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McDonald's is reportedly hoping to re-open restaurants in mid-May with a limited capacity.

The Irish Farmers Journal have reported that the chains will re-open across Ireland and the UK with drive-throughs and deliveries.

It's good news for beef farmers around the country, with two of every ten beef patties sold across Europe made from Irish beef.

The closure of the restaurants caused a frenzy last month when huge queues gathered for their last chance to get a Big Mac before they closed their doors.

Seated areas had been closed for a week before the chain announced their drive-through services would also stop, causing huge tailbacks around the country.

And mass queues would again be expected when McDonald's do re-open, as seen in France.

Motorists were queuing for up to three hours this week in France after some drive-throughs re-opened in the country.