The newly built Scoil Teampall Toinne in Ballyporeen was officially opened after a long campaign over many years won through, in convincing the Department of Education of the need for a new national school. While already occupied for several months, Minister of State Noel Davern, cut the ribbon alongside Bishop William Lee, marking the official opening of the state-of-the-art building.
Around 200 people attended a public meeting at Fermoy Rowing Club to hear the case for and against a proposed 100-bed hotel and housing development planned for a site adjoining Fermoy Town Park. Tempers reportedly flared at times, but both camps stated they were happy with how the meeting went. Members of the development team were in attendance on behalf of Tim and Theresa Lawton.
On the same topic, members of Fermoy Town Council and two members of the executive, were issued with a solicitor’s letter regarding the decision about the proposed new hotel, which was described as ‘intimidatory’ and ‘a means of issuing veiled threats’.
Fermoy was due for another public meeting, hosted by the Regional Enterprise Board, to discuss the findings of a report which they had specially commissioned to review the rationale behind An Bord Pleanála’s decision to remove the central N8 Fermoy bypass interchange, planned to connect the M8 to the Tallow Road near Fermoy Community Hospital.
Ballyhooly Community Council issued a statement regarding a proposed treatment plant for the village. A previous report in The Avondhu stated that a senior council executive director had told the Northern Division members that the community had not objected or made any submissions during the planning process. The community council claimed that this was true, as nobody in the parish had ever seen the compulsory site notice, which they said would render the original application invalid. They stated that the community was denied their rights by not being afforded the opportunity to read the planning application and hence, voice any possible concerns.
A ballot was unanimously passed among staff at Galtee in response to their uncertain working status, following the rejection of new working arrangements, which sanctioned immediate action should any changes to their status occur.
Planning was submitted to the council for the construction of two food processing industrial units at Mitchelstown’s industrial estate, lodged under the name ‘Advance Factory Ltd’. The units were ‘secured’ by Ballyhoura Development to develop under the Business Enterprise Scheme.
Peggie McGrath from Ballylanders secured €43,000 after appearing as a contestant on the National Lottery’s ‘Fame and Fortune’ television show. Peggie spun the wheel securing the cash prize, a Ford Focus to the value of €20,000 and a holiday to Miami, valued at €3,000.
A local hairdresser issued a warning regarding the ‘vast amount of children’ infested with head lice. The hairdresser, who did not wish to be named, offered advice on checking for head lice, stating they were “astounded by the number of people affected.”
Gardaí were investigating a burglary at Moroney’s shop in Clogheen early one May morning at about 2am. Cash and cigarettes were stolen during the raid. This was the second burglary at the shop within 18 months.
Corpus Christi processions got underway in Fermoy and Mitchelstown with strong turnouts, the year 2005 was dedicated the ‘Holy Year of the Eucharist’.
A tree planting ceremony took place at Fermoy Town Park, marking the end of the Bishop Murphy Memorial School Centenary celebrations. Events saw an open day held at the school, a social evening in the rowing club and more.
Bylaws, which would prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public places in north Cork, went to public consultation. Such bylaws were already in place in south Cork and if introduced in north Cork, would allow for enforcement, prosecution and penalties for their breach.
In sport, Mitchelstown was on the up-and-up, as the Park United B team secured the Division 2 cup with a 2-1 home victory over Inter City Celtic – Kieran Walsh and Ned Finn the Park scorers. The town’s golfers were also revelling in glory as The Examiner AM AM perpetual trophy was presented to local men Helmut Rondhaler, Noel Finn and Fergal Whelton.
Glanworth’s U14B hurlers claimed victory in the North Cork League final, 4-5 to 3-6 over Ballygiblin. The Glanworth U14B team lost out narrowly in the county hurling semi-final against St Vincents, 2-3 to 1-7.
Shanballymore’s David O’Donovan captained the Munster team to win the interprovincial river fishing championships on the Clare river in Tuam, Co Galway. David was named the individual winner, with a catch of 11 trout.
