Gorey app developer creates helpful tool to see 2k zones
GOREY software company Devhaus has created a handy tool for anyone wondering about where their two kilometre zone ends in relation to the new coronavirus rules announced on Friday night.
The new website and handy application ‘2kmfromhome.com’, which uses mobile location services to show you exactly where you are and a two kilometre radius from your location, has already been used by thousands of people of all ages across the country.
Davhaus owner Joanne O’Grady said that she never anticipated how popular it would prove to be after software developer David Bolger created the application in just a few hours.
‘We could not have anticipated the response from the public and the site has gone viral. We were interviewed on RTÉ 2fm and RTÉ news have a video piece on their website. We had an idea that we thought might perhaps be useful for family and friends, a simple web app with a map of your location showing a two kilometre radius from your home. We have been inundated with messages of thanks from the public,’ she said.
David said it was the right application at the right time, and he was glad it brought relief to people in their homes as he attempted the site has encouraged calm among members of the public.
‘ They can now envisage what their daily exercise will look like. Many have said they struggle with mental health and anxiety issues and were very worried about the new restrictions, but the site has calmed their concerns,’ he said.
Joanne said that Devhaus are very proud of the Gorey business and that this is just another uplifting and positive news story for the people of the town.
In the two weeks up to this point, Devhaus has been working to build a community volunteer website which has been put on hold for the time being.
Based around the ethos of finding solutions in technology in a way that is user-friendly, Devhaus was founded in 2013 and is now based on Gorey’s Main street.