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,...
Memories from the Archives – January 2000
The new millennium crossed the threshold of calendar this time 21 years ago and The Avondhu marked the occasion.
Fireworks displays, parties and commemorative unveilings...
Memories from the Archives – December 23 1999
A manhunt was launched for armed bank robbers who took an estimated £14,000 at the AIB Bank in Mitchelstown.
It was the second time that...
Memories from the Archives – December 1999
Preparations for the Millennium were gathering a pace with strong support for a fireworks display in Mitchelstown.
Community council chairwoman Joan O’Sullivan, said that there...
Memories from the Archives – December 1999
An environmental nightmare developed in Ballyhooly when a tractor driver spilled slurry across the village, with some of the spillage pouring into the Blackwater....
Memories from the Archives – December 1999
Simmering tensions remained after a spectacular walkout from Fermoy Urban District Council. Scrapping councillors and disputes amid accusations of bias and favouritism, had sparked a...
Memories from the Archives – November 1999
There was fury and rage mounting in the area 21 years ago as locals in Fermoy riled against the plan to impose parking charges...
Memories from the Archives – November 1999
Gardai were hunting for thieves who broke into a number of cars in the town of Fermoy. The crimes took place in a spate...
Memories from the Archives – November 1999
A fourteen year battle for recognition came to an end for a deflector group providing television channels to Fermoy.
Southeast Deflector Group were told by...
Memories from the Archives – November 1999
Mitchelstown’s economic future was in the spotlight over two decades ago as there were concerns about plans to provide industrial locations at Cahir Hill. There...
