“We’re not going back until we get what we want”
By Matt Quinn
Secretaries and caretakers at many local schools, such as CBS primary and secondary, Bunscoil na Toirbhirte and Presentation Secondary schools in Mitchelstown,...
Donal helps spread biodiversity message
There was an early start for progressive farmer, Donal Sheehan, who welcomed the public to his holding at Ballyarra, Castlelyons last Sunday morning.
Donal was...
Sights set on the roof as St Patrick’s Church nears next...
Sights are set on the roof of St Patrick’s Church in Fermoy, as the parish are continuing their fundraising efforts as they look towards...
Fermoy’s Hayden crowned U21 singles handball champ
Fermoy’s Hayden Supple has made a grand return to handball, closing out a spectacular season by claiming the U21 60x30 All-Ireland singles title.
A third-generation...
‘Real stress on schools’ as secretaries and caretakers strike continues
Desks across the country are empty, phonecalls unanswered, emails unread, jobs unattended to as school secretaries and caretakers maintain their strike for pension parity.
Indefinite strike...
Local golf sensation John Doyle selected for Junior Ryder Cup
Local teen, John Doyle, who has swiftly climbed the golfing ranks, has been named as the only Irish person selected for the European Junior...
GAA community grieves following death of Billy O’Grady
Many tributes have been expressed for Shanballymore native Billy O’Grady following his tragic passing. The young man lost his life following an incident on...
Mitchelstown Scouter Service Awards 2025 – 171 years and counting
Scouting’s founder, Lord Baden Powell, once said- 'the most worthwhile thing is to try and put some happiness into the lives of others'. That...
Bikers descend on Araglin
Riding mainly high-powered machines and dressed in their customised leathers, members of Suirside Riders Motorcycle Club touched down in Araglin last weekend.
They were based...
Keane on shortlist for All-Australian squad
Mitchelstown’s Mark Keane, who plies his trade Down Under with the Adelaide Crows, has been listed on the All-Australian squad, recognition of his defensive...