The spirit of meitheal has been revived by the Covid-19 crisis

The spirit of meitheal, the rural tradition of neighbour helping neighbour, has been revived by the Covid-19 crisis, says Ray Ryan

Meals on Wheels Tralee are working flat out as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold of the Country. Volunteers deliver dinners around Tralee each day. Picture: Domnick Walsh

MEITHEAL is a word that describes the rural tradition of neighbours coming together to save the hay, cut the turf, and help each other in times of need.