Opinion
Eclipsed: A tale to be told, and heard
By Tim Slight, KATS Member History, it’s a peculiar dish, isn’t it? Personal history can invoke warm fuzzy feelings of loveliness, those of childhood, your wedding day, or the day a newborn baby enters the world. Political history is more complicated, with state affairs such as the signing of the Good Friday agreement giving hope …
The Good Guide to your place in the sun
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR It seems that, despite inflation, rising mortgage rates, food and energy costs, Irish people are more determined than ever to spend their hard-earned cash or what’s left of it on having fun in the sun with demand for flights and holiday packages back to pre-pandemic levels. Last week we looked …
More than 870 children in care left without a social worker
KATHLEEN FUNCHION Sinn Fein TD for Kilkenny Carlow Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children, Kathleen Funchion TD, has criticised Government following the release of figures which reveal large numbers of children in care are awaiting the allocation of a qualified social worker. Teachta Funchion said: “873 children in the care system are awaiting the allocation of …
Your nails can be an indicator of your overall health
BY CLAIR WHITTY Your nails can be an indicator of your overall health so it is worth looking at them to see what information you’ll find. Healthy nails should be pink with a mild sheen and have a nice round shape. They shouldn’t be brittle or break easily, nor should they have spots or grooves. …
Looking on the bright side for a change
AS I SEE IT MARIANNE HERON Mock exams are a great way of testing pupils’ performance and a reminder to them to pull up their socks before the real thing. Suppose we were to put our politicians through a mock test what would the results be? Judging by the current headlines from the Tubs of …
A matter of life, and death with dignity
THE FACT OF THE MATTER PAUL HOPKINS It’s a matter of life and death – specifically euthanasia, the right to have a say in your time of going. And we really need to talk about it. Thankfully, we finally are. An Oireachtas committee is in session examining both sides of any potential legislation to allow …
Where, when, who… and the Holiday Psalms!
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Holidays frazzle my brain. And this is before I book a flight or pack a bag. The frazzling starts with three words: Where? When? Who? First off where will we go? Somewhere hot? Yes. But not too hot. And where’s that? Do we go somewhere we’ve been before? Where we can …
Don’t trip lightly over essential travel insurance
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The holidays are truly upon us. Assuming you have the time and the money you could “plan an epic summer holiday with Discover Ireland”, arrange a “summer sun package” with the myriad of offers online, travel to the far ends of the world “at unbeatable prices”, visiting St Lucia, the …
The Clock in the Window
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Part 2 Callan watchmender Owen Richardson knew where everything was to be found in his Bridge Streetshop. He adhered to his own kind of order and efficiency in the little universe that was his home and workplace. He had a keen interest in current affairs, and listened closely to the BBC’s World …
Inspired by Mick
BY CLAIR WHITTY My friend Mick is 79 and looks fantastic. He is fit and active. There’s nothing wrong with his memory and he is in great condition. He can even still do a decent squat! He has no aches and pains either which is brilliant. I asked Mick what does he put his good …
