Moorepark Technology Centre was officially opened by Minister for Agriculture, Joe Walsh, a facility which brought together a “pooling of resources”. He complimented Teagasc for initiating the facility, which integrated highly qualified technologists and research scientists employed by the National Dairy Products Research Centre. The minister said “it was the most up to date facility for product development and small scale processing in dairy and allied industries.”

There was success for a number of Grange/Fermoy AC athletes at the Evening Echo Mini Marathon. Mary Sheehan, from Killemera, Glanworth, executed a brilliant race plan to claim overall victory. For her efforts, she was rewarded with a £250 training grant along with a set of Echo Mini Marathon running shoes. Siobhan Walsh came 2nd in the U17 category, while Catherine Flynn secured 3rd in the O55 category.

Planning had been granted for the ‘change of use’ at the old Star Cinema in Mitchelstown, for development of a pool hall and amusement centre. The news received mixed reactions, with Deputy Ned O’Keeffe stating that anyone with ‘reservations or who have a genuine fear about the development’, to appeal to An Bord Pleanala. However, several conditions were included with the granting of permission, including: a restriction on opening times; assessment after 2 years by the planning authority regarding the ‘impact of the development on the amenities of the area’; as well as soundproofing of the external walls.

Gardai in Fermoy confirmed to The Avondhu that four teenagers were found in possession of vodka. This followed concerns that the handball court adjacent to Newmarket Street was being used as a location for underage binge drinking. On visiting the area, The Avondhu’s reporter was ‘taken a-back’ with the state of the alley, with disguarded larger, beer annd stout cans, along with vodka, whiskey and cider bottles strewn in the alley.

A 2-page Avondhu feature wished the Lismore senior hurling team good luck, as they were set to face Passage in the county senior hurling final at Walsh Park. Looking for their third county title, to add to victories in 1925 and 1991, preparation had gone well for the West Waterford side under trainer Paul Prendergast. Two single point victories had seen them advance to the final in the latter stages of the championship – a play-off victory over Mount Sion (2-12 to 1-14), followed by a semi-final meeting with Roanmore, who they defeated on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-12.

While over the border in Cork, an Avondhu feature profiled Kilworth’s chances in the North Cork junior A hurling final, where they were set to cross camans with Dromina in Mallow. Trainer/coach Fred Sheedy and selectors Lar Flynn and Mossie McNamara were in confident form ahead of the clash, as the Kilworth side looked to bridge a gap of 66 years.

The minor hurlers from Kildorrery tasted defeat in the North Cork league final encounter with neighbours Glanworth, losing on a scoreline of 1-10 to 2-10. Played in Mitchelstown, the boys from the hill played against the wind in the opening half, recording only 2 points by half-time, whereas Glanworth recorded 1-7. A player from either side was red carded in the second period, after which Kildorrery drew level with only five minutes remaining. However, the Harbour team broke the Kildorrery hearts, when they clinched a game winning score, a goal, with only two minutes remaining.

In brief: Author Alice Taylor was set for a book signing of her latest book ‘Country Days’ at Hyland’s Book Shop in Mitchelstown. Rev Canon Sheehan PP ‘shot the first basket’, to officially open the new basketball court at Presentation Primary School, Mitchelstown – voluntary contributions totalling £4,595 helped fund the project. Fermoy Traders Community & Sports Awards announced that their December event was set to feature Republic of Ireland soccer team manager, Jack Charlton as guest speaker. Killavullen National School received a boost with the announcement of a £120,000 capital expenditure grant towards upgrading of the school’s facilities. Nagle Rice Secondary School in Doneraile was officially opened by Minister for Eduaction, Niamh Breathnach TD and blessed by Bishop John Magee, Bishop of Cloyne.

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