Uproar in Callan: The day Josie hid the “Bata”
By John Fitzgerald The Sisters of Mercy were the great teachers in Callan for decades. But they also had a strict code of discipline in the early part of the twentieth century. Learning through kindness and a politically correct teaching method was unheard of-with rare exceptions: The infamous Bata-a long ruler or skilfully crafted stick-was …
Health Benefits of Creatine
BY CLAIR WHITTY By now we all have seen the benefits of creatine monohydrate to help build muscle in the gym. Big muscular men (and women), working out with a glass of creatine in one hand and a barbell in the other. As well as helping with muscle building there is increasing evidence that it …
Living through a changing summer climate
CHOICES SHAPE YOUR FUTURE By Judith Ashton The transition into very hot weather feels rather sudden. Last week there was cold air from Siberia and I was well wrapped up against it. This week my body is trying to adapt to extreme heat. It’s very confusing and doesn’t feel right at all. When I was …
Haircuts, young men and the Old Spice …
FURTHERMORE By Gerry Moran Two things I hate. (Only two, Ger? Okay maybe three, now moving rapidly on). Two things I hate: I’m searching for a space in a busy parking lot, I spy one just up ahead but as I’m approaching someone cheekily shoots in before me. Hate that. I curse and swear and …
Turn over a new leaf with your finances
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR Summer is here and whether it is sunny or pouring (typical Irish weather!), it is the perfect time to dive into a good book about your finances. You do not need to be a financial expert to enjoy these. They offer straightforward, practical ideas that can really help you get …
How can we retain the people we need?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Emigration is in our genes. Since 1800 around 10 million people have left Ireland. But once upon a time, people left largely because, without work or hope, they had to. Now leaving is likely to be a choice. Around 65,000 to 69,000 leave Ireland each year, but only …
