As of Tuesday, 23rd February, the Government has extended current Covid-19 Restrictions until April 5th 2021. Let's have a look at what that means for MIC Limerick and Thurles, and the supports that are available to students at this time.
This means:
1. Higher, Further and Adult Education should remain primarily online.
2. Everyone MUST stay at home unless your trip is for essential reasons.
3. You should not have household visits or social gatherings of any kind.
4. You should only exercise within 5km of your home.
5. You should continue to wear a face covering in public and in crowded places and practice good hand hygiene.
Read all about Level 5 restrictions
These times can be worrying and stressful, and you may be in need of additional support and advice to help get you through this. There are many supports and resources available to you:
Crisis Volunteers: Text HELLO to 50808 for 24/7 support
Samaritans: Free Call 116 123 for 24/7 support
Aware: Call 1800 804 848
Pieta House: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
For advice and supports on Minding your Mental Health during the Coronavirus Outbreak, read the HSE's guide here.
If you develop symptoms while on campus for an essential reason (such as accessing the click and collect Library service):
Or you require more advice you can call the Limerick campus on (086) 0664917. Alternatively you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Thurles campus can be contacted on (086) 0664920 or alternatively emailed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. These supports are here to help you should you require assistance.
For support from your MISU Sabbatical Officers:
Welfare, Financial and Accommodation advice: Contact Aisling, the MISU President, by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by booking an online appointment with her here.
Academic advice: Contact Laura, the MISU Vice President, by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by booking an online appointment with here here.
For support from MIC Counselling Service:
Limerick students:
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Thurles students:
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Read more about the MIC Counselling service during online learning here.