Dr John Wallace takes a look at a superb art collection of works by European and Irish artists, which is located in the Merrion Hotel and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in central Dublin. The five-star Merrion Hotel is located just off Merrion Square, opposite Government Buildings in central, Georgian Dublin. The five-star hotel is made up [...]
Berna Cox on the latest cosmetic surgery trend to have your cascades and cankles perfected. For women obsessed with ‘elegant’ shoes, it’s a relatively small cost compared to the shoes themselves. Thankfully, I’m happy with my cascade. What a relief. Given that I didn’t know what it was or that it even had a name, [...]
Giovanni Morelli writes that sales of Argentinean wines are growing, as the quality of that country’s wines has greatly improved over the last decade. Probably the most hated word in the English language at present is ‘regulator’. In this instance, it is not because the banks were over-regulated, but precisely the opposite. If the regulator [...]
This week’s Medical Miscellany has a religious bent to it – due to the fact that your correspondent has recently been in the Holy Land. This has become quite a popular trip in recent times and indeed, Kerry GP Dr Micheal Fanning has recently described his experiences on such a trip in the pages of [...]
Shirley Lanigan writes that sometimes, the old ways are the best when it comes to preparing for winter in the garden. Things change. When it comes to rearing children, our parents were told to put them to bed and let them bawl. It was tough love. Later on, we were informed that leaving babies cry [...]
Dr John Wallace looks at a new book that analyses the Irish art market from an investment perspective and offers an understanding as to how the art market works in this country. Works of art are unique, portable, storable and their value frequently increases over time. Further-more, paintings and sculpture are often put on display, [...]
Berna Cox writes about her love-hate relationship with her Wii Fit after Mr Miyamoto, the Wii chipmunks and even her own body all conspire against her in her efforts to get fit the virtual way. I love it. I hate it. Love it… hate it… love, hate, love, hate. Can’t make up my mind. Sometimes [...]
Dr Mícheál Fanning writes about a memorable trip to Israel and Palestine — a part of the world steeped in history and yet also changing with the times. I can confidently say that when we first experienced the flight staff of Arkia, Israeli airways, from Shannon to Tel Aviv, it was memorable and a welcome [...]
Peter McCarthy writes about a US cardiologist’s theory that Abraham Lincoln may have suffered from multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B. Abraham Lincoln suffered from a rare genetic syndrome which accounted for his unusual appearance and he would likely have died of cancer within a year if he had not been assassinated, according to a US [...]
Conor White writes that now might be the time to buy equities, as equity markets normally bottom as economies enter recession. The worst that could happen is that you just get your dividend yield. It has been a ‘white-knuckle ride’ in financial markets over the last couple of months and we have seen a reset [...]
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