Opinion
When every day seems like a bad news day
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS Back in the late Nineties a new paper began publishing in, I think, Sacramento in California. Its stated mission was to report “only good news”. Happy stories, stories that would bring a smile to your face. Make you laugh. The weekly paper never reached its mandated sales nor …
Girl Auction
BY NED EGAN Part 15 Well, as described many times, it was a bitter frigid night out in the bleak Five Acre. And now, for Mikey Connolly, it had turned into Siberia. Be that as it may, he’d have to try something. “Babsie, I’ll be going soon. You girls must have a plan, and I …
The Thunder and Lightning All-Ireland
BY JOHN FITZGERALD PART TWO Callan teenagers Sean Holden and Seamus O’ Brien watched from different vantage-points as the ball was thrown in for the 1939 Senior Hurling All-Ireland between Cork and Kilkenny and the two teams appeared on the pitch. Seamus felt the sky coming to earth as storm clouds gathered, but neither he …
Why I’m still seeing red over the black!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran It happened some 55 years ago, or more, and I’m still seeing red over the black! And it happened on the green baize of the snooker table in what was the CYMS in William Street. It was the final of the schoolboys snooker championship and yours truly was at the table …
Why inflation aid doesn’t cover rising prices
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR I presume you are very aware of the effect that high energy prices and the cost of living are having on you, your family and your business. You will be glad to know that the Government is “acutely aware” of your predicament and to alleviate these challenges the Government has …
What is IBS?
BY CLAIR WHITTY Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. The symptoms tend to come and go, they can last for days, weeks or months at a time. It can be managed with lifestyle, dietary changes, and nutritional support for the digestive system. A common symptom is stomach pain and …
What next in the real Game of Thrones?
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON We may not be royalists in Ireland but we are confirmed British royal watchers, curious about the next episode in this real Game of Thrones. At Charles III’s May 6 coronation there will be will be pageantry galore, and the chance to see who is there and who isn’t …
I don’t like bank holiday Mondays. (Tell me why)
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS As we throw rolled-up sweet wrappers at each other across the newsroom floor, the production editor says to me: “Is it really that time again – another bank holiday?” We are discussing what I will write about for this column. “Well I’m of the school of thought that …
Mistake even those who have been training for years can make with their fitness
If you’ve been training for years, you probably feel like you understand fitness well: what to do and what not to. But what if we were to tell you that you might still be making some crucial mistakes that slow down your progress? Sometimes, we develop habits early on and never look back to see …
2023 Towns Cup Final – Kilkenny V Tullow
One of the big days in the Rugby Calendar takes place this coming Sunday in Athy at 3pm as Kilkenny and Tullow clash in The Provincial Towns Cup Final. Both Teams had somewhat contrasting Semi-Finals with Kilkenny mostly in control against Cill Dara in Portlaoise, while Tullow had to endure a Final Quarter fightback from …
