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Ryan’s Rocktoberfest Goes International
At Ryan’s, we’re well known for our commitment to showcasing diverse and exceptional musical talent and this October Bank holiday weekend is no different. On Thursday evening we’re thrilled to be joined by award-winning Irish American singer/songwriter John Francis O’Mara. Born in Harlem, New York, John spends most of his time on the road, performing, …
The Haunting of the John Locke Inn
BY JOHN FITZGERALD For almost three decades, the John Locke Inn on Callan’s Green Street achieved notoriety as one of the most haunted houses in Ireland. A number of ghosts, demons, and poltergeists appear to have taken a shine to it. From at least the early sixties, people calling to, or residing in, the building, …
Bedbugs, All Blacks and blotched and bruised!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran So, while the Irish were battling bedbugs and the All Blacks in Paris yours truly was battling the ‘invisible enemy’ in the tourist resort of Nerja in Southern Spain. Nerja, population 25,000, is a charming little town about 30 miles from Malaga. My wife and I visited Nerja about 25 years …
Retirement: looking ahead with optimism
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Retirement is no longer seen as the end of a productive life but the start of something new. In this era of extended life expectancy and a desire for active, self-defined retirements, it’s crucial to prepare for this new chapter of life. Today’s retirees could enjoy two to three decades …
Dog owners invited to ‘Madra Monday’ with Singer Jake Carter and Leader Natural Dog Nutrition
Proceeds go to Husky Rescue Ireland As part of Savour Kilkenny Food Festival, singer Jake Carter is set to host a special event dedicated to your beloved canine companions. Taking place on Monday 30th October from 12-3pm at the Parade, Kilkenny, Madra Monday, brought to you by Leader Natural Dog Nutrition, promises to be a …
Is it time to resist the temptation of fashion?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON It was all very well when you had the 10 Commandments. You knew where you were with the ‘shalt nots’. But today it’s hard not to get caught up in a see-saw between wanting the things you might enjoy in life – like eating steak or taking a holiday …
Home truths about the housing crisis
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It hasn’t gone away, you know – the housing crisis. Nor is it likely to any time soon. Surely, in the name of all that is sacred, to put a roof over each of our five million plus people – without breaking the bank – should not …
Evergreen FC Awards Night
Photos: Andy Ryan Evergreen held their Annual Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Awards night in the magnificent surroundings of the Set Theatre on Monday night. Both floors of the theatre were packed with boys and girls decked out in their green club colours along with their proud parents. The awards recognised the achievements of teams from u12 …
Why it’s time to be positive about ageing
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Isn’t it time we dusted off the mothballs from our ideas about what it means to be older? A time too to appreciate the contribution of older people from President Michael D (82) and Mary Robinson (79), founder of Climate Justice, and on to the senior generations all around …
