Liam ‘Chunky’ O’Brien: The Natural Talent
Liam ‘Chunky’ O’Brien holds a special place in the hearts of all Gaels. He played the game with an extraordinary freedom of expression. His flamboyant and inspiring performances often enriched and enlivened a Sunday afternoon. Thankfully for Kilkenny, many of these performance took place on September Sundays in Croke Park. Chunky (surely a misnomer) loved …
Sheelagh Lynch: An appreciation
I remember a production of ‘The Field’ in The Club House Hotel, during the early 90’s. Smithwick’s Brewery employee Tom Halpin played the role of the Bull McCabe. In the dramatic pub scene, where McCabe demanded the silence of the village on events that were about to unfold, Halpin came into his own. Fearsome and …
Last chance to win the ‘You’re a Star’ Quilt!
With the weather set to be warm and sunny this week, we will get to enjoy a last burst of summer and hopefully some nice sunshine. But once the children are back to school and the days get shorter it will be time to start thinking about cosying up for the winter again. And what …
Parting is such sweet sorrow
The Eastern Environs Community group gathered in St John’s Parish Centre to bid a fond farewell to Fr Brian Griffin after his six -year sojourn in the Parish. Fr Brian’s transfer to cover the two Laois parishes of Castletown and Camross was the surprise inclusion in the Bishop’s recent Diocesan clerical changes. In bidding farewell …
Top supplements for kids heading back to school
BY CLAIR WHITTY It’s that time of year again when you’re thinking about getting the kids ready to go back to school. Maybe you’re thinking about what to give them for extra support so that they are ready to face the school year ahead of them. Some of my favourite products for kids heading back …
The Italian job – and a deal – as travel reopens
BY FIONN DAVENPORT GROUP holiday specialist Travel Department welcomed its first customers back to Italy last week on its Lake Como, Milan and St Moritz tour including the Bernina Express. Sara Zimmerman, CEO, Travel Department: “We were delighted to welcome our first customers back to Lake Como this week. “It’s clear that many of those …
Time management is key for our wellbeing
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST Stress destroys both our mental wellbeing and physical health. It can ultimately lead to chronic or even terminal illness. Stressful situations often develop when we feel we don’t have enough time but we can take back control of this with a few easy steps. First, are you doing too much and …
How educating girls is in class of its own
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS THE social theorist Simone de Beauvoir said: “Never forget that it only takes a political, economic or religious crisis for women’s rights to be called into question. These rights can never be taken for granted. You must remain vigilant throughout your life.” Mullah Baradar, leader of the Taliban, …
How to keep a lid on your finances
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AS we head toward the end of another year the cost of back to school and the tax bill that needs to be paid in the next few weeks is front and centre of many of our minds. Half of the Top 10 worries according to a report by insurance …
