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Briefing on Government measures in response to COVID-19 - Friday 7 May 2021 Introduction and up-to-date Public Health Guidance Good morning, Last week, the government announced that we have moved to the early stages of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; finally, there is a real sense that we will get to those brighter days ahead. Restrictions are being eased carefully, with a focus on finding the right balance between what is safe, what has the greatest social impact and what supports our economic recovery. Our hospitals and health service are in a much better place to where t...

Kilkenny-based Design & Crafts Council Ireland unveils projects to help people 'get creative' under Covid Reporter: mary.cody@kilkennypeople.ie Liesa O’Keeffe of Liese O’Keeffe Alterations and her daughter Isobel (13) practice some knitting therapy at their home in county Kilkenny ');  '); Many of Ireland’s craftspeople and makers are bringing their talents into homes and communities across the country as part of an inspirational nationwide campaign unveiled by Kilkenny-based Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI). A giant glass quilt ‘sewn together’ by makers across the country,...

Although all library buildings are closed in line with Level 5 restrictions, staff in Louth Library Service are busy working hard behind the scenes finding new ways to support the community. During the first lockdown last March, staff were seconded to the HSE Helpline in Ardee and then Louth County Council's own Community Call, explains Linda Larrigan, Senior Executive Librarian. 'After that we felt that the libraries needed to go back to business and the big challenge was getting doing everything online as we are so used to dealing with the public and interacting with members.' With many ...

Dundalk library offering plenty of services during lockdown Reporter:  '); Although our buildings are closed in line with Level 5 restrictions, staff in Louth Library Service continue to work hard behind the scenes finding new ways to support the community. Their biggest and most impactful initiative has been the introduction of a new Housebound Service. This has been an enormous benefit to users with them receiving some very positive feedback. The library continues to operate this service for the older members of our community or those who are particularly vulnerable during this time. Peop...

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