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Orlagh Winters: Make A Date This Week To Save Lives

Orlagh Winters: Make A Date This Week To Save Lives

June 9, 2015 at 10:32 am Comments are Disabled

EACH and every person knows someone who has needed to get blood at some stage. I myself have had to have transfusions too many times to remember. It is a vital service needed in every hospital throughout the country. This week I am urging everyone to go out and donate […]

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Orlagh Winters: Cherish Your Loved Ones While You Still Can

Orlagh Winters: Cherish Your Loved Ones While You Still Can

June 2, 2015 at 11:30 am Comments are Disabled

ONE of the things that I hate most in my life is attending funerals. Yesterday I went to my friend’s mother’s funeral in Cork and it reminded me of why I hate them so much. It breaks my heart to see people I care about so upset. I end up […]

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Orlagh Winters: There’ll Never Be Another Bill

Orlagh Winters: There’ll Never Be Another Bill

May 26, 2015 at 11:35 am Comments are Disabled

SOMETIMES there is someone who is on our TV screen that seems to be part of the family. We enjoy his banter and opinions, we love his laugh, we love his catchphrase and we never turn the channel when his face is on. This person for me was Bill O’Herlihy. […]

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Orlagh Winters: Think Before You Type

Orlagh Winters: Think Before You Type

May 19, 2015 at 9:48 am Comments are Disabled

LAST week I wrote about the feelgood story of Conor Doyle who beat the bullies on Facebook. This week I want to talk about the bullies themselves. Social media is wonderful in so many ways, connecting with old friends, sharing special moments and keeping up to date with what is happening […]

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Orlagh Winters: Inspiring Story Of A Man Who Beat The Bullies

Orlagh Winters: Inspiring Story Of A Man Who Beat The Bullies

May 12, 2015 at 10:15 am Comments are Disabled

ON Sunday night I watched The Late Late Show that I had Sky+ or as I still say “recorded” I had heard from lots of people that it was a good show and that the Kerry football legend Pat Spillane gave a great interview. Well that he did, and it was […]

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Orlagh Winters: Indifference To Mayweather’s Domestic Abuse Is Wrong

Orlagh Winters: Indifference To Mayweather’s Domestic Abuse Is Wrong

May 5, 2015 at 10:03 am Comments are Disabled

IN the early hours of Sunday morning last, millions of people paid money to watch a boxing match between two guys in Las Vegas. The two, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could not be more different. Pacquiao a charitable man who donates a lot of money to his impoverished country […]

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Orlagh Winters: The Importance Of Using Your Vote

Orlagh Winters: The Importance Of Using Your Vote

April 28, 2015 at 10:29 am Comments are Disabled

SO where will you be on May 22? The answer to that question by each and every one of us should be, at the voting booth to vote in the referendum. I make no secret of the fact that I will be voting Yes and indeed I have written about […]

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Orlagh Winters: We Really Are A Generous And Charitable Nation

Orlagh Winters: We Really Are A Generous And Charitable Nation

April 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm Comments are Disabled

  ON Friday night last there was a wonderful ball held in Ballygarry House in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. The ball named the Primrose Ball was held in memory of the late Tommy Brosnan. Over 350 people attended to help raise funds for IMNDA and also to […]

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Orlagh Winters: Why Can’t Some People Be More Positive About Tralee?

Orlagh Winters: Why Can’t Some People Be More Positive About Tralee?

April 14, 2015 at 12:30 pm 5 comments

OK, so I get that we don’t need to go around like some crazy happy lunatics, grinning like Cheshire cats, in order to show some positivity. But this may be necessary in order to keep the Negative Nualas at bay. What has happened to positivity? I write with reference to the […]

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Orlagh Winters: Blood Is Boiling At Shocking Attack On Autistic Boy

Orlagh Winters: Blood Is Boiling At Shocking Attack On Autistic Boy

April 7, 2015 at 11:18 am Comments are Disabled

IT is seldom when I read something these days that I am shocked, but by God I was more than shocked when I read about the autistic boy in Carrigaline that was attacked by a group of teenagers. Twigs were shoved down his throat and he was forced to expose […]

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Orlagh Winters: How Did Graham Dwyer Become Such A Monster?

Orlagh Winters: How Did Graham Dwyer Become Such A Monster?

March 31, 2015 at 12:17 pm Comments are Disabled

I THINK that everyone in the country exhaled on Friday evening after holding their breath in anticipation of the outcome of the Graham Dwyer trial. Never in my life I have been so happy to see this monster convicted. Even in her death this disgusting man desecrated the name of Elaine […]

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Orlagh Winters: Hit The Litterbugs Where It Hurts Most…Their Pockets!

Orlagh Winters: Hit The Litterbugs Where It Hurts Most…Their Pockets!

March 24, 2015 at 9:55 am 2 comments

SO after last week’s moan about people who inconsiderately park in disabled spaces, I am on a bit of a roll in the pet hates department. This week my target is people who think it is quite acceptable to throw litter or dump their rubbish in the countryside. Only yesterday […]

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Orlagh Winters: I Love It When Karma Strikes People Who Park Illegally In Disabled Spaces

Orlagh Winters: I Love It When Karma Strikes People Who Park Illegally In Disabled Spaces

March 18, 2015 at 10:46 am Comments are Disabled

UNDER normal circumstances I hate to see people getting parking tickets, especially when the case is a few minutes over the metered time. This is usually the case with me as I never remember to tear the time off my parking disc thus having a reminder when my time is […]

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Orlagh Winters: Plenty Of Glamour Over Here In Cheltenham

Orlagh Winters: Plenty Of Glamour Over Here In Cheltenham

March 11, 2015 at 10:45 am Comments are Disabled

ONE of my favourite times of the year is here – Spring has sprung. I’m writing this week’s column from Cheltenham and have one day behind me. I think yesterday will be forever known as “Ruby Tuesday”. What a magnificent start to the festival for Mr Walsh. Bookmakers all over […]

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Orlagh Winters: Fantastic Fashions From Local Retailers

Orlagh Winters: Fantastic Fashions From Local Retailers

March 3, 2015 at 11:56 am Comments are Disabled

RECENTLY there has been a bit of a change in the economy for the good and it is certainly welcomed by all. The retailers in Tralee who have weathered the storm deserve to be supported now and in the future. Independent retailers are the backbone of any town and they will […]

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Orlagh Winters: Just Because A Man Looks Stylish Doesn’t Mean He’s Vain

Orlagh Winters: Just Because A Man Looks Stylish Doesn’t Mean He’s Vain

February 24, 2015 at 11:54 am Comments are Disabled

  “You’re so vain I bet you think this song about you…” What is it about us as a nation that we still believe that when a man looks after himself that he is vain? Granted it is getting much more acceptable for a man to ditch the sportswear and […]

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Orlagh Winters: Safe To Say I’m Not A Big Fan Of ‘Kimye’

Orlagh Winters: Safe To Say I’m Not A Big Fan Of ‘Kimye’

February 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm Comments are Disabled

APPARENTLY Kanye West knows fashion! I say this with my tongue firmly fixed in my cheek having seen what he showed in New York Fashion Week at the weekend. How the ‘Queen of Style’, Anna Wintour, sat with a straight face is beyond me. To add insult to injury his wife […]

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Orlagh Winters: A Feelgood Day At The Races

Orlagh Winters: A Feelgood Day At The Races

February 11, 2015 at 9:44 am Comments are Disabled

THIS time of year is a particular favourite of mine as there is, as my mother would say, “a great stretch in the evening”. The temperature may not be rising in any significant way, but there is sign of new life in the trees and flowers. This is also true […]

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Orlagh Winters: When The Media Goes Too Far With Photos

Orlagh Winters: When The Media Goes Too Far With Photos

February 3, 2015 at 10:36 am Comments are Disabled

ONE of the most disturbing trends of the modern age has to be the fascination of photos of accidents and funerals by certain newspapers. Before anyone leaps to make the point that by highlighting car accident pictures that someone may slow down and drive a little more carefully, do you […]

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Orlagh Winters: OMG? LOL? What Has Happened To The English Language?

Orlagh Winters: OMG? LOL? What Has Happened To The English Language?

January 27, 2015 at 9:57 am 1 comment

WHAT is happening to the English language? Why is it that “congrads” has become acceptable to offer congratulations? Why is “best if luck” the new way to wish someone the ‘best of luck’? I know that there is a certain amount of abbreviated text speak that we use everyday: U/you, TY/thank […]

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Orlagh Winters: The Sooner We Leave Behind The Homophobic Ireland Of Old The Better

Orlagh Winters: The Sooner We Leave Behind The Homophobic Ireland Of Old The Better

January 20, 2015 at 10:10 am 2 comments

  SO I made it home last night and without sounding like the typical homecoming holidaymaker, it sure is cold. Brass monkey springs to mind. Abu Dhabi is an amazing place with lots to see and do and has changed its attitude towards women considerably since I first visited almost […]

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Orlagh Winters: I Think I’ll Leave The Resolutions Until February

Orlagh Winters: I Think I’ll Leave The Resolutions Until February

January 6, 2015 at 10:22 am Comments are Disabled

    See above ad for special offer OK folks, it’s finally 2015 and time to make all the resolutions that we will probably break by the time the month ends. I normally wait until February to make mine as I find January is a busy month catching up with […]

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Orlagh Winters: The Best And Worst Of 2014

Orlagh Winters: The Best And Worst Of 2014

December 23, 2014 at 11:17 am Comments are Disabled

SO what were your favourite and least favourite moments of 2014? Who got it right and who got it wrong? For me Kate Middleton did not put a foot wrong this year.  She wowed the world in her floor length gowns and remained true to British designers. Her obvious favourite […]

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Orlagh Winters: My Dream Dinner Party Guests

Orlagh Winters: My Dream Dinner Party Guests

December 16, 2014 at 9:37 am Comments are Disabled

SO at the moment I am the ‘favourite aunt’ as I got my hands on one of the coveted Frozen Elsa dolls and delivered her to my adorable niece in Dublin on Saturday. It got me thinking if I had to have one gift this christmas, what would it be? […]

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Orlagh Winters: Stay Warm During The Cold Snap

Orlagh Winters: Stay Warm During The Cold Snap

December 9, 2014 at 10:05 am Comments are Disabled

THE hustle and bustle has begun and Tralee is looking fabulous. There is a real Christmas feeling in the air and finally the weather experts are getting it right and we are experiencing some cold weather. So this week I am going to give you some advice on wrapping up […]

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Orlagh Winters: Prepare For The Party Season

Orlagh Winters: Prepare For The Party Season

December 2, 2014 at 10:18 am Comments are Disabled

SO it’s December and we can all now embrace the Christmas spirit. Of course with this time of year comes the party season and this week I am going to give you my tips for being super stylish during this festive time. This week have your hair colour done, I […]

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Orlagh Winters: Get The Benefit Of Free Tickets To CH Chemists Event

Orlagh Winters: Get The Benefit Of Free Tickets To CH Chemists Event

November 25, 2014 at 10:11 am Comments are Disabled

WELL seeing as it is the season of goodwill I am delighted to announce that I am giving away six tickets to a very special event that is happening in CH Chemists on Thursday night. Benefit Cosmetics, as we all know, are trend setters in the make-up artistry world and […]

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Orlagh Winters: My Christmas Gift Tips For The Boys

Orlagh Winters: My Christmas Gift Tips For The Boys

November 18, 2014 at 10:30 am Comments are Disabled

SO last week I gave you my favourite pressies for the gals that can all be bought locally and this week it is the turn of the boys. If you are stuck to buy the perfect Christmas present for the men in your life then hopefully this will help a […]

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Orlagh Winters: Five Gift Ideas From Local Businesses

Orlagh Winters: Five Gift Ideas From Local Businesses

November 11, 2014 at 10:05 am Comments are Disabled

OK so I know that some of you don’t want to hear the “C” word but you are going to have to face up to it sooner rather than later, Christmas is on its way. Maybe the fact that I have been engrossed in Christmas decorations for the last two […]

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Orlagh Winters: Children Should Be Allowed Be Children

Orlagh Winters: Children Should Be Allowed Be Children

November 4, 2014 at 11:50 am Comments are Disabled

SO there is no doubting that Romeo Beckham is one handsome little dude. It is hardly surprising that he was chosen as the face for Burberry’s Christmas campaign. He has, as my mother would say, a great mix of both his parents. I wonder did he want to do the […]

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