Choose your Chowder Champion at the All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off
Tuesday, 16th April 2013
In Acton's Hotel, Kinsale on Sunday 21st April
It certainly won't be a case of "too many cooks may spoil the broth" in Kinsale on Sunday 21st April, as chefs from all over Ireland compete for the title of "All-Ireland Chowder Champion" at the annual All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off at Acton's Hotel.
Following on from the phenomenal success of last year's Chowder Cook-Off; Ireland's gourmet capital is eagerly awaiting this year's event which takes place on Sunday 21st April, in association with Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business and Kinsale's Good Food Circle. The Cook-Off will see a mix of 32 top professional restaurant chefs, fishermen and those producing popular commercial chowders represent their county and compete for the coveted title.
Selected finalists will travel from every corner of the
Revolution – Home Of The Mega Burger
Tuesday, 16th April 2013
Where once the traditional burger was seen purely as a fast food option, gourmet burgers have knocked tradition on the head. Sometimes, you just gotta have a burger.
Revolution Gastro Bar fills the bill for Burger Lovers. A traditional meal turned into an indulgent and nutritious experience. The finest beef and other fresh produce with sauces to compliment each burger. From Classic Crispy Bacon & Cheese, Blue Cheese, Taco Mayo & Salads, Pepper Sauce Burger, BBQ Burger or compile your own favourite!.
The fries are tasty too. Chunky home cooked potatoes from Annestown, cooked to golden. The service is good, the atmosphere is pleasant — a throwback in feel to the American Burger Bars of the 1960s. A great addition is to be able to have a beer with your
NEW Grrana Energy Tonic
Tuesday, 16th April 2013
Could this be the answer to the 3 o'clock slump?
We all know what it feels like to have a super-productive morning getting the kids to school, adding final touches to a presentation, working towards inbox zero. Then the clock strikes 3 o'clock and we might as well pull down the blinds, throw on the PJ's, and sleep under the desk.
New Grrana Energy Tonic may be just what you need to give you that much needed healthy energy boost. Grrana Energy is an energy supplement delivered from a 10ml sachet that provides long lasting energy of up to five hours depending on how active your lifestyle is. It's the natural high without the crash! Grrana Energy has been developed to improve focus and alertness, enhancing stamina and mental clarity while supporting the immune system by stimulating adrenaline activity and blood flow.
Citywide
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
Assisi House 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Friends of Assisi House Day Centre for the Elderly, Airmount, Dominics Place, Waterford is one of the largest attended social centres for the elderly and socially isolated in the country. Catering for up to 50 members a day, with 60 to 65 members evailing of their services each week, Assisi House is proud to mark the important milestone of their 10th Anniversary which takes place on Wednesday 10th April 2013 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Speeches will be between 3-3.30pm with a lot of crack and banter throughout the day.
Waterford Cheshire Fund-raising Table Quiz
It's hard to believe that this year we will be holding our tenth annual fund-raising table quiz in our premises on John's Hill on Tuesday 16th April at 8:00pm. At only €20 for a table of four it's a real bargain and a fabulously
Know Your Rights
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
Capital Acquisition Tax
Question Following a recent death, I am inheriting some money. Will I have to pay tax?
Answer: If you receive an inheritance following a death, it may be liable for inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is a type of Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) which also includes gift tax. You can receive an inheritance tax-free up to a certain amount. The tax-free amount or threshold depends on the relationship between you and the person from whom you are inheriting the money.
- Group A applies where you are the child, stepchild or adopted child of the person giving the gift or inheritance. In certain circumstances it can apply to a parent getting an inheritance.
- Group B applies where you are the parent, grandparent, grand child, great-grandchild, brother, sister, nephew or niece of the giver.
- Group C applies to any relationship not included
Strange but - True!
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
By Bill Sones and Rich Sones, PhD
Q. The stuff is made up of eight parts carbon, ten parts hydrogen, four parts nitrogen and two parts oxygen. So when was the last time you indulged?
A. You may be doing so right now, if you have a cup of coffee or tea or a cola or energy drink in your hand, since the chemical formula above is for caffeine, says Murray Carpenter in "Wired" magazine. Statistically, "Americans plow through 15 million pounds of powdered caffeine annually - enough to fill a freight train two miles long, all 270 cars loaded to the brim."
And now for a few caffeinated highlights of our 5,000-year addiction:
2700 B.C.: Chinese emperor Shen Nung reportedly discovered tea when leaves blew into his cup of hot water
Circa 1000: Coffee, previously eaten as beans, is first dissolved in water
1300s: Coffee
Your pet's health
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
John Owens graduated from the Veterinary College U.C.D. in 1997. He, along with his wife Susan, recently opened Ani-Pets veterinary clinic in Tramore, which is dedicated to the full time care of all companion animals, including exotic pets. He has a special interest in preventative medicine and nutrition.
To breed or not to breed
This is a common issue for the owners of a pet dog to raise with their vet, whether or not to breed their female, and it is certainly a topic that is worthy of serious discussion before a decision is made. Often, owners are so attached to their own pet that they would like to keep a pup from their dog in the hope that they would have the same temperament. However, breeding a female dog is a big decision.
Firstly,
Stargazer
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
Clairvoyant - Numerologist – Astrologer Stan Phillips
To make an appointment for a personal reading at The Athanaeum House Hotel, Christendom, Ferrybank Tel: 085 - 7355683 Online readings: \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Aries: March 21 – April 20
Try to maintain your concentration levels and keep the needs of family and colleagues at the forefront of
A Blue Nose for a Fun Day is All You Need!
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
Keith Duffy, patron of Irish Autism Action, led the call this week for businesses, schools, and people young and old to get involved in Blue Nose Month.
Blue noses will be on sale for a month from next week (Thursday 11th April) for €2 in Xtra-vision outlets nationwide.
The following week will see the sale of Blue Nosed Clown fridge magnets from Swapkit, Expert Electrical, Dundrum Town Centre, ESSO On-The-Run and Carphone Warehouse stores, with all proceeds going to Irish Autism Action. In addition, you can donate locally to Irish Autism Action through collection boxes in MACE stores.
Other corporate supporters involved in fundraising initiatives during the month include Fossett's Circus, where the generous blue nosed clowns will host special circus performances in aid of the autism support group.
"Doing something good for someone else is the best antidote to the blues, so I
Natural Healing
Wednesday, 10th April 2013
With Breda Gardner Homeopath, lcph, mcos, rgn
Health Therapies Clinic
13 Gladstone Street, Waterford.
Tel: 087 2025753.
Insight Natural Health Clinic
15 Upper Patrick St, Kilkenny
Tel: 056 7724429
Breda Gardner runs busy natural health clinics in both Waterford and Kilkenny. She also presents monthly positive living seminars in Kilkenny. A native of Galway, Breda worked as a nurse for many years before studying a range of complementary therapies, including homeopathy, iridology, muscle–testing and nutrition.
Kitchens, milk cans and five in the bed!
Last week, I was admiring my friend's large kitchen extension and how beautiful it was. She said that her happiest kitchen memories went back to her childhood, in a small 12 foot square kitchen where her family would gather around the table, next to a glowing range. Many a song was sung, many a story told, and many a poem recited. She told me "Now I
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Google AlertWhen a company which has it's European Headquarters here in Ireland is called 'evil' and 'immoral' by M.P.s in The House of Commons you tend to sit up and take notice. The particular company that was being referred to was Google and the reason it had enraged M.P.s in London was because even though it has a big operation there and conducts a lot of business there it pays no corporate tax. It does this by having all of its financial transactions finished here in Ireland. And the company here is …
