Joyous occasion for Archbishop Michael Crotty
Following the appointment of local priest Rev. Monsignor Michael F Crotty, of the Diocese of Cloyne, as the apostolic nuncio to Burkina Faso, his elevation to...
James Deane takes top spot in Latvia
Near neighbours James Deane and brothers Conor and Jack Shanahan from Castletownroche/Killavullen, fought it out in Riga, Latvia at the Drift Masters European Championship over...
Rugby club ‘devastated’ following attack
The President of Mitchelstown Rugby Club has spoken of his club’s devastation after changing rooms were attacked by a crazed car driver.
Gardaí are investigating after...
Local cleric a voice for peace in war torn West Africa
This weekend will see local man Monsignor Michael Crotty ordained a bishop ahead of his taking up a challenging post in West Africa.
The Mitchelstown...
Stalwart of the IFA steps down
County Monaghan native, Seán Clarke, has retired from IFA activities following an exceptionally active 32-year tenure.
Warm tributes have followed in the wake of...
Stock shortages means bicycle retailers can’t keep up
Factory closures during lockdown have led to a shortage in bicycle production meaning local businesses can no longer keep up with the high demand.
The...
60,000 honey bees in young Rian’s care
A young Rathcormac lad featured on RTE television recently when he was interviewed at his home by RTE reporter, Jennie O’Sullivan.
What is so special...
Professional publicans will manage infection risk
As publicans come to grips with news of their continued lockdown this week, the professionals in the licensed trade believe they could be the...
Homeowners ‘tormented’ in Fermoy housing estate
Some of the residents of the Cul Ard housing estate in Corrin View, Fermoy have reached breaking point.
From early morning to the dead of night,...
Was your missing dog 1 of 10 found in Limerick garda...
Gardai have appealed for the public’s help in finding the owners of 10 dogs found during a raid on suspected dog thieves in Limerick.
A...