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Macroom’s Lost Jobs and Convent Controversy | Cork News
Twenty-five years ago, Macroom was rocked by the sudden loss of 670 jobs when General Semiconductor shuttered operations, while nearby Bantry faced its own turmoil as the Southern Health Board denied responsibility for forcing the Sisters of Mercy to vacate their convent beside the hospital. These intertwined stories reveal how local industries and public institutions shape community life—and how revisiting historical archives like The Southern Star helps us understand the evolution of our towns, the challenges they’ve faced, and the resilience that’s carried them forward. Listen in…
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