Residents of Coolnanave on the Dublin Road in Mitchelstown voiced anger regarding their new neighbours, as it appeared that Traveller families, who were resident at Cloonlough on the Cork Road, had acquired council housing in three neighbouring houses. Other residents in the area voiced anger at the number of caravans parked on the grounds of the houses, with fears that a halting site would develop. According to the council, the tenancy letting agreement stipulated ‘that only one caravan, which would remain unoccupied, would be allowed on any individual property’.
Delays were expected in the Fermoy Flood Relief Plan, as ‘design levels were being re-assessed’. The Office of Public Works was unhappy with certain aspects of the plan; it had been hoped to go to public consultation in November 2005.
Fermoy Town Council was in negotiations with the owner of an old bungalow at the corner of Kevin Barry Hill in the town, with a view to purchasing the property to extend the library car park.
A €9 million investment was coming Mitchelstown’s way, across four main projects at Dairygold, adding value capability, processing efficiency, and modernisation. Funds of €7.5 million were assigned to the Mitchelstown cheese plant to provide a new manufacturing operation for cheddar cheese.
Fermoy’s IDA industrial park, the IDA told The Avondhu, would remain the focus of their energies for the region. The park, which in 2026 has yet to see a tenant, was at the time awaiting designs for a new 15,000sq ft building, in the hope of attracting investment to the area. The IDA anticipated construction work would commence in 2006.
Celebrations in Glenbrohane surrounding the Bouncers (Garryspillane) success into the Limerick hurling semi-final were dampened, as burglars broke into the community hall, causing extensive damage to the interior. Rear windows were broken, perpetrators released the contents of two fire extinguishers, and furniture was destroyed.
Ballyporeen Handball Club, which had been teetering on the brink of extinction, was resurrected, and a new committee overseeing the club were seeking the public’s help in further revitalising it. An open day was hosted at the ball alley to spur public interest in the sport.
Years after being promised a new fire station, people in Tallow were no wiser as to when work would commence. A site had been acquired close on 10 years prior, and firemen at the time were reported to be considerably frustrated.
A serious accident which occurred late in the evening at Griston Cross in Ballylanders was reported to gardaí in Bruff, Co Limerick, when a single car hit a ditch. Emergency services attended the scene to find the occupants of the car had disappeared. Two fire brigades and an ambulance had all attended the scene.
Workings of Fermoy Town Council were called into question, as Cllr Michael Hanley said that the practise of holding meetings in the middle of the day, when four of the town councillors had full-time jobs, was not acceptable.
Controversy flared in Gortnaskehy, Araglin as Vodafone sought planning permission for a mobile phone mast in the area. The company was understood to have purchased a site from a local landowner, and the first those in the area heard of the development was when a notice went up on the site.
Jean Rea, daughter of Galbally’s Patsy Rea, won the prestigious British National Carriage Driving Championship in the novice pony section in Windsor. Aged just 21, she competed with 12 other drivers and was the first Irish person to achieve the honour.
Bartlemy Fair proved a great day in 2005 and saw some of the big names in bloodstock make their way to the village, in the hope of snapping up some animals they had their eyes on. The gymkhana also went down well, with a variety of competitions attracting attention for several hours.
The faithful gathered at the Mass rock in Castleblagh, Ballyhooly for the annual open air Mass, with crowds attending, ranging in ages from 8 to 80.
Watergrasshill National School launched a new healthy eating initiative, with All-Ireland winning hurler and Castlelyons man, Timmy McCarthy, on hand to help promote the project.
Cork ladies secured the O’Duffy Cup 21 years ago. The Rebels faced up against Tipperary in the All-Ireland camogie final, clinching the county’s 21st Senior title, 1-17 to 1-13. St Catherines had a player on the panel, namely Denise Twomey.
Araglin Junior ‘B’ footballers defeated Grange to claim the William McCarthy Perpetual Cup. The side, captained by Paul Mulhern, came out on top 1-14 to 1-06.
