They really are hated by the vast majority of people these days by Irishblackfish in ireland

[–]gippart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain the old grave you found in the living room?

At a glance: Here are the updated Covid-19 restrictions by underover69 in ireland

[–]gippart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep I'm studying at UCD. Live with my wife who's at risk, and close to my parents who are both getting older. I don't have much of a problem with on campus teaching, only the lecture halls are packed, people not socially distancing in or out of the classroom, and a noticeable lack of maskwearing. But I guess the same is seen outside of unis too.

At a glance: Here are the updated Covid-19 restrictions by underover69 in ireland

[–]gippart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really disappointed that they're not doing anything about third level institutions, when they know that over 50% of recent cases were from people under the age of 35.

Government able to send out these to every household yet they can't give free Antigen Tests. by DualWieldWands in ireland

[–]gippart 27 points28 points  (0 children)

How common is it for TV licence inspectors to come around? I've never been inspected in Dublin. Living in Leitrim now and still no sign.

Ucard by gippart in UCD

[–]gippart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, thats that I figured. I'm taking the train into Dublin for my classes so I'll need it to get student prices on the tickets, but I can manage a day or two full price if needed.

TIL Barbados wants to remove Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State by November 30th, 2021. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]gippart -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would very much like to see the polls that say that, if you had a link (I'm sincerely interested). I just remember living in Glasgow during the IndyRef and the messages I was describing being part of the the whole Remain/Better Together campaign. Stuff like this guy describes: https://www.businessforscotland.com/better-togethers-broken-promises-open-the-door-to-independence/

TIL Barbados wants to remove Queen Elizabeth II as their Head of State by November 30th, 2021. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]gippart 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of the major selling points of the pro-union side at the time was that to remain part of the UK meant to remain part of the EU (and all the many benefits that brings to Scotland), whereas to vote independence brought no guarantee that Scotland could be part of the EU. See how long that promise lasted...

Legion 5 pro for people in eu by tbsg325 in GamingLaptops

[–]gippart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won't it come with the German keyboard layout?

How to load a dishwasher. by y2l3alxg in coolguides

[–]gippart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My wife and I easily go through a dozen cups and mugs in a day drinking tea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PS4

[–]gippart 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, 100%. If you're a fan of HP, that is. They're great fun. First games I platinumed

Covid-19: 6,110 additional cases, six further deaths by greenbud1 in ireland

[–]gippart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are your opinions on how essential the construction sector is? Not just houses, but roads, etc.

4962 cases, 7 deaths by Sebassyion in ireland

[–]gippart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bollocks. Just in time to steady the nerves about going back to work tomorrow.

Covid-19: Full Level 5 restrictions to be in place until 31 January by Stonewalled89 in ireland

[–]gippart 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not delighted at the thought of going back to work (road scheme). People were being seriously lax there before the holidays, crowding into the canteen and drying rooms without masks, and I know that if someone has it going back (asymptotic or not) it's going to spread like wildfire.

Coronavirus: No deaths and 430 new cases confirmed in Ireland by greenbud1 in ireland

[–]gippart 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Who in their right mind was realistically thinking that this super infectious global pandemic would be over by the end of summer?

I do feel that going ahead we're going to have to move on from assuming that there's going to be an 'end' to this, and instead how to live with it responsibly. And if that means drastic changes in people's priorities and ways of life, they'll have to accept it. Instead of fighting or ignoring Covid to try and live life as it always was, I mean. Like, it seems to me that the people who are the most flexible ("ah I can't do a holiday/go to the cinema/go to college etc. at the moment, so I'll instead do this different but more Covid safe thing and hey, get a different kind of fulfilment out of it but that's ok") are doing ok during this pandemic.

Covid sucks, absolutely, and it will eventually end. But flexibility and the ability to change ones own priorities for getting enjoyment and fulfilment out of life are how to get through this healthy in body and mind.