Young people are facing unique and profound challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. School and college life has been turned upside down and many young people have lost their jobs.
Others are struggling with being separated from their friends and family. Some face significant mental health impacts as a result of the restrictions.
We wanted to give a voice to young people in Ireland as they learn to cope with "the new normal". Below, you can read some perspectives on the pandemic from volunteers from SpunOut.ie, Ireland's youth information website. Lorna Mannion is a 19-year-old student from Co Galway "I was in Leaving Cert when this all kicked off and to be told I had to stay at home was just horrible and scary.