Cookery Course completed

Photographed at the completion of a Cookery Course run at Fethard Youth Centre and organised by Margaret O'Neill, Home-School Community Liaison Co-ordinator, Scoil Ruain, Killenaule and Patrician Presentation Secondary School, Fethard. The course was funded by the Community Education Department, South Tipperary VEC, and the cookery tutor was Eileen Bowden. Back L to R: Ann O'Dea, Alice Walsh, Sandra Meehan, Sheila Butler, Liz Walsh, Mary Reilly, Sandra Spillane, Deirdre Byrne. Front L to R: Margaret O'Neil, Mary Prout, Mary Butler, Eileen Bowden and Sheila Blake.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 of Ignatius (Naishy) Fenton, Crampscastle, Fethard.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Dolores, daughter Marian, sisters Aileen, Mai and Anna (Millar), brother-in-law Jim (Millar), sister-in-law Noreen, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his residence on Friday, 23rd November, from 3pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in the Holy Trinity Parish Church Fethard. Funeral Afterwards to Dualla Cemetary. May He Rest in Peace

Historical Society Talk
On Friday, November 30, Fethard Historical Society will host a talk by John Gillis on ‘The Faddan More Psalter’. This talk will tell the story of the recovery and conservation of this early medieval manuscript unearthed from a peat bog in Co. Tipperary in the summer of 2006. The talk will be held in the Abymill Theatre at 8pm. Admission €3 for members and €5 non-members.

Patrician Presentation Jottings

Archbishop Clifford’s Visit
His Grace, Archbishop Dermot Clifford visited the school on Tuesday last November 13th. He was accompanied by Fr. Anthony McSweeney and officiated at a Prayer Service with readings by Emma Hayes 6 Year and Hannah Tobin Transition Year. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by foreign students Judith Witte and Caio Morelli Marques with the School Choir, under Ms Megan Raggett performing a beautiful version of The Lord is My Shepherd. The Archbishop thanked Mr Britton and Staff for the warmth of their welcome and wished all the School Community well in their endeavours. Mr Britton thanked His Grace for his inspirational words and thanked Ms McKeogh, Ms Raggett and all those who prepared the ceremony.

Presentation Day 2012
Best wished to Sr. Winnie and all the Community on Presentation Day, Wednesday, November 21st. The school values its connection with the Sisters and thank them for facilitating many of the school's religious ceremonies in the Convent Chapel during the year. Thanks especially to Sr. Juliana for her weekly Pastoral Care work in the school.

Higher Level Irish Pupils
T.Y, 5th year and 6th year Higher Level Irish pupils will attend a performance of the play ‘An Triail’ in the Excel Theatre in Tipperary Town on Thursday, November 22nd. The play will be performed by the Aisling Ghéar Theatre Company and explores issues in Ireland in the 1960s.

Transition Year Visit
On Friday last November 16m, the Transition Years accompanied by Mr McCarthy attended a Training Workshop in the Civil Defence Headquarters in Clonmel.

Open Evening
The school's Open Evening will be held on Monday, December 3rd at 7 o'clock. All 5th and 6th Class Pupils and their parents are invited to attend and information on the event will be distributed shortly to the local primary schools.

Study Skills Seminar
A Study Skills Seminar for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th Year pupils will be held in the school on Friday next, November 23. The seminar will cover the following topics: Goal Setting, Time Management, Note Taking, Memory Techniques, Essay Writing, Exam Techniques and Homework Skills.

Fethard Ladies Football

Ciara Hayes blocks her opponent in the Cork v Tipperary Under 13 Inter-County match on Saturday, November 17. Photos by Kieran Butler.

Congratulations to Kate Davey, Ciara Hayes, Molly O'Meara, Megan Coen and Laoise Stapleton who each played for Tipperary Under 13 in the Munster Inter-County Blitz at Mallow on Saturday, November 17. The girls played superbly in a series of matches against some very strong county teams in Munster, and will no doubt have gained valuable experience along the way. It was great to see so many girls from Fethard flying the flag at the County level. Well done also local man Pat Morrissey, who is a mentor with the Tipperary Under 13 team.


Megan Coen is first to the ball Clare v Tipperary Under 13 Inter-County match on Saturday, November 17.


Molly O'Meara retains possession in the Kerry v Tipperary Under 13 Inter-County match on Saturday, November 17.


Laoise Stapleton gets past her marker in the Kerry v Tipperary Under 13 Inter-County match on Saturday, November 17.


Kate Davey on her way to scoring one of Tipperary's goals in the Kerry v Tipperary Under 13 Inter-County match on Saturday, November 17.

Youth Centre Activities
Painters needed! Do you have a few hours to spare during the day or in the evenings? We have received bookshelves from the old library but they need to be painted so if you could help us get them painted we would be delighted to hear from you. Phone Joan at (052) 6131000.
Books for the library are still needed so if you have any please drop them into the Youth Center any morning between 10am and 12 noon.

Christmas Market
As you may have heard, Santa is calling to see all the boys and girls in Fethard on Friday, December 7, after he turns on our Christmas street lights he will visit the Christmas Market at the Youth Center and meet all the children. If you have any Christmas decorations or lights (indoor or outdoor) that you no longer need we would love to decorate the inside and outside of the hall for Santa. Items can be left into Janice at the Youth Centre from Monday to Friday between 10am and 12 noon or Friday between 3.30pm to 6pm. All items received will be used and then stored for future years.

Pilates Classes
Pilates classes will take place in the Fethard Youth Centre, starting this Thursday, November 22, from 8.30pm. The cost is €7 per class and all are welcome to attend, just bring along a mat and a bottle of water. Any queries please contact Dolores at 086 2870373.

Dance Revolution
Dance Revolution classes are going down a treat in the Youth Centre where boys and girls from age 4 upwards can learn Hip Hop, Spinning and Break dance. Classes for 4 to 9 year old boys and girls are from 4pm to 5pm, and boys and girls age 9 upwards are from 5pm to 6pm. Classes are held every Friday and cost €5

Fethard Ballroom Notes
The AGM of Fethard & Killusty Community Ballroom Limited will take place in the Ballroom on Sunday, December 1, at 8pm. All are welcome. Dancing this Sunday Night to Sam O’Doherty

Fethard and Killusty Community Council
The next meeting of Fethard & Killusty Community Council will take place on Tuesday, November 27, at 8.30pm in the Tirry Community Centre.

Fethard GAA Mass
Fethard Club will celebrate Mass for members, both living and deceased, on Friday night, November 30, at 7pm in Holy Trinity Parish Church.


Two long-time Fethard GAA supporters from Killusty L to R: Christy Williams and Noel Byrne.

Fethard Bridge Club
The results of our game played on Wednesday, November 7 were: 1st Gross, Rita Kane and Kay St. John; 2nd Gross, Frances Burke and Breda Walsh; 3rd Gross, Berney Myles and Alice Quinn. 1st Nett, Mike Burke and Carmel Condon; 2nd Nett, Annie O'Brien and Marie Delaney; 3rd Nett, Joan Kelly and Ellen Rochford.
On Wednesday, November 28 and December 5, we play for our Christmas Turkey prizes. Anyone looking for a partner contact Berney Myles 6132038.

Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto
The lucky numbers drawn on November 14 were: 12, 13, 19 and 26. There was no Jackpot winner and two ‘Match Three’ winners who received €75 each: Mary O'Sullivan, Clerihan; and Mary Horan, Kilkennybeg, Killenaule.

The three following ‘Lucky Dip’ winners also won €50 each: T.J. Sheehan, Killusty, Fethard; Conor Cunningham, Rathkenny, Drangan; and John Cullinan, Clonmel.

The next Lotto draw will take place on November 21. The Jackpot prize is €5,800 and the Jackpot seller’s prize is €580. Lotto tickets can be purchased in local shops or online at www.fethard.com. Buy seven weekly tickets online and get one free! Check on the Fethard website for lots of special offers. All proceeds go towards community work in Fethard.

Photos from Killusty – supplied by Miceál McCormack

Fethard and District Rugby Club
Fethard under 18 girls completed in their third Munster seven-a-side tournament last Saturday at Shannon. With every game this team has improved hugely and this week beat Bandon 28-0. Kora Delaney was great in the scrum and along with our scrum half Niamh Holohan they both constantly tackled and had great runs. Aishling Kelly was fantastic with her line outs to Hannah Stapleton, they both worked well rucking over and clearing out ball for Ciara O'Donnell to show her quick thinking and working with Aobh O'Shea who took the ball on passed out to Aoife Doyle to score and convert. Leah Fox scored also with a fine run and quick feet under the posts. Aideen Farrell helped on the wing and with new member Amy Tynan playing a stormed for her first games. The girls worked well together and in their second game showed another good game with Aobh O'Shea scoring a fine try from work from all the team up along up along the pitch.

Training continues for all girls from 13 years up to 18 years on Friday evenings at the Community field from 8pm to 9pm. The will be some more friendly games planned for the coming weeks with the 15-a-side tournaments commencing in January.

Fethard Minis were at home to Kilfeacle and Galbally last Sunday. The U8s had two guest players from Galbally, Jason O'Mahony and David O'Milan. Fresh from his debut try last week Michael James Phelan put in some great tackles with Tomas Ryan and Louis Ryan.

What a difference a week makes. Our U9s and U10s played teams from Galbally and Kilfeacle. The way both teams played was quiet exciting with the rucking, mauling and picking top class. Well done to both teams and see you all at training on Friday.

A tale of two weather fronts last Sunday as Galbally were first to line out against Fethard U11s in what proved an energetic and good spirited match, close at half-time, but Fethard ran away slightly in the second to come out comfortable winners. Kilfeacle blew away any cobwebs against Galbally and then faced Fethard as the rain started. Playing full U-11 rules both teams enjoyed practising new found skills. This game had few brave spectators that hung on after everyone else had slunk away to the weather-proof clubhouse. It was tackling, if anywhere, that proved the difference in the end with Fethard missing too many and Kilfeacle running in two tries towards the end of the game to come out eventual winners, 3-1. What a game, back to the drawing board for our team.

Thanks to all the families for donations of food for Sunday. Furthermore huge thanks to the ladies who very kindly and generously gave their time yet again to serve it.

Survey of historic roof timbers at Holy Trinity Church
Survey of historic roof timbers at Holy Trinity Church, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, written by Paul Price, part funded by South Tipperary County Council Heritage Office. (August 20, 2011)

Fethard Ballroom Notes
The AGM of Fethard & Killusty Community Ballroom Limited will take place in the Ballroom on Sunday, December 1, at 8pm. All are welcome. Dancing this Sunday Night to Sam O’Doherty

Cemetery Prayers November
The Rosary will be prayed in all our local cemeteries during the month of November. On Sunday, November 25, prayers will take place in Killusty after Mass, Kiltinan at 3pm and Kilmaclugh at 3.30pm. Please come along and remember our loved ones who have passed on to their eternal reward.

Slievenamon Musical Society

Slievenamon Musical Society present this year’s show, Carrie, written by Wesley Burrows of Glenroe fame, a great comedy based in a Dublin hotel in the 1950s. Music was written by Michael Coffey and the songs have a great comic element to them, with titles such as ‘Matter a Dam’, ‘Tenement Town’, ‘The Pleasure and the Sin’, to name but a few. Musical takes place in Cloneen Sports and Social Club from Thursday 29th November to Sunday 2nd December at 8pm each night.

Tickets available at 087-3283074 or 086-3161882. Special price €10 on Thursday night only, other nights €15 for adults and €10 for OAPs and children.

Clodagh's pictures chosen for exhibition

Clodagh Blake photographed with two of her six photographs chosen for the permanent exhibition of Local Biodiversity photographs in association with Cashel Tidy Towns. The exhibition is on display duing Cashel Arts Festival from November 9 to 18, at Cantwell's, Main Street, Cashel.

Moyglass dates to remember
The Moyglass Sale of Work on November 25, generates the funds to cover the annual Moyglass senior citizens Christmas party which will take place on December 8. We depend on the support of the whole community for the sale of work for donations and funding to make local event a success. The sale of work will include cakes, pictures, books and other saleable items, auction items and a wheel of fortune please support with you attendance.

The Moyglass Annual Community Christmas Dinner and party will take place in Moyglass Hall on December 1, at 8pm this has become the social event of the year. Tickets are now available from any committee member and cost €25. Individuals, couples and groups are more than welcome and a good night is guaranteed with live music, disco and full bar.

Items for Fethard News and Website
Items for inclusion on the weekly Fethard News page on The Nationalist can be emailed before noon on Mondays to news@fethard.com or delivered by hand to Joe Kenny, Rocklow Road, Fethard.