REBECCA O’NEILL: DIY projects paying off in lockdown
DIY projects of different natures have really helped to keep us occupied throughout the pandemic.
EOIN NEYLON: Mandatory hotel quarantine was nail in the coffin for Aer Lingus jobs in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley The EU travel scheme to allow international travel looks set to take effect in Ireland from mid-July, but this is scant consolation for the Aer Lingus (EI) Shannon staff.
REBECCA O’NEILL: Battling anxiety
Everyone relates to anxiety at some point in life. We have different forms of anxiety that everyone deals with in different ways which is natural. In terms of going back to your full time job or starting something new, it can cause you to be anxious and nervous.
ON THE FARM: Agriculture is under an unrelenting attack
It might not have been as self evident in recent weeks as we would like but Ireland’s main natural resource is its ability to grow grass and lots of it owing to our mild damp climate and our proximity to the Gulf stream.
REBECCA O’NEILL: Exploring emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a topic I wanted to explore this week, simply because it is not highlighted enough.
Cormac Donnellan forms part of Carey Corbett’s growing commercial insurance team
Carey Corbett Sullivan Insurances are delighted that Cormac Donnellan is part of our growing Commercial Insurance Team.
‘No one has got COVID-19 from our masses’ – Ennistymon priest defends holding services throughout lockdown
*FILE PIC: Fr Willie Cummins (right). Photograph: NCR A Clare parish priest has defended staging regular Sunday morning masses during Covid-19 lock-down saying that no person has got the virus from attending his masses.
Mother and father not able to hold toddler girl in care in their arms since Christmas due to Covid-19 restrictions
A mother and father have not been able to hold their toddler girl in their arms, or see her face to face, for a four month period since last Christmas due to Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions, a court has heard.
ON THE FARM: Embracing the Petrichor
In normal non-covid times, we would be just after enjoying the first summer show of the year our very own Newmarket-on-Fergus agricultural show on the May bank holiday.
REBECCA O’NEILL: We’re looking forward to treating ourselves as restrictions ease
Finally we have some peace of mind in terms of restrictions and I think everyone has a sense of excitement.