Beating bullies needs smart action
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.’ So states the children’s nursery rhyme, familiar to most of us from our schooldays. First appearing in a text known as ‘Eothen’ written in 1830, it has been around a long time. What most people don’t know is …
‘The Courting of Katie Earls’
BY NED EGAN PART 2 The question of a dowry for Katie was hardly thought about, and not discussed at all between the courting pair. In case you wonder, reader, a dowry was practically mandatory within the middle-class fraternity in a lot of the country, and was generally settled by the fathers down the pub, …
Your tax affairs after two years of the pandemic
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Back in 2020 businesses impacted by the Covid lockdowns were throw a number of lifelines by the Government. They suspended debt collection and charging of interest on late payment of VAT and PAYE (payroll tax) liabilities due from March of that year. They allowed the “Warehousing” of tax debt. They …
Rosalique 3 in 1 anti-redness miracle Formula
BY CLAIR WHITTY Rosalique is a “3 in 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula” with SPF 50, providing UVA and UVB protection. It’s a formula that conceals redness instantly, providing light coverage which leaves your skin looking radiant. It gently treats and protects your skin long term. It’s especially good for redness of the skin, inflamed skin, …
Why The Firm is better than all the others tried
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON What’s this? Are we really monarchists at heart wishing that Michael D could wear a crown on ceremonial occasions? Maybe not. But in a recent survey her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II turned out to be more popular than all our political leaders, even Mary Lou. It’s easy to be …
Modern dads show their true emotions
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS It’s been long a given that there’s a whole generation of the New Man out there. They use moisturiser, they stroke the cat, they have women friends, they make brown bread, and they clip their toenails on a regular basis. But they also workout regularly and are conscious …
Cats pounce to claim Leinster!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Salthill defeat in the past, as Bob comes home AIB Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final Croke Park Saturday June 4th Galway 0-17 Kilkenny 0-22 The Bob O’Keefe Cup is back on Noreside for a third year in a row, after Kilkenny defeated Galway by 5 points …
Out and About in the heart of the community with the Kilkenny Observer
A selection of photos taken at the recent showing of “Business Class”, a short film recently filmed and edited by the Young Irish Film Makers Local Training Initiative Multimedia course. The script was written entirely by the Acquired Brain Injury Group Kilkenny and facilitated by artist Gillian Grattan. The initiative was overseen and funded by …
From Barrack Street in Kilkenny, James Frederick Plunkett saw action in some bitter battles
This week, The Kilkenny Observer looks at the life Of Lieutenant Colonel James Frederick Plunkett, born into a Kilkenny military family, and who was to see war at first hand in many parts of the world. This is part one of a two part series A soldier, man and boy James Plunkett was born into …
In the heart of the community with the Kilkenny Observer
The annual Fr. McGrath ‘Fáilte Isteach’ English Awards, were presented on Wednesday May 25th. This year’s presentation was made by Mayor Andrew McGuinness. The event was attended by an eclectic mix from around the globe – diverse cultures from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe all gathered together, each with their own story to tell. …
