In This Together
https://youtu.be/whlYImqQMUc The spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a new and challenging event. Everyone's lives and daily routines are affected by the measures that have been introduced to disrupt the spread of the virus, and keep us all safe. It's normal to be worried or to feel stressed during this difficult…
Application Process for Restart Grants for Small and Micro Businesses is now open
Further to the Government announcement on May 2nd last, the Re-Start Grant being provided by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is now open for applications. The Grant will be administered by Kilkenny County Council on behalf of the Department. The objective of the Grant is to reconnect small…
Government’s roadmap to ease Covid 19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society
There are 5 phases in the Roadmap to ease restrictions. Each phase consists of a menu of options will be considered by Government as it gradually opens up economic and social activities. Examples of the types of actions which will be considered under the various phases include:Phase 1 (18th May)•…
Staying the Course for Phased Reopening from 18th May
The details of this phased re-opening of our countryare now available on gov.ie Please stay the course,and please continue to save lives by staying apart.
President Michael D. Higgins today addressed a special virtual May Day celebration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-mz7IeM4o&feature=youtu.be Address by President Michael D. Higgins on May Day 2020 1 May 2020 “Today, May Day, we honour and commemorate the important role of the organised labour movements across the globe. We recall to memory, and celebrate, the lives of workers who have marched, fought, and stood in solidarity…
Why is Soap so Effective against COVID-19?
Why is soap and water so effective at preventing a virus from spreading? Soap dissolves the outer layer, or membrane, of a virus. Without this membrane, the virus falls apart and becomes inactive. The virus detaches from the skin and falls apart in soapy water. Skin is a rough surface,…
If you have symptoms of Covid-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=Mh3hU4A_Gh4&feature=emb_logo If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), you will need to self-isolate and phone your GP. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. The GP will assess you over the phone. If they think you need to be tested for COVID-19 (Coronavirus), they will arrange a…
How to shop safely under new public health advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=tbzxiuB9pyk&feature=emb_logo How to shop safely under new public health advice. Remember, if you are over 70 or in a vulnerable group, it's best for you to stay home entirely. Order online or ask someone you trust to drop shopping at your door. TRANSCRIPT: Shopping safely with physical distancing measures. Clean…