He warned that if levels of infection are allowed to build up to high levels we will be in “real trouble”. “Those who are vaccinated may be feeling inappropriately bulletproof, we have very high levels of protection but were not absolutely protected. The worst hit areas over the past fortnight are in Donegal and Louth, with other hotspots in Dublin and Galway. Dundalk South has reported 573 cases per 100,000, Ardee has reported 774 cases per 100,000, and Dundalk-Carlingford has confirmed 551 cases per 100,000. While the majority of Galway remains below 200 cases per 100,000, areas around Galway city are experiencing high case levels.

Source: Irish Independent July 23, 2021 11:15 UTC