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Sporting Facilities in Fethard When one is looking for sporting facilities, Fethard has something for everyone's interest. The Town Hall is home to the Judo Club (classes are held in the Town Hall every Friday and Saturday night from 7 - 9 pm). Club coaches: Valerie Colville, Eric O'Donnell. Contact: Mrs Rosie Gorey, Jesuit's Walk, Fethard. 052 31998. Up beyond the North Gate, is home to the GAA Sports Complex, with three floodlit tennis courts, and two indoor racquetball courts. In the summer months, the courts are alive with young Wimbeldon prespects, tournaments are run annually. Volleyball is also played on one of the courts and you can also go for a round on the 9 hole pitch and putt course. Racquetball and handball are also provided for, but usually these games are played in the winter months. Contact: Gus Fitzgerald, Kiltinan, Fethard. 052 31354 Beside the GAA Sports Complex, their is the Fethard GAA Park. During the summer months you arer guaranteed a feast of Gaelic games. The Fethard club members train on Tuesdays and Fridays (hurling and football) and for younger players training is held daily over the summer months. You can contact any of the officers for details on the GAA (if you are not familiar with the games, don't be afraid to inquire about the rules). Contact: Gus Fitzgerald, Kiltinan, Fethard. 052 31354 Camogie is also played in the Fethard GAA Park, Contact: Mrs. Tossie Lawton, St. Rita's Camogie Club, 5 St. Patrick's Place, Fethard. 052 31555 The Fethard Athletic Club plays a big part in a youths growing up in Fethard, all new members young or old, are welcome. Contact: Mr. Miceál McCormack, Kerry Street, Fethard. Tel: 052 31534 The Fethard and Killusty Angling Club, is always keen for new members or just guests to accompany them on a peaceful day's fishing on the Clashawley. Contact: Mr. Tom Fogarty Tel: 052 54675 If soccer is your fancy, Killusty F.C. would be more than happy to help you. Contact: Mr Sean Alyward, Quartercross, Killusty, Fethard. 052 31754 |