Some reservations about generous Budget
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR According to Minister Pascal O’Donohue this year’s Budget focused on helping families and businesses facing the cost-of-living crisis arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. He said “As one of the most open economies in the world, we benefit when things are going …
Top immune supporting remedies
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you wondering if it’s too early to think about boosting your immune system? So that you could try prevent winter viruses, coughs, and colds and not miss days from work or school. I think this is the perfect time to give your immune system a boost. But what are the best …
Harnessing people power for carbon reduction
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON For a while now I have been wondering about being more energy efficient and guiltily putting off finding out about it. Retrofitting can seem daunting: what are you going to do, how much will it cost, what is the energy saving and can you even find a contractor to …
Bank on it! My money’s on a cashless society
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS When I left school, I wanted to go to college which I did. Initially though, to appease my father, I went for job interviews with Aer Lingus, the Civil Service, and the banks. On the day of interview with Bank Of Ireland, at least three score of us …
Shamrocks make point in Glenmore demolition
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship UPMC Nowlan Park Shamrocks Ballyhale 3-26 Glenmore 0-20 Shamrocks Ballyhale cantered to the quarter-finals of the St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship following a 15-point win over Glenmore at UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday. What appeared to be a tricky test on …
Dunne & dusted as Sash march to league title win!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR The Bridge de-throned in league decider as Dunne shines St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Final UPMC Nowlan Park Tullaroan 1-24 Bennettsbridge 0-13 The Sash produced a magnificent display of attacking hurling as they dismantled a disappointing Bennettsbridge at UPMC Nowlan Park in the league final last Saturday. A …
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR EVERY ATHLETE AT EVERY AGE
BY EOIN EVERARD With just one or two sessions per week, you can live a longer, more fulfilling life thanks to strength or Pilates training. In order to live longer, healthier lives free from illness and damage, people are always looking for ways to slow down the aging process. According to experts, strength training is …
Positive Ageing Week
We have all heard it said ‘You are only as old as you feel’ Therefore it is important that we all keep ourselves active and engaged in society on a regular basis. Otherwise we will get hit by that terrible word Ageism. Ageism refers to how we think (stereotypes), feel (prejudice) and act (discrimination) towards …
DID Electrical renews its partnership with Kilkenny’s James Stephens GAA club
Guaranteed Irish Electrical retailer DID Electrical announce their sponsorship renewal with the Kilkenny City, James Stephens GAA club for a sixth consecutive year. This will see DID Electrical lead as the main sponsor for ‘The Village’ club which has contributed to great talents over the years such as Brian Cody, Phil ‘Fan’ Larkin, Joe Hennessy, …
Tribute to a local legend
A mighty heart stopped beating when Nicky Fitzgerald, who divided his life between Callan and Inistioge, said goodbye to the world. He was sixty-one. News of his passing on September 10th grieved his vast circle of friends. I felt privileged to be present in the ward in St Luke’s hospital when Nicky drew his last …
