social distancing

James Vincent McMorrow

AGENDA

First official gig of the summer takes place as Ireland welcomes a return to live music events

Live music made its long-awaited return last night thanks to James Vincent McMorrow and Sorcha Richardson who put…

By Sarah Finnan

re-entry anxiety

AGENDA

Dealing with ‘re-entry anxiety’: How to navigate the path out of lockdown

From today, June 7, up to 6 people can meet at an outdoor bar or restaurant. But the…

By Louise Slyth

Galway city middle arch closing public spaces

AGENDA

Shutting down Portobello Square and Middle Arch is not the answer to preventing large gatherings

Recent crowds in Dublin and Galway has resulted in the closing of public spaces, but what we need…

By Lauren Heskin

post-pandemic anxiety

SELF

The post-pandemic fear: We need to accept that Covid-19 has changed us

By Niamh Ennis

ways to dress

STYLE

9 ways to dress cooler after Covid-19 – without spending any money

Ahh, non-loungewear clothing: remember it?  In my seemingly permanent state of procrastination, I've ironically wasted lots of time…

By Freya Drohan

social distancing as a family of 2

SELF

There are good days and bad days: social distancing when there’s just 2 of you

Liadan Hynes on the realities of life as a single parent in Ireland. This article was originally published…

By Lia Hynes

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

socially-distanced party

EDITORIAL

How to host a socially-distanced party

If you're planning to host a celebration, or just want an excuse to see your friends again, here's…

By Megan Burns

Cinema

EDITORIAL

Socially-distanced cinema: Why some films are meant to be watched alone

The movie-going experience will be different, says Jennifer McShane, but that can have upsides too When it comes…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Here is what the Galway Races will look like this year

The seven-day horse racing event has been given the go-ahead, but what will this year's festival look like?…

By Edaein OConnell

social distancing restaurants

EDITORIAL

The future of restaurants? The weird and wonderful social distancing innovations restaurants are trying

With restaurants being allowed to reopen in several countries, albeit with strict social distancing restrictions, there have been…

By Megan Burns

EDITORIAL

Coronavirus restrictions: ‘My home isn’t a safe space for me. I’m struggling’

It's the most basic virus-fighting directive: stay at home. But what if that space isn't safe? Amanda Cassidy…

By Amanda Cassidy