From Long Island to Kilkenny as Martine and Jeremy exchange vows at St Mary’s Cathedral
The marriage register in St Mary’s Cathedral stretches back to 1754. From near and far thousands of couples have walked the beautiful aisle of St Mary’s to celebrate the sacrament of marriage. The past two years have been quiet – Covid forced many to change plans and dates. This year 17 couples will add their …
Making sure you get all your tax allowances
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Have you claimed your Flat Rate Expense (FRE) for last year yet? No? Unfortunately, you’re not alone as every year thousands of people leave unclaimed FREs and other tax reliefs and refunds with the taxman. More than 50% of employees surveyed by Taxback.com do not know their tax entitlements or …
You’ll be ‘Appier’ after a good night’s sleepio
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST A THIRD of all adults aren’t sleeping. Sleepless nights result in miserable days after. You’re never at your most efficient when you’re fatigued. Alongside the one in three of us who say we regularly suffer sleepless nights, two-thirds of grown ups struggle with disrupted sleep. Furthermore, a quarter report not being …
What’s Osteoporosis?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones have become weak and brittle causing them to break easily. This can happen if you trip or fall, hit off something, or even from coughing. The most common fractures occur in the hip, spine, or wrist. It is known as a silent disease as you …
Let’s not scapegoat refugees for our deficiencies
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON We may be one of the most distant destinations for refugees fleeing Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine but their reception in Ireland couldn’t have been warmer. Since Ukrainians began arriving here from March onwards, they have been taken into our hearts and our schools. Don’t we deserve a pat …
Monkeypox, how are ya; it’s the economy stupid!
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS I’m in my local when he spots me and there’s no escape. It’s Yer Man at the bar, he who has an opinion on all and sundry. “I’ll get that,” he says as the barman places the blonde in the black skirt in front of me. “So, it’s …
The Final Countdown!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Provincial crown up for grabs as master meets the apprentice AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final Saturday, June 4th Croke Park, 7pm Galway vs Kilkenny This could be huge. This could be epic. This is Shefflin vs Cody. This is Galway vs Kilkenny. Supporters from …
Free access to secondary education courtesy of Callan CBS
Coláiste Éamann Rís have just launched a book to celebrate 154 years in Callan County Kilkenny. It is a book chockablock with information, stories and photos that is a must for any former student or indeed those with an interest in the history of Callan. Many former students were asked to contribute an article to …
A passion for Irish Country music sees Johnny Barry receive award from mayor as family and friends celebrate
Irish country music is big news in Ireland. Since the 1960’s , dance halls, marquees and country halls packed out to the sound of such artists as Big Tom, Larry Cunningham, Margo, Susan McCann and Philomena Begley. In more recent years names such as Daniel O Donnell, Foster and Allen Trudi Lawlor and Hugo Duncan …
