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I suppose we’re all living in the one land now, which is dominated by coronavirus.

The former British prime minister, Harold Wilson, once mused that "a week is a long time in politics". Never in modern times has that phrase been so true.

WITH THE CINEMAS closed, and Ireland in lockdown generally, we need distractions, good things to do, and stuff that will raise spirits, and this is where Netflix and Amazon come in.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona daoibh!

The community spirit shown by ordinary members in the public in giving their time to help out the most vulnerable has been praised by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Brendan Mulroy.

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon has written to the Taoiseach and relevant Ministers to press the need for an immediate response fund be put in place to help community organizations, voluntary and charity groups help protect the most vulnerable in our society.

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have welcomed the move by the Tánaiste Simon Coveney which has ensured Irish tourists currently in Spain and who want to fly home can do so by midnight Thursday. The Tanaiste engaged with his Spanish counterpart and with Aer Lingus and Ryanair to secure this.

Mr Michael Ring, TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has emphasised the important role of communities in supporting their vulnerable neighbours over the coming weeks.

Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture presents Savage Beauty, now as an online art experience created by Finnish light artist Kari Kola. The artwork transforms Ireland’s Connemara mountains with colour and light in the largest site-specific light artwork ever created.

A local mental health organisation is providing free counselling for people with gambling addictions. The service is available seven days a week and will also operate out of hours.