Opinion
The Legend of “The Three Friars”
BY JOHN FITZGERALD If you pass through Nicholastown in South Kilkenny, you will notice three stone pillars rising out of the earth. They present to the eye a stark and haunting three-fold image, recalling ancient times and dark deeds. Dating to the Bronze Age, the standing stones were painted white in honour of three friars who were executed by Cromwell’s men close …
Why is Vitamin D3+K2+A vital for healthy aging?
BY CLAIR WHITTY This is a common question that I get asked. I was delighted to have a chat with nutritional therapist, Dr Barbara Barrett at Wild Atlantic Health. Barbara recently completed a PhD in natural medicine and is an expert in Vitamin D3 and K2. We talked about the benefits of Vitamin D for bone health, …
Jimmy Walsh and the three Dr Ryans
BY JOHN FITZGERALD At 92, Jimmy Walsh is still head coach at Callan Boxing club, but he believes he wouldn’t occupy that exalted position in his hometown had it not been for some timely medical interventions In particular, Jimmy told me he’s grateful to what he calls a top-class family of doctors. He told me the …
Legacy: a poem in memory of Jack Hayes
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran A highlight of the Arts Festival gone by was the launch of the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet which featured a poem of mine. (Another highlight, the highlight of the entire festival actually, was Secret Byrd in the Black Abbey, a marvellous mix of music and drama, with audience participation, and all by …
Move over banks, here comes the super credit unions
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR There are substantial changes ahead for Ireland’s credit union sector. The Central Bank of Ireland has unveiled reforms that could more than triple the sector’s mortgage and business lending capacity to €9.9 billion. From September 30, these changes will mark a significant departure from crisis-era restrictions. It will allow credit …
Top up on Iron when eating for two
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you pregnant and feeling sluggish, tired, or exhausted? This is common during the early stages and the last stage or your pregnancy. The warm weather we have just had may well have left many of you feeling totally exhausted. Iron is required for energy for all of us but it is …
War on Gaza: a letter to President Trump
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Dear President Trump, I am writing to you as I believe you are the only person who can achieve what the world wants. You said that you could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of becoming President of the United States. That was seven months ago …
Do you buy clothes that cost the earth?
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Oh the glamour and the glitz, the handbags and the glad rags on parade at the recent Galway Races and Dublin Horse Show. We are blessed with beautiful women. But is it the cloth that maketh the woman or would they look just as alluring in sackcloth? …
National Heritage Week in Kilkenny, 16-24 August – An annual nationwide celebration of Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage
An exciting programme of over 50 events around Co. Kilkenny is planned to celebrate National Heritage Week which will take place from 16-24 August. National Heritage Week is a Heritage Council initiative held annually in partnership with local authority Heritage Officers. The week invites us to foster a deeper appreciation for the heritage that shapes …
Back to College Boost- Get Your Zest Back
BY CLAIR WHITTY We’re coming to the end of summer and it’s time to return to or go to college for the first time. For some first-time parents this change can cause some worry or stress. I know that I was excited and proud that my two were ready to go to college, but I …
