Teac Tom: Fundraisers, volunteers and supporters needed
Like many community- based organisations Teac Tom relies heavily on the support of local businesses, individuals and community groups to fundraise throughout the year. The impact of Covid-19 on the charity sector is well-known, with fewer opportunities for fundraising and higher costs associated with putting health and safety measures in place for staff and clients. …
Balance blood sugar naturally
BY CLAIR WHITTY Let’s talk about balancing blood sugar levels and ways to curb sugar cravings for a healthier you. Long term problems associated with blood sugar imbalance can result in problems like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, chronic inflammation, hormone imbalance, and increased risk of cognitive problems. Prediabetes is a health condition where blood sugar …
Saving friendships from the aftermath of Covid
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST Two years of limited socialising, or none at all, left scars. We’re out of practice in the art of being around others. Navigating inevitable bumps in the roads of friendships isn’t secondary nature anymore. Psychologists say that two years apart from our friends created new tensions. We’re quicker to overreact to …
Be creative… find your everyday nugget
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON The thing about working as a journalist is that you spend lots of time trying to have bright ideas about things to write about. Some of the ideas may not be so bright and are likely to be shot down by critical editors with remarks like: “People don’t want …
When I’d ball my eyes out for poor Jesus
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS In the Catholic upbringing of my youth, there was no more an austere day than Good Friday. Curtains were drawn – as respect for the death of Christ – we kids were not allowed play football out on the road – indeed, play at all – and the …
Taste Turkish Cuisine!
Flaming Great opened a business on Friary Street in Kilkenny a short while ago. We are a Turkish cuisine with a young owner and with great chefs on board we are here to provide the best fresh food to our customers. We have years of experience in producing the traditional taste of Turkish kebabs together …
THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR COMPUTING, SCHOOL AND OFFICE REQUIREMENTS
With a great focus on shopping local, Recharge offers our customer a friendly service. 9 Irishtown, Gardens, Kilkenny 056 778 6493
The League’s for playing…..
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR The Cats Allianz League campaign in review The season so far This year’s Allianz National Hurling League has ended, with Waterford being crowned champions, following their win over Kilkenny’s semi-final victors, Cork at Semple Stadium, Thurles last weekend. The Deise are in decent form as the championship approaches, and are …
