A Monaghan GP says there's "an air of excitement" after vaccinating 72 people in their practice this morning.
This weekend marks a year since the first case of Covid-19 was detected in Ireland.
Health officials say there are "reasons to be hopeful" but there's still a lot of uncertainty over a return to normality.
It comes after an 80 percent drop in Covid-19 cases in residential settings in a single week.
The HSE says it's the first indication that the vaccination rollout is taking effect - with a drop in cases also amongst staff in hospitals.
Level 5 restrictions are extended nationwide until April 5th, but the spread of the virus has dropped significantly since the start of the year, particularly in County Monaghan.
Monaghan town GP Dr Aideen Brides joined Aaron McElroy on The Wider View and started by saying there is plenty to feel good about.
