Memories from the Archives – March 2002
In the headlines 21 years ago were allegations that the Mitchelstown Water Supply was at risk of pollution. Up to 50 leaking barrels had...
Memories From The Archives – February 1996
After 12 years under the proprietorship of the Byrne family, The Firgrove Hotel in Mitchelstown was set to change hands. Pat Tangney, owner of...
Memories from the Archives – December 2002
21 years ago The Avondhu carried the news that the Fermoy Enterprise Board had vowed to support Michael Flatley after he had accused Irish...
February 1995 – a look back at The Avondhu headlines
It was reported that an ‘environmental project’ was under way in Doneraile, which ‘would probably protect it (the town) from the spectre of an...
A look back at February 1995 – this week 21 years...
A teenage disco in Fermoy, promoted as a school fundraising event, caused much controversy as it was witness to scenes ‘bordering on the disgraceful’....
Memories From The Archives – August 1997
In common with the national trend, secondary schools in The Avondhu area expressed ‘great satisfaction’ at the improvement in results across the board in...
Memories from the Archives – January 1998
What was established as being the body of a young seal was located by a farmer spreading fertiliser ‘in the middle of a large...
Memories from the Archives – February 2002
One front page of The Avondhu 21 years ago carried the story that no fewer than three locals would be gracing the small screen...
Memories from the Archives – November 1997
Despite being close on 3 hours late in arriving to Mitchelstown to press the flesh, presidential hopeful Dana Rosemary Scallon was warmly greeted by...
Memories from the Archives – June 1998
The production line was officially started in June 1998 on a £1m contract secured by ‘dessert manufacturer’, Silver Pail Dairy, to supply Tesco Ireland...
