Dancing and Boxing in the Old Fashioned Way
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part Two) Like many Irish people in the fifties, Jimmy Walsh emigrated to England. He worked in a steel plant for three years, devoting every spare moment to his passion for boxing. He trained in the evenings after work and, together with fellow Callanite, Johnny O’ Donovan, boxed his way across London, winning numerous titles. …
Simple Exercise Habit
Exercising to maintain health for those who sit a lot By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). So many of us lead lives that require us to sit for long periods almost every day. The good news is that it is certainly possible to lead healthy lives, even if sitting takes up a …
Vegan Essential Foods for Balanced Die
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you planning on trying a vegan lifestyle or planning a meat free day per week? Are you wondering where to start? I spoke with Cal in our Kilkenny store who is vegan and I asked him for some tips to help you on your quest. Cal’s top items to have in …
KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL HOSTS CIVIC RECEPTION TO HONOUR ST. LACHTAIN’S JUNIOR HURLING TEAM, FRESHFORD, ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS
Photographs by Vicky Comerford On Monday 20th January, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Michael McCarthy, along with the Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council, hosted a civic reception in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Kilkenny City, to honour St. Lachtain’s Junior Hurling Team, for their recent triumph as All-Ireland Junior Hurling Champions. In …
The Hairy Bikers: where adventure meets the kitchen
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan When I first stumbled upon the TV show The Hairy Bikers, I found myself drawn into a world where adventure meets the kitchen. Hosts Si King and Dave Myers effortlessly blended their love for cooking with the simple joy of exploration. Their show wasn’t just about recipes; it was …
Recalling Gary Lynch and ‘Moscow’ Larkin
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Gary Lynch passed away on January 17. I loved Gary. Did I tell him that? Don’t be daft. Men don’t tell each other that they love each other (but we should). I feel I’d known Gary all my life. That said I am desperately trying to remember when and where I …
Inflation: We’re not out of the woods yet
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR As inflation eases and mortgage interest rates drop, 2025 brings a mixed bag for consumers. While new tax rules offer some relief, a slew of price hikes across energy, broadband, insurance, and groceries threatens to stretch household budgets. Here is a detailed look at what is rising and how you …
Negotiating the ‘smarts’ of the deal …
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON We have seen the results of plenty of wheeling and dealing recently. Some of the bargaining has resulted in deals being struck, while some have been abandoned or fallen apart. By far the most dramatic has been the sudden agreement between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in …
Reeling in the years, and getting older
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It seems like it was only yesterday that I wrote in this column, Where did that year go, what with 2024 just upon us? Now, here I am again, wondering where the last 12 months went. I may not be any the wiser but I am, unfortunately, …
Now good time to reappraise your mortgage
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The housing and financial markets are experiencing significant shifts as 2025 unfolds, driven by a robust economy, people’s changing needs and reduction in interest rates. Trevor Grant, of Irish Mortgage Advisors, notes an increase in first-time buyer mortgage approvals, signalling strong demand for home ownership. This trend, fuelled by uncertainty …
