"Most sporting events are still taking place back home, although some rugby union internationals involving Italy, or, in one case, a player who had been to Italy and caught the coronavirus, have been postponed. Some football matches overseas are being played behind closed doors, but none here, as yet anyway."<br/><br/>"The St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin has been cancelled, but it will stay take place in Manchester. I suppose the latter doesn't get people visiting from around the world in the same way, though."<br/><br/>"Alcohol is supposed to be very helpful - but to wash your hands in, not to drink!"