Daniel McConnell: Pragmatism and hope behind the plan to reopen Ireland

Relaxing lockdown is based on practical advice from Ireland's medical advisers — and our aspirations for a return to normality

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies, as that wonderful film,  The Shawshank Redemption told us.

A tale of fortitude and courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.