Former Castlelyons Co-Op workers go down memory lane
Established 100 years ago, Castlelyons Co-Op evolved from modest beginnings to become a powerful player in the milk and dairy market.
A dedicated reunion...
Local historical group honour fallen Fenian
Since their formation, T.O. Park-Sraharla-Kilclooney Historical Group have played a key role in highlighting the richness of this district when it comes to language,...
Knockadea National School celebrate 50 year anniversary
The 50th anniversary of the opening of Knockadea National School was celebrated recently by pupils past and present, teachers, and family members on what...
Buried Alive – Mick Meaney to be honoured in Mitchelstown
‘It’s not every town that can say they buried a man alive’
Plans are being put in place to erect a plaque in Mitchelstown next...
End of an era as McNamara’s set to close in Castlelyons
In ever changing times for villages and small shops everywhere, the news this week of the imminent closure of McNamara's in Castlelyons has been greeted...
Learning lessons for life in Adair Primary School
Open evenings are a great opportuntity to find out more about a chosen school and last week, it was the turn of Adair NS to...
Happy children the secret to Butterflies’ success story
Things are going well for everyone associated with Butterflies Community Playgroup in Ballyduff, and on Sunday last, they held their annual open day
Encouragingly for all...
Michael living life to the full
A Mitchelstown man is living life to the full, five years after a kidney transplant operation.
Michael Kiely has his life back and is...
Out and About on St Patrick’s Day
Key to the success of every St Patrick's Day parade is participation and there were was a fantastic turnout in parades around The Avondhu area...
Past pupil Thomas Kent honoured in Kilmagner NS
Kilmagner National School have honoured past pupil Thomas Kent by renaming their general purpose room in remembrance of the Irish martyr.
Thomas attended school...
