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One of the first editions of The Avondhu.

We in the Avondhu are very proud to state that we have just reached our 35th birthday. In what has been a long and exciting journey (from an eight page A4 newsletter back then to a 96 page tabloid this week), we would like to thank all our very loyal readers, advertisers, contributors and staff who have accompanied us or have been involved in any capacity along the way.

In that time, we have built up a loyal weekly readership as we strive to be the best at what we do for readers and advertisers alike. Despite being stormed by 'social media' over the past number of years, we still believe the local newspaper to be, by far, the best vehicle for local news and promotions and we are equally proud to state that The Avondhu enjoys the biggest local readership in our circulation area.

In the present economic climate, the newspaper industry is faced with serious challenges. We in The Avondhu fully realise we must be prepared to face those challenges if we are to ensure our survival for another 35 years and beyond. We are ready for the battle - just bring it on!

The following is a sample of the various messages and readers' recollections we received on our anniversary:

Thursday Avondhu day, what would we do without it? - Pauline O'Dwyer 

A great paper - James Carroll

Your article and exclusive photo of me interviewing the late Ciss Geaney - on the occasion of her 104th birthday - live from St Patrick's Hospital, Fermoy on RTÉ Cork Local Radio back in 1990 - Tom Doherty

Omg. Love every Thursday to catch up - Claire Skinner-Foley

Winning €5,000 in the draw. Thank you so so much. Love the Avondhu - James Lane

Happy birthday guys - Annette O'Riordan

Great work. Happy birthday - Pips Kilworth 

Looking forward to the next 35 years lads. Keep up the great community work. Nice one! - Tim Stynes

Brilliant paper. Beats the . . . . . paper any day, 'cause it's crap. - James Carroll

Happy birthday, all the way from Australia, used to love my weekly read of The Avondhu now I read it online, keep up the good work - Trish O'Dea

I can still remember Pa Flynn calling round to our door in Devlin Street with The Avondhu when it first came out - Patty Smyth

Congrats to @TheAvondhu on 35 years. Thanks for the support for local clubs and business specially @GaltToastmaster. Here’s to the next 35! - @GaltToastmaster

Happy birthday to @TheAvondhu Press! 35 years and still goin strong! #alwayssupportinglocalbusiness - @RejuvenateFmy

@TheAvondhu happy birthday guys - @GaelicBrew.

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