Fermoy’s Polish twinning agreement back under scrutiny
The national spotlight once again turned on Fermoy this week, as RTE’s Liveline explored the topic of twinned towns on Wednesday last, highlighting the...
Fermoy’s environmentalist and his simple pollution solution
Sometimes, really good ideas aren't that complicated. Inspired by what he calls a 'simple pollution solution', Fermoy environmentalist and Countywide Drains Ltd employee Brian Jacobsen, has devised...
Water quality probe finds contamination across the region
A study of water quality tests has revealed a catalogue of incidents of contaminated supplies across The Avondhu region. In our investigation we examined water...
Environmentalist lashes council for Blackwater move
An environmental group has lashed out at Avondhu region councillors who criticised a ruling blocking development on the River Blackwater.
As revealed by The Avondhu...
‘Community Connect’ programme answers the call
Covid-19 has presented challenges to local communities on a scale which they have never encountered before. As a result of this, the importance of...
Facing up to the great mask debate
It's generally accepted, we're benefiting from very sound advice in our efforts to beat the worst effects of Covid-19 and, as a result, the...
Great to be back say local golfers
With the reopening of our golf courses this week, the focus is firmly on the domestic market and our indigenous golfers - the bulk...
Lightning strike devastates Mitchelstown house
A Mitchelstown couple had a lucky escape as a lightning bolt blasted their home near the golf course last weekend.
The incident happened shortly after 5pm last...
Cocooners taking exercise have to dodge other walkers
With Government restrictions gradually beginning to ease, people aged over 70, who have been cocooning for almost six weeks, are now being permitted to...
Watergrasshill company produce one millionth bottle of hand sanitiser
Mervue Laboratories, based in Watergrasshill, produced its millionth bottle of hand sanitiser for the HSE this week.
Reaching the milestone figure took less than...
