Opinion
Southern man, you better keep your head…
THE LAST WORD By Pat Coughlan It was 1974. I had moved to Dublin where I had a job and got my first flat. I was getting used to Dublin, and particularly its taste for music. Being from the country I regularly got asked “What do you get when you play a country and western …
Walk, don’t walk … and the price of a pint
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran The sum of €5.60. That’s the price of my pint in my local. My ‘poison’ is a pint of Rockshore Lager. If I head out the door, walk twenty yards to my left that pint will cost me €6.10. Should I head up town, about half way up High Street, that …
Six things I am going to miss about France
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Being asked for directions while holidaying in La Belle France was a surprise. At first, I took it as a compliment, maybe I looked like a Frenchwoman, with that chic, je ne sais quoi air. But non, what made me look like a local was the fact that …
New CAT Threshold rates as easy as A, B, V
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR The Budget introduced changes to the Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) thresholds, marking the first major adjustments in five years. CAT is a tax on gifts and inheritances that many individuals will face on receipt, now exacerbated by the rising property values across Ireland. Thresholds were increased across the three major …
A brief history of Patterns
BY JOHN FITZGERALD Before I come to the great Pattern of Coolagh in County Kilkenny, here’s a brief history of Patterns I’ve put together. To understand the appeal of a lovely old tradition that has almost vanished from our modern world, it helps to be aware of the historical background to this peculiarly Irish day-out for the family. …
Reduce Cholesterol Naturally with Zerochol Cardio+
BY CLAIR WHITTY High cholesterol levels are just one of the risk factors for strokes and heart attacks. Thankfully, in many cases you can reduce cholesterol levels with dietary and lifestyle changes and the addition of one or two supplements. This approach has worked for me in the past, but I have to keep working …
Kris and I both made it through that night
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS It is ≠≠1995 and America’s Country Music Association (CMA) for the first time holds its AGM – shindig, more likely – outside the US, in Dublin. The attraction is obvious. Ireland has always been a big fan of Country music but the Garth Brooks phenomenon took it …
Tips to help with fertility
BY CLAIR WHITTY Have you come to the point in your life where you are ready to start your family? This is a very exciting time but some of you might be feeling nervous that you won’t get pregnant just because you want to. Don’t stress, there are some things that you can do to …
You Can Teach Old Dogs New Tricks
It’s never too late to pick up new healthy habits – so long as we are alive, we can adapt and change By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Age is more than just a number. Things do change as we get older – you don’t need me to tell you that. But …
GOWRAN PARK RETURN OF THE JUMPS
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY One of the most exciting weekends of the Racing Year takes place this weekend as the jumps action return to Gowran Park, with a two-day meeting taking place today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Along with The action in Gowran Park, Sunday is a huge day with a superb mixed card of Flat …
