COMMITTEE CLASHES WITH SHERLOCK OVER WELFARE HOME

Minister of State Sean Sherlock and Liz Dolan, chairperson of St Francis’ Welfare Home retention committee in Fermoy, have this week clashed over a proposal that the facility might be used as an Alzheimer’s unit. Mr Sherlock affirmed that ... .

MITCHELSTOWN LEFT WITHOUT A DRUGS WORKER?

Has Mitchelstown been left without a drugs project worker? It was confirmed this week that the previous project worker, Mairead Cleary has moved on from her position and Foroige, in partnership with Mitchelstown Community Drugs Initiative and the Southern Regional Drugs Task Force, are ... .

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‘SPARE’ ˆ30,000 SETS PULSES RACING IN FERMOY

The vexed question of how to spend a ‘spare’ ˆ30,000 still hangs in the balance after the Fermoy Town Council budget was finally passed at a meeting on Tuesday night last. Town councillors could not reach agreement on the proposed budget at a previous meeting, with issues arising over... .

COUNCIL UNDER FIRE OVER BURST PIPES IN MITCHELSTOWN

Two residents in Liam Lynch Park, Mitchelstown have this week expressed their serious concern regarding a burst pipe, which has, they claim, been leaking water since Wednesday, January 18. Next door neighbours Michael ... .

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MANY TRIBUTES AS TOWN CLERK CALLS IT A DAY

Fermoy town clerk Ray Owens has announced his retirement from the position. Speaking to Fermoy Town Council at their monthly meeting, Mr Owens said, “The mayor asked me to tell you that this is my last meeting as town clerk. I would like to wish you all the best as you have a tough job ahead. If you all .... .

GALBALLY FAS SCHEME FUNDING TO BE SLASHED BY ˆ9,000

Representing a mirror image of what’s happening in the economy in general, the materials funding budget for the Galbally FAS scheme, which employs 14 people, is to be cut by ˆ9,000. This emerged following a meeting between local representatives Jim Fitzgerald (chairman), John Joe Fahey and Fr Jack O’Neill PP and ... .

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