You can’t fight your nature when you are Trapped in Amber
BY: Dr Joe Kearney The hearthstone on which our fireplace sits is made from Kilkenny marble; this is no cultural contrivance on my part, just a chance inheritance from the previous house owner. It is the place where I rest my feet and indulge in dreams during evenings of reverie When you consider the fossil-shells …
Will it be three in a row for Limerick or number 37 for the Cats?
By Jimmy Neary On a rain soaked day on the Killian End in Semple Stadium I watched the 1973 Munster Final between Tipperary and Limerick. The last ‘poc fada’ of the day saw a cool, brave Richie Bennis stand over the placed ball and then slot the winning point between the posts to send Limerick …
Cody instils the belief to his panel that every game is winnable
BY: Padraig O’Náraigh Time was, in years gone by, the All Ireland hurling final was played on the first Sunday in September and it signalled the end of the summer holidays and a return to school on the Monday after the big match. Those of us lucky enough to be from the County that won …
The black and amber roar to be heard on ‘up for the match’ on Saturday night
Dunnamaggin can be traced back to at least the14th century , where churches, high crosses, a castle and river played important roles in the history of this almost 300 acre townsland. For those who do not need to reflect on the history side of things, then suffice to say that Dunamaggin is a beautiful spot. …
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Cody vs Kiely promises to be epic All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final Croke Park, Sunday July 17th (3:30pm throw-in) Kilkenny vs Limerick >> SHERRY SAYS FINAL PREVIEW The scramble for tickets has been mighty, the buzz unreal, the various parishes decked out in black and amber, but …
Kilkenny’s Road to Croker
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO The season culminates with Sunday’s trip to the Capital, but a fair few miles have been clocked up in reaching another All-Ireland Final. Not only are Kilkenny the record winners of the Liam McCarthy to date, but the Noresiders have also been the runners up a record …
Stunning concert to celebrate club centenary
A seed bearing fruit – an orchestra is born As one drives through the flourishing countryside at this time of year one begins to notice the crops beginning to turn colour, signifying that a rich harvest is about to come to fruition. These fragile seeds sown in rich soil in deep winter and early spring …
Is a mortgage free retirement under threat?
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR IRELAND has experienced huge challenges in housing with a marked drop in homeownership rates in recent years. This is according to last week’s ESRI report, entitled Future Trends in Housing Tenure and the Adequacy of Retirement Income, drawing its data from Income and Living Conditions and the Irish Longitudinal Study …
What’s magnesium good for?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Let’s talk about Magnesium. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals our body needs. Up to 70% of all adults may be Magnesium deficient. Teenagers and young children can be deficient too. Tiredness and fatigue, muscles aches, pains, spasms, and PMT are common signs of deficiency. Magnesium is important for your …
Call in Mam’s and Dad’s army
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON ONE way to avoid a thorny issue is to kick the can down the road and the coalition has done this yet again over raising pension age. “I don’t see it going beyond 66,” said Taoiseach Michael Martin last month, excusing deferment of a decision with the comment, ”These …
