Conna Castle concert organisers were preparing for an invasion of music followers, with the Sultans of Ping FC, The Paddies, Devlin and Celtic Invasion on the bill. Scheduled to run until 2am, when The Paddies would close the concert, an incentive to get festival-goers into the grounds before 10.30pm saw admission reduced to just £5; any time after this it was £7.

A deputation of women and children from the Strawhall Group Water Scheme in Fermoy, made an emotive plea at a Northern Division council meeting in Mallow, with claims of repeated pollution and an overloading of the group scheme. The deputation, introduced by Deputy Ned O’Keeffe, claimed that the Council had been negligent, costing consumers in terms of inadequate and intermittent supply, devaluation of house prices and losses in relation to household appliances, mostly caused by pollution. Following questioning of the council executive by Deputy Joe Sherlock, assistant county engineer, Des Wixted committed to “investigate the whole situation.”

Well-wishers were aplenty to greet Deputy Joe Sherlock, with the Democratic Left TD making his first public appearance at a function in Shanballymore following an operation. Describing it to The Avondhu as “a bad pain” which he experienced in his shoulder, an operation in Dublin’s Mater Hospital was necessary to clear a blockage of an artery. Convalescing for 3 weeks following the operation, Mr Sherlock described Shanballymore as having a “special community spirit” and was delighted to attend the community function.

Kildorrery man, Paul O’Connor, who was living in a caravan in atrocious conditions, had his case brought before the Northern Division council meeting. Thankfully in good health, the 35 year old had been living in a £120 caravan since January 1989, despite the fact that he explained his situation to a couple of TDs. Anxious to move into local authority housing, Mr O’Connor was on Unemployment Assistance of £55 weekly, living without a toilet, running water or electricity.

Mitchelstown Community Council’s AGM, held in the Town Hall, heard reports from a busy year, highlights of which included: an extensive tree planting programme undertaken in the town, particularly at Clonmel Road; improvements to the town park, including fencing and land-levelling being carried out; organisation of the visit of President Mary Robinson in December 1991, where she officially opened the Citizens Information Centre and Day Care Centre. Officers elected for the year ahead, chairperson Margaret O’Doherty; vice chairperson John McCarthy; treasurer John Ryan; secretary Timmy Molan; PRO Paddy Ryan.

A ceremony held in Emmet Street, Fermoy saw the launch by Cllr Jim Bartley of the town’s first Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The importance of the scheme was emphasised by crime prevention officer, Sgt Mick Cloney, who pointed out that he hoped the pioneering move would lead to further such schemes. A large area of the southside of the town would be covered by this scheme, including Emmet St and adjoining streets, Chapel Sq, parts of Cork Road and Mary Potter Crescent. The official blessing of the scheme was performed by Fr Donal O’Mahony.

A Fermoy District Garda soccer team, made up of gardai from Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Kildorrery, Kilworth and Rathcormac, emerged victorious in the annual Cork East Riding Garda Soccer championship, defeating Midleton in the final. Their path to the final saw them dispose of Mallow 2-1 following a replay, while the final ended 1-1 after normal time. Hero of the day was Michael Sheehan, who scored the winner in extra time following his normal time strike. Squad: John Hutton, Dan Noonan, Ger Quinn, Eamon Hickey, Tom Ryan, Kieran Barry, Pat O’Connor, Paul Hickey, Michael Costigan, Michael Sheehan, Paul Manton and Brendan Buckley.

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