Died recently
 The death has occurred on Saturday 24th July of Maura Meany, Crampscastle, Fethard.
Reposing on Monday 26th July, at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard from 6pm with removal at 7.30pm to The Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, at 11am, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Fr. Joe Walsh O.S.A. Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Back L to R: Fr. Mick Leahy OSA, Fr. Iggy O'Donovan OSA, Fr. Paddy O'Reilly OSA, Fr. Brendan Quirke OSA, Fr. John Meagher OSA, Fr. Joe Egan, Fr. Michael O'Regan OSA, Fr. Tom Breen ( P.P. Holycross), Fr. Pat Moran OSA, Fr. Liam Ryan OSA, Fr. Peter Haughey OSA, Fr. Pat Codd OSA. Front L to R: Fr. Martin Crean OSA, Fr. Tom Breen P.P., Fr. Gerry Horan OSA, Fr. Joe Walsh OSA, Fr. Joe Walsh, Fr. Martin Nolan OSA and Fr. Timmy Walsh OSA.
Fr. Joe Walsh O.S.A. recently returned to Ireland from Australia to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Priesthood with his Augustinian Brothers and members of his family at The Augustinian Abbey in Fethard on July 11th and in St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass on Sunday 18th with his family, relations and friends.
Born in the Glen of Aherlow on September 29th, 1932, the young Joe Walsh attended Stonepark National School. The Walsh family moved to Kilconnell, Fethard, in February 1942 where he continued his schooling at Mockershill N.S. followed by a few years in the Patrician Brothers School in Fethard. Joe finished his secondary education at the Augustinian College, Dungarvan. Before joining the Augustinian Order and entering the Novitiate Joe was engaged in the Bar, Wine, Grocery and Hardware Trade in Mullingar and Dublin.
L to R: Gerry Horan OSA (Provincial), Canon Tom Breen P.P., Fr. Joe Walsh OSA, Fr. Joe Walsh and Fr. Martin Nolan OSA.
Having completed his Novitiate Joe did his early studies in Dublin and then went to Rome, to complete his Theological Studies, where he was ordained to the Priesthood on the 10th July 1960, by Cardinal Traglia at the Sacred Heart Church, Piazza Navona. On his return to Ireland in June 1961 he did three months of pastoral work in the Archdiocese of Dublin and since November 1961 he has spent all his time in Australia in Pastoral Ministry, except for three and a half years (1977 – 1981) when he returned to St. Augustine’s Priory, Callan, to be near his mother in her final illness.
L to R: Mary Hanrahan, John Walsh, Jimmy Walsh, Fr. Joe Walsh, Eleanor Seymour, Christy Walsh, Joe Walsh, Fr. Joe Walsh OSA, Philip O'Dea, Michael Walsh, Margaret Walsh, Kathleen Walsh and Majella Walsh.
Fr. Joe was able to enjoy the special occasion of his Golden Jubilee in the company of family members, his sister, Peggy O’Dea, and brothers, Michael, Christy, John and Jimmy, his nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Indeed the occasion was made all the more special by Fr. Joe being joined on the altar, in both the Abbey and Moyglass, by his nephew, also Fr. Joe, son of John and Nancy Walsh, who is curate in the parish of Glengoole Gortnahoe. In Moyglass on Sunday 18th the Altar Servers were Maria and Brendan Walsh, the next generation of Walsh’s to reside in Kilconnell.
Fr. Joe Walsh and his family photographed at this Golden Jubilee in the Augustinian Abbey Back L to R: Brothers Michael, Christy, John and Jimmy Walsh. Front L to R: Peg O'Dea (sister) and Fr. Joe Walsh OSA.
Fr. Joe returns to Australia, where he is semi-retired at Villanova College, at the end of August. We wish him many more years of fruitful ministry in the Vineyard of the Lord.
Fr. Joe Walsh OSA photographed with L to R: Kevin Hickey, Kate Guinan, Ava Hickey, Sari Miller, Katie Miller (red), Ellen Walsh, Daniel Guinan and James Walsh.
Fr. Joe Walsh photographed with his nieces and nephews. Back L to R: Sean O'Dea, Fr. Joe Walsh, John Walsh, Philip O'Dea, Joe Walsh, Tony Walsh. Middle L to R: Rose Douglis, Liz Guinan, Mary Dohan, Eleanor Seymour. Front L to R: Annette Hickey, Helen Lanigan, Fr. Joe Walsh OSA, Majella Walsh and Mary Hanrahan.
Fethard Tidy Towns
Fethard Tidy Towns will hold a meeting on Tuesday 27th July at 8.30pm in the Tirry Centre. The draft copy of the Fethard Three Year Tidy Towns Plan will be presented for discussion to the meeting, please come along. The Committee would like to thank all those who helped in any way so far with the clean-ups and with the litter picking on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Last week two new large plant holders were put in place on the Main Street, they look great and well done to all who helped in the planting of flowers and shrubs. At the moment railings and ironworks at the Parish Church and elsewhere are being painted. Keep up the good work.
Church Gate Collection
A Church Gate collection will be held in Fethard and Killusty this weekend for Concern 3 World Relief. Thank you for your support in the past.
Junior Stock Champion
Graham Meagher has been making a name for himself at Tipperary Motor Speedway since his first outing on the track two years ago as a Junior Stock Racer. This season Graham has shown enormous potential in his Mk2 Fiesta. His impressive collection of silverware is evidence of his natural talent behind the wheel. The highlight of the season however, came last Sunday 11th July when all the hard work paid off as Graham soared past the competition to take the chequered flag in the final of the Junior Stock Championship 2010. A well deserved victory for the Meagher racing team. Well done Graham!
Fethard and Killusty Community Games
Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Volleyball teams and to Zoe Stokes, Ballybough and William Morgan, Grangebeg who will all compete at the HSE Community Games National Finals in Athlone on Weekend 2 of the Festival of Sport. Weekend 1 took place in May and catered for all winter sports. Weekend 2 is on from 13th to 15th August and Weekend 3 is from 20th to 22nd August.
Zoe will compete in the Girls Swimming Championships. THis will take place on Saturday August 14th and William will compete in the Boys Swimming on Sunday August 15th. The Swimming competitions are in the Regional Sports Centre and will commence at 8.15am on both days.
Draw for the Volleyball teams is Munster v Connaught in all events. The boys are due to play the semi-final on Saturday 14th at 10am. The girls play at 2.30pm. The same schedule will operate again on Sunday for the play-off and finals. All Volleyball games will take place in Bower College but presentation of medals was held back in Athlone Institute of Technology last year. The Boys’ presentations were at 2.15pm and the girls were at 5.25 on the Sunday. We do not know yet if the same procedure will be followed this year, this will be confirmed later.
Following a meeting of parents of competitors, which took place in the Tirry Community Centre last week, it was decided that all our participants would travel by bus to Athlone on both Saturday and Sunday. The fee for non-resident children is €25.00 and this will be paid by the Area committee. However, there will be a fee incurred for the bus fare. Best of Luck to all.
The Annual Community Games Church Gate Collection will be taken up at all masses on the weekend of 7th and 8th of August. Volunteers to help with this collection would be very much appreciated. Please contact community games office at 052 6131906.
Fethard Macra na Feirme
Fethard Macra has a few busy weeks ahead with lots scheduled to take place in August. The yearly 'Miss Macra' festival, hosted once again by Dundrum Macra, takes place from 29th July to 1st August.
Competitors from all over Ireland will take part and it promises to be an action packed weekend of activities and socialising. Please come and show your support to our South Tipp representative, Maebh Roche. Nightly tickets for Dundrum House Hotel can be booked with Mary on 087 7861016 or on www.clonoultyrossmoremacra.com.
On the evening of the 6th of August the 'County Executive' will hold a meeting in Grangemockler. On Saturday the 14th of August there will be a County Awards night in 'Feehan's' pub in Cashel. Awards will be handed out to deserving clubs who have excelled themselves at National level during the past Macra year. All clubs are invited to attend. On the 20th of August Clonoulty/Rossmore will host the County Rounds of the Impromptu Public Speaking and Debating competitions in the Parish Hall. Fethard plan to field a team on the night. Sun 21st August is the annual BBQ held by Rathkeevin Macra as part of the 'Know Your Neighbour' weekend, this will be held at the 'Halfway House', Lisronagh. The annual Walled Town Day in Fethard is Sunday the 22nd of August and Fethard Macra will, as usual, be in attendance with various family activities and games on site.
Juvenile GAA
Teresa, Nan of Dylan (left) & Adam (right), Teresa without a Shadow of a doubt is Fethard's no 1 Fan & Cheer-leader, attending all her grandsons (Matthew, Dylan & Adam Fitzgerald) matches & can also be seen at many matches hosted by Fethard. Our matches would not be the same without her.
U16 Hurlers played away to Carrick Swan last week and were well beaten. Both the U14 and U12 Hurlers won their games - U14 v Clonmel Og and U12 v Ballyneale. Our lads are out again this week U14 at home v Fr. Sheehys; U16 away to Ballybacon/Grange and U12 at home to Fr. Sheehys.
Training for U6/U8/U10 will take place on Saturday mornings at 11am. On Saturday next, July 24th, they will be hosing a Mini GAA Challenge v Ardfinnan, in Fethard.
Cúl Camp: This Friday will be your last chance to book a place at Fethard's VHI/GAA Cúl Camp. We will be in the GAA Field from 7 to 8pm on Friday 23rd July. Also those who have already booked and paid can collect their CúlCamp kits on Friday night as well. Those who have booked and not yet paid can put a deposit down on Friday and also be assured your Kits are secure.
Anyone wanting to help (unpaid) with the Camp this year can also come along on Friday so that you can fill in a vetting form which is required by GAA.
This weekend saw our U14/U15 and U16 County players play win their matches. U15 and U16s won the Munster Title. Our U14 won their games, but did not go through as qualifying was awarded on points. Our lads were also out at County level during last week as well. To all our lads, well done, we are all proud of your representation of our Club at County Level, Kyle Walsh, Tommy Anglim, Brian Healy, David Hayes and Dylan Fitzgerald.
Bring & Buy Sale
A Bring and Buy Sale is being held on Sunday 25th July, between 2 and 5 pm, in the Tirry Community Centre, Fethard, in aid of Irish Autism Action and the 32 Marathon Challenge.
The Tirry Centre will be open on Saturday between 2 and 4 pm and on Sunday between 10 and 12 for anyone wishing to donate items to be sold in aid of this worthy cause. Unwanted Gifts, Bric-a-Brac, Books, Ornaments, Toys, Home Baking are needed. However no Clothing will be accepted.
Please Bring, Buy or Bake for Irish Autism Action. Please contact Deirdre Brady on 086 6006283 or 6132277 for further details.
Coolmoyne & Moyglass Vintage Club Field Day
Coolmoyne & Moyglass Vintage Club Annual Field Day and Road Run will take place on Sunday 25th July in Moyglass starting at 12 noon. Procceds from the event will go towards Fethard Community Playgroup (ACORN). So please come along and support.
Fun and amusements for all the family including Bouncing Castles; Mini-Digger Competition; Face Painting; Kids Craft Tent; Cake Sale; Dog Show (commencing at 3pm) with prizes for Best of Breed, Best Turned Out, Best Mixed Breed, Show Champion and Owner and Pet Races, and loads more. There will be food served on site. For further information contact 086 2547162, 086 2506603 or 086 8535759.
Recent Death
The news of the recent tragic death of Aideen O’Donnell, following a road accident, came as a great shock to the Fethard community. Aideen, daughter of Ann and Pat O'Donnell, Kilconnell, Fethard, attended the Patrician Presentation Secondary School in Fethard and maintained her many school friendships since completing her Leaving Cert in 2001. In recent times she was a short-time member of the staff of Nano Nagle School and had just completed her teaching studies at Mary Immaculate College Limerick.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the O'Donnell family and to Aideen's relatives and friends. Requiem Mass took place at St. John The Baptist Church, Cashel, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto
The numbers drawn on 14th July were: 2, 3, 12 and 32. We had no Jackpot winner and one ‘Match 3’ winner who received €150: Iain Meagher, Friarsgrange, Fethard.
The three following Lucky Dip winners received €50 each: Chelsea Kenny, Castlehiggins, Fethard; Angela Connery, Rath Luas, Clonmel and Michael Russell, Drangan.
Remember you can purchase your lotto ticket online at www.fethard.com. Buy seven weekly tickets and get one free! Check on the website for lots of special offers.
Next week’s Jackpot continues at €10,000 and the Jackpot sellers prize is €1000. |
