Publicans outside Dublin are opening their premises for the first time in months today, with the lifting of restrictions on bars outside the capital.

But they are reopening under strict guidelines.

There are limits on customer numbers in every premises, social distancing measures are obligatory and there is enhanced cleaning regimes for all surfaces and contact points.

Table service is mandatory, so ordering or sitting at the bar is a thing of the past, for now.

Other guidelines govern noise levels, employee movements and contact tracing.

Our reporter Barry Whyte has been speaking to publicans and punters in Co Kildare...