BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Shefflin named Galway’s Top Cat After weeks of speculation surrounding the vacant Galway managers job, the announcement was made late Wednesday evening that hurling’s most decorated player, Henry Shefflin had been appointed to the role. The legendary figure had been mooted as one of the possible candidates for the position, …

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When you support anything local you are investing in your own welfare, and this is also true when you support local business. The money you spend stays within the local community. Your money goes towards paying salaries which should be re spent within the local economy. Local business pay rates which goes towards paying for …

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By Christine Tobin It’s easy to push marketing to one side when you’re busy with the day-to-day running of your business – whether you sell products or offer services. It can feel hectic having to keep all the plates spinning, from family life to business. Marketing is often the first casualty when it all gets …

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BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR John Scott’s ladies recognised in ‘Soaring Stars’ nominations Despite tasting final heartbreak against Antrim at headquarters last month, Kilkenny intermediate Camogie team have seen their season’s efforts acknowledged by the Camogie Association. No fewer than TEN members of John Scott’s team have been nominated for the Soaring Stars awards that …

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BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Senior ladies set for awards recognition Going into this season, Kilkenny’s senior camog’s had high hopes of successfully defending their title. Brian Dowling’s charges never put together the complete 60-minute performance, and eventually came up short against the rebels of Cork. However, the team’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, as …

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BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR • The Village will pose serious test for Shamrocks • Gaels vs Sash could be epic St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC semi-final draw: Ballyhale Shamrocks v James Stephens Tullaroan v O’Loughlin Gaels So far, the club championship has delivered some quality contests. This weekend’s offering’s promises to serve up …

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Preparation and cooking time Prep: 20 mins Cook: 10 mins Serves: 4 Let little witches and wizards make their own healthy Halloween dinner with this pizza. You can add extra toppings, using whatever meat and veggies they like... Ingredients 200g strong white flour 200g strong wholewheat flour 1 tsp or 7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast ...
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AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON “Yes, well no …maybe,” is not exactly an answer in the affirmative but it’s one that is used by South Africans when they haven’t worked out their answer. It covers all the options and it’s a turn of phrase I found myself using the other day when asked: …

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BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR LAST week saw the ins and outs of Budget 2022 released. A fiver here, a price hike there, much of it was covered in the media. But what about the nitty gritty? How will it actually affect you? It really is imperative that we review our finances after every budget …

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THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS WE all like a good fright now and then, and not just at Halloween, if only for the adrenalin rush and the cocoon of comfort that leaves us sated after the thrill has gone. Of course, there are those who are schlock and horror junkies needing frequent fixes …

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