South Coast Television (SCTV), a community-run company broadcasting a multi-channel analogue TV service to county Cork and west Waterford, launched SCTV Digital, a new company aiming to provide an independent, digital TV service for the Munster region. They planned to initially offer a 60-channel digital TV and radio package, including premium sports, movie and special interest channels to subscribers of the service.
Cork claimed their 30th Senior hurling title at Croke Park, winning the All-Ireland final against Galway on a scoreline of 1-21 to 1-16, led by captain Sean Óg Ó hAilpin. Plenty of locals were pictured at HQ for the big match. Rebel scorers on the day included Ben O’Connor (currrent Cork manager), Joe Deane, Brian Corcoran, Jerry O’Connor, Niall McCarthy, John Gardiner, Tom Kenny and Timmy McCarthy. Locals on the panel included Jonathan O’Callaghan (Castletownroche), Brian Murphy (Bride Rovers), Kieran Murphy (Sarsfields), Timmy McCarthy (Castlelyons), along with Ciaran McGann (Castlelyons).
Dairygold was to see increased production in their processing plants in Mitchelstown, with positive developments expected to see additional jobs created. A spokesperson confirmed that 25 million gallons of Glanbia milk was to be processed in Mitchelstown from April 2006, through an agreed co-processing deal.
Fermoy woman, Phyllis Neligan, passed away following a tragic bicycle accident. She was seriously injured when she lost control of her bicycle on MacCurtain Street and crashed, speding a week in CUH in a critical condition before sadly passing away.
Lismore in west Waterford once again distinguished itself in the annual Tidy Towns competition, a year on from claiming the crown as the country’s tidiest town. Lismore came in a single point behind the 2005 frontrunner, Ennis. In addition to being second overall, the heritage town claimed the ‘Tidiest Small Town’ award and the ‘Tidiest Town in Waterford’ title, along with the ‘Regional South East’ award.
Ballynoe local, Annie Walsh, a survivor of the St Stephen’s Day 2004 tsunami disaster, opened a photographic exhibition at Cork City Gaol to encourage support and understanding for tsunami victims. Annie was active in helping the victims rebuild their lives, after the devastation caused in Sri Lanka during the devastating tsunami.
The Presentation Sisters confirmed that the sale of the old convent grounds in Mitchelstown had gone through the final stages and was now the property of an unknown person(s). The Presentation Sisters refused to comment on the new ownership of the property and surrounding land.
Conna Show was a roaring success 21 years ago, as high-quality produce and exhibits were noted across the flower, horticultural, cookery and craft competition categories, in the show hosted by the local Community Council. Jackie Deasy was presented with the perpetual cup on the day.
Planning permission was granted to Ballyhoura Development at Coolnanave, Mitchelstown to construct industrial units measuring a total of 10,000 square feet. The new units were to be food-grade facilities, which would accommodate factory spaces built specifically for food producers.
Clondulane was due to get a new wastewater treatment plant and it was announced that it would be in place by the first half of 2006. Funding of €352,750 was approved for the new plant. At the time, the village had a population of 225.
SouthDoc in Fermoy were preparing for a move from Dr O’Grady’s old surgery, opposite the courthouse, to a purpose-built facility on the grounds of Fermoy Community Hospital.
Anglers in Fermoy expressed anger over a fish kill incident at Knockananig Reservoir where non-nationals were allegedly fishing and taking the fish away or cooking it on site. The act went against policy stated in the constitution of the coarse anglers in Fermoy, who feared it would cause issues for the future stocking levels of the reservoir. Anglers reported witnessing small fires and barbecues being lit and fish caught, being cooked and eaten on site.
Roads in the North Cork region were proving a point of contention due to hazardous overgrowth of bushes and briars, however the council claimed the responsibility for their upkeep did not lie with them, but rather the landowners. At the same meeting of the county council in Mitchelstown, funding of €12.8 million was allocated towards local and regional roads, to be spent over a three-year period starting in 2006.
Following Araglin being crowned Junior B1 Football champions, defeating Castlelownroche 0-7 to 0-5, it was somewhat understandable to learn in the club notes the following week, that celebrations were ‘extensive and full blooded’. The team bridged a gap of over 50 years, giving a ‘tremendous boost’ to everyone associated with the club.
