Opinion
Rosalique the 3 in 1 miracle formula
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you looking for a Miracle Formula that conceals redness, reduces sensitivity, and offers UVA and UVB protection all in the one formula? I know that sun protection might be something that you are looking for so I thought it would be a good time to talk about Rosalique, the “3 in …
When cancel culture erases our history
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Seen in the rear-view mirror some of the fashions and mores of the past appear ridiculous or morally unacceptable. The wearing of whalebone crinolines and the child labour of Victorian times now seem outrageous. Among the sillier practices that are a thing currently, it seems to me, are shaming …
When the pint of zero is your only man
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS With deregulation of our licensing laws about to come into force — allowing some pubs and clubs to serve alcohol until the sun comes up, and the getting of a pub licence a lot easier — the fact is we are still a nation of heavy drinkers. The …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 16 “When we get over the Dungratton, Babs, we’ll have a bit of shelter going through Bilzies Wood. Then, to get to the Long Road Stile, there’s only the Oak Field to cross, after we leave the cover of the trees. That Stile is ‘the big one,’ Babs – I didn’t …
When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling…
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran This week, a few jokes to tone up the facial muscles and have them in fine fettle for the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival which is almost upon us (June 2-4) Hopefully they’ll give you a laugh or at least bring a smile to your face. A smile, by the way, has …
Callan Workhouse: Monument to a dark past…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART ONE A building that witnessed the most traumatic events in Irish history has become a cherished heritage asset. Callan Workhouse is one of the few such structures left standing in Ireland. A monument to the horrors of famine, parts of it have been restored to serve as the local County Council …
Doing the sums on your investments
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Do you save? Are you religiously setting aside a certain amount each week/month toward a financial goal? People save money for a variety of reasons. Emergencies, such as a medical or car repairs. Buying a house, starting a business, or retirement; for education, travel, new furniture or appliances, or to …
Doggone it! Who let the dogs in?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Our four-legged friends have been dogging the headlines of late: a sign of how the status of canines has changed. No longer confined to a kennel in the yard, dogs have wagged their way into our homes and our hearts and the passing of a pet can be akin …
Reduce stress with Terranova
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you feeling stressed, tired, or under pressure to get daily tasks completed? Some of the most popular supplements I talk about to help alleviate stress include Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Magnesium and B Complex. As you know there are many brands of these available, it can be difficult to know which one to …
Government must intervene to reduce rip-off energy bills
KATHLEEN FUNCHION Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Kathleen Funchion, has said that the government is not doing enough to help struggling workers and families overwhelmed by the costs of energy across Carlow and Kilkenny. Teachta Funchion said: “Households in Carlow and Kilkenny are still struggling to keep their …
