Died in England
The death has occurred on Sunday, September 26, 2021, of Leila Byrne, South Harrow, Middlesex, England. Leila was a daughter of the late Sergeant William Byrne, who arrived from Mullinahone to take up his position as Sergeant in Fethard in 1940, where he served for over 20 years up to his retirement. William died on January 22, 1963, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery.

Leila was a great supporter of Fethard & Killusty Annual Newsletter and a regular visitor to Fethard. She also kept in touch with local happenings through some of her many local friends. May she rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements later.

Cemetery Masses
This year's Cemetery Mass will take place in Calvary on Sunday next October 3, at 3pm. If weather does not permit, Mass will be in The Parish Church with the blessing of graves to take place later.

The Killusty Cemetery Mass will take place on this coming Friday, October 1, at 7.30pm with the blessing of graves after mass.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Saturday, September 25, 2021, of Mary Tierney (née Ryan), Bannixtown, Fethard, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her sons David and Jimmy, her daughters Breda, Margaret and Katie, her cousin Mary O'Donnell, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

A Funeral Mass in accordance with Covid guidelines will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Killusty, on Tuesday, September 28, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. House private please. Messages of condolence may be left online by CLICKING HERE

Harvest Thanksgiving Service
A Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place in Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Fethard on Friday, October 8, at 7.30pm. The congregation are pleased to announce that the service will be taken by The Rgt Revd Bishop Michael Burrows.

This is an ideal opportunity to come together and give thanks and praise for our beautiful world and all the food and nourishment we all enjoy. Adhering to the current Covid restrictions we can allow approx 80 people in the church so we are hoping people will join us in celebrating the Harvest.

Fethard U15 ‘A’ Hurling team beat Carrick Swans to reach South Final

Fethard 4-10 Carrick Swans 3-9
Played at the Duneske Centre in Cahir on September 23, spectators were treated to an excellent display of fast hurling, particularly in the third quarter, with Fethard scoring 4-2 to Swans 1-0 and holding on in the last five minutes to win by four points. Fethard had fine displays from T.J. Keane, Noah Flynn, Andrew Wall, Gavin Neville, Oisín Ryan, Rory O’Mahony, John Lacy, Mark Neville, Danny Barry, Sam Coen, Andrew Connorton and Danny Shelley. All players caught the eye at different times with their commitment and contribution to a fine game against worthy opponents, Carrick Swan. We wish them the best of luck in the final against Mullinahone.

Fethard team/scorers: Luke Lacy, T. J. Keane, Noah Flynn, Andrew Wall, Gavin Neville, Oisín Ryan, Rory O’Mahony, Liam Kiely 1-0, Jack Davey 0-1, John Lacey 1-1, Mark Neville 0-2, Danny Barry 0-2, Sam Coen 1-1, Andrew Connorton and Danny Shelley 1-3 (1 free). Subs available: Alec Knightly, Criostóir Sheehy and Charlie Walsh (injured). Team Manager: Tony Shelley; Selectors: Johnny Neville and Chris Coen.

The Premier – South Tipperary News (Issue 7)
The sixth issue of The Premier free local newspaper is now available in local shops and is also available online by CLICKING HERE or front page image.



You can also visit The Premier newspaper's website for further details of distribution in your area or for submitting articles or photographs for publication.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, September 23. The numbers were: 4, 15, 16 and 22. The winner of the weekly draw of €30 was Mike Dalton. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, September 30, will be €1,750.

Please pass the word on and invite friends and family to take part. You can help our Parish in a real, practical way.  Thank you for your support and the best of luck in the weekly draw. PLAY OUR LOTTO NOW.

Today, Friday, September 24, is 'MAKE WAY DAY'
Make way on our streets for people with disabilities . . . President Higgins message in support of Make Way Day 2021, Disability Federation of Ireland.

1. We invite you to undertake a survey of your area with the Make Way Day online easy-to-use tool.

2. The tool is mobile friendly and is used to draw attention to anything that is a barrier for you . Here is a video showing you how it will work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAhoSC1po9g.

3. This quick and easy exercise is mainly picture-based, and you can use it as often as you like on the day.

4. There will be a link to the tool on all our social media platforms and website on Friday 24th of September. 

5. Our aim is to have all the 5ks journeys join up to give us an inclusive map of Ireland.

6. We will collect the results and share them with the right people and work together to help solve the problems.

7. Use the map below to find the local coordinator for your area. Contact them to find out what’s happening locally and how you can get involved.

8. If you don't have the online tool, you can still take part. Take pictures of  obstacles (parked cars on footpaths, bikes chained to railings, sandwich boards and overhanging branches) and post your pictures to social media. Include #MakeWayDay21, tag @MakeWayDay and @disabilityfed in your post.

9. Show your support by sharing and retweeting other people’s posts from the Make Way Day Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account and encourage friends and family to do the same. Use our MakeWayDay Twibbon.
   
   
10. To receive email updates, use the campaign sign up form. By signing up expect to receive the MakeWayDay news. This will include the latest updates as the campaign progresses. 

On their bikes from Mizen Head to Malin Head

Declan Morrissey, phoptographed above cycling with Sean Kelly, on September 21, as they take part in this year's Cycle against Suicide – 'Mizen to Malin Challenge', which involves cycling from Mizen Head to Malin Head between September 18 to September 25. All funds raised will go directly to this great cause.

Declan is asking for your support by making a donation on his official fundraising page at DONATE HERE. All donations are processed securely and a great way to show your support for 'Cycle Against Suicide'.

Big Picture – Killusty's First Field Day, August 24, 1980

Killusty's First Field Day, August, 24, 1980

See how many faces you can recognise in this photograph taken at the 'First Ever' Killusty Field Day held on August 24, 1980, which attracted young athletes from Fethard and Killusty to be part of this historic event. Where you there? You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out. If you can help with further information please let us know. Your comments, names or corrections are always welcome to: fethardnews@gmail.com

GAA Sports Development Lotto
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Friday, September 24, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 1, 16, 25 and 31. There was no jackpot winner and one ‘match three’ winner of €150: Robert Wall, Knockelly, Fethard. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Emma Tobin, Kilknockin, Fethard.

The committee of Fethard GAA Sports Centre Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters near and far who participate in our weekly lotto draw. The next draw takes place on Friday, October 1, when the jackpot is €30,000 and the seller's prize is €1,000. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

Tipperariana 'Book of the Year' goes to the Glen of Aherlow

James Hayes, Chairman, Lisnagaul Memorial Committee and Editorial Committee, receiving the Tipperariana ‘Book of the Year 2020’ award for their book, 'The Troubles in The Glen’, at a presentation function hosted by the Fethard Historical Society in the Fethard Town Hall on Saturday, January 24. L to R: local potter Dóirín Saurus who designed the award piece, James Hayes, chairman, Lisnagaul Memorial Committee, and Elaine Fitzpatrick.

The Tipperariana Book of the Year for 2020 was awarded to ‘The Troubles in the Glen’, which was compiled by The Lisnagaul Memorial Committee, headed by its chairman, James Hayes. The book commemorates especially the Lisnagaul ambush of November 13, 1920, but it also chronicles the whole social and political situation in the Glen of Aherlow one hundred years ago.
The presentation of the award - usually presented in the month of January - had to be postponed due to the Covid pandemic and it finally took place in the Fethard Town Hall on Saturday last, September 18.

This award, begun in 2002 by the Fethard Historical Society (organisers of the annual Tipperariana Book Fair), is to highlight the great tradition of the publishing of books on or about Tipperary, its people and history. The Glen of Aherlow book was the 19th book to be so honoured and the chairman James Hayes, in his acceptance speech, said that he and the group, were very pleased and honoured that their endeavours had been noted and appreciated by the Tipperariana Bookfair organisers. He thanked and named the members of the Editorial Committee – many of whom were present – and he also thanked the many contributors and patrons who are all mentioned in the publication. He had a special word of thanks for Elaine Fitzpatrick for her work in ensuring the superb presentation and printing of the book.


Members of Fethard Historical Society and the Lisnagaul Memorial Committee, who were winners of the Tipperariana ‘Book of the Year 2020’ award for their book, 'The Troubles in The Glen’, photographed at a presentation function hosted by Fethard Historical Society on Saturday, January 24, in Fethard Town Hall. Back L to R: Terry Cunningham (FHS), Breda Hayes, Fr. Iggy O’Donovan OSA (Fethard), Nancy Leahy, Johnny Murphy, Mary Alice O’Connor, Mary Hanrahan (chairperson Fethard Historical Society), Tom Toomey, Dóirín Saurus (FHS), Michael Mallon (FHS), Liam O’Brien. Front L to R: Gerry Long (FHS), James Hayes (chairman), Elaine Fitzpatrick, Paul Merrigan, and Marie Murphy (FHS).

The Glen group were greeted and hosted by Mary Hanrahan, chairperson of the Fethard Historical Society, and with fellow guides, Colm McGrath and Michael Mallon the group were taken around the medieval walled town.
Terry Cunningham spoke on behalf of the Awards Committee, and said that. the book was everything the committee appreciated in a ‘Tipperary’ book; it was “of the people and by the people” of a very special part of Tipperary. He also noted that many of the articles were by descendants of the very people who were involved in the struggle for freedom in the early years of the last century.

The presentation to James Hayes was made by Dóirín Saurus, Fethard artist and potter, who had fashioned an unique framed ceramic piece which proudly stated that ‘The Troubles in the Glen’ was the Tipperariana Book of the Year for 2020.

Fethard Rugby Club support 'Bumblebee Ambulance'

Fethard Rugby Club members handing a cheque over to Ken Imbusch (Munster Rugby) in support of 'Bumblebee Ambulance' - a Munster Rugby Charity. The proceeds for the Children's Ambulance Service were raised at the club's recent 10K Slievenamon Hike covering historic sites, that took place on September 4, 2021. Well done to all concerned. Photographed at the presentation of the cheque were L to R: Louise O'Donnell, Michael Lawrence, Ken Imbusch (Munster Rugby), Paul Kavanagh and Kevin Hayes.

Fethard Ballroom renovations
We are happy to report that the replacement of Fethard Ballroom roof is now well underway, and work is expected to be completed in time for the lifting of Covid restrictions on indoor dancing at the end of October. Something that the social dancing community have being waiting patiently for since March 2020.

Scrap Metal Collection this weekend
Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, Fethard Town Park will hold their ‘Scrap Metal Collection’ fundraiser at Fethard Town Park from 10am to 4pm. Please bring along your scrap metal which can be left at the Car Park at Fethard Town Park.

Keep AIB counter services OPEN in Fethard

Fethard AIB is the only bank in the Slieveardagh area. If COUNTER SERVICES are CLOSED in FETHARD it will affect businesses and customers from Fethard, Killusty, Moyglass, Killenaule, Drangan, Cloneen, Mullinahone and surrounding areas.

A letter from AIB states "Fethard branch will no longer offer over the counter transactions such as cash, cheques, coin, foreign exchange and bank draft services, from Monday, December 6, 2021.” – AIB is forcing Fethard customers to drive up to 30 kilometres and more to use their decreasing ‘nearest’ full-service branches if they wish to use the Night Safe, Foreign Exchange, or the many counter services that non-internet users require on a daily basis – in particular our senior citizens. Now is the time to speak out against this pathway to complete CLOSURE. PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION by clicking link.

Faces and Places from the Past
The following are a selection of photographs of faces and places taken in our locality that may bring back memories to many of our readers and visitors to fethard.com Please send any comments or photo information, names and event, to fethardnews@gmail.com

Fethard & District Photos from the past . . .

This week we have a selection of photographs, some taken in 1989 and others are copies of old photographs, some that we have identified, others we need your help with names if known? If you can help with names, comments or further information, we would love to hear from you. Email: fethardnews@gmail.com


Many of this young Fethard Football Team played on the Patrician Brothers Under 14 team that were crowned Schools County Champions four years earlier. Back L to R: Micheál Broderick, Christy Looby, John O'Riordan, Paddy Ryan, John Hurly, Shay Ryan, Liam Ryan, Dermot Kane. Front L to R: Micheál Spillane, Martin Coen, Eamon Holohan, Johnny Cummins, Owen Cummins, Jim Connolly and Kevin Burke.

Some old photos to be identified?

Standing at doorway in Killenaule are Robbie O’Connor, Pat O’Connor and Willie O’Connor. The girl is probably Robbie’s daughter.


Pat O'Connor and his sister Eileen, photographed with their uncle, Johnny O'Connor, in his house up the Cashel Road, in Killenaule. The houses were later demolished in 1999 and replaced by new senior citizens' houses.


This trio were about to carve or eat the dressed pigs head and trays of food before them . . . anyone remember the occasion or people in the photograph ?

The following groups were taken at a reception following the laying of the foundation stone for the new church in Moyglass on March 22, 1989. Thanks to Majella Walsh for her help with names.


Photographed at the reception in Moyglass Hall after laying of the foundation stone for new Moyglass Church on March 22, 1989, are L to R: Chrissie Healy, Mai Boland, Jimmy Boland and Mary Graham.


Photographed at the reception in Moyglass Hall after laying of the foundation stone for new Moyglass Church on March 22, 1989, are L to R: Willie O’Dywer, Mrs Grant and ?


Photographed at the reception in Moyglass Hall after laying of the foundation stone for new Moyglass Church on March 22, 1989, are L to R: Tessie Kennedy, Din Fahey, Tommy Kennedy and Paddy Martin.


Photographed at the reception in Moyglass Hall after laying of the foundation stone for new Moyglass Church on March 22, 1989, are L to R: Paddy Browne, Jimmy Hunt, Paddy Hunt and Jack Guinan.

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