Opinion
Cowboy curate fights skinflint Bishop
BY JOHN FITZGERALD The connection between Kilkenny and Newfoundland has been well-documented. Mass emigration from the Southeast turned the wind-swept, inhospitable island into an ‘Eire Nua.’ Among the most colourful characters to make his mark there was Father Patrick Power, a Waterford based Franciscan. In the late 18th century, Newfoundland was steeped in Catholicism. It was a deeply conservative society. …
When to quit as leader… and who comes next?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Knowing when to quit is a form of wisdom which seems to have escaped America’s President Joe Biden. It was sad to see a man who has stayed too long make a stumbling spectacle of himself in last month’s head- to- head with Donald Trump. Sad for the …
Paying the price of Man’s inhumanity to Man
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan Altruism, at its core, is about selflessly helping others, driven by a desire to do good. It’s the stuff of heart-warming stories and noble deeds. But what happens when these good intentions go awry? When the very act of helping turns into something darker? This week I am going …
A Taste of Ashes
BY JOHN FITZGERALD The burning down of Callan’s Gaiety Cinema in 1964 was a mortal blow to the town. Though television had begun to eat into audience figures, the old “Picture House” in Green Street still drew large attendances for its nightly and matinee showings. W. F. Egan built it in 1941. It was a concrete structure …
New products at Natural Health Store
BY CLAIR WHITTY It is time to update you on some new products that we have recently gotten into stock. Collagen is a big topic at the moment, it has been for a while now. There is a lot of competition in the market with every company bringing out their own product. I thought you …
Our right to die, with our dignity intact
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is quite understandable that the Catholic Church, given its fundamental credence, is against abortion, taking of life as they see it. Also, too, they have issues with the upcoming landmark legislation to deal with infertility and domestic surrogacy in Ireland. The legislation deals with domestic ‘altruistic’ …
What is to be done to mend men like Cathal Crotty
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON After soldier Cathal Crotty walked free last month with a suspended sentence for a vicious unprovoked attack on a young woman, (The DPP has launched an appeal). I felt angry and despairing. How after all these years since the slow dawn of equality for women can this kind …
Be diligent: €98.6m. in fraud in Ireland last year
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Fraud is everywhere. Whether in the day-to-day of life or when we are on holiday we need to be wide awake to the very real risk of losing our hard-earned cash. Last year, a massive €98.6 million was stolen from bank accounts across Ireland. That is a 16% jump from …
Health Benefits of Lavender
BY CLAIR WHITTY I was sitting in my garden, on one of the rare fine evenings, when the vibrant colours of a Lavender plant caught my eye. I love the deep purple/violet colour, and if you rub the flowers between your fingers and hold them to your nose, you will be treated to the wonderful …
Reaching for the stars like Barry Keoghan
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON It used to be a fairy godmother who would grant your wishes or a genie who appeared with the rub of a magic lamp. Now it seems, we possess the power ourselves to make the good stuff come true, at least that is the word according to Barry …
