Opinion
Words you should never speak out loud
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Came upon the following on Facebook recently. Found it interesting. Very interesting. So interesting I thought that I might share it with you. Make of it what you will but there’s some good, very good, advice contained in it (at least I think so) 1. Don’t always speak your mind in …
And the Olympic runner who drove to victory …
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS Competition has long been a part of our culture. From a simple game of bowls to an All Ireland or FA Cup Final and everywhere in between, there is competition. It’s part of what we are, the need to be top dog. The prize for the winner …
Time to come clean about history of abuse
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON It all seems so very long ago now. Divorcee Annie Murphy’s ill-starred love affair with Bishop Eamon Casey, 20 years her senior, began in 1974. It’s disclosure and the existence of their son Peter, 18 years later led to Casey’s resignation and flight to Chile. The saga rocked …
The benefits of interest in online banking
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In a bid to attract a portion of the €156 billion currently on deposit in Ireland, Dutch online bank Bunq has announced a substantial increase in its savings rate. From July 19 Bunq has increased the interest rate on its ‘Easy Savings’ account to 3.36% for new customers. This is …
What can be done for Osteoarthritis
A lot can be done to manage osteoarthritis and reduce its impact on our lives By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). So, you have been told you have osteoarthritis. What can you do? Quite a lot actually. Before we get into the steps to take, it’s important to recognise that while we …
Healthy Summer Juices
BY CLAIR WHITTY Are you looking for a refreshing way to stay healthy this summer? Look no further than Biona’s organic juice lineup! Their selection includes vibrant flavours like red grape, cranberry, tart cherry, carrot, and pomegranate – each packed with natural goodness. They use 100% certified organic fruits, never adding concentrates, sugars, or preservatives. …
When Hollywood came to town…
BY JOHN FITZGERALD (Part One) Twenty years ago this month a Kilkenny town was transformed into a gigantic film set. For a few magical weeks stars of stage and screen held Callan in thrall when a part of Neil Jordan’s Breakfast on Pluto was shot on location there. A feeling of loss and sadness engulfed the town the day in September …
Are humans only species to have sex for enjoyment?
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan I remember that day well. I was in 6th class at our rural primary school in West Waterford. My friend Davy, ever cheeky, asked, in Irish,: “An bhfuil cead agam dul amach go dti an leithreas?” We all knew he wanted a sneaky fag behind the shed. The toilet …
Paying Granny for coming to the rescue with childminding
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON The Swedes, always ahead when it comes to social provisions, have just introduced paid grandparental leave for three months of the grandchild’s first year. Not quite the same thing as actually paying grandparents, whether working or not, for minding their grandchildren but still a step in that direction. …
The Battle that Never Was
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Visit any city in Ireland and you’ll find people preaching in the streets, predicting doom and gloom, and, more often than not, the end of the world. But alarmist visions of the future are nothing new. Quite a few ancient prophesies concern our neck of the woods. Fifteen centuries ago, St. Columcille foretold that …
