HEALTH WORRIES OVER TRAVELLER INVASION

Mitchelstown has become the location for what many locals describe as an invasion of Travellers over the past few weeks. The North Cork town was referred to as a ‘mecca for Travellers’ at a meeting of Cork County Council, as caravans have camped on private and council sites around the town.

FARMERS PROTEST OVER PROPOSED REPS CUTS

Over 60 farmers arrived at the square in Mitchelstown on Saturday to protest at the Government’s plans to close the Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS). The Government intends to close the next round of the scheme (REPS 4) to new entrants and to those completing five-year contracts on early REPS schemes.

FERMOY SANDWICH BAR AVOIDS THE CHOP

It has been confirmed this week that O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar in Fermoy is not among one of nine outlets in the O’Brien’s chain to close as part of a rescue plan to save the company.

CLLRS. ADDRESS VEXED ISSUE OF TRAVELLER ENCAMPMENTS

- “Situation both difficult and frustrating” -

The only reward Mitchelstown has got for making a very serious attempt to house members of the Travelling community is to be inundated with illegal encampments. That was the view expressed by Fianna Fail councillor, Kevin O’Keeffe at this week’s meeting of Cork County Council in Mallow.

MORE TICKETS ON THE WAY FOR ILLEGAL PARKING

There are more parking tickets on the way for those who parking illegally in Mitchelstown. Council officials have told The Avondhu that some motorists are removing parking tickets from their cars and continuing to park illegally in the same spot week after week.

FEARS FOR BUILDING JOBS AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

As the construction of Aldi’s massive new distribution centre in Mitchelstown continues apace (above), some workers in the construction industry in other areas of North Cork are fearful for their future.

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