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Fethard Ladies Football Club

Fethard's under-12 girls’ football team played their second competitive game of the season on Saturday 11th April. Scores from Annie Prout, Clodagh Bradshaw and Katie Butler helped Fethard to a final scoreline of 4-6 to 2-5 over their opponents Clonmel Óg. It was a terrific performance from all the Fethard girls photographed above. Back L to R: Sinead Sheehan, Chloe Burke, Alannah Cody, Clodagh Bradshaw, Kiya Burke, Annie Prout, Jessie McCarthy, Katie Butler, Aileen Butler. Front L to R: Ciara Hayes, Megan McCarthy, Kate Davy, Megan Coen, Molly O'Meara and Aimee O'Donovan.

Mullinahone beat our under-12s last week by two points but we came good on Saturday last against Clonmel Og. We were short some players on the day but the fifteen who played had a great game and you could not pick out any one player on the day as they all played great. The final score was Fethard 4-6, Clonmel Óg 2-5. We now play Thurles on Sunday next 19th April at 12.30pm in Thurles.

Our under-14s are to play this coming week against Moycarkey Borris. We had to withdraw the under-16 team as some players had no interest in training, you can only do so much. The juniors have played two games so far and are out against Thurles this weekend at home. Two junior players have left the club, Barbara Ryan to Moyle Rovers and Sinead Delahunty to a Dublin club.


Members of Fethard Ladies Football Club photographed before heading off on their sponsored walk around Fethard to raise funds for the club.

The club would like to thank all those who sponsored or helped in any way with the sponsored walk last Sunday and the large turnout on the day. Thanks to all concerned. Registration Fees are now due: Under-10s cost €22; Over-10s cost €32; Juniors cost €47 and non-player’s adult fee is €22.

Fethard GAA Club News
In the Intermediate Hurling South Championship we got off to a flying start when on Easter Sunday we overcame Fr Sheehys on a scoreline, Fethard 1-11 to 1-7. We had scored 1-9 in the opening period and had to withstand a tough second half rally. Team was: J.P. McGrath, John Leahy, Mickey Aherne, Declan Doyle, Dean Tobin ,Shane Walsh, Jamie McCormack, Chris Sheehan 0-1, Cian Maher 0-1, Benny Hahessy, Aiden Fitzgerald 0-5, Tomas Keane 0-3, Eoin Doyle 0-1, Alan Burke 1-0, and Alan O’Connor. Subs used were: James Kelly, Miceál Spillane and Eoin O’Connell.

In the Minor Football A we were defeated by Cahir and our next outing, Round 3, is this Friday 17th April against Ardfinnan in Ned Hall Park at 7pm.

This week’s Lotto Jackpot was not won. The numbers drawn were: 5, 12, 21 and 23. We had three match three winners of €50 each to: Carol Kenny (The Green, Fethard), Noel Byrne (Killusty, Fethard), and Breda Burke (Main Street, Fethard). The €50 Lucky Dip was won by Kim Condon (c/o Merry’s, Clonmel).

The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were: 12, 21, 27 and 28. We had five winners of €30 each to: Joan Dunphy (Bob Fitzgeralds, O’Connell Street, Clonmel), Megan Coen (The Green, Fethard), Jim Williams (Killusty. Fethard), Kenneth Condon (c/o Merrys Clonmel), and Joe Walsh (Two Mile Borris, Thurles). The €50 Lucky Dip was won by Mark Hayde (Saucestown, Fethard). We thank AIB on Main Street for supplying the tickets.

Benny to run for Fianna Fáil in Fethard
Fethard Fianna Fáil is delighted and thrilled to announce that Benny Tynan has been selected to run for the County Council in the Fethard area. Benny is very well known to all in Fethard, Moyglass and the surrounding villages and areas and will be a great asset to the Council and Fethard if elected.

Benny is the owner of local firm A&B Designs that employs 15 people locally and has been a main stay of employment in Fethard for the last 25 years.

It has been nearly 40 years since we in Fethard last elected a representative to South Tipperary County Council and given the difficult and turbulent times that we now find ourselves in, we need a strong and clear voice for Fethard and the surrounding areas and we are fully confident that Benny will be that voice.

Benny understands the needs of our area from a local perspective and will work tirelessly to ensure that the town and surrounding areas are not forgotten again at Council level. We need a strong voice to represent the Fethard area and Benny fills that role completely. We wish him well in the upcoming campaign and ask all of the people of Fethard and the surrounding areas to support our only local candidate.

Fethard Youth Café
The Youth Café will open for members on this coming Friday night, 17th April, from 7.30pm to 10pm and on Saturday from 3pm to 5pm. All members will be notified by text as to extra opening hours and other events. Now is the time to join up if you want to be included. Membership forms are available from the Community Office in Barrack Street, Newport’s Newsagency, Patrician Presentation Secondary School and can also be downloaded from the Fethard website.

A meeting for volunteers takes place in Fethard Youth Café at 8pm on Thursday night, 16th April, when Cora Horgan, CEO Tipperary Regional Youth Service will offer advise on running a Youth Café.

South Tipperary Hospice Support Group

Members of Fethard Hospice Suppot Group presenting a cheque for €4,015.00 to South Tipperary Hospice, proceeds of their recent draw. L to R: Denis Burke, Kathleen Coen, Sinaida Jansen (South Tipperary Hospice), Irene Sharpe and Jim Bond (South Tipperary Hospice).

Fethard & Killusty Community Council
The next meeting of Fethard & Killusty Community Council will take place at 8.30pm on Tuesday 21st April in the Tirry Community Centre, Barrack Street.

Internet Café now open at Fethard Youth Centre
Fethard Internet Café has moved from the Tirry Centre down to Fethard Youth Centre at Lower Main Street, between Madam’s Bridge and Burke’s Bridge Bar. The Internet Café offers competitive rates of €3 per hour and has ten computers available for use. Opening hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9am to 5.30pm; Thursdays and Fridays 12.15pm to 5.30pm.

Table Quiz for 'Missing in Ireland'
Photographed above are the winning team of the table quiz held in Butler’s Bar last week in aid of the ‘Missing in Ireland’ support service. L to R Davy Maher, Owen White, Philly Croke and Alan Powell. Organisers Monica Pollard and Patricia Breen would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the table quiz. A total of €520 was raised. Thanks also to those who donated spot prizes and to Anne and Philip Butler for their help in running the quiz and sponsoring 1st prize.


At the table quiz in Butlers Bar in aid of the 'Missing in Ireland' support service were L to R: Pamela, Irene and Noel Sharpe

At the table quiz in Butlers in aid of the 'Missing in Ireland' support service were L to R: Joe Ryan, Liam Daly, John Pollard and William Breen

Fethard Bridge Club Results
We played for Easter Prizes on Wednesday 1st April and the results were:
1st Gross: Betty Walsh and Brigid Gorey;
2nd Gross: Rita Kane and Kay St. John;
3rd Gross: Nell Broderick and David O’Meara;
1st Nett: Berney Myles and Alice Quinn;
2nd Nett: Annie O’Brien and Marie Delaney;
3rd Nett: Philly Kenny and Margaret Mary McCormack.
On 15th April we play the second round of our Club Championship. Looking for a partner, please contact Berney Myles at 3203

Swimming County Finals
Do not forget the closing date for all swimming entries for Community Games County Finals is this Friday, 17th April. Anybody interested please contact Community Games Office, Grove Road, Fethard, immediately.

Fethard Macra News
The farm skills competition will take place on Michael Ryan’s farm in Boherlahan on 19th April. Anybody interested in travelling by bus to the ‘Mr Personality’ competition in Kilkenny taking place on April 25th are asked to contact South Tipp Chairperson, Michael at 087-7535070.
For further information about the Fethard club contact our Michael at 087-9019443 or email fethardmacra@gmail.com or check out our Macra page <FethardM> on Bebo. We are always looking for new members so if you are looking for a new and diverse range of interests and a great way to make new friends locally check us out!

Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto
The numbers drawn on 8th April were 5, 14, 24 and 31. We had no Jackpot winner and three ‘Match 3’ winners who won €50 each:
Helen McGrath, Crohane, Killenaule, Thurles;
Noel Barry, Moyglass, Fethard;
Tom Grant, Killerk, Fethard.
The three following Lucky Dip winners received €50 each:
Johanna Bradshaw, Drumdeel, Fethard;
Nora Butler, Garrinch, Fethard;
Patsy Lawrence, Woodvale Walk, Fethard.
Next week’s Jackpot continues at €10,000 and the Jackpot sellers prize is €1000.

Mini Marathon for Presentation Sisters work in Zimbabwe
Are you interested in running/walking in the 2009 Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st June, and raising money to support the work of the Presentation Sisters in Zimbabwe? This worthwhile work in Zimbabwe undertaken by the Presentation Sisters deserves all our support. If you can help please contact, Sr. Winnie at 30067 for more information. The mini-marathon starts at 3pm from Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2, and finishes in St. Stephen's Green.

New business on The Green
Best wishes to ‘Meli & Imi Garage’ who have just started a new garage business on The Green, Fethard. Meli & Imi are offering quick and cheap professional work including car wash and cleaning, inside and outside, window damage repairs and car sales. To check out their keen prices call 087 0654412 or drop in!

Badgers over 30s soccer AGM
Our AGM will be held on Saturday 18th April at 8pm in Butlers Sports Bar. For further information on any of the above please call Kevin on 086 3850858 or Colm on 086 3502360.

Drug Awareness Programme
A four-week ‘Drug Awareness Programme’ for adults and parents will commence at the Fethard Youth Center starting on Thursday 30th April. This is highly recommended and further information can be had from Carmel O’Neill, Mid Tipperary Drugs Initiative, at Tel: 062 62824 or 087-6188075.

When can counselling help?
People come to counselling for a variety of reasons and we can help with a wide range of experiences and emotions including; Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Marriage or Relationship Issues, Low Self Esteem, Confusion, Anger, Indecisiveness, Loneliness, Family Problems, Worry, Lack of Self Control, Shyness, Lack of Confidence, Guilt, Phobias, Work Problems, Redundancy, Retirement.
How do I make an appointment? — Telephone Barbara Murphy BB S.BSc. (Psychology) Dip. Counselling on 086 2560207. Venue is based in Fethard with very reasonable rates for students and unemployed. All clients are seen in confidence and you will be offered an appointment as soon as possible, normally within two weeks