Public service strikes joined in Fermoy and Mitchelstown

Staff members from Coláiste Fionnchua in Mitchelstown make up some of the estimated 300,000 teachers, healthcare workers, civil servants and other public employees excepted to have participated in Wednesday's 24-hour shutdown. (Picture: Ronin Scuffins)

By Ronin Scuffins and Katie Glavin

Teachers and council staff were among those who mounted picket lines across Mitchelstown and Fermoy on Wednesday, as workers joined the first major public service strike in Ireland since 2009. 

Staff from all primary and post-primary schools in Mitchelstown took part in industrial action, while picketing was also held outside the Mitchelstown Courthouse. Those on the streets who were asked for comment, were reluctant to speak with The Avondhu.

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