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Five weeks in lockdown in hospital is tough - and the food makes it worse
A patient with cystic fibrosis, for whom nutrition is key to health, shares her hospital food experience.
Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'
Barrister Hugh O’Donnell says ministers still holding power despite losing their seats is untenable in the long run.
The family behind the Rye River Café share their shutdown story, and some recipes
Shona Bourke of the Rye River Café shares some recipes and says closing in March broke her heart but they’ve moved the business online.
'Boris Johnson has presided over a broken Kingdom in which Covid-19 has been able to flourish'
Peter Flanagan says Johnson’s failure to sack Dominic Cummings is just another in a long line of disastrous moves for the UK.
I've been living with MS for 10 years now and remote working during Covid-19 is a huge help
Niamh McCarron says people with chronic illnesses and disabilities have been asking for remote working for years, often getting told that it can’t be supported, for a whole list of reasons.
NPHET needs to move faster to find ways to allow us visit our loved ones in nursing homes
Dublin woman Therese Bruton’s mother is in a nursing home. She says enough is enough, they need to see their loved ones.
Wellness Wednesday: Gardening can cultivate calm and resilience in any crisis
As many people take to the garden during the Covid-19 shutdown, Fiann Ó Nualláin says there’s a mindful approach to the tasks that can improve wellbeing.
Renting and worried about the impact of Covid-19? Here’s how to seek help
If you have lost work or had hours cut, there are supports available.
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The government's Covid-19 childcare plans, while noble, will not benefit children
Karen Clince of Tigers Childcare says there is another way to provide childcare safely, and she has some suggestions.
Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully
Dr Ciarán Ó Riain says the current system is necessary if we are to maintain healthcare for all and protect patients in any future infection waves.
Money Diaries: A 43-year-old software technician on €35K working from home in Dublin
Our reader this week details how she’s working from home through the lockdown.
Covid-19 took our festival trade, so this summer people are using our tents in their back gardens
Pamper the Camper founder Shane Ó Ciardhubhaín says Covid-19 blew the festival business away for 2020, so they’ve worked fast to adapt.
Larry Donnelly: An erratic Trump now leads a US further divided by Covid-19
Donnelly says voters this year will believe in Trump the straight-shooter or Trump the perpetually offended narcissist.
Looking for a lockdown challenge? Take on the Marathon in a Month to help cancer patients
Get involved, get moving, and raise vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
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Chef Shane Rigney shares a chicken noodle salad and coconut cream layer cake
Shane Rigney, owner of Riggers D8 in Inchicore, Dublin, says it’s been a slog working through the shutdown, but he’s grateful they’re still going.
View from a teacher: So far we’ve been putting out fires, but it's time for proper solutions
One secondary school teacher says now is also an opportunity to reimagine a new way of educating Irish students.
'We must now prepare for the mental health damage that Covid-19 will do'
Lisa Molloy, head of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, says the Government must not drop the ball on mental health.
Covid-19 will still be here in September so why not open schools sooner?
Ken Cowley, a parent and business owner, believes it’s time NPHET considered a careful reopening of schools.
Wellness Wednesday: How mindfulness and staying grounded can help during the Covid-19 pandemic
This week, Helen Byrne of The Mindfulness Centre and Kathryn Crowley, yoga teacher and artist share their thoughts on maintaining wellbeing.
'If Tiger King did one thing, it turned the spotlight on the exotic pet industry'
Elisa Allen of PETA says it’s time to acknowledge the cruelty behind the keeping of ‘exotic’ animals in captivity.
Crispy waffles, gooey chocolate cookies and more: 5 easy-but-impressive baking recipes to try at home
Plus great deals on top-quality ingredients at Lidl.
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'We must protect Generation Rent from the effects of the Covid-19 crisis'
Dr Michael Byrne of UCD welcomes new measures to protect tenants but says they should not be left to pick up the pieces once the virus passes.
Money Diaries: A data engineer living in Dublin, working from home in the shutdown
This week, our reader works on a new job from home, while he and his partner get through the shutdown.
'Businesses have adapted fast and moved online. April's .IE registrations were up a third'
David Curtin, CEO of IE Domain Registry, says digital is crucial to the long-term survival of SMEs
Larry Donnelly: 'US politics may have lost civility, but online discourse here is no better'
Larry Donnelly charts the decline in civility in US politics and says Irish conversations online hint of a growing intolerance here.
They were called 'dirty Irish bloodhounds'. Life as an emigrant servant in the early 20th Century
Catherine Healy is hoping to gather the stories of domestic servants who worked abroad in the lead up to WW II.
Opinion: Ireland's courts might have a digital future but vulnerable people need protection
‘Those who cannot afford to pay for legal representation, people with intellectual disabilities and non-native English speakers will need help to navigate the new system.’
'My Westport café became a deli overnight'. Covid-19 challenges and a couple of recipes from Mayo
Lucy Bracken of Leafy Greens in Westport discusses the shutdown and offers a couple of tasty recipes.
'Why I believe homework should be banned', by one primary school student
Misha McEnaney is a fifth class student. He outlines why he believes homework should be banned for all children.
‘It's been really uplifting’: How old laptops are making a big difference for students stuck at home
ESB is a proud supporter of the Tech2Students initiative.
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Zoombombing, FaceTiming and finding your light: surviving working from home
Sarah Geraghty offers some helpful advice to those dealing with new forms of communication via technology.
'The scariest part was there was no remorse': One survivor on her experience of domestic abuse
Our reader has survived an abusive relationship and has advice for anyone else trapped in one.
Gerry Adams: 'It's up to the UK government now to address the cases of other internees'
Gerry Adams welcomes the UK Supreme Court quashing today of his conviction for attempted Maze Prison escapes in the 1970s.
Wellness Wednesday: 'Distress around Covid-19 is not a mental illness. It's an understandable reaction'
Psychotherapist Gerry Cunningham urges us to use the supports available.
'We cannot just flatten the curve, we need to crush it. Wearing masks will help'
Professor Gerry Killeen has worked on the control of malaria and zika viruses in the past. He says we should all be wearing masks.
Summer dining: 4 sun-inspired recipes to try this week - from a vibrant salad to a simple slaw
Plus offers on BBQ essentials and more at Lidl.
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Are others really breaking the shutdown rules? Or is it just our perception?
Behavioural expert Dr Shane Timmons says our internal bias can dictate our perception of shutdown compliance.
'Lockdown, disability and me': One man shares his thoughts on the Covid-19 shutdown
James Rickard has Cerebral Palsy. He says this shutdown has reminded him of the importance of connection.
Money Diaries: A pharmaceutical engineer living in Meath, commuting to work in Dublin in the shutdown
Our reader says he’s saving time on his journey now and saving money during the Covid-19 changes.
From gold rum to hand sanitiser: How our brewing business responded to the Covid-19 crisis
Sam & Maud Black of Blacks Brewery and Distillery in Kinsale have adapted their business model fast, even moving to produce hand sanitiser.
Larry Donnelly: Has America finally had enough of Trump?
Trump was on track to take a second term, but Covid-19 has changed everything, writes Donnelly.
'The support line has made me a better listener': 3 of Aware's volunteers share what they've learned
The mental health charity is urgently seeking volunteers for two of its key services.
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Olympian, author and fitness expert Derval O'Rourke shares some healthy recipes
Derval offers some simple tips for maintaining health and well-being during the Covid-19 shutdown.
Remembering Bewley’s: Once 'the heart and the hearth of Dublin'
Donal Fallon reflects on the end of an era, as Bewley’s cafe on Grafton street prepares to close its doors.
'Europe must emerge stronger from this crisis': A message from EU Presidents von der Leyen, Sassoli and Michel
On Europe Day, marking the Schuman declaration in 1950, the three presidents of the EU, Commission and Parliament share thoughts on Covid-19 and the future for Europe.
Opinion: 'The HSE should reverse centralisation policy to avoid disastrous waiting lists'
Dr Naveed Abbas argues that peripheral hospitals should return to doing more complex surgeries once this emergency has passed.
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Poll: Should churches and other places of worship be allowed to reopen now?
YESTERDAY, CHIEF MEDICAL Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the advice against indoor gatherings still stands, after reports of a church in Dublin opening its doors for mass.
It was reported that the Church of the Guardian Angels in Blackrock had reopened for mass, with the congregation spaced out on chairs.
Holohan said he had not heard of this specific instance, reiterated that health officials “are advising against indoor gatherings for the reasons we’ve set out”.
“We don’t think now is the right time,” he said.
Government guidelines advise that places of worship such as churches should not reopen until phase four of its roadmap for lifting restrictions, which is set for 20 July.
So, today we want to know: Should churches and other places of worship be allowed to reopen now?
Poll Results:
No (6546)
Yes (4945)
I'm not sure / no opinion (648)
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Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'
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