Opinion
Trump tariff deal exposes EU’s fatal flaws
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In a dramatic meeting at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort, the European Union has agreed a trade deal with the United States, the biggest deal ever struck, according to Trump. It feels, according to most commentators, less like a victory and more like a reluctant surrender by the EU. The …
Moringa – A natural vibrant green food
BY CLAIR WHITTY If you’re looking for a natural energy lift, hormonal support, or a simple way to boost your nutrient intake, Moringa could be just what you’re looking for. This vibrant green powder comes from the leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree, often called the “Miracle Tree” – and for good reason. Packed with …
Why do people cheat on their life partners?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON There they were, hiding in plain sight. Normally illicit romance is clandestine, with trysts in anonymous hotel rooms hidden from the public gaze. But Andrew Byron and Kirsten Cabot seemed like any other couple canoodling on a date at a Coldplay concert at a stadium just outside Boston. …
What, if anything, we can learn from Transition year
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS The American humorist and novelist Mark Twain said: “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” He might well have been addressing the more than students who have completed their Junior Cert and who, in 90% of cases, have the option of doing Transition Year. …
My Mam and a good word for care-homes
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran My mother, Brigid Moran, who passed away in 2004, in her 93rd year, spent the last six years of her life in a nursing home – Drakelands Nursing Home. At a time when nursing homes are getting a bad press I want to say how happy and contented my mother was …
The high cost of going back to school
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR It is nearly August and you’re staring at your bank account wondering how on earth you’ll cover all those back-to-school expenses without going into the red. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. The Irish League of Credit Unions’ (ILCU) latest survey is out, and it’s got some eye-opening numbers that …
Respect needed for our referendum decision
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Oh no, not that again! A UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has suggested that we rerun the amendment of article 41.2 of the Constitution. We hardly need reminding that the changes supported by politicians in every party, save for Aontu, which sought to …
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Some things in life we take for granted. Like water, particularly as we are literally surrounded by it. Although the unusual hot summer we’ve been having may have dampened a little, hosepipe bans introduced in several parts of the country appear to have also dampened local demand …
Book celebrates “life-enhancing” care home
BY JOHN FITZGERALD An “absolute treasure” and “a compelling piece of social history”: Just a few of the accolades for a new book about a remarkable County Kilkenny care home Mount Carmel in Callan has celebrated the 40th anniversary of its foundation and to coincide with this milestone, retired secondary school Principal Frank McKenna launched his book …
How to Improve your Sleep Health
BY CLAIR WHITTY Those of you who know me, know that sleep has been a challenge for me over the years. I think many of you can relate to those nights when falling asleep can be difficult. You lie there, eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling while the hours tick by. A busy mind, …
