There has been one more coronavirus-related death in the Republic.
25 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed.
There have now been a total of 25,589 confirmed cases of COVID-19 here since the pandemic began, while the number of deaths has reached 1,744.
The number of new cases reported today is the highest since early June.
Commenting on today's figures, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn urged people to enjoy the weekend in a "safe and responsible way".
He said: “Continue to protect each other using public health advice and encourage each other to make safe choices as we work together to limit the spread of COVID-19.
"We have all achieved so much through solidarity over the last few months, that effort must not be in vain."
