Don’t go getting our hopes up… The plans for an extra bank holiday in Ireland to thank frontline workers for their part in the Covid-19 pandemic could be just a once-off rather than a permanent inclusion in the calendar. The government is believed to be looking at making the closest Monday to St. Brigid’s Day […]

4 years ago

The new Bank Holiday will serve as the first part of a “pandemic bonus” for frontline workers and the public. Following much speculation regarding an additional Bank Holiday and just where on the calendar such an occasion might fall, we appear to have our answer. St Brigid’s Day – traditionally held on 1 February to […]

4 years ago

“Future generations will recall, I am sure, and feel grateful for, the enormous debt of gratitude we owe to all those workers who have responded to the pandemic with such courage.” Michael D. Higgins has paid tribute to frontline workers and those who have lost their lives to Covid-19 in a touching statement released to […]

5 years ago

If you need a little reminder… It’s February 1 today which means it’s officially Spring time and it’s also Saint Brigid’s Day. The day always brings back memories of when we were in Primary School trying to make a Saint Brigid’s Cross. The struggle was real. We’re estimating that 99% of you, like us, don’t have […]

9 years ago