21 Years Ago – a look back at May 1995
The Avondhu carried a column in May 1995, penned by Eamonn McCarthy, Kildorrery and Priscilla Sweeney, Fermoy who were living abroad in Australia at...
Memories From The Archives – August 1996
Celebrations were in full swing throughout the North East Cork area, following the double success of 6-year-old Stroll Home, trained by Conna’s Jimmy Mangan,...
Memories From The Archives – February 1997
Watergrasshill GAA followers had reason to celebrate in February 1997, following success of the novelty act group at the Cork county finals of Scor...
Memories from the Archives – September 1999
Traffic and development issues were leading the news agenda 21 years ago, as a meeting was held to decide on ways to solve the...
Memories from the Archives – November 1998
Locals turned out in strength in Ballylanders to give a warm welcome to the country’s first citizen. For the people of the South Limerick...
Memories from the Archives – May 1998
Four piglets were found dead in the reservoir at Knockananig, Fermoy by a gentleman out walking. It was believed the animals had not been...
Memories from the Archives – July 1998
The good people of Watergrasshill shedded pounds to gain pounds in a highly successful 'Slim-In' competition organised in aid of Marymount Hospice, Cork. In...
Memories from the Archives – November 1995
Operating from his home at Ballygrellihan, Castletownroche, Peter Noonan established Castle Crystal, a manufacturer of quality crystal products. Originally from Fermoy, Peter had gained...
Memories from the Archives – September 1995
Four locals were among the Cork minor hurling panel, which overwhelmed traditional rivals, Kilkenny, 2-10 to 1-2, in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park...
Memories from the Archives – July 1999
Just a week after the arrival of new phone kiosks for Fermoy was being hailed, Councillor Tadhg O’Donovan declared in July 1999 that Telecom...