Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Covid-19 Diaries

Harry’s Diary – Days 5 (Thurs, March 19, 2020)

We had our first call-out today under our new COVID protocol. One thing is certain, our fire-engines don’t have the virus.

Harry’s Diary – Days 3-4 (Tues-Wed, March 17-18, 2020)

Covid-19 has shown us what deep down we know but pretend isn't true. Our best laid plans, our dreams and goals, they can be extinguished in a day.

Harry’s Diary – Day 2 (March 16, 2020)

It's a waiting game now. We are used to that in the retained fire service. Sometimes I lie in bed smugly satisfied that I don't have to get up at the same time every morning.

Harry’s Diary – Day 1 (Sunday, March 15th)

The Corona virus has been spreading for weeks. First identified on Ireland's shores around ten days ago, the town I live in being one of the first to have a cluster.