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Memories from the Archives – June 2000

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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,...

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