Memories from the Archives – June 2000
The Festival of the Galtees was celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2000. The five-day event would see the selection of a new queen and...
Memories from the Archives – April 2000
There were tributes to popular radio presenter Robert Walshe, as he moved from 103FM to take up a role in Dublin. The new job would...
Memories from the Archives – September 2000
The other side of the Celtic Tiger was visible in September 2000, as the front page of The Avondhu covered the story of a...
Memories From The Archives – July 1997
Jubilation in Conna and Castletownroche as the Jimmy Mangan trained Stroll Home won the famous Galway Plate at Ballybrit in July 1997. Part owners...
Memories from the Archives – December 2001
In December 2001, one front page of The Avondhu carried the news that Gardaí were on high-alert in the locality after raids on financial institutions...
Memories From The Archives – June 1996
Four brave Ballylanders lads were putting their well groomed beards on the line at the local Macra club’s field evening – namely, Johnny Connolly,...
What was on The Avondhu news radar 21 years ago?
The weather forecast didn’t appear too much brighter in January 1995. Storm force winds caused ‘havoc’ in many areas of North Cork and South...
Memories from the Archives – October 1998
The departure of the troops from Fitzgerald Camp, Fermoy was carried out with the kind of efficiency that is the hallmark of professional soldiers....
Memories From The Archives – December 1995
Only 3 months after the launch of the Mitchelstown Community/Leisure Lotto, a ‘significant contribution’ was being made to the project’s funds, with in excess...
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,...