Plaque to remember innocent council worker shot dead after a prayer at the Friary
Photos by Pat Shortall The German philosopher Georg Hegel famously said, “The only thing that we learn from history, is that we learn nothing from history”. But history, depending on where it is sourced, can be blemished. Often, stories that were handed down from father to son, or mother to daughter may or may not …
A walled town, Rothe House and Cardinal Rinucinni
WEEK FOUR Kilkenny is home to the most famous cats in the world. For over two hundred years, people everywhere have heard of the fierce Kilkenny Cats. They are part of our history; part of our DNA. They reflect Kilkenny in all its glorious past, its developing present and exciting future. In week four, local …
Stripy Men 1957: Out of doldrums, up to stars
Stripy Men author: The late Joe Cody John McGovern – One of Kilkenny’s finest half-backs The death occurred on Thursday February 24th of Johnny McGovern , one of the all-time greats of Kilkenny hurling. He was part of the golden era of Bennettsbridge hurling when they won 11 county senior titles between 1952 and 1971. …
What’s new for menopause?
BY CLAIR WHITTY There are lots of supplements to help the journey from perimenopause to menopause and beyond. We have had a couple of new ones in and I mentioned I would tell you about them. This week it’s NORVIA® Menopause and it is proudly produced in Ireland. NORVIA® Menopause is a protein-rich, plant-based, powdered …
Why women don’t want to be the same as men
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON With International Women’s Day coming up on Tuesday, March 8 it seems a good time to ask what do women want? Generally we — that is men and women — want the same things. It might be more appropriate to ask what women don’t want. They don’t want the …
The Ukraine crisis and your investments
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR I’m sure every financial advisors email has been flooded with the views of the various institutions on the Ukrainian crisis. And, as people scramble to make sense of the upheaval, much current guidance will become nearly immediately outdated being replaced by new advice as the saga unfolds. Areas of concern …
Coping with grief
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST THE SADNESS of a loved one’s passing is an unwelcome visitor for all of us at one time or another. The cycle of life dictates that those we cherish will eventually leave us, or us them. Just as there are countless ways this can happen, there is a myriad of ways …
Under the stairs is no longer my safe haven
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS When I was but a boy my brother and I would often hide under the stairs in our modest terraced house, setting up a make-shift camp and pretending we were Robinson Crusoe and his Man Friday stowed away on some far-flung island. Much to the alarm of my …
Kilkenny seek home comforts
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Laois next up for Cody’s Cats Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B Kilkenny vs Laois Sunday February 27th, UPMC Nowlan Park, 2pm Kilkenny will take to the UPMC Nowlan Park turf on Sunday, looking to bounce back from their injury-time defeat to Tipperary, when they face-off against Laois in round 3 …
Banner challenge for stripey women
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Clare next up as Cats seek second win Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 Group 2 Clare vs Kilkenny Brian Dowling will take his panel to Clare for their second round Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League fixture on Sunday as he looks to make it back-to-back wins for the Senior Ladies. …
