Died Recently
The death has occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, of Phyllis Slattery (née Wall), age 90, Milltownbritton Lisronagh, and Kiltinan, Fethard, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Sonas Melview Nursing Home, Clonmel. Beloved wife of the late Tony Slattery.

Loving mother of Mary (Boland), Liz (Matthews), Carmel (Asbury), Vincent and Eva. Adoring grandmother of Jack, Giles, Will, Darcy and Zoe. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Eugene, Peter and Richard, Vincent's partner Jill and Eva's partner Steve. Pre-deceased by her sisters Joan and Kitty, her parents John and Ellen Wall and also her grandson Jonty. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, cousins, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Frances and Mary, extended family, neighbours and friends. Messages of condolence for thr family can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Tuesday, April 14, from 6.pm to 7.30pm. Funeral Mass at St John the Baptist Church, Lisronagh, at 11.30am on Wednesday April 15, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be watched online on Wednesday by CLICKING HERE. Family flowers only please. May She Rest In Peace.

Fethard Community Café
Since we opened the community cafe to say we have been overwhelmed would be an understatement. It’s been busier than we ever imagined – in the best possible way – and the support from our community has been incredible.

Over the past few weeks, we’d been chatting with customers (and on a few occasions apologising!) about our very slow toaster. One of those customers, Mark, had attended the café a few times and this morning, he walked back through our doors with an industrial toaster he had gone out and bought for us. We were completely blown away.


Pictured above are L to R: David Guiry, one of our Community Café committee members, and Mark Tynan, MMT Builders, who kindly presented the new industrial toaster to the Community Café.

Acts of kindness like this remind us exactly why this café exists. It’s more than just a place for coffee – it’s a space built on generosity, connection, and community spirit. The fact that so many people want to see it thrive means everything to us.

Mark, we honestly cannot thank you enough for your incredibly thoughtful and generous gift. And to everyone who has supported us so far—thank you for being part of this journey. You can FOLLOW Fethard Community Café on Facbook by Clicking Here and keep in touch with Menus and special offers etc.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The numbers drawn were 5, 14, 20, and 22. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Martin Burke. Next week's draw takes place on Thursday, April 16, when the Jackpot is €5,000.

We are delighted with the support shown for our Parish Lotto, it is a fundraising initiative that is of great benefit to the parish. Please pass the word on and invite friends and family to take part. You can join, see the draw results, and details of how your support is making a big difference at: https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/fethardkillusty

Fethard Lawn Cemetery Officially Opened

Staff Tipperary Co. Council staff members L to R: John Walsh, Caretaker, Áine Brett, Assistant Staff Officer, Fiona Flynn, Staff Officer, Denis Holland Senior Engineer, Ruairi Boland, Senior Executive Engineer, Marie Cox, District Administrator Carrick-on-Suir MD, P.J. Henehan, A/Assistant Staff Officer Carrick-on-Suir MD, Fergal Condon, Administrative Officer.

Fethard Lawn Cemetery has been opened by Tipperary County Council. Located adjacent to the existing Calvary Cemetery, it provides a new cemetery for public use.

L to R: Cllr. Michael Brennan, Carrick-on-Suir MD, Deputy Michael Murphy TD, Cllr. David Dunne, Cathaoirleach Carrick-on-Suir MD, Eamon Lonergan, Deputy Chief Executive, Denis Holland, Senior Engineer, Cllr. Mark Fitzgerald, Leas Cathaoirleach and Cllr. John Carroll, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary Co. Council.

At the opening ceremony, which took place on March 30, 2026, Councillor David Dunne, Cathaoirleach of the Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District, who performed the official opening, noted that Calvary Cemetery, which had been provided in 1931, had reached capacity and that the need for additional burial ground facilities to serve the town of Fethard and surrounding area had become apparent. He stated that the Council had been committed to the provision of a new cemetery to serve the needs of the area and that it was natural and understandable that residents of the area would like to be interred in their locality and the Council was cognisant of that fact.

L to R: Rev. Henry MacNamara, OSA, Augustinian Abbey, Fethard, and by Very Rev. James Mulhall, Dean of Cashel, and Very Rev. Liam Everard, PP, Fethard and Killusty, blessing the new Fethard Lawn Cemetery.


Cllr. David Dunne, Cathaoirleach Carrick-on-Suir MD unveiling of the plaque at the official Opening of Fethard Lawn Cemetery, accompanied by Denis Holland, Senior Engineer (right).

However, securing a suitable site was not always straightforward and, in that case, the Council, he stated, was fortunate that the adjoining landowner, Mrs Patricia Maher, of Kilnockin, Fethard, was in a position to dispose of that portion of ground and he thanked her for her engagement and co-operation in that regard.


Mrs Patricia Maher, Kilknockin, Fethard, who provided the ground for the lawn cemetery, photographed with her daughter Lily and son Ollie.

The new cemetery covers an area of approximately 1 hectare, or 2½ acres, and will accommodate a total of almost 1,000 grave plots, to be developed in three phases over a number of years according as demand dictates.


L to R: Denis Holland, Senior Engineer, Ruairi Boland, Senior Executive Engineer, Tipperary Co. Council, and Martin Morris, contractor for the development of Fethard Lawn Cemetery.

Pedestrian access to the Lawn Cemetery has been provided from Calvary Cemetery at a number of points. As well as affording ease of walking from one cemetery to the other, these access points will facilitate parking at Fethard Lawn Cemetery car park for persons attending interments and other events at Calvary Cemetery where parking facilities are somewhat restricted.


L to R: Shirley Clooney, P.J. Henehan, Edwina Newport, Vincent Murphy and Marie Cox, District Administrator Carrick-on-Suir MD.

When Calvary Cemetery was opened in 1931, interment of deceased persons in a cemetery was the only means of the disposal of human remains. In recent times, cremation and other options have become available with increasing frequency. To reflect this change in practice, new cemeteries provided by Tipperary County Council include provision for the erection of a columbarium wall to facilitate the inurnment of human cremated ashes. There is provision in the design and layout of Fethard Lawn Cemetery for the erection of a columbarium wall, which will be proceeded with as and when demand dictates.


Community representatives and guests at the official opening of the Fethard Lawn Cemetery

In addition, a dedicated row of what may be termed urn plots, has been provided. These plots will accommodate the inurnment of cremated ashes in the traditional manner of interment in the ground. The provision of these urn plots offers an alternative choice to the bereaved in respect of the lasting resting place of their loved ones.


L to R: P.J. Henehan, A/Assistant Staff Officer Carrick-on-Suir MD, Marie Cox, District Administrator Carrick-on-Suir MD, Cllr. David Dunne, Cathaoirleach Carrick-on-Suir MD, and Jimmy Horan, Tipperary County Council.

Fethard Lawn Cemetery is the first new cemetery provided by Tipperary County Council where such urn plots have been provided, albeit others are being retrofitted at other locations. This innovation reflects the Council’s response to emerging circumstances in the whole area of burial ground development and management.


L to R: Cllr. Mark Fitzgerald, Leas Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael Brennan, Carrick-on-Suir MD, Cllr. John Carroll, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary Co. Council, Cllr. David Dunne, Cathaoirleach Carrick-on-Suir MD, and Deputy Michael Murphy TD,

Councillor Dunne thanked the various sub-contractors who worked on different elements of the construction of Fethard Lawn Cemetery, particularly Messrs. Martin, Eoin and Colm Morris of Derrygrath Lower, Cahir. He also thanked the Council’s own staff in the Environment and Climate Action Section for the design, preparatory and supervisory work carried out by them in the delivery of the project.


At the official opening were L to R: Margaret Slattery and John Slattery

He further acknowledged the support for the project from his fellow Councillors in the Carrick-on-Suir District, particularly in respect of the Part 8 planning consent process.


At the official opening were L to R: Rosemary Ponsonby and Very Rev. James Mulhall, Dean of Cashel.

Councillor Dunne was particularly pleased that the Council had been able to proceed with this community facility as the Council must provide for the capital cost of site acquisition and development of a new cemetery out of its own resources since no financial assistance comes from central government. Furthermore, he noted, income from the sale of grave spaces does not reflect the economic cost of their provision.


L to R: Staff Environment Section Tipperary Co. Council: John Walsh, Caretaker, Fiona Flynn, Staff Officer, Denis Holland, Senior Engineer, Áine Brett, Assistant Staff Officer, Fergal Condon, Administrative Officer, Ruairi Boland, Senior Executive Engineer.

The new cemetery will be a lawn cemetery and will be known as Fethard Lawn Cemetery. It was blessed in a joint ceremony by Very Rev. Liam Everard, PP, Fethard and Killusty, assisted by Rev. Henry MacNamara, OSA, Augustinian Abbey, Fethard, and by Very Rev. James Mulhall, Dean of Cashel, in his capacity as Priest-in-Charge of the Clonmel Union of Parishes.


Fethard Historical Society representatives L to R: Mary Hanrahan, Terry Cunningham and Catherine O'Flynn.

The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Councillor Dunne.


The unveiled commemorative plaque marking the official opening


L to R: Cllr. John Carroll, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary Co. Council, Eamon Lonergan, Deputy Chief Executive, and Deputy Michael Murphy TD.


Main Rules of Fethard Lawn Cemetery

The attendance included Councillor John Carroll, Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council, Deputy Michael Murphy, Councillors Michael Brennan and Mark Fitzgerald, Mr. Eamon Lonergan, Deputy Chief Executive, Mr. Denis Holland, Senior Engineer, who facilitated the event, and other staff from Tipperary County Council, representatives of local community groups and organisations, and members of the public.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, April 12, to the music of 'Chris Dallat'. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes refreshments.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on on Sunday, April 5, 2026 of Eamonn Maher, Kilmurray, Slieverue, Kilkenny, and formerly from The Green, Fethard. Eamonn passed away peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Marie, his son Colin and his parents Bill and Babe.

Sadly missed by his daughters Aoife (Kavanagh) and Karen, son Shane, son-in-law Damien, granddaughters Síomha and Fiadh, sisters Helen (Purcell) and Fidelma (O’Toole), brothers Eugene and Micheál, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
 
Eamonn will repose at Donnacha Doyle & Sons Funeral Home Grannagh, County Kilkenny (X91 C962) on Tuesday, April 7, from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Arriving on Wednesday morning, April 8, at The Church of the Assumption, Slieverue (via his residence) for Requiem Mass at 11am. To watch Eamonn’s funeral mass online on Wednesday, please Click Here.

Eamonn will be laid to rest immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence online for Eamonn's family CLICK HERE. House private on Wednesday. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. May Eamonn Rest In Peace.

Fethard U14 Girls represent Tipperary

U14 Ladies L to R: Kate Gaule and Jessica Looby

Well done to Jessica Looby and Kate Gaule who played with the Tipperary U14 A team recently in their Munster final played in Mallow against Kerry. Anna O'Sullivan also wore the 'Blue and Gold' against Kerry on the previous day, in Mallow with the U14 B team. Unfortunately both results didn’t go Tipp's way! The girls proudly represented their club, families and county over the two days. The future for Tipperary and Fethard ladies football is indeed bright.


Fethard U14 Ladies L to R: Ruby Kenny, Leah Boland, Anna O'Sullivan and Rose Reddy.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 3, 24, 27 and 30. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One lucky dip winner received €100: Willie Morrissey. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, April 14, 2025, when the jackpot is €9,600.

Fethard 'Split The Cash' Community Draw

CLICK HERE 
to enter the next draw online!

Congratulations to Lisa Rice who won this week’s Community ‘Split the Cash’ draw for €184 on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Ticket was drawn by Eileen Coady. Thank you to everyone who supports our weekly draw. All money raised from this draw will be used to benefit our town.

Our next draw takes place on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Envelopes are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available at the Tirry Community Centre, Kennys Centra Fethard, Lonergan's Bar, Fethard, and Butlers Off Licence, Fethard. CLICK HERE  to play online.

Fethard Bridge Club
On Wednesday March 25 we played the second round of our Club Championship and the results were:

• 1st Nett Marie Holohan and Margaret Greene
  
• 2nd Nett Norah Ryan and Gabrielle Schofield
  
• 3rd Nett Judy Doyle and Bernie Phelan
  
• 1st Gross Ann O’Dea and Gemma Burke
  
• 2nd Gross Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh
  
• 3rd Gross Carmel Condon and Brendan Kenny

Bridge continues at 7pm every Wednesday evening in Fethard Ballroom.  New members welcome.

Tom Barry Memorial Tractor Run


Tom Barry was originally from Tullamaine, Fethard, and as we approach Tom's first anniversary, a Tractor Run is being organised in Clerihan on Sunday, April 26, in aid of the Cancer Care Support Centre in Clonmel, which provides support to those affected by cancer in South Tipperary. The C.A.R.E team are fantastic and we want to honour them in memory of our beloved Tom. All vintage vehicles are welcome!

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.

'Yellow Forget Me Not' ribbons for Easter
As most of you are aware, every Christmas we sell 'Red Remembrance Ribbons' to remember our deceased loved ones over Christmas. Last year we started selling 'Yellow Forget Me Not' ribbons for Easter which was very successful. So this year you can buy an Easter ribbon, and put the name of a deceased loved one you would like to remember over Easter. The ribbons will be hung on the Parish Church railings and will be blessed on Easter Sunday morning.

Annette O'Donovan will be out and about selling the ribbons from this weekend, and Every ribbon we sell carries more than just a donation — it carries a message. The funds raised from the Christmas Red Ribbons and the Yellow Ribbons are given to members of our community who are facing illness or undergoing treatment. While the financial support can help, it’s not the amount that matters most. What truly matters is the reminder that they are not alone, and that they are in our thoughts, remembered, and supported during a difficult time. Thank you for helping us show that kindness, one ribbon at a time.

What's On Clonmel – weekly guide to entertainment
Welcome to the online version of What’s On Clonmel, your weekly guide to events and entertainment. Find your copy in pubs and shops across town, or subscribe to receive it in your inbox. Now you can also browse and submit events in our interactive calendar!

Faces and Places from the Past
This week we look back to a selection of photographs from Mikie Slattery, who lived on The Green, Fethard, and were passed on after he died in 1999. Mikie was born on September 27, 1922, and at the age of 17 worked as a 'Mess Boy' on ships travelling between England and Ireland. These photographs may be recognised by extended family members of the Slattery family at home or away. ( A 'Mess Room Boy' (or messboy) was a young crew member on a ship, often a teenager, responsible for serving food, cleaning the dining area (mess room), and tending to officers' or crew quarters.)

We invite comments and further information or corrections if possible. We invite people to let us know any names, or any other information that we can add to our files for future generations. If anyone can help us, please do and send any comments, photo information, names, to fethardnews@gmail.com


Mikie Slattery's British Exit Permit at the age of 17 on 1939




Mikie Slattery outside his family home on The Green in his later life.


May Wall pictured outside her house on the Back Green.


Maybe a Coolmoyne hurling team on the right?


Tommy (Tweedie) Slattery and May O’Dwyer pictured on their Wedding Day.


“Twilight Serenaders” in the early 1940’s. L to R : Dinny Shine, Billy Mackey, Billy Kenrick, Tom Sheehan and Kitty Shaw.


Catherine Noonan commented, "This could be Monica or one of her sisters ... love to think it could be my grandmother Catherine?


Catherine Noonan commented: "She is Mikie's sister Monica (my gran aunt) and her husband Charlie."  Catherine sent us the following photo (below) that was taken on the same day
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Mikie's sister Monica and her husband Charlie



A christening photo ?


This is Mikie's sister Monica and her husband Charlie.


Catherine Noonan commented, "I'd say that is Mikey sitting down."


A lady travelling somewhere


Catherine Noonan commented : "Tommy Wall, my mum's cousin."

Please send any comments, photo information, names or stories, to fethardnews@gmail.com

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