In advance of the AGM of Fermoy Credit Union, there was good news following the publication of its annual report in 1993. The institute had experienced unprecedented growth in the past year, with savings increasing by 37% to just under £3.5m. ‘This could be attributed to the higher profile the credit union had adopted since its move to its new premises’ on Patrick Street, according to chairperson Kathryn Murphy. The directors were recommending a dividend of 5% on members’ savings, representing a return of £138,000 to its members. For the first time in the history of the credit union, loans were in excess of £2m.

A specially formed youth committee in Castletownroche were hoping to progress a project, which would see the community centre yard tarmacadamed and lined, to help enhance youth activities in the village. While some money had already been raised, a major fundraising race night was planned for The Arches, Mallow - the aim, to raise £3,000 for the project. Black Pearl were set to provide the entertainment, with admission on the night a nominal £1.

The unpleasant sight of a dead fox hanging from a farm gate, saw several distressed callers contact The Avondhu office. The fox had been hung on a gate with barbed wire alongside a preservation notice belonging to Killura Gun Club. When contacted by The Avondhu in relation to the matter however, a club spokesperson ‘categorically denied any involvement with the incident,’ commenting “This is not the kind of thing that any of our members would do - we are not in the business of carrying out such acts.” The spokesperson added that ‘it could have been done maliciously in this fashion to blacken the name of the club’.

It was reported that ‘only a small segment’ of the Munster Way walk remained to be finished. When completed, it was set to provide a final link in a specially designed and mapped route, stretching from Dublin to the far side of Kerry. The first part of the remaining section, under the responsibility of Avondhu Tourism Association, from Clogheen to Kilworth, had just been completed. Christy Roche, ‘local historical geographer’, spent 2 years mapping this section. They were now ready to tackle the phase from Kilworth to Ballyhooly. The remaining link-up was between Ballyhooly and just west of Mallow, to be tackled by Mallow IRD.

Conna Dramatic Society were in rehearsals for the George Shiels play, ‘Professor Tim’. With Michael Riordan in charge of production, Fr Denis Stritch was in the title role, with Tom Cotter and Assumpta Mangan playing the roles of John and Mrs Scally respectively. Liz Higgins played their daughter Peggy. Others cast members included Peter Barry, Anne Hayes, James Spillane, Frank Hayes, Liam Heneghan, Anne Barry and John Finn.

In brief - Castlelyons was ready to host their 20th ‘Cork Makes It’ exhibition in the community centre, with over 5,000 people expected to visit the three day event - Junior Minister for Agriculture, Brian O’Shea TD, was to officially open the exhibition. The Lismore grotto construction committee issued an appeal for a donation of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary; having completed most of the stonework and set to install railings and kneelers, all they were missing was a five foot statue! Time was drawing close when Sergeant Joe McNamara, stationed in Ballylanders, would call time on his career in the force, having been posted in the South Limerick village for 21 years; having joined the gardai in 1955, Joe was an active member of the community, involved in several organisations. Brideview Developments were offering a 3-bed semi in Gracelands, Rathcormac for £34,000, while a 3-bed detached dormer was priced at £37,000.

Sports briefs - Araglin were crowned North Cork 12-a-side football champions, defeating Shanballymore in Mitchelstown, 2-4 to 1-4. Scorers for Araglin: Arthur O’Donoghue 2-0, Liam Carey 0-2, Paul Mulhern and Tony Russell 0-1; Shanballymore: Vincent Burke 1-2, Paul Burke and Alan Barry 0-1. Well known North Cork GAA stalwart and Kildorrery club president, Padraig Dwane, was nominated as the 1993 Avondhu GAA Hall of Fame award recipient. While Killavullen lost the county junior B football final to Argideen Rangers, on a scoreline of 1-17 to 0-6.

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