Memories from the Archives – December 1999
Preparations for the Millennium were gathering a pace with strong support for a fireworks display in Mitchelstown.
Community council chairwoman Joan O’Sullivan, said that there...
Memories from the Archives – December 23 1999
A manhunt was launched for armed bank robbers who took an estimated £14,000 at the AIB Bank in Mitchelstown.
It was the second time that...
Memories from the Archives – January 2000
The new millennium crossed the threshold of calendar this time 21 years ago and The Avondhu marked the occasion.
Fireworks displays, parties and commemorative unveilings...
Memories from the Archives – January 2000
It was panto fever 21 years ago as the family entertainment season kicked off across the region. There were two performances on offer in particular,...
Memories from the Archives – January 2000
There were celebrations as Conna native Bridget Noonan celebrated her 102nd birthday. Many people may have been celebrating the turn of the new century...
Memories from the Archives – January 2000
Two teenagers from Castletownroche were film stars in their own community as Anglea’s Ashes, the story of Frank McCourt’s childhood, hit cinemas. Paudie O’Sullivan and...
Memories from the Archives – February 2000
Sport led the news agenda 21 years ago as two sporting triumphs brought Mitchelstown to the world wide stage.
The first was local man Eddie...
Memories from the Archives – February 2000
There were claims that the chimes of a town clock bell was causing significant problems for a nearby hotel. Jimmy Kiely of Lismore Hotel,...
Memories from the Archives – February 2000
The discovery of ancient archeological remains under a busy Fermoy street gripped the public conscience this week in 2000.
Builders found stone remnants, believed to be...
Memories from the Archives – February 2000
The constant theme throughout the archive news pages is that repeat unchecked issues haunt the news cycle.
Housing looked to be as much an issue in 2000...
