[ad_1] A painter detained by Gardaí at a Covid checkpoint said he did not mind the closure because he did not know anyone affected by the virus. It was one of a series of examples cited by Gardaí when they said that, in general, people had been paying attention to the closure. The painter was … Read more
[ad_1] Ian McDonagh is busy these days. The 18 year old Leaving Certificate student is studying for his exams. She also works a 30-hour week as a health care assistant at a local nursing home. “I have been working part time at the nursing home since last year,” he tells RTÉ News. “When the pandemic … Read more
[ad_1] Welcome to Chapter Five of the Irish Examiner’s #CoronavirusSolidarity Journal. Each week we will highlight for posterity those stories that capture the unique community spirit of Ireland’s response to the current crisis. Let us know about community initiatives that have been established to offer support to those most affected by the crisis or examples … Read more