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Published 16:10 28 May 2020 BST
Updated 16:11 28 May 2020 BST
By Declan Rooney
“It took me two hours to get up so it was a good test. It’s really steep but it’s lovely. If I was in the thick of training there is no way I’d have done that.”
One of the side effects of the global pandemic has been the outbreak of kindness and community spirit that followed it.
Moloney, who is promoting the new #LidlLegends initiative, says the country is full of community heroes and she hopes the goodwill can continue when life gets back to normal.
“GAA clubs are so community based anyway, but everyone is looking out for one another. There has been a lot of volunteering all over Ireland, not just at home here where I can see it. People are going out bringing shopping to the elderly, delivering prescriptions and things like that.
“It’s great to see Lidl recognising this with small things like their Community Gift Cards and priority queueing for LGFA volunteers. It makes such a difference when people are trying to help out.
“I was just speaking to my friend and we were saying that if people were like this the whole time wouldn’t it make life a lot easier. A lot of people out there are struggling on a daily basis. Just a simple gesture like a smile or a wave is huge. Someone acknowledging you without words, it goes a long way.
“Hopefully when we come out of this some of these good deeds will stick. There’s a real different atmosphere around the place.
“Although us Irish are regarded as friendly we have taken it to another level now. We are looking out for each other. I’d love it we can continue to be like that. It’d make life a lot easier for everyone out there.”5 club games to watch out for this weekend in the GAA
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