THIS morning I started to write the Eye, intending to relate my experiences of the ‘Open Night’ arranged by the local Toastmasters to which I had been kindly invited.
WHEN I hear the words ‘fancy dress party’, a small shiver drives its way up my spine.
IS a woman who takes pole-dancing lessons in order to work in a club truly liberated?
BY FR PADDY BYRNE
THIS week, the community of Kildavin, Co. Carlow and well beyond, felt a great sense of sadness and loss, because of John Roberts, sudden death, after a brief illness.
BY FR PADDY BYRNE
MOUNT LEINSTER continues to have some snow on its peaks. Wisdom and the experience of locals suggest that this means continued cold weather.
by Mairead Wilmot
EVER since my dear Mama told me I sport half an eyebrow, I’ve been quite conscious of it. Her announcing “your sister has it, too” was small consolation.
AT a time when resignations from the Dáil and Seanad have further eroded the public’s confidence in our political system, it is salutary to recall that 25 years ago our national parliament heard one of the finest and most principled speeches since its foundation.
BY FRANK TAAFFE
I AM very loathe to pass judgment in public on the new traffic management plan prepared for Athy Town Council which was recently on public display prior to being presented to meetings of Kildare Co Council and Athy Town Council.<
by Mairead Wilmot
SO there I was in a very important meeting with very important people (lies - I was just in a place where I couldn’t answer my phone) when my mobile starts to go berserk.
TG4 screened one of my favourite films the other day – Klute, made in 1971 and starring Jane Fonda as Bree Daniel, a high-class call girl.