Memories From The Archives – January 1996
Three Watergrasshill youngsters, representing the local GAA club, had qualified for the Munster Scor na nÓg finals in January 1996. Some ‘impressive answering’ in...
21 Years Ago – a look back at July 1995
Speculation was ‘rife’ regarding the future of MetLife in Fermoy town. A major employer, calls were issued to Fermoy Enterprise Board, the IDA, local...
Memories from the Archives – January 2001
The front page of The Avondhu 21 years ago carried the news of a potentially fatal hydrochloric emission at Micro-Bio in Fermoy. The release...
Memories From The Archives – August 1996
A ‘sneak thief’ stole a total of £4,577 in unmarked notes from Mitchelstown Post Office in August 1996. A garda spokesperson told The Avondhu...
Memories from the Archives – September 1996
In pleasant September sunshine in 1996, Killavullen hosted representatives of church and state for the official opening of the refurbished and extended local national...
Memories From The Archives – March 1996
Described as one of Ireland’s most committed and dedicated Fenians, John Sarsfield Casey was remembered at a special ceremony marking the centenary of his...
Memories from the Archives – July 1999
Vandals launched a devastating attack on new ball alleys just days after a project to refurbish the structure was concluded. The Mitchelstown Handball and...
Memories from the Archives – January 1997
Champion jockey Walter Swinburn stopped off in The Avondhu Bar, Fermoy en route from Cork to Dublin, which he was walking in aid of...
Memories from the Archives – February 1998
Workmen were ‘back on the job’ at Doneraile Garda Station, with the official opening of the long overdue project deferred. Following completion of the...
Memories from the Archives – February 1998
“Anyone wishing to see a real gate should visit Anglesboro” – the advice of local Pad Lane, speaking to The Avondhu in February 1998,...
