| The Late Michael Hall, Kyle, Drangan
The late Michael Hall (right) is photographed above with his good friend Liam O Duibhir, Clonmel, at the Tipperariana Book Fair in Fethard.
The death has occurred on Saturday 7th June of Michael Hall, Kyle, Drangan. Michael, aged 83, has been a great personal friend and a great friend to Fethard, supplying many historical articles for this site and the Fethard Emigrants' Newsletter over the years.
Reposing at his home in Kyle, Drangan, from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday 8th June and Monday 9th June. Removal to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, at 11am on Tuesday 10th June followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Drangan.
Leaving Cert and Junior Cert
Best wishes to all the boys and girls from the parish who are sitting their Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams this week.
Acorn Fundraiser a Success
Enjoying the barbecue and music at the Acorn Childcare Project fundraiser at McCarthy's last Sunday night
'Willie and the Poor Boys' on Stage at the Barbecue
The fundraiser for the Acorn Project to build a dedicated childcare centre in Fethard was an overwhelming success. A large crowd turned up in McCarthy’s Hotel on the bank holiday Sunday for the barbecue, which was blessed with a dry summer’s night. The crowd were entertained on the night by a rocking ‘Willy and the Poor Boys’ and by the dancers who were strutting their stuff at the end of the night.
Thanks to South East Scaffolding for building the stage for the night, to Brian from Kellett’s for organizing the food, to Joe Kenny for the publicity, to Premier Music in Clonmel for the lights and to all of those who helped make the night a success. The organizers would like to thank all of those who bought tickets from the committee and turned up to support the night.
Photographed at the barbecue in aid of the Acorn Childcare Project at McCarthy's last Sunday night: to R: Anthony Hanrahan, Jane Hayes, Judith Moclair and John Hannigan.
Fethard ICA
The next meeting of Fethard ICA Guild takes place on Tuesday10th June at 8pm and for this month the ‘Green Group’ are in charge of catering.
The summer outing this year is to the Castlecomer Discovery Park, on Thursday 26th June. We plan to take in a visit to a garden centre followed by some shopping time in Kilkenny City and finishing up the day with an evening meal in Kilkenny. The bus leaves the Square at 10am sharp. There are still some places available and as always non-members are very welcome to join us. Enquiries to Anne Gleeson at Tel: 31455.
Lord Lonergan does it again!
‘Lord Lonergan’ lived up to expectations on Monday night, 2nd June, in Youghal where he won the Track Supporters Club Stakes worth €1,600 by almost ten lengths. Following a pile up at the first bend, ‘Lord Lonergan’ was lucky to break away and win in a time 29.43. The drinks were flying again at Lonergan's Bar on Monday night for the owners and supporters. His next outing is at Clonmel Track on Sunday next.
'Lord Lonergan', locally trained by David Flanagan, Tullamaine, is photographed above with joint owners L to R: John Carroll, Roseanne Carroll, Bernie O'Brien and Michael Fitzgerald.
Fethard Macra
Fethard Macra is holding a new members night on Friday, 13th June at 9pm in McCarthy’s, Fethard. If you are aged 17-35 and interested in sport, drama, music, travel, public speaking and making new friends come along to find out more. We’d love to see you there!
Our full programme of summer activities will be discussed on the night. For more details contact Michael (087-9019443) or Una (087-6882683). Looking forward to seeing you there.
Race Night at Castle Inn
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: Irene Sharpe, Kathleen Nee, Cora Gentles, Catherine Partels and Eileen Grahem.
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: Elaine Purcell, Ann Daly and Monica Pollard.
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: Frank Fogarty, Una Fogarty, Bill Pollard and Michael Sheehan.
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: Patricia Croke, Noel Sharpe and Kathleen Connolly.
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: T.J. Sheehan, Rena Sheehan, Noel Sharpe and Michael Sheehan.
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: Declan Morrissey, Brud Roche and Billy Cooney.
Photographed at the Race Night at the Castle Inn in aid of the Alzheimers Association L to R: Chris Looby, Mark Moloney and Joe Hanley.
Emergency Services Sponsored Cycle
The emergency services of South Tipperary have come together for the first time to hold a fundraising cycle on Saturday 21st June. Each year a different charity will benefit from funds raised. This year’s charity is South Tipperary Autism School Fund. The cycle is a fun cycle and not a race and consists of a 13 mile cycle from Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel, and for those who want a challenge, a 65 mile cycle starting in Clonmel and passing through Dungarvan, Carrick-on-Suir and finishing at Kickham Barracks Clonmel where all the participants will be treated to a BBQ.
The Fethard cycling club are looking for ladies and gents to participate in the cycle. Training takes place every Tuesday night at 7pm from the car park in Fethard (except for Tuesday 10th June meeting in Tesco car park Clonmel to meet other participating cyclists).
To get involved please contact Noel Blake 086-8586456 or Janette Blake 087-2281900.
The Man from Mayo
Staff members at Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School photographed with Vincent Doocey and family on the occasion of his retirement from teaching. Back L to R: Fr. Tom Breen, Michael O'Gorman, Michael Leonard, Mary Lysaght, Justin McGree, Mary O'Sullivan, Denis Burke, Marie Maher, John Cummins, Majella Whelan, Bernie O'Connor Billy Farrell, Cathriona Hyland, Dick Prendergast, Joan Walsh, Margaret Prendergast, Noel Maher, Deirdre Mulhall, Paddy Broderick, Ann O'Donnell, Mary Ann Fogarty, Pat Doocey, Nuala Aherne, Francis Tyrrell. Front L to R: Fr. Gerry Horan, Ernan Britton, Margaret Doocey, Vincent Doocey, Marian Gilpin and Aine Doocey.
On the seventh of September 1970, from under the shadow of Nephin Mor in the county of Mayo, Vincent Doocey walked into our lives, and our Patrician Brothers Secondary School, to teach Woodwork and Technology. Quiet spoken and deeply philosophic he has indelibly printed his demeanour and personality on all of whom he has had contact with since.
This year of 2008 sees Vincent retire from teaching, and it is with regret, and yet pleasant nostalgia, that we bid a fond farewell to him. Vincent first lived in the Convent Gate Lodge, and then moved to Abbey Road, where he now lives with his wife Margaret; the family grown up have flown the nest. Perhaps he will return to his stunning roots between mountain and sea, but wherever he goes we will always remember him.
Fethard and Killusty Community Games
L to R: Matthew Lynch, Alex O'Donovan, Andrew Phelan and Aine Phelan all qualifiers for Community Games County Athletic Finals.
Area Athletics took place on Monday evening last, 26th May, in the Community Sportsfield. Despite miserable conditions there was a good turnout. The following children qualified for the County Athletic Finals which will be held in CBS, Dublin Road, Nenagh on Sunday June 15th starting at 1pm sharp.
L to R: Darragh Hurley, Zoë Stokes and Darragh Lynch who all qualified in the Under-8 60m at Fethard and Killusty Community Games Athletics.
Children to provide their own transport. If any child is not interested in travelling to Nenagh please contact the community games office at 052 31906 as soon as possible. Winner of each event at the County Finals will represent Tipperary at the HSE Community Games National Finals in Mosney on the weekend of 23rd to 25th of August.
L to R: Matthew Lynch, Alex O'Donovan and Luke Grant who all qualified for Co Tipperary Community Games Athletic Finals.
The following children qualified in the Under-8 60 meters: Zoë Stokes, Ballybough; Amy Hayes, Rathcoole; Darragh Lynch Coolmore; Darragh Hurley, Strylea.
Under-8 80 meters: Kaylin O’Donnell, Kilconnell; Alison Connolly, Tullamaine; Michael O’Meara and Darragh O Meara, Garrinch.
Under-10 100 meters: Laura Stockborough, Mobarnane; Ebony Burke, Redcity; Mark Heffernan Ballyvaden; Jack Dolan, Coolmore.
Under-10 200 meters: Ciara Hayes, Coolmore; Molly O’Meara Killusty; Andrew Phelan and Oliver Pearson both Coolmore.
Under-12 100 meters: Kate Quigley, Redcity; Annie Prout Derryluskin; Luke Grant, The Valley; Alex O’Donovan, Moanbeg.
Under-12 600 meters: Hannah Tobin. St. Patrick’s Place; Megan Hayes, Matthew Lynch, Coolmore.
Under-14 100 meters: Aine Phelan, Coolmore; Darrell Needham, Slievenamon Close.
Under-14 800 meters: Darragh Bradshaw, Slievenamon Close.
Well done to everybody who competed and good luck to all competitors in County Finals.
Megan Hayes, Amy Hayes, Darrel Needham and Darragh Bradshaw who all qualified for the County Finals Community Games Athletics.
L to R: Conor Pearson, Jack Dolan and Oliver Pearson at Fethard and Killusty Community Games. Athletics Jack and Oliver qualified for the County Finals.
Visit to Fethard by Fermoy-Ploemeur-Nowa Deba Group
A group of over sixty visitors was welcomed to Fethard on Friday 9th May 2008 where they enjoyed a very informative and interesting visit.
The group, who arrived in Fethard in the early afternoon (following a visit to the Rock of Cashel en route) came from Fermoy in County Cork. The visitors were not, however, all Fermoy people as the group included forty-two French and six Polish visitors. They were visiting Fethard as one of the tours organised by the Fermoy-Ploemeur-Nowa Deba Twinning Committee. Fermoy has been officially twinned with the Brittany town of Ploemeur since 1983, and the inclusion of Nowa Deba, Poland in 2005 completes the tripartite arrangement. The visitors arrive to Fermoy every alternate year, in May, to enjoy a week of cultural and social events. Fethard was selected as a destination for a one-day trip this year.
On arrival in Fethard, the first stop was McCarthy’s Hotel and Restaurant, where the travellers enjoyed a delicious lunch. The pub was of great interest to all the first time visitors and the stories of previous ghostly visitations on occasion only served to add to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the place.
Lunch was followed by a whistle-stop tour of medieval Fethard, time constraints allowing only for a brisk walk over Madam’s Bridge, access beside the Ballroom onto the Clashawley banks, down to the town walls, over to Watergate Bridge, a brief history lesson, a good look at the Sheela-na-Gig, which inspired great interest, and back to the bus which was parked at the GAA car-park.
The next stop on the itinerary was the world-famous Coolmore Stud. The visitors were each presented with a copy of the 2008 Coolmore book as a souvenir of their visit; and were accorded a very interesting and informative tour of the entire complex, mostly conducted through French, courtesy of Mathieu Alex, which delighted the group immensely. Everyone was more than impressed with Coolmore, and were awed by the extent, the efficiency and the sheer beauty of the farm and its hinterland.
The trip ended with the bus taking the group back through Fethard via Burke Street, so as to see the Abbey Church, and down Watergate and up the Valley as a last look at the town before departing for Fermoy, and afterwards to France and Poland.
Fethard looked wonderful as the sun graced us with its presence for the day and the new green growth of early summer was in evidence everywhere. With beautiful Slievenamon in the background, the town, its environs, Coolmore and the countryside looked at their very best and were much complimented and enjoyed by all the visitors, who we hope will visit Fethard again.
A Bientôt, Do Widzenia, Slán.
Tribute to the late James Neville, Mobarnane
The following tribute was written by 9-year-old Luke Ryan, Foulkstown, Ballinure, in memory of his late granddad, James Neville, Mobarnane, Fethard, who died on 20th April 2008.
A man born in 1920
A man who lived through World War Two
A man who lifted the McCarthy Cup
A man who took care of Magorban Church for 50 years
A man who raised a lovely family
A man who created an influence to everyone
A man who was fond of hurling
A man who was buried on his birthday
A man who had a dog called Ross and a lovely wife called Joan
A man who was proud to be Irish
A man named Jim Neville.
Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto
The numbers drawn on Wednesday 4th June were: 2, 5, 6, 10.
We had no Jackpot winner and one "Match 3" winner who received €150:
Nellie Ryan, 46 St Patricks Place, Fethard.
Lucky Dip winners who received €50 each:
Norma Mccarthy, Littleton;
Judy Whelan, Ballingarry, Thurles;
Dermot Darcy, St Patricks Place, Fethard.
Next week’s Jackpot continues at €10,000 and the Jackpot sellers prize is €1000.
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