Apprenticeships in the spotlight
With our society heavily dependent on the skill and expertise of trades people, there's an increased focus on recruiting apprentices.
We saw evidence of this...
District Court the next step re derelict building
Legal proceedings surrounding the derelict structure on Upper Cork Street in Mitchelstown are ongoing, with the council cautioning that the legal proceedings would, out...
River users ‘impressed’ with proposed plans for Fermoy Weir
Plans for Fermoy weir, shared at a meeting that took place amongst stakeholders, received a largely positive reaction from those in attendance.
The operator of...
Road collapses into river
A retaining wall in Araglin collapsed on Wednesday into a nearby river, taking with it a large portion of the road.
It is understood that...
Phase 1 of St Patrick’s Church restoration begins
Restoration and repair work to St Patrick's Church in Fermoy began last week as scaffolding went up on the exterior of the building.
The building, completed...
A feast of drama in Ballyduff
After months of inactivity, amateur drama is back in a serious way. Throughout The Avondhu catchment, venues are once again playing host to a variety...
Kilworth Camp lands ‘earmarked for NATO airstrip’, former TD claims
Way back in 1983, and again in 1985, Ned O’Keeffe TD queried if it was possible to take a long-term lease of land at...
Local rally to aid Ukraine
As the war escalates in Ukraine, groups and individuals in The Avondhu area have been busy organising aid for the stricken region.
A truck filled...
Mila and Konstantin: “Our mothers are both alive, but spend most...
Imagine looking down the main street in Mitchelstown, or Fermoy, or Kilfinane, or Lismore, and picture leagues of foreign soldiers making their way down...
Fabulous art exhibition opens in Mitchelstown
On Wednesday of this week, the Kilbehenny Art Group launched their exhibition in Mitchelstown Library.
The collection of work, encompassing different styles, tastes and landscapes, captures...
