Off to a flyer
Littlewoods Ireland Division 1 National League Kilkenny 1-18 (21) Limerick 1-10 (13) By Martin Quilty Brian Dowling’s chargers got off to the perfect start when they defeated visitors Limerick in the first round of the national league on Saturday last in Antarctic conditions at John Locke Park in Callan. Kilkenny started the league with a …
The last dance? Not a chance!
Masters Sides will keep on dunking After nearly two years in the planning, Basketball Ireland have finally been able to roll out a new sports initiative – The Masters National Cup competition in Basketball. With 43 teams from all around Ireland at Over 40’s (men & women) and Over 50’s (men) willing to participate, it …
Knowledge and confidence to benefit the community
Mayor Andrew McGuinness gave an impressive demonstration on the proper care and maintenance of defibrillators to a distinguished gathering at the site of the Noel Walsh defibrillator on O’ Loughlin Road. Honouring the memory of Noel Walsh, the First Citizen thought it appropriate to use the GAA acronym ACT. A =Accessible and Available 24/7. C= …
School is springing forward post Covid
On a bright morning on the 1st February, the children in Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Clontubrid, happily sat down to make St. Brigid’s crosses. This tradition, which has been enjoyed by many school children for generations, not only celebrates the life of one of our dear Patron Saints, it also signifies the start of spring, new …
The takeover of Kilkenny Military Barracks 1922
Part two Under the command of Brigadier General George O’Connor, troops take control of Kilkenny Barracks Photos of commemoration by Pat Shortall There are two main sources which narrate the events of the February 7th in Kilkenny City. James Comerford’s book ‘My Kilkenny IRA Days,’ gives a complete chapter to the takeover. This is a …
Good health can be a complex issue but SOMEGA makes it easy with new B-Complex
The emergence from the cold winter months is the perfect time to focus on a healthier and more vibrant spring. Gone will be the long dark days and in their place will be the opportunity to enjoy brighter mornings and evenings. Now is the time for a restock of our nutritional and health needs to …
Fuel uncertainty: home-owners in the cold
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR MORE than 55% of Irish people have not heated their homes at some point in the last year due to concerns about the cost, according to a recent Amarach poll on behalf of the Edmund Burke Institute. The main finding of the report makes for disturbing reading. In the last …
Saying it differently will help mental health
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST It’s February, it’s cold, Christmas is over, lights in people’s windows which brightened darker nights are gone, bank balances have probably taken a hit too. Let’s face it, feeling miserable in the first few months of the year is neither unjustified nor uncommon. That said, plenty of people use this part …
Revive Active to boost your energy and get back on track
BY CLAIR WHITTY Lacking in energy is a common complaint and something we get asked about at the shop. Many people are feeling tired after a stressful couple of years and would love to get back on track. Extreme tiredness wears you down both physically and mentally. I have a funny feeling that with the …
