Why are omega oils so important?
BY CLAIR WHITTY I often suggest taking Essential Fatty Acids- Omega Oils. They’re called essential because your body cannot make them, you need to get them from your diet or from supplements. Omega 3 is the most important of these Omega Oils. With adequate Omega 3 in your diet, you’ll be on your way to …
Eviction ban: time to put our house in order
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON There are certain nouns that can be used as accusations, like thief, liar or cheat, that tow negative judgements in their wake for good reason. Moral codes are involved and have been broken. Landlord has been among those words in Ireland for emotive historical reasons. But there is no …
It no longer happens on The Late, Late Show
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS So, Ryan Tubridy is hanging up his proverbial boots after 14 years hosting The Late, Late Show and will present his final one on May 26, two days before his 50th birthday. The Late Late Show is the world’s second-longest-running late-night talk show – after the Tonight Show …
Cats edge Deise to set up Rebel’s semi clash
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Drennan & Donnelly impress in 2-point win Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B Round 5, UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 0-18 Waterford 0-16 Derek Lyng’s side navigated their way to a semi-final National League clash with Cork this weekend, following a hard-fought win over Waterford at UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday. …
Cork crush Cats to signal intent
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Stripey Women have plenty to ponder ahead of Tipp game Very Camogie League Division 1A, Round 4 UPMC Nowlan Park Kilkenny 1-10 Cork 0-23 Kilkenny’s sluggish start to the camogie season continued last weekend as Brian Dowling’s charges slumped to a 10-point defeat to Cork at UPMC Nowlan Park in …
The importance of strides
BY EOIN EVERARD Strides – or accelerations – are a staple of almost every secondary school, university, and professional running team. Whether you’re an 800m specialist, cross country runner, or an aspiring marathoner, strides are a fundamental building block of speed and coordination. But the majority of recreational runners never do them despite a host …
Graigue-Ballycallan Athletics Club
Kilkenny Sport Focus By Michael O’Leary Graigue-Ballycallan Athletics Club was formed within the last 10 years, but since The Club was found they have constantly thrived with a wide range of actitivies as they continue to grow from strength to strength. They have massive numbers within The Club which is a huge testament and tribute …
A step in the right direction…
By John Fitzgerald Torrential rain failed to dampen the zeal of the Local History Walkers Group last weekend. Every Saturday without fail they set out from the Horse Trough on the Parade to bring the past alive through meticulously-researched talks, taking in both prominent heritage spots and lesser known or even hidden antiquities. The skies …
French and Polish communities celebrate as Mayor opens city doors for twins
The Mayor of Kilkenny Municipal District, Cllr. David Fitzgerald, hosted a Mayoral reception for the French and Polish Communities in Kilkenny on Thursday evening 16TH March at the Council Chamber, in honour of the visiting delegations to Kilkenny from our twinned Cities of Moret-Sur-Loing in France and Malbork in Poland for St. Patrick’s Festival. On …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 10 Up came the gun in one swift motion! But no – it wasn’t the vile would-be swain – or the father: it was Barker! Or something strangely like him… The dog creature stopped right in front of her: facing her: gazing at her. In spite of her ‘Mammy-sent’ warmth, a …
