Why we must support local business
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Ireland is a favourite destination among expats, according to the website www.internationalcitizens.com. It’s a friendly country with an excellent educational system and a high standard of living. But they warn, if you are considering moving to Ireland to live, the cost of living should be a primary consideration. We recognise …
Much to learn from the more experienced
BY ANDREW MCDONALD HYPNOTHERAPIST CULTURAL differences are plentiful between West and East. Some things are better here, others there and a myriad of nuances exist which are neither superior nor inferior but which fit in with the ambiance of their surroundings. The world is beautiful because it’s different. However, this doesn’t mean we can’t learn …
Five tropical places for the ideal holiday
FROM the Caribbean to Mexico, Belize to the Virgin Islands, the list of tropical vacation destinations covers some of the most beautiful (and not too far) places in the world. 1. Riviera Maya, Mexico The Riviera Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula. It’s known for its all-inclusive resorts, yoga …
Time again to give up your auld sins
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Brought up in that austere Catholic Ireland of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the 40 days of Lent was my penance enough to the world but, even in my annual endeavour to “give up sweets”, I always allowed myself a break on Sundays from my sacrifice and would gorge …
Cats canter to Laois victory
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART Phelan hits 2 majors in facile win Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B Kilkenny 2-28 Laois 0-17 @ UPMC Nowlan Park Brian Cody’s men got back to winning ways at home last Sunday, as they put the slim defeat away to Tipperary behind them, by …
Cheltenham Preview
Hot on the heels of our record-breaking success at Red Mills Day, we’re gearing up for the most anticipated National Hunt Racing Festival of the year. We hope you can join us for our upcoming Cheltenham Preview, on March 10th from 4-6pm! Everyone is welcome to this free of charge event taking place at our …
‘Boro too strong for Shamrocks as Harry Shine’s!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR ALL PIX DANNY LAHART U21 title heads to Palmerstown J.J Kavanagh and Sons Under 21 A Hurling Championship Final Dicksboro 1-24 Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-12 Venue: John Locke Park Callan Dicksboro overcame a stubborn Ballyhale challenge to claim the U21 title on a blustery day in Callan last Saturday. While Shamrocks …
Camogs conquer Clare
BY Martin Quilty Rebels on Leeside next up for Dowling & Co. Littlewoods Ireland League Division 1 Clare 0-10 Kilkenny 1-08 Cusack Park, Ennis It wasn’t pretty, nor impressive, but Kilkenny managed to make it back-to-back Littlewoods League wins, following their trip to Ennis last weekend. Those in attendance at Cusack Park had little …
Masters cock-a-hoop for Marble county event
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Tip-offs galore across Kilkenny as ballers get set for action This weekend sees the fourth instalment of the annual Kilkenny Masters Basketball Tournament. What started out with only five men’s teams participating in 2018, has exploded into a much bigger and sought-after affair, with 28 teams taking to the courts …
