Leary’s Cross ambush recalled
The Leary's Cross ambush, which actually took place at nearby Kirby's Cross on 10th December 1920, was typical of engagements between British forces and the IRA - a small,...
New Yorkers visit Grange National School on heritage search
Christine Fregosi, Rosemary Durant, Linda Nocella and their extended family paid a visit to Grange National School last Friday afternoon to learn more about...
Council confirms 4 cases of homelessness in North Cork
The Housing Directorate of Cork County Council have confirmed that two families and two single people remain homeless in North Cork and cites one person being kept...
Local man claims ‘simple interim solution’ for Fermoy weir
While Cork County Council are actively seeking funding nationally for the major refurbishment of Fermoy weir, Watergrasshill man Barry Curtin, feels that the immediate plight...
Owen wins FBD Young Farmer of the Year
Kilworth resident Owen Ashton has plenty to smile about this Christmas, having being crowned FBD Young Farmer of the Year over the weekend.
Originally from...
Francis runs 39.3 mile ultra marathon for Marymount
Fermoy native Francis Morrison now living in Galbally, recently ran the Connemarathon in aid of Marymount Hospice.
The Connemarathon is an Ultra Marathon of...
Top class entertainment at Scór na bPáistí in Watergrasshill
There was a full house in Watergrasshill Community Centre last Sunday for the divisional finals of Imokilly Scór na bPáistí.
Fear a Ti for the...
New social housing project Tur Liath shortlisted for national award
Tur Liath, the newest social housing scheme in Oliver Plunkett Hill in Fermoy, has been shortlisted in the Irish Council for Social Housing Community...
Katie rescues distressed Casey from frigid waters
Many may have seen Casey’s freckled face and floppy ears over the past week as her owners put out appeals for their missing dog.
The...
Legal action against council over landfill site
A legal action has been initiated against Cork County Council by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for non-compliance at Ballyguyroe Landfill Site.
The site, which...
