CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton We live in a culture that celebrates youth and the latest trends. It’s as though whatever came before has already lost its value. Social media rewards appearance over substance, frivolity over experience and treats ageing not as a natural part of life but as something to resist, conceal …

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THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS As I kicked the ball one more time towards the goal – and missed – I said: “That’s it, lads, I’m off. Top Of The Pops!” And in no time the makeshift pitch on the green was deserted, as we each made our way home. After all, …

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BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The latest inflation figures brought a small piece of good news. Prices rose by 3.4% in the year to June, easing from the higher rates we’d become used to. That’s welcome on paper, but I doubt many households feel much relief when they’re standing at the supermarket checkout or opening …

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AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON It’s not often I get embarrassed about what other people do. If they choose to mess up, that’s their own lookout. But when failure to do the right thing brings shame on all of us, then I cringe. At present, I am experiencing serious, multiple cringes over the …

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18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly 1xBet Ireland has today announced a significant new sponsorship agreement with Gowran Park Racecourse that will see the company sponsor 15 races across both National Hunt and Flat racing over the next 12 months. The new partnership further demonstrates 1xBet Ireland’s growing commitment to Irish racing, following successful sponsorship agreements …

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Photo: Donal O’Brien By Jimmy Walsh Windgap suffered a narrow defeat to Piltown in an absorbing JJ Kavanagh and Sons Premier Junior Hurling League encounter played in ideal conditions in Mooncoin. In a repeat of the recent Michael Lyng Motors League Final, the sides served up another entertaining contest packed with momentum swings, quality scores …

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A small group of artists based in the village of Bennettsbridge have been enjoying some great recognition in recent years. Their annual exhibition mounted in the local community hall during Kilkenny Arts Week has become one of the “must see” events. Some of this can probably be attributed to the advertising in the AKA and …

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Photo: Vicky Comerford A slice of Kilkenny’s colourful past will be brought vividly back to life during this year’s Kilkenny Arts Festival when the sale of a pony first advertised more than 125 years ago is dramatically recreated on the steps of Kilkenny Courthouse. ScealMór Theatre will stage a lively reenactment of the auction at …

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John Power at Piltown GAA Grounds  Mooncoin opened their Michael Lyng Motors Hyundai Intermediate Hurling League campaign with a deserved 2-19 to 2-14 victory over Southern rivals Carrickshock in an entertaining encounter played at the impressive Piltown venue on Friday evening. The Suirsiders looked to have one hand on the league points when Martin O’Neill’s …

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BY CLAIR WHITTY Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular for supporting healthy skin, hair and nails, but not all collagen products are the same. While collagen peptides provide the building blocks the body needs, they work even better when combined with the nutrients required for collagen production and skin health. That’s exactly what makes Revive …

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