Naomh Pol News Issue 2

Caoimhe Larkin
Since the end of last August, I have been working in T2 in the
Buttercrane. It wasn’t too bad working. It is usually very hot in
T2 so wearing a mask just made it even hotter, but other than
that it was fine. I didn’t really mind bringing in masks to work, it
just seemed like a natural thing to do. Not being able to work
was annoying. Even though I started working seven months ago,
I’ve only worked for about four months.
Orlaith McVerry
I have been working in Snaubs for two and a half years now. One
of the challenges COVID has brought is reduced hours as we are
not as busy. I am not needed as much as I was before COVID.
Also, I’m not getting out to see the regulars as much and talking
to the customers. When customers could sit in and eat we had
to wear masks all the time and social distance as much as
possible from each other. Now we only do takeaways. When we
were open fully we had to laminate the menus so we could wipe
them down after every customer use. We also have to amplify
the cleaning and hygiene in the kitchen.
There is no doubt that we are all experiencing our own individual challenges with COVID-19.
However, it is clear that we are all trying to do our best to adhere to the guidelines so that
we can get through this difficult period. Just remember, “You're braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
By: Ava Pache 13/28
“Seek respect,
not attention.
It lasts longer.”