FETHARD & KILLUSTY COMMUNITY LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the Fethard and Killusty Community Lotto on Tuesday 16th September were: 5, 9, 14 and 27. There was no Jackpot Winner and two 'Match 3' winners who received €75 each:
Gerry Fogarty, Brookhill, Fethard
Louis Coen, Killusty, Fethard
The three ‘Lucky Dip’ winners of €50 were:
Mary Sayers, Crampscastle, Fethard
Mary Myler, 66 St. Patrick's Place, Fethard
Nancy O'Driscoll, Powerstown, Clonmel.
The Jackpot remains at €10,000 and next weeks Jackpot sellers prize is €1,000.

COEN SECOND HALF HAT-TRICK SEES KILLUSTY THROUGH
Killusty 5, Knocklong 1

Killusty Soccer team who beat Knocklong 5-1 in the Preliminary Round of the Munster Junior Cup. Back L to R: Shay Coen, John Conway, Eoghan Aylward, Shane Aylward, Ronan Maher, Noel Walsh, Martin Coen, Aarron Kelly, Colm Coen. Front L to R: John Noonan, Eugene Walsh, Jimmy O’Meara, Jason Nevin, Jamie McCormack, Tony Shelly and Karl Maher.
This Munster Junior Cup preliminary round soccer clash against Knocklong was a very one-sided game where Killusty were dominant from the off. It was Knocklong who went ahead against the run of play on 24 minutes when David Hayes put them ahead. Just a minute later Killusty were back on terms through Jamie McCormack, 1-1 at half time. The second half belonged to Shay Coen of Killusty who scored three times in the 60th, 75th and 85th minutes. The scoring was completed by John Noonan to leave the home side easy 5-1 winners.

YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
Killusty 2, Cashel Town 2
Newcomers to the first division the home side started the game well but it was the visitors who were first to score after twenty minutes with a goal from J. Higgins. True to form and back to his scoring ways, Jamie McCormack equalised for the home side minutes before half time to leave it level at the interval.
Killusty then took the lead ten minutes into the second half through P.J. Morrissey. But there was more to come from the visitors and with only seven minutes nines left Paul Hoare got Cashel's second to entitle them to a share of the points.

FETHARD BRIDGE CLUB
Fethard Bridge Club results for Wednesday 10th September:
1st Gross: Evelyn O’Donnell and Fred Daly.
2nd Gross: Teresa Cummins and Alice Quinn.
1st Nett: Nell Broderick and Mike Burke.
2nd Nett: Kathleen O'Connell and Philly Kenny.
Anyone looking for a partner contact Annie O’Brien at 052 31862.

KILLUSTY SOCCER CLUB
The club are holding their first ever Golf Classic on Friday 26th and Sat 27th September at Slievenamon Golf Club. The format is a three-ball scramble, open to both club and non-club golfers. There are many valuable prizes on offer, plus nearest the pin and longest drive competitions. Entry fee is €100 per team, which includes a meal. Now that so many soccer players, both past and present, have taken to the small ball, we are hoping to see many of you take part. For time, please contact: Chris Coen 087 6868991 or Brian Higgins 086 1053304.
A committee meeting will be held on this coming Friday 19th September at 9pm in The Well. All members are asked to attend.

FISHING NEWS
Widely known Cashel angler, Willie McGrath, a prominent member of Fethard & Killusty Angling Club, was winner of the Carrick-on-Suir Angling Club’s annual salmon fishing competition held on the Suir near Carrick on 7th September. Willie, many times amongst the prizewinners in local competitions, was the only angler out of 68 entries to catch two fish on the day. He also finished second in the event last year.
With anglers like Willie McGrath regularly amongst the prizewinners, there must be more to catching fish than just attaching the bait to the line and chucking it into the river!

FETHARD GAA
On Sunday last, in intermediate hurling, we lost to St. Marys on a scoreline, Fethard 1-10 (0-5), to St Marys 2-14 (1-7). The game was played in Kilsheelan, which now leaves us on nine points with one game against Davins remaining. The team was: Paul Fitzgerald, Michael Aherne, Michael Ryan, Shay Ryan, Cian Maher, Stephen O’Donnell, Michael Quinlan, P.J. Aherne, Owen Doyle, Tomas Keane, Aiden Fitzgerald 0-1, Miceál Spillane 0-2, John P Looby, Ciaran Treacy 1-3, Michael Dillon 0-3. Subs were: Brian Coen, Jamie McCormack 0-1, Philly Croke and Shane Walsh.
The Senior Football County Semifinal takes place on this Sunday 21st September at 2pm in Clonmel against Cahir.
Our Lotto Jackpot of €1,900 was won. Congratulation to Barry Purcell (Burke Street) who was the lone winner with numbers 9, 15, 21and 24. The draw was made in McCarthys Hotel on Tuesday last. The €50 Lucky Dip winner was Pat Bradshaw (The Green).
Congratulations to Martin Burke (Burkes Bar Main St) winner of a Car in the County Board Draw and to promoters Shamus Hackett (Strylea) and Derry Curran (Woodvale Walk) who each won €200.

HERITAGE WEEK
The Family Treasure Hunt around the town was a big hit with the fifteen groups that took part on Sunday 7th October. Organised by the Historical Society, it was one of the two events put on for National Heritage Week. Congratulations to Ms M. Moclair, The Grant family and Ms C. Nevin who won vouchers for family meals sponsored by Oriental Gardens, G & T's and The Lantern. Thanks to the sponsors and to the Trail maker.
On Tuesday 9th October a very large turnout followed guide Mary Hanrahan around the Old Town and the night was finished off in great style when the I.C.A. members kindly treated everyone to the very best of tea and cakes.
On Saturday 11th October, the first ever County Tipperary Local History Day will be hosted in the Abymill Theatre by the Fethard Historical Society. This day-long Seminar is for everyone in the County who is interested in, or involved in, Local History (whether in a voluntary or official capacity) to come together to exchange information and expertise for the benefit of all. This is to become an annual event and it will be hosted in a different town every year. In 2004 it will probably be in a town in the North Riding.

NEW GARAGE
Best of luck to David Casey, Monroe, who has opened a garage business at Cashel Road. Operating as ‘Dave’s Garage’ just outside Fethard Folk Museum, Dave will service all types of cars and commercial vehicles.

LITTER IMPROVEMENT
We have many times before criticised local students for their lack of civic pride in the manner in which they distribute litter on our streets. We are glad to report that, since the reopening of school, the position has improved a great deal. County Council rubbish bins are filled to overflowing with a marked improvement to the tidiness of our streets. A very big ‘well-done!’ to all concerned.
It will now be up to the local authorities to ensure that the litterbins on the street are maintained and kept emptied. Pride in one’s native place, it has to be said, is the hallmark of a true patriot.

PROGRESSIVE 25 RESULTS
Progressive 25 results for game played on Friday 12th September. Joint winners on 12 games; Jim and Mary Garrett, Bridie Lee and John Martin. Table Prize: Pat O'Dwyer and Ciss O'Connell. Tickets: Jack Fleming, Michael Devitt, Jim Garrett. Rubber Winners: Michael Devitt and Jo Ryan, Ciss O'Connell and Phyllis Murray. Next game on Friday September 19th at 8.45 sharp in Fethard Ballroom.

DEATH OF MANFRED NAUNDORF
The unexpected death of Mr Manfred Naundorf, Killusty, early last week came as a great shock to his neighbours and many friends in the area, especially amongst the farming community. The late Manfred Naundorf, a native of Germany, came to Fethard as a very young man as farm manager of Annesgift Estate. His, of that period, new methods of farming attracted widespread attention. Annesgift’s Dutch owners for instance, pioneered the extensive cultivation of tulip bulbs for export. Visitors travelled great distances to see the beautiful sight of acres of tulips in multi-colour bloom at Annesgift.
Many generations of Fethard schoolchildren earned much appreciated pocket money working “at the bulbs”, where they found Manfred Naundorf a strict but impartial boss. The first batch of students to work “at the bulbs” are now in their early fifties and many are now parents themselves, and quite a few grandparents!
Manfred Naundorf also introduced a revolutionary method of over wintering cattle. Each beast was individually tethered in the vast cattle sheds on the farm, a method completely new at least in this area.
Hw subsequently purchased a farm at Killusty where he farmed vegetables extensively. He supplied many retail vegetable outlets, notably in Clonmel where he ran a greengrocery and restaurant. He also won many prizes in the vegetable section at the Clonmel Horse Show. he was greatly amused one year to find that on taking second prize, the winning entry, which of course he recognised immediately, had been purchased at his Clonmel shop.
Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Giuliani and relatives. Mr Naundorf’s remains were cremated at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin, on Saturday 13th September.

MARRIED RECENTLY
The wedding took place at Killusty Church on Saturday 13th September of Debbie, daughter of Mr Louis and Mrs Mary Coen, Killusty, to Mr Michael Hackett, Grange, Ardfinnan.

WORLD RECORD BID
Fethard Macra will attempt to create a new world record when member Brendan Morrissey will attend the National Ploughing Championships on Wednesday 24th September from 10am to 6pm and attempt to break the record for the maximum number of hands shaken in eight hours. The event will take place at the Macra na Feirme Stand and all proceeds will go towards the Alzheimer’s Society (South Tipperary and Meath Branches).

GOLF CLASSIC FOR TRUST
A golf classic in aid of TRUST Charity will be held on 3rd and 4th October 2003 at Slievenamon Golf Club. Teams will cost €200 and Tee Box sponsorship €100. Further details of the event can be had by contacting any of the following: Vincent Murphy (Tel: 086 8119625), Frank Purcell (Tel: 087 7805482) or Brendan Kenny at Slievenamon Golf Club (Tel: 052 32213).
Alice Leahy has often said that her childhood in Annesgift, Fethard, Co. Tipperary inspired her to found TRUST – the health and social service for people who are homeless. And the wheel comes full circle in the next couple of weeks when at Slievenamon Golf Course, a golf classic will be held to further the work of that organisation, which though based in Dublin, has its roots here in Tipperary.
Alice believes that her childhood experiences, the people she met growing up and those many walks on the fields at Slievenamon and the surrounding area instilled in her a sense of justice and sensitivity to the outsider that allows her to do the work she does today.
Alice Leahy is director of TRUST, which she was the driving force in setting up in 1975 as a non-judgemental, befriending, social and health service for people who become homeless. Former Chairperson of the Sentence Review Group, Alice is also a writer, commentator, broadcaster and lecturer promoting understanding of the needs of the outsider in our society and daily practical ways to help combat exclusion.
Alice recently edited a new book on the theme of the outsider ‘With Trust in Place’, which will be published by Townhouse in October with contributions from a various cross sections — from writer Maeve Binchy to singer Christy Moore. This is her second book with ‘Not just a bed for the night’ published by Marino in 1995 and written with Anne Dempsey.
A nurse by profession Alice set up the first intensive care unit of its type in Ireland at the request of the Medical Board at the then Royal City of Dublin Hospital in Baggot Street.
Alice also lectures widely to specialist groups and has directly contributed to public policy as a member of various policy bodies such as the Lord Mayor’s Commission on Crime chaired by Justice Michael Moriarty; the Working Party set up by the Minister for Health to look at the care of the disturbed mentally ill; and as a member of the National Crime Forum.
Amongst the various social documentaries over the years Alice has participated in the critically acclaimed television documentary ‘A Fragile City’ about people who become homeless and Trust’s non-judgemental approach, which was broadcast on RTE television.
These efforts have been recognised with several awards over the years including a Person of the Year Award (1988); Carers Award (1992); Lord Mayors Award (1993) and an Honorary Fellowship from the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (1999). Alice sees these awards as recognition of the work of Trust. Information on Trust is available on website: www.trust-ireland.ie

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Happy wedding anniversary to Claire and Connie Sullivan, Woodvale Walk, Fethard, who are photographed above with their two sons on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. L to R: Shane, Claire, Connie and Mark.

JUVENILE GAA CLUB
Our under/11's travelled to Bansha on Saturday morning last and played three great games of ground hurling. We came away with great wins over Cahir and Bansha and the final game against Ballybacon/Grange ended in a very exciting draw. The lads were down three goals in the first half, and with only ten minutes a side being played they had much work to do. Their determination paid off and they managed to score three quick goals to set the game even when the final whistle blew. Well done to the lads.

DIED RECENTLY
We record the death of Manfred Naundorf, Killusty, who died on Tuesday 9th September, peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital, Clonmel. Those who worked picking tulip bulbs at Annsgift some years ago will remember Mr Naundorf, who was farm manager at that time.
Removal took place from his residence on Saturday 13th September to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin, arriving at 12 noon.

FETHARD A.C.

Sunday 31st August proved to be an historic day for the club as Pat Heffernan (above right) notched up another victory in his long and illustrious career by taking O/40 gold in the National Half Marathon Championships held in Dungarvan. Pat’s time for the distance was 71 min. 03 sec. and his great win was just reward for months and indeed years of dedicated, 7 days a week training.
Juveniles should now return to action after the summer break as training has restarted in preparation for the upcoming cross-country season. Training times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.30 in the Community Sports Field, Killenaule Rd.

HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY FRANK

We wish Frank Kearney, St. Patrick's Place, a very happy 70th birthday. Frank is photographed above with his wife Biddy and family at a party held at Slievenamon Golf Club.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
County football champions Clonmel Commercials were dethroned by their great rivals Fethard in a pulsating county championship quarter final in Kilsheelan last Sunday evening.
In miserable conditions Fethard ground out a memorable victory in an entertaining and tension packed contest in which veteran Willie Morrissey led by example to steer Fethard to glory. READ MATCH REPORT FROM THE NATIONALIST

FETHARD GUN CLUB
Fethard Gun Club will hold their Annual General Meeting in McCarthy's Hotel on Wednesday 24th September at 8.30pm. For further information, contact Ken Lee, Tel: 087 6811911.

HAYES BROTHERS IN TOWN

Hayes brothers, Gerry (Bribie Island, Australia), Denis Hayes (Melbourne), Willie (Roscrea) and Pat (Wallangarra, Quensland) are photographed above at Slievenamon Golf Club while on holiday in Fethard to attend a family wedding.

YOGA CLASSES
Yoga Classes will commence in the ICA Hall on Thursday 18th September. Two classes will take place each night, one at 7pm and the other at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

SHOW SUCCESSES
Fethard ladies were to the fore on the prizewinners list at the Bansha Horse Show on August 27th. Hillary O'Connor took the red rosette for 1st place in the Cob Class with her coloured cob, ‘Chocolate Chip Cookie’. Ginny Hutton was equally successful, winning the Hunter Class, showing Billy and Kylie Magnier’s mare ‘Anretta’.
It was a day to remember also for five-year-old Lucy O’Hagan who took third prize in the Lead-Rein Class of 30 entries riding her pony ‘Paddy’.

RUBY WEDDING
Congratulations and best wishes to Dermot and Carmel Rice, Everardsgrange, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday 7th September.

LUCKY WINNER
Fethard had a double success last weekend. Tipperary County GAA Board draw promoter in Fethard, Seamus Hackett, had the months first prizewinner on his list. Martin Burke of the Bridge Bar was winner of the monthly first prize of a motor car. Seamus won the promoters prize of €200. It is great to see Martin on the receiving end of a prize for a change, as he is consistently one of the most generous local sponsors of prizes for almost any local fundraising event.
Fethard club completed a good weekend when the senior footballers had a 13 to 9 points win over Clonmel Commercials in the County Senior Football Championship quarterfinal game at Kilsheelan on Sunday night.

FR TIRRY PARK
Mr Paddy Fitzgerald, on behalf of the residents of Fr. Tirry Park, would like to thank the members of the local County Council who did tremendous maintenance work on the paths etc at the estate which is used by Fethard's senior citizens.

MARRIED RECENTLY
The wedding took place at Fethard Parish Church on Saturday 6th September of Marianne, eldest daughter of Mr Bill and the late Sheila O’Sullivan, Perryville, Main Street, Fethard, to Mr Robbie O’Connell, Charlestown, Co. Mayo.
The wedding took place at Killusty Church on Saturday 6th September of Ms Caroline Phelan to Mr Alex Benson. Caroline is a native of Kiltinan and returned from Oxford, England, to be wed in her local Killusty church.

PROGRESSIVE 25 RESULTS
Results of Progressive 25 Drive game played on 5th September. Winners, all on 10 games, J J and Willie O'Connor; John Martin and Bridie Lee, Richie and Ann Nevin, Seamus Maher and Brian O'Donnell, Alice Quinn and Vincent Cummins. Table Prize: Pat O'Dwyer and Gerry Murray. Tickets: Jackie Devitt, Phyllis Murray, Vincent Cummins and Tom Tobin. Rubber Finals: Tess Cummins and Brigid Hayes, John Martin and Bridie Lee. Next game Friday September 12th in Fethard Ballroom at 8.45pm sharp.

RESULTS OF DAY CARE CENTRE GOLF CLASSIC
Fethard & Killusty Community Council and Day Care Centre would like to thank all who participated and helped make the recent Golf Classic a great success. The winning teams were:
1st: Peter Gough, Paul Kenrick, Philip Ryan and Aaron Kelly (98pts).
2nd: Ben Johnson, Charlie Johnson, Joan Morrissey and Pauline Lucey (96pts).
3rd: John Smyth, James Smyth, Jim Smyth and David Lawton (96pts).
4th: Dave Williams, Tom Halpin, Liam Kennedy and Noel Higgins (94pts).
Ladies Longest Drive: Mary Comerford.
Gents Longest Drive: John Hurley.
Nearest the Pin: Sean Aylward.
Draw Prize Winners
1st: Bernie Phelan (Waterford Glass Bowl).
2nd: Aidan Maher (Pottery).
3rd: Darragh Corbett (Post House, Clonmel Voucher).
4th: Al McShane (Easons, Clonmel, Voucher).
5th: Carmel Condon (Cuddly Dog).
6th: Joan O’Donohoe (Cushion).
7th: Robin Roe (Shredder).
8th: Robert Bailey (Bottle Whiskey).
9th: Noel Davern (Bottle Whiskey).
10th: Ray Morrissey (Bottle Whiskey).
We would like to thank all our local sponsors: AIB, Fethard Post Office, Coolmore Stud Farm, McCarthy’s Hotel, Burke’s Bridge Bar, Lonergan’s Bar, Grants Bar, G. McCarthy, The Well Bar, Ward’s Garage, Meagher’s Garage, Dr Carmel Condon, Dr Molly Owens, Allen’s Butchers, Star Fuels, McManus Grocery, XL Stop & Shop, Newport’s, Hayes Betting Office, O’Sullivans Pharmacy, Night Owl Video’s, Kilnockin Construction, A & B Designs, Dawn Fresh Foods, M. Morris, Fethard Electrical, Washco, Manton Solicitors, Rathcoole Sand & Gravel, Cleanrite, Gleeson’s Fruit & Veg, Pat Lahart Killenaule, Fethard & Killusty CES, Day Care Committee, Killusty Pony Show, Community Games, ICA, Fethard GAA, M.& D. Sceats, Ballroom Committee, Kenny’s Centra, Coen’s Meat & Market, Woodvale Walk Residents Association, Carmel Rice. We also thank the following sponsors from Clonmel: Eason’s, Superquinn, Dunnes Stores, Crazy Prices, Barlo Motors, Colville Hunt Ltd, Tom Hogan Motors, The Post House, Allen’s Pub Irishtown, Lonergans Pub & Off Licence, Bank of Ireland, Fieldmaster, Chadwicks, Slattery’s Electrical, Major Opticians, Apple Farm, Better Deal Cash & Carry, Clonmel Insurance, Seamus Healy, Clonmel Oil, Hickeys Bakery, Drohan’s Bakery, J.L. O’Brien and Dóirín Saurus Pottery.

FETHARD GAA CLUB
Our Senior Footballers are back on track after a very successful county quarter final victory over last years County champions in Kilsheelan on Sunday last 7th September on a scoreline, Fethard 0-13 (0-7), Clonmel Commercials 0--9 (0-6). Our semifinal opponents are Cahir (2003 South Champions) at a time and date yet to be finalised. The team was: Paul Fitzgerald, Damien Byrne, Mickey Ahearne, Stephen O’Donnell, Tomás Keane, Cian Maher, Michael Quinlan, Aiden Fitzgerald 0-1, P J Ahearne, Karl Maher 0-2F, Willie Morrissey 0-2, John P Looby 0-1, Miceál Spillane 0-1, Brian Coen 0-5 (4F), Jimmy O’Meara. Subs used: Michael Dillon 0-1 and Glen Burke.
In Junior A Football on Saturday 6th September, we achieved 6 points out of a possible 8 to qualify for the semifinal of the South Championship, when we defeated Cahir in Monroe on a scoreline, Fethard 1-15 (1-10), Cahir 1-5 (1-4). The team was: Michael Fitzgerald, Philly Blake, Diarmuid Burke, Chris Coen, Ian Kenrick, Owen Doyle, Jamie McCormack, John Hurley, Kevin O’Donnell, Colm Coen 0-2, Shay Ryan 0-1, Jason Nevin 0-1, Brendan Brett 0-6 (3F), Shay Coen 1-2, and John Noonan. Subs were: Martin Coen, Shane Walsh, Tommy Sheehan 0-2 and Garreth Byrne.
For the coming week’s fixtures please check sports page.
Our lotto Jackpot of €1,800 was not won. The numbers drawn at Lonergans Bar were: 1, 4, 8 and 18. We had three match threes and €50 each went to Aine Carey (Kilnockin); Lizzy Reddy (Woodvale Walk), Abbey Mill (c/o Austy O’Flynn, Burke Street). The €50 Lucky Dip winner was Margaret Dorney (Woodvale Walk).

WELL GOLF SOCIETY
These are the results from our outing last Sunday to West Waterford. Nearest the pin: Willie Lawrence and Michael Leahy. 1st: 38pts Davy Williams; 2nd: 37pts Dan Riordan; 3rd: 35pts Brian Mullins; 4th: 33pts (back nine) Sean Aylward; 5th: 33pts Willie Lawrence; 6th: 33pts Aiden Grant.
We've added another outing to our list, on Saturday October 11th we travel to Dunmore East Golf Club. Tee off at 9am. Our friends in Killusty Soccer Club have asked us to mention their upcoming Golf Classic, which takes place at Slievenamon Golf Club on 26th, and 27th September. The classic will be a three-ball scramble and entry fee is €100 per team which includes meal.

DIED RECENTLY

Our sympathy to Betty (Bradshaw) Fahey, Poulavanogue, Clonmel, on the sudden death of her husband Pat, who died on Wednesday September 3rd in Dublin. Pat and Betty are photographed above at a function in Fethard not long ago. Betty, originally from Drumdeel, Fethard, worked for many years as receptionist for Dr. Maher, Main Street, Fethard.
Remains left O'Donoghue's Funeral Parlour, Clonmel, at 6.45pm on Friday 5th September, for Sts Peter and Paul's Church, Clonmel. Burial took place at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Clonmel, following Requiem Mass at 1pm on Saturday.

FETHARD HISTORIC TOWN ATLAS (pre-publication offer)

Irish Historic Towns Atlas, no. 13, Fethard, by Tadhg O'Keeffe, will be published late in 2003 and will retail at €30. The price for orders received before that date on a special pre-publication order form is €20 plus €2 post and packaging.
Complete the form and return to: IHTA Fethard special offer, Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. For further information email: Sarah Gearty Royal Irish Academy
This atlas will include historical and archaeological details of over 400 sites, an historical essay, and a range of large-format maps, reconstructions, views and photographs. All trace the growth of Fethard from its possible origins as an early Christian church site, to its foundation as an Anglo-Norman town in the early 1200s, right up to the 20th century.
Fethard will join twelve other Irish towns and cites, which have been published as part of the IHTA series.

Published by Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 09543855-7-8

ANNUAL NEWSLETTER
If you have any photographs or ideas for articles for inclusion in this years Annual Emigrants Newsletter please start getting them together now. Work on compiling this year’s issue will commence shortly and we invite you to submit your articles to Joe Kenny, Rocklow Road, Fethard.