by Una Hearne. And so the world went quiet. We heard the birds again. We noticed nature again. The air was clean. The people came out for walks. There was an explosion of creativity and kindness. People pulled together. Suddenly we had time to think. We discovered how little shopping we actually need to do. Irish people discovered that life continues even when every pub is shut. Who knew? And who knew a frantic pace of life isn't necessary? (I am acutely aware that this does not include the people on the frontline, busier ...