wyvern Lingo, playing full sets over the course of eight hours.
The festival is the fourth in a series of pilot events supported by the Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture to bring live music back to Irish audiences.
According to RTE News, it is the first trial at which antigen testing will be required for entry.
A negative test result was a requirement for all in attendance, even if fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
These tests are being carried out by health specialists at a dedicated site at Collins Barracks, which people were required to attend between either 4-9pm yesterday, or 8-4pm today. Gates for the event opened at 3pm.
Information on how to book the antigen test was forwarded to all ticket holders after they purchased their tickets.
If a ticket holder receives a positive antigen test result, they will be unable to attend, and will be entitled to a full ticket refund from place of purchase.
The over-18s event will also see patrons required to maintain a minimum of two metres social distancing, and wear a face covering when moving about outside of their ticketed pods.
A one-way system will operate, and all in attendance will be required to have their smartphone switched on and the Covid tracker app installed to facilitate contact tracing.
Bars will also be open to serve alcohol from 5pm until 9.15pm.
People have been urged to allow for an extra hour when planning their journey, due to the additional Covid-19 measures.
It comes as the vaccine roll-out is to be accelerated for younger people, with pharmacies to begin administering the Janssen vaccine from Monday for those aged 18-34.