Atkins, who have a long association with Fermoy intend moving to a new greenfield site a short distance from Watergrasshill.
Undoubtedly, a loss to the town, the move will give this successful company, the space and scope it needs to provide an even more comprehensive service to the public and the farming sector in particular.
Farmers and agricultural contractors formed a large percentage of the crowd that attended the recent demo day at the proposed site.
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