Thread by @daithaigilbert

A short thread on just *a few* of the amazing things ordinary people in @ireland are doing to support their neighbours and friends, as well as the frontline workers keeping us safe during the #coronavirus outbreak 1/6

First up is #selfisolationhelp which began as a tweet by @HelenORahilly and has now blossomed into a network of 7,000+ volunteers across the country with its own website (localsupport.ie) and text messaging system — all built by more volunteers. 2/6

People are helping with everything from collecting shopping and medical supplies to walking dogs and just offering to just be on the end of a phone for someone who may not have anyone else to talk to. 3/6

Next is the 30,000+ people who responded to the @HSELive's #oncallforireland recruitment drive. These people will be on the frontline of the battle against #coronavirus. They will be the ones caring for us and all our loved ones in the weeks and months to come. 4/6

Then there's @cianflah and @mcallistertad's #feedtheheroes, a fundraising campaign to feed hospital and emergency workers which has raised almost €225,000 in just 4 days. 5/6

There are A LOT of other examples, but during what are truly scary times, it really does make you proud to be #Irish #IrelandLockdown 6/6