coronavirus lockdown

SELF

Life after lockdown: 5 habits to keep and 5 to ditch forever

This year has been up and it's been down. Amanda Cassidy reflects on the things we need to…

By Amanda Cassidy

AGENDA

Esther O’Moore Donohoe: ‘Back in the formal office structure, what have I taken away?’

Esther O'Moore Donohoe describes herself as a Podcaster, Writer and Rhythm Dancer. In June 2020 she reflected on…

By IMAGE

AGENDA

In case you missed it: Here are Ireland’s summer reopening plans in full

The Government has announced an array of plans that will see a widespread reopening of the country over…

By Jennifer McShane

premium

SELF

Lockdown Diary Week 2,304: I think I have a crush on the delivery men. Plural.

After a quick exit from Dublin to rural Ireland in March 2020, Edaein O’Connell has spent nearly a…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

Lynn Enright: it’s time to say goodbye to January, there are brighter times ahead

By Lynn Enright

AGENDA

January lockdown could happen after ‘likely’ Covid Christmas spike

While we're only just out of a six-week Covid lockdown, Government officials have not confirmed but won't deny…

By Jennifer McShane

changes to their homes during lockdown

LIVING

67% of Irish people made changes to their homes during the first lockdown, according to Ikea study

Ikea's Life at Home Report 2020 revealed how we spent our time during the first lockdown, with many…

By Megan Burns

small but thoughtful things

SELF, EDITORIAL

Ten small but thoughtful things to do to lift someone’s spirits this week

A second lockdown is tough on everyone, so why not do something nice for a friend or loved…

By Megan Burns

AGENDA

Decision on level 3 restrictions for Dublin expected today

Yesterday NPHET made recommendations that Dublin should move to Level 3 Cabinet are expected to make a decision…

By Holly O'Neill

SELF

‘I was alone to process the news that I would be bringing home my baby in a Pavlik Harness’

Maura McElhone moved home to Ireland to have a child close to her family. But Covid-19 had other…

By IMAGE

School

AGENDA, SELF

Secret diary of a pandemic teacher: ‘Something more sinister has raised its head within this new school regime’

An Irish primary school teacher shares her experience of the first week back in school I find it…

By IMAGE

AGENDA

We are coronavirus weary. But we are Irish. We are strong. Let’s do the right thing

Louise Slyth reflects on coronavirus 'response fatigue' and asks a nation to do what needs to be done,…

By Louise Slyth