The letter, sent out on Wednesday, explained that a group of 40 people had stayed at the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore, Co Offaly, between September 6th and 10th. Doctors were also informed that “some socialised in various places around the town”, specifically identifying three pubs and one restaurant. Describing the situation as a “significant Covid-19 incident”, the letter went on to say that as many as half of the group had subsequently tested positive for the virus. Up to 100 members of staff at the hotel where the group stayed are being screened. All staff members are also being tested as a precautionary measure.

Source: The Irish Times September 17, 2020 21:26 UTC