Sisters Annamaria and Sara doing it for Callan and cancer
DURING the first lockdown last year sisters Annamaria (11) and Sara Ventimiglia (9) started a fundraiser in order to support WWF in their fight for the survival of endangered species. They did 30 minutes of litter picking around Callan, every day for a month. They did an amazing job that did not go unnoticed. There …
Kate is awarded Memorial Scholarship at DCU virtual ceremony
KILKENNY student Kate Minogue (pictured) was recently presented with a Memorial Scholarship award by DCU at a virtual ceremony where 22 students received awards named in honour of 14 individuals who have played a key role in the life of DCU and in Irish society. Kate, a former student of Presentation Secondary School and a …
Rebels held on Spike Island are named
SPIKE Island is commemorating 100 years since the opening of a War of Independence prison on the island, which saw over 1200 Irish rebels held for their part in Irelands fight for freedom in 1921. The ‘Imprisoning A Nation’ exhibition will include new artefacts, new prisoner diaries and new stories on information panels. Also, part …
Goalie Eoin nets private cloud role with Stryve
KILKENNY All-Star hurler Eoin Murphy has joined expanding tech-company Stryve as a Business Development Manager. Eoin will work closely with Stryve’s growing clientele developing new opportunities and managing key accounts for the private cloud and security business based in Co. Carlow. Since graduating with a Sports Degree from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Eoin has combined …
Kathleen Funchion calls for emergency response to mental health crisis in Kilkenny
Kathleen Funchion Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Kathleen Funchion, has urged cross-party support for Sinn Fein’s emergency response plan to accelerate mental health services. Pre-pandemic mental health waiting lists were already at crisis point, but the avalanche of depression, isolation, loneliness and anxiety since the onset of Covid-19 …
The power of your breath
Andrew McDonald Hypnotherapist Did you know one of the most powerful things you possess is your breath? No, I’m not telling you to stop eating garlic or onions! I’m talking about the fact your breath is quite literally one of the best tools you have for easing symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is also …
Putting a little something away for a rainy day
By JOHN ELLIS Financial Advisor MOST people are saving for something. They’re thinking of putting away some money for a rainy day, for their children’s education, a comfortable retirement or a dream holiday. Thinking about investing their hard earned cash is a daunting prospect. On one hand you could increase your funds, but there is …
PUNCHESTOWN SHOWDOWN
By EDDIE SCALLY After what has been a fantastic five weeks for Irish Jumps Racing with a total domination at the Cheltenham Festival & a spectacular first five home in the Aintree Grand National all attention now switches to the season ending Punchestown Festivals where many crowns will be put on the line & …
More on the 9 styles of wine
Rosé Wine Rosé is a true winemaker’s wine because it’s made by ‘dying’ a wine for only a short time with the skins of red wine grapes. Rosé wines were first popularised in the late 1700’s when French wines imported in England were called ‘Claret’ to describe their pale red colour. Today, you can find …
Tangy Lemon Cheesecake
Prep: 20 mins. Cook: 5 mins. Serves: 6 Need a simple, zingy dessert you can make with minimal fuss? Try this creamy lemon cheesecake, made with just a few basic ingredients. Ingredients 110g digestive biscuits 50g butter 25g light brown soft sugar 350g mascarpone 75g caster sugar 1 lemon, zested 2-3 lemons, juiced (about 90ml) …
