Vicky Phelan gets Covid shots in US
* EMA stands by ruling on AstraZenica * A musical treat for local carehomes KILKENNY woman Vicky Phelan has said she is relieved after learning she will receive her first Covid-19 vaccine in the US in the next few days The CervicalCheck campaigner is currently undergoing cancer treatment in Maryland. Vicky’s good new came as …
Wedding on hold, TJ and Niamh meet their Covid own goal of €10,000 for hospice
KILKENNY hurling star TJ Reid and his fiancee Niamh de Brun have helped to raise more than €10,000 for charity during their time in lockdown. Niamh came up with the idea to run a free fitness bootcamp class every week, with each one lasting for an hour. She aimed to raise €10,000 for the Milford …
Five ways to spring clean your finances
By JOHN ELLIS, Financial Advisor IT’S springtime, the days are longer the sun is shining into every nook and cranny showing up the cobwebbed corners of the house. Hence the spring clean, the deep scrub. While you are putting some elbow grease into sprucing up your home why not spend some time getting your finances …
Chicken chasseur in no time at all
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins Serves: 4 A classic in a flash, you can also use beef. Either way – it’s a winner. Ingredients 8 rashers streaky bacon, chopped into large pieces 4 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks 200g pack baby button mushroom 1 tbsp plain flour 400g tin chopped tomato with garlic …
Quick and easy… and tasty tiramisu
Prep:15 mins plus one hour chilling Serves: 2 Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy Ingredients 3 tsp instant coffee granules 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (or Camp Chicory & Coffee Essence) 250g tub mascarpone 85g condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla …
The nine styles of wine
AS diverse as wine is, most bottles can be categorised into nine different styles. Sparkling Wine If you already love sparkling wine, give yourself a pat on the back for your exquisite taste. This wine first came about in France and is synonymous with the region of Champagne. Sparkling wines are the most technically challenging …
Covid and why we might be putting off going to sleep
WE all know that feeling when, in bed, we lift our eyes from Facebook or Insta and see that it’s well past the hour for beauty sleep. We may argue that it’s the only time we get to ourselves, especially with the pandemic having everyone in the family under each other’s feet 24/7. Scientists call …
How the coronavirus might have originated
THERE are four possible scenarios, as to the origins of Covid-19, according to leading science at the World Health organisation (WHO). The first suggests that the virus started out in an animal —probably a bat — that came into contact with a human. The virus, then, immediately began to spread to other humans. The WHO …
Making waves with push for climate change
THE 3Counties Energy Agency (3cea) has welcomed the Government’s announcement to approve a revised Climate Action Bill which includes specific targets on reducing carbon emissions in the next 30 years. . The Kilkenny-Carlow-Wexford agency sees the announcement as an opportunity to build on progress it has made in the region since it was established in 2002. The one-stop-shop is committed …
Fish income hit by marine litter, warns MEP Clune
IRELAND’S fishing industry is losing up to five percent of its annual revenue due to marine pollution, according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune. And she said Ireland must lead the way in protecting our seas from marine litter. Fisheries and aquaculture waste now accounts for 27% of marine litter, the MEP said and stressed …
