“So far in 2022 we have 13 farm-related suicides in Cork”
The topics of ‘mental health’ and ‘driven to suicide’ are being conflated, or ‘mixed up’, in policy devised by the Department of Health. That...
Substantial funding for local projects under Renewal Scheme
By Katie Glavin & Marian Roche
A €500,000 allocation was announced on Friday for Mitchelstown under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
The funding is to...
Watergrasshill gets new plaza
In the absence of a Village Green or Town Square, Watergrasshill now has a spectacular plaza.
Supported by the local authority and financed thanks to assistance...
Advance payment proposed for unwelcome skip bags
When the ubiquitous skip bag has outstayed its welcome, what is the solution for the poor neighbours who have to look at it lingering in...
Hotel development ‘on hold’ as further information required
A decision on the future of the Lismore House Hotel has been put on hold as a result of a ‘further information’ request from...
Mitchelstown ‘will be waiting’ for new fire station
While calls continue from elected officials for a new fire station in Mitchelstown, the reality that 'location, location, location' is paramount, was stressed by...
Water pipe not replaced despite 2013 funding pledge
A local councillor claims he has documentation from 2013, signed by then-Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan, granting funding for the replacement of a...
Traffic management plan needed for Fermoy
Proposals for a relief road in Fermoy to ease traffic are being considered, according to Cork County Council officials.
Calls were extended this week for...
Half a century of dedication – Pat English honoured
Anglesborough man Pat English has had his many years of dedication and enthusiasm for the GAA honoured and recognised with a prestigious GAA President’s Award.
The...
Works in Doneraile ‘progressing nicely’
Doneraile’s new look is ‘progressing nicely’, says county engineer Brendan O’Gorman, with landscaping and public lighting on the way at Turnpike Cross, and he...
