Tips on how to improve memory and recall for exam success
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you finding it difficult to remember what you are learning? There are several reasons why this might be happening, including an inadequate diet, sleep deprivation, stress, anxiety, lack of energy or fatigue. Top foods to support the grey matter would be omega oils, B vitamins, iron, protein, and antioxidants. These nutrients …
26th Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival Launch
Photos by Amanda Burke Despite the deluge, a large crowd of music fans attended the launch of the 26th Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival at the Smithwick’s Experience building last Thursday night. The festival runs from May 3rd to May 6th in venues throughout Kilkenny city. The horrible weather meant that the event was moved from …
Kilkenny pay the penalty in league final defeat
Cats finishing lets them down in Semple showcase BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE FINAL FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles Kilkenny 1-20 Clare 3-16 Clare secured the 2024 Allianz League Division One title with a 2-point win over the Cats in Thurles last Saturday night. Derek Lyng’s side were uncharacteristically wasteful in the …
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION, AS EASTER CEREMONIES TELEVISED FROM ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL
Photos; Kilkenny Observer Newspaper It was a very special weekend at St Marys Cathedral in Kilkenny. Of course the most important happening at the church was the Ester ceremonies with celebrations of the Faith happening over a five day period. What added to the occasion was the fact that ceremonies on Good Friday and Holy …
YOUNG IRELANDS HEALTHY CLUB
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Since been formed only a few years ago, Young Irelands Healthy Club in Gowran has grown in popularity with a host of events and last Monday week on Easter Monday they launched All-Stars at Young Irelands GAA grounds in Gowran. All-Stars is a new group organized by The Healthy Club Committee, and …
Advice of investing your hard-earned cash
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Most people are saving for something. They are putting aside some money for a rainy day, their children’s education, a comfortable retirement, or a dream holiday. But thinking about investing that hard-earned cash can be a daunting prospect. On the one hand you could increase your money by wise investing …
AMBUSH ON FRIARY STREET
PART 3 BY JOHN FITZGERALD Continuing the story of the infamous Friary Street Ambush: The British army patrol had just entered Friary Street and was trudging towards them. As McEvoy gaped in horror and alarm at the sleepy-eyed woman in the doorway, a corporation worker quickstepped past Dunne and himself on his way into the church …
Why is my hair falling out?
BY CLAIR WHITTY I often get asked about thinning hair and hair falling out. This can affect people of all ages. It is a distressing problem that can cause stress, anxiety, and embarrassment. For most people there is a cause at the root of it. Common reasons for hair loss: Hormonal changes, especially during the …
The choice to end suffering at the end of life
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Like most, when I pop off, I would like to have a peaceful departure. But, although death itself is certain, there is no certainty about how it may come about. I hope, as we all do, to be able to die with dignity, pass away peacefully in my …
