Lady Desart…the aristocrat with a heart of gold
By John Fitzgerald When we think of aristocracy in Ireland, images of oppression, exploitation, and aloofness come to mind. The lords and ladies are thought of as having been born with silver spoons in their mouths. We have a concept of toffs swanning around in their big house and not caring a whit for the …
My word! A good word for bad language!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran “Foul language can boost group bonding, raise pain tolerance and increase physical strength….. It also eases stress,” according to The Irish Times, on Monday October 31 last. Boy was I glad to read that. Effin glad even! And why? Because yours truly is prone to peppering his conversations with the F …
Don’t bank on that switch being easy
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR We flagged in an earlier piece that D-day was coming for those who have to move from Ulster Bank but we make mention of it again because, according to Ulster Banks CEO Jane Howard, the bank intends to move forward with plans to freeze the accounts of a first wave …
Looking after your prostate
BY CLAIR WHITTY November is Men’s Health Month, a great time to remind you to get your prostate checked. Make an appointment with your doctor today if you have not had a check-up recently. Prevention is better than cure. If you’re getting up several times to pee during the night it could be a sign …
Turning a blind eye to the naked truth
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Events of the past weeks remind me of the story of the emperor who had no clothes. In Hans Christian Anderson’s tale, the emperor and his people are told by weavers that they would make him a wonderful suit of clothes. Anyone who could not see these wondrous garments …
‘Look after your children, they are most precious’
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS My father’s sister Maeve was a mere slip of a young woman when she took the boat to an England where ‘no Irish need apply’ and eventually found a job in the British civil service and a flat in Chiswick. She came home every Christmas to my grandmother’s …
Cats to the FOUR at 2022 PwC All-Star Awards
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR TJ gets All-Star No.6 as Mikey Butler is named Young Hurler of the Year At a star-studded evening at the National Convention Centre in Dublin last Friday night, four members of Brian Cody’s last ever Kilkenny All-Ireland Final side picked up All-Star awards in recognition of their outstanding performances in …
Communication the key as Gowran Little theatre hit right cord
Words: Gerry Cody Photos: Anne Phelan Gowran Little theatre is anything but. Little I mean. As a theatre company they are amongst the best. And that’s not just the strength they have as actors. From the moment their next production is chosen, the marketing wheels start turning. Facebook, Twitter and direct emails begin to flow, …
Pope Francis appoints Father Niall Coll as Bishop of Ossory
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Father Niall Coll, a priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ossory. The diocese, which covers much of counties Kilkenny as well as parts of Laois and Offaly, has been without a bishop since Archbishop Dermot Farrell was appointed to the archdiocese …
Young Food Producer 2022
Pics by Amanda Burke MacDonagh was proud to continue its long tradition of organising and hosting the Savour Young Food Producer’s Market on Saturday 29th October 2022. This one-day market showcased the culinary skills and delightful inventions of young chefs, bakers, and entrepreneurs from ages 10 to 17. There were 3 judges on the day: …
