Memories from the Archives – January 2001
21 years ago, a civic welcome was on the cards to officially welcome new homeowner Michael Flatley to Fermoy. The intention was to extend...
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 – December 2000
The Christmas edition of The Avondhu 21 years ago led with the headline that there was an average of two arrests per week locally...
Memories from the Archives – December 2000
Front page of The Avondhu 21 years ago in December 2000, was coverage of the ongoing discussion on the best route for the M8...
Memories from the Archives – December 2000
The selection of the route for the Mitchelstown bypass drew huge interest, following the publication of the proposed routes. The “Orange” route was emerging as...
Memories from the Archives – November 2000
This week 21 years ago it seems the battle was lost, as locals in Fermoy were faced with the fact that the government had "every...
Memories from the Archives – November 2000
In pre-smartphone era November 2000, the front page of The Avondhu carried an ad from Cavanagh’s for a Ghettoblaster for £69, and a Camcorder...
Memories from the Archives – November 2000
In November 2000, plans were afoot in Anglesboro to install a cable car from the village to the top of Temple Hill. The inspiration...
Memories from the Archives – November 2000
The front page of The Avondhu in November 2000 carried photos of the four feet of water that had inundated Fermoy, after the river...
Memories from the Archives – November 2000
November 2000 saw the opening of Watergrasshill’s Credit Union. The event was celebrated with a four-piece string quartet playing in the parish hall, while...
