013: Reopening Schools During COVID-19

013: Reopening Schools During COVID-19

Author: The Echo Newspaper July 31, 2020 Duration: 1:15:58
#13: Following months of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and phased reopenings, schools are set to reopen with children expected to return to classrooms at the end of August. But what exactly does that mean in a world where COVID-19 exists? Host Hayden Moore talks to local principals and a teacher about the challenges that lie ahead.

For four decades, The Echo Newspaper has been the essential chronicle for the neighborhoods of Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Ballyfermot, and across South Dublin. That same dedicated, ground-level reporting now finds a new dimension in Local Voices, a weekly podcast from the same team. This isn't about distant headlines; it's a conversation focused squarely on the news, business developments, cultural shifts, and community stories that resonate most directly in these areas. Each episode goes beyond the print page, offering a deeper dive into current affairs and local sports, while also exploring the careers, people, and culture that define the region's character. You'll hear the thoughtful analysis and insightful features that longtime readers expect, but with the added intimacy of audio. Tune in for a direct line to the issues that matter, presented with the authenticity and familiarity that only a newsroom embedded in the community for forty years can provide. This podcast extends The Echo's mission, ensuring the stories of South Dublin are not just read, but heard.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 59

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018: Living with Prostate Cancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:33
#18: Someone is diagnosed with cancer in Ireland every three-minutes. Just over five-years-ago Sean Crowe TD was one of those people. He was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, the most common form of cancer in men in Irelan…
017: Institution Survivors of Mother and Baby Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:02
#17: Terri Harrison gave birth to her son Niall at St Patrick's Mother and Child Institution in 1973, there he was taken from her and adopted without her consent. David Kinsella was born in St Patrick's and adopted, but…
016: Living with COVID-19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:13
#16: While COVID-19 still exists, is it possible for us to live the lives we want? With a recent surge in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, Consultant Clinical Microbiologist in Tallaght University Ho…
015: Are County Councillors Paid Enough? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:35
#15: With the news that Green Party Cllr William Priestley was to resign from his position because of the low salary, we take a closer look. Is the €17,060 a year and expenses enough considering the work load? William Pr…
014: Homeless during COVID-19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:16
#14: As of June 2020, there are 557 people on South Dublin County Council's homeless register. With the homeless emergency continuing in Ireland along with the COVID-19 pandemic, host Hayden Moore speaks to somebody who…
012: On The Picket Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
#12: Some 1500 people woke up on the morning of April 9 having suddenly lost their jobs. Debenhams Retail Ireland announced that it was closing all 11 of its stores in the Republic of Ireland, notifying their staff via e…
011: Breaking Ice - The Story of the Irish Bobsleigh Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:57
#11: Ireland's first ever team to qualify for the Winter Olympics was the Irish Bobsleigh Team, at Calgary '88. But 10 days before they were set to take centre stage, their entry to the games was withdrawn. Clondalkin fi…
010: Hellfire Club Visitor Centre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:48
#10: Fact and fiction is very much woven together when it comes to the Hellfire Club atop Montpelier Hill. It is the mystery surrounding the hunting lodge and the surrounding scenery of Massy's Wood that has visitors ret…
009: Businesses recovering from COVID-19 pandemic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:21
#9: What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on Irish businesses? There is no doubting that the Irish economy has taken a hit, but as businesses re-open, host Hayden Moore talks to them about the challenges they have fa…