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Be creative… find your everyday nugget
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON The thing about working as a journalist is that you spend lots of time trying to have bright ideas about things to write about. Some of the ideas may not be so bright and are likely to be shot down by critical editors with remarks like: “People don’t want …
When I’d ball my eyes out for poor Jesus
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS In the Catholic upbringing of my youth, there was no more an austere day than Good Friday. Curtains were drawn – as respect for the death of Christ – we kids were not allowed play football out on the road – indeed, play at all – and the …
Taste Turkish Cuisine!
Flaming Great opened a business on Friary Street in Kilkenny a short while ago. We are a Turkish cuisine with a young owner and with great chefs on board we are here to provide the best fresh food to our customers. We have years of experience in producing the traditional taste of Turkish kebabs together …
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The League’s for playing…..
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR The Cats Allianz League campaign in review The season so far This year’s Allianz National Hurling League has ended, with Waterford being crowned champions, following their win over Kilkenny’s semi-final victors, Cork at Semple Stadium, Thurles last weekend. The Deise are in decent form as the championship approaches, and are …
Small things make a big difference
What defines a small business? Google tells us “Small business is defined as a privately owned corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship that has fewer employees and less annual revenue than a corporation or regular-sized business”.Is that all? No, there is so much more. It’s the personal touch, that extra attention to detail, the friendliness, and …
Kilkenny’s three Tholsels
Cois Céim in association with The Kilkenny Saturday Walkers group, takes a look at the history of The Three Tholsels in Kilkenny city KILKENNY’S THREE THOLSELS IN KILKENNY One of the best known buildings is the Tholsel building on High Street in Kilkenny City. Regarded by many as “medieval” in fact it was built in …
The changing Irish attitudes to our health
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In March 2022 Webdoctor.ie, Ireland’s leading online GP service, compiled the National Health Watch Report in which they surveyed more than 1,600 people across Ireland. The report covered various areas of health, including physical health, diet and nutrition, smoking and alcohol consumption, and mental health. According to the report six …
