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"I am living in Heidelberg Germany. We are in lockdown here but are still allowed out for a walk and to get some fresh air. The children are finding it hard, in particular, my daughter who loves gymnastics. Thank God we have a garden and that is where we spend most of the time or playing Ninjago lego with my son. I am working from my home office.

"I work in admin for a local company in the city. However, because of the social distancing restrictions I cannot go into work. The lockdown has affected me negatively because I visit my family members on a weekly basis normally and cannot do that now for their safety and my own. I am also unable to mind my grandparents who are recovering from surgery which has been tough for me.

"The lockdown has provided us with a great opportunity. Never has there been a better time for self-improvement and up-skilling. I can give my full attention to the projects that have been sitting on the sidelines. Unfortunately as a sports fan, the postponement of sport is certainly one of the disadvantages.

"The lockdown has impacted me negatively as I am out of work like so many across the industry but I am looking at the positives and keeping active and getting fresh air. I have also acknowledged that I am lucky to be still in full health and I have been trying to encourage others to keep busy at home by trying new activities like baking. It is a tough time for all but we should all try to make the best of a bad situation.

"I am a German teacher and self isolating by myself in my home since Thursday last week as a precaution. Every day I email my students homework then spend the afternoon correcting it individually and emailing it back. That takes a lot of time but keeps me occupied and helps me not to feel useless. We even had one Skype class which was good fun seeing them again and speaking German. I really miss my children in the school.

"To keep ourselves busy, and to relieve boredom, The Kinlay Hostel has decided to focus on one thing each week to help others.

"I am from France but have been living in Galway for almost 10 years. I am also the owner of Petite Beauté in Galway which had to close temporarily because of Covid-19 so working out keeps me away from stressing out over the outcome of the salon.

"A complete lockdown of the country" is urgently required by the Government and health officials, to ensure complete success in combating "the most serious and challenging public health crisis" in the history of the State.

With wall-to-wall coverage of Covid-19, it is possible that you have forgotten that a special day is on the horizon; Mother's Day.