Delight for history enthusiasts as they mark their 500th Kilkenny walk
All Photos by Pat Shortall Christmas Eve in Kilkenny is classy at the best of times. Add in the continuing growing festival that is Yulefest and Kilkenny comes into a league of its own. Such was the case this year. Thanks to the local authority and its workforce, the Parade looked radiant, as lights shone, …
Protect your family this January and throughout the year
As we find ourselves in the midst of a January like no other, it is more important than ever to support our immunity and in turn, give ourselves peace of mind and a mental boost. This is where SOMEGA, Ireland’s purest health supplement brand, comes in to its own. Co-founded by two Cork-based nutritionists and …
Savings at record high but we need to spend
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR DEPOSITS continue to remain at record highs, with €134 billion saved to the end of August 2021. While many households continue to face the real possibility that Covid-19 and the resulting economic turmoil could still leave them under pressure paying their mortgages and everyday expenses, the amount that people have …
Getting rid of pain without painkillers
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST Let’s face it, though popping pills like they’re sweets isn’t a good idea, there are times when painkillers are necessary. Some people are so good at things like meditation and mindfulness they can take almost any level of agony and not let it bother them. If you don’t believe that, look …
Are you going vegan for January?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Planning on taking the 31-day Veganuary challenge and going vegan for January but don’t know where to start? Here are some tips to help. A vegan diet will naturally involve lots of vegetable and grains, however, don’t go too heavy on the carbohydrate rich grains as a filler. Also avoid falling into …
The Pope takes a dogged look at parenthood
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Last week I could have sworn I heard a loud rumbling sound like a chasm opening up in the earth. Put it down to an overactive imagination but it might as well have been the real thing given Pope Francis’ remarks about pets taking the place of children …
Letting go of your adult children is no easy feat
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS It was a Christmas beyond expectation. My youngest son was home, after more than two years, from New York and brought his girlfriend to meet us. A lovely young woman with fine etiquette, good conversation and a great ability to make herself at home with us and win …
Ladies & Gentlemen… 2021 – A Mixed Bag!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART It has been a very strange eighteen months across the world, mostly related to the ‘P’ word. Yes, the pandemic, COVID-19 has cost all of us so much. During these dark times, the GAA has somehow managed to lift our spirits, and through our Hurling, Camogie …
