Despite huge advances in technology and digital communcation, the art of handwriting is still a fundamental skill and the annual An Post/INTO Handwriting competition is something which keeps this skill to the fore. A fourth class student from CBS Primary in Mitchelstown, Cathal Walsh, was awarded runner-up in his section
Young Mitchelstown golfer Valerie Clancy, is set to represent Ireland at two events in Norway and Switzerland in July. Fresh from winning the Sybil Meharg Trophy (U18 gross) at Lahinch Golf Club in the 2016 Irish Women’s Close Amateur Championship on May 15, Valerie will be settling down to study
The first defibrillator training course recipients have successfully graduated in Mitchelstown. The course recipients learned life saving skills and as the training for CPR is also quite physically demanding, it is a great achievement for all involved. The Mitchelstown Defibrillator committee congratulate the recipients, thank those who gave up their
A number of places are available for young individuals who wish to get involved in a programme that not only provides key employability skills training but also supported work placement opportunities in the Ballyhoura Area of South and East Limerick and North East Cork. This exciting new programme has been
Mitchelstown was a sea of yellow in the early hours of Saturday morning last, as people took to the streets in droves to support the first Darkness into Light event in the town. People who took part and those who supported the participants said that the 5km walk/run was a
Mitchelstown photographer Bill Power has won the prestigious title of Best Photographer in the 93rd annual Scottish International Salon of Photography 2016. This is the latest major success for the local photographer who also won the title of Irish Photographer of the Year from The Irish Photographic Federation. The Scottish
A patch of land which was an eyesore overgrown with weeds and strewn with rubbish, is set to be transformed into a ‘Wild Walk’ by Transition Year students from Presentation Secondary School, Mitchelstown, as the project has earned them a position in the national final of the Young Environmentalist Awards.
A group of students from CBS Secondary School in Mitchelstown were celebrating this week, as their project on farm safety won the bronze award and social entrepreneurship award at the national final of the Young Social Innovators in Dublin. The competition aims to inspire young people to advocate for and
One of Ireland’s most historic towns is set to celebrate 25 years as a heritage town status with a live pageant and parade which brings to life the many icons from the area who have played a landmark role in scientific, religious, learning and economic life through the ages. Lismore
Fermoy’s John Rice returned home from the 2016 World Throwers Club World 56lb Championship in Derby this month with seven medals, as well as the award for the Men’s 65+ Overall Winner of the Championship. The Grange AC competitor has enjoyed a most successful start to the year, having set
