Coronavirus Solidarity Diary: Afternoon tea delivery makes up for couples’ postponed celebrations

The concierge at the Metropole Hotel, Cork, John Coleman making a special delivery of afternoon tea to Eddie and Marian Harrington, Ballinlough, Cork, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. The couple was due to celebrate at the Hotel. Picture: Dan Linehan

Welcome to Chapter Ten of the Irish Examiner's #CoronavirusSolidarity diary.

Every week we will be highlighting for posterity those stories which capture the unique community spirit of Ireland's response to the ongoing crisis. Please let us know about community initiatives which have been set up to offer support to those most impacted by the crisis or examples of people who are going above and beyond the call of duty. Tag us at @irishexaminer and use #CoronavirusSolidarity.