A poem: 'Everything is going to be all right' Amid the sad news and anxiety the Covid-19 crisis is causing us all, here are words from one of Ireland's most famous poets, Derek Mahon

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Starting to look like trick-or-treating this year will be done over ZOO-OO-OOO-ooooom.

People trolling Chrissy Teigen after she shared the heartbreaking images of her miscarriage really needs to cop themselves on. Miscarriage is a loss, its not taboo. In these days of darkness, kindness goes a long way.

My new book “Made in Ireland: Studies in Popular Music” is officially in print, it seems! 🥳 Ta for the heads up Kevin McNally, hope you enjoy — twas a dream working w John O’Flynn, Lonán Ó Briain & the gang 💚Routledge Books @aileen_dillane @cybergriff Ciarán Ryan Stephen R. Millar

Is the coronavirus crisis a chance to reset the world? bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/i… via @bbcideas

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Just received my first published copy of #TheIckabog! The winners’ illustrations bring the story alive even more beautifully than I’d imagined. Thank you to EVERYONE who sent in pictures. You reminded me just how much I love writing for young people. 💚🍄 1/2

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All post across Ireland will be stamped with Toy Show Adam's virtual hug (via TheJournal.ie) jrnl.ie/5297076

I've heard about the wonderful documentary that Dearg Films has done on Maureen O'Hara, does anyone know where Irish ex-pats can view it please? It's only available for Irish residents on TG4 player :(

Might it also be an idea to publish everyday daily vaccination numbers as well daily Covid numbers? A comparative vaccination table, measured against other countries, wld give people a sense of light at end of the tunnel, plus inject a needed dose of urgency into the rollout.

Here’s my statement on today’s violence at the Capitol.

“Wondering why I keep doing the same destructive unhelpful things- She tells me it takes courage to choose a new way, because the familiar is comfortable even when it’s destructive.” In today’s Sunday Independent m.independent.ie/opinion/commen…

A hotel in Germany uses 3D carpets to keep guests from running in the hallway. How absolutely Brilliant.

Well, well, well… #Q

Comfort and kindness go a long way. #kind

Fifth attempt at contacting AIB Customer Support credit card service via phone ended after 58 mins of waiting music, i just gave up!! By now baby is upset, i have a headache and the dog is packing her bags. If AIB want to lose customers, they are really have become pros at it!!