FLOODING WREAKS HAVOC

Fermoy was one of the many areas throughout the country to be hit by serious flooding on Thursday night of last week as the river Blackwater burst its banks with a force not expected by the emergency services, residents or business owners.

RACIST SLOGANS PAINTED ON MITCHELSTOWN HOUSE

Gardai in Mitchelstown are investigating and taking very seriously the alleged painting of racist slogans on a house in Stag Park. One resident who did not wish to be identified contacted The Avondhu to express their disgust at the alleged vandalism of the home in the estate.

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TOWN GETS NEW COMMUNITY GARDA

A community garda has been appointed to Mitchelstown as part of a new nationwide programme by An Garda Siochana. Garda John Hennessy, a native of Kilteely, Co Limerick, will now take over this new role after spending 10 years on the beat in the town. .

MEMBERSHIP BOOST FOR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Mitchelstown Business Association has this week reported an increase in the number of new members joining for the first time ever. “The MBA is delighted with the response we are getting from the businesses who are renewing their membership and also the increase in the number of businesses joining the association for the first time,” chairman, Eamonn O’Brien, told The Avondhu.

SALES SUFFER AS SHOPS STAY AFLOAT AFTER ANOTHER FLOOD

Businesses located in flooded areas in Fermoy suffered a loss in sales during last week’s flooding, although they managed to pull through and stay afloat. Toss Bryan’s hadn’t any damage to report, but the shop was closed on Friday, along with the nearby Riordan’s SuperValu and Lidl.

BUSINESSMAN VIEWS SHIPTON DEVELOPMENT AS HUGE MISTAKE

A Fermoy businessman views the proposed Shipton development as a huge mistake and warns that the landscape of the town will change dramatically as a result of it, but not for the better.

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