Book examines co-op’s history

THE history of North Cork Co-op Creameries is one of vision, determination and improvement, allied to the commitment of groups and individuals with a strong sense of self-help.

John Tyrrell, director general of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS), the co-ops’ national umbrella body, made the observation when he launched a history of the Kanturk-based Society at the Glen Theatre, Banteer.

He congratulated the board and management of the co-op and author Joe Guerin for recording the story of how the society developed since it was founded 80 years ago.