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Christmas came formally to Ballylanders last Sunday evening with the illumination of the local park, which incorporates a well maintained and widely used playground. And who better to do the switching on than good old Fr Christmas himself.

The already impressive facilties at Teagasc Moorepark are set to be further enhanced with construction of a new research centre. To be known as the 'Padraig Walshe Centre For Sustainable Animal & Grassland Research', the new building will play a key role in helping Irish farmers hit their 25% emissions reduction target by 2030.

The Benemerenti Medal was first awarded by Pope Pius VI as a military decoration

Vintage tractor owners in Killavullen and surrounding areas have an outstanding record of raising funds for Marymount Hospice. This year's 'run' was held on Sunday, 17th September. According to one of the organisers, Tim O'Sullivan, the event was very well supported.

Organisers believe that this year's 'switch on' of the Christmas lights in Fermoy last weekend attracted a record attendance. 'Lights' chairman, Cllr Noel McCarthy, told The Avondhu that the crowd was 'absolutely massive'.

It was a hectic, but ultimately, very successful weekend for the Christmas market that took place within the grounds of Ballyvolane House. The brainchild of Castlelyons Community Council, the market, which included a food fair 'A Taste Of Cork & Waterford', generated huge interest locally and regionally.

Celebrating 60 years of Carraig na bhFear swimming pool

A Groundsure ClimateIndex report, available via InfoTrack, has revealed the NSW suburbs most impacted by coastal erosion both now and into the future, ensuring homebuyers are well aware of the dangers of buying up in the suburbs.

Tractor runs have become very popular fundraisers and on Sunday last, it was the turn of Glenroe GAA to host such an event.

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