New principal takes up post at CBS Primary
The new principal of Mitchelstown’s CBS Primary is delighted to be taking over the running of one of the town’s busiest schools.
Bernard O’Connell has...
Signature uncovered possibly that of Liam Lynch
Writing believed to be that of the late IRA Chief of Staff, Liam Lynch was found in the attic of the building where Mellerick’s...
One of Mitchelstown’s greatest educators retires
It was a chance horror bicycle crash the day before her Deb’s Ball that sent one of Mitchelstown’s greatest public servants to become one...
Major roof refurbishment begins at Saint George’s
Whiskey bottles and tools left by workmen in the 1800s have been found in the roof space of Saint George’s as refurbishment work begins.
Bill...
Locals mark feast day of St Michael
Due to Covid-19 concerns, Mass didn't take place at St Michael's Well in Ballyduff Upper, Co Waterford this year.
Instead, devotees of the saint, gathered on the eve of...
Archbishop Crotty continues diplomatic work in Africa
Avondhu native Archbishop Michael Crotty has been continuing his diplomatic work in Burkina Faso this week, as he met with the country’s president.
Archbishop Crotty,...
Outcry locally as X8 bus route to be cut
There has been local outcry following the announcement by Bus Eireann that it will be suspending four expressway routes indefinitely, including the X8 Dublin to Cork...
Man viciously attacked and robbed at bowling match
BY KATIE GLAVIN & NIALL O"CONNOR
A man suffered a vicious beating in a terrifying robbery at a road bowling event near Fermoy last weekend.
The...
School taking ‘all the necessary advice’
A Mitchelstown school has initiated Covid-19 protocols as one of their student's tested positive for the virus in recent days.
Once Presentation Secondary School was informed...
Ballylooby woman believes she was poisoned by passing sprayer
A Ballylooby woman is convinced the spraying of pesticide is to blame for an unending chest complaint.
Anne Smith said that she has been suffering from chest...
