Saratoga wishes to rekindle connections with Fethard
Fethard & Killusty Community Council received the following letter in December, from Thomas N. Wood, III, Town of Saratoga Supervisor, New York 12871.

The Town of Saratoga encourages the Saratoga County Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) to rekindle our Town's Compact with your Town of Fethard & Killusty in County Tipperary, Ireland. The Ancient Order of Hibernians was the lead organisation in joining our Towns under our Town of Saratoga Resolution of June 11, 2007.

The overarching concept of this Compact shall always be about shared experiences and promotion of Horse, History, Youth and Economic Development. The Saratoga AOH has initiated a lottery among its members. The winner will have air fare covered in 2021 to encourage and support a member to visit your community. COVID restrictions will dictate any specific date of the visit. We hope you can again join us in having some worthy activities pursued in 2021.

Respectfully,
Thomas N. Wood, III, Town of Saratoga Supervisor
cc: Timothy McNulty, President, Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians, Saratoga Springs.

First contact made with Saratoga before the recession

Mike Cahill, a relative of the late Eileen Cahill, Fethard, photographed with Jennifer Conte for Saratoga Cornell Cooperative Extension Agency of Saratoga County Equine Program, after their first meeting on September 6, 2006, to discuss a proposed Fethard-Saratoga civic exchange.

Back in 2007, Fethard & Killusty Community Council were in communication with 'Fethard man’ Mike Cahill and his friend Dave Cummings (President of the Saratoga Chapter), in exploring a sister city connection with Saratoga. Thanks to the dedicated work of Mike and Dave, the Saratoga Board voted unanimously 5-0 to invite Fethard to enter a sister city relationship at a meeting on June 11, 2007.

Unfortunately, the Irish economy entered a severe recession in 2008, and then entered an economic depression in 2009, so all developments were put on hold.


Visiting Fethard from Saratoga on April 26, 2008, are L to R: Dave Cummings and Mike Cahill, photographed in Coolmore with the world-famous stallion 'Galileo' – the most successful source of Group 1 winners in thoroughbred history.

This year, 2021, the Community Council hold their meetings on Zoom due to 'Lockdown' restrictions. From discussions already held, the committee are very happy to rekindle our links with Saratoga. The committee are also excited about exploring the various opportunities available to both communities and feel Fethard & Killusty would strongly benefit and have a lot to gain by this shared promotion of our Horse, History, Youth and Economic Development.

Discover Saratoga
The Town of Saratoga is a rural town that is rich in history and located in eastern Saratoga County.  It is home to approximately 5,600 residents and hosts many farms and businesses.

Saratoga Springs. known for the Saratoga Race Course, horses, great restaurants and shopping, also has an exciting historical and cultural center located minutes from Albany. Whether you're interested in racing or a concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center – there’s more to do in Saratoga Springs than you can imagine! You'll soon discover that Saratoga is a year-round destination waiting to entertain you! Check out DISCOVER SARATOGA blog.

GAA Sports Development Lotto
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Friday, January 15, are as follows: the numbers drawn were 14, 15, 22 and 27. There was no jackpot winner and two ‘match three’ winners who received €50 each: Ann Marie Power, Clerihan; and Bernadette McManus, Burke Street, 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, January 22, when the jackpot is €28,700 and the seller's prize is €1,000. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

A little light news for Fethard
Cllr Mark Fitzgerald has informed us that the street lights on The Green and on the Killenaule road, Fethard were fixed on Wednesday, January 13, and that he's especially delighted to see the ones on the Killenaule road fixed as they were out for a while.

The lights outside the school at Rocklow Road, are due to be fixed next week and the lights in Barrack Street estate on or before January 28. He also reports that Abbey View estate is now in charge of the Tipperary County Council and they hope to have all lights working in that estate in the coming weeks.

Mark would like to thank the engineer in charge and the lighting engineer who he was working closely with on this matter, and also thank all those who brought these issues to his attention. Mark can be contacted by EMAIL HERE

Fethard Town Park

Tony Patterson Sportsgrounds Ltd., with over 40 years’ experience in delivering sports pitches, have been awarded the contract for Phase 1 of Fethard Town Park. This phase includes undertaking all groundworks and site services, playing pitches, LED floodlighting and walking trail. Works are currently suspended due to Covid-19 Restrictions but are scheduled to recommence in coming weeks. Keep up to date

'Big Picture' – Fethard Athletic Club 2001

Were you take part in Fethard Athletic Club's sponsored walk around Grove on June 26, 2001. You may be among the members, parents and coaches, photographed above before heading off from Fethard Town Hall on June 28, 2001. The walk was to raise funds for equipment for the vibrant athletic club in Fethard.
You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in, and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out.

Fethard Athletic Club in 2001
In July, 2001, the county juvenile track and field season drew to a close with the staging of the County ‘A’ games in Templemore in July. Fethard’s nineteen participating athletes brought home a total of 24 medals making it another memorable day for the club.

The medal winners were as follows: Sarah McManus, 2nd in the U10 80 meters and 2nd in the U10 100m relay; Richard Lalor, first in the U12 long jump, first in the U12 600m, 2nd in the U12 200m, 3rd in the U12 shot; Aoife O’Gorman, 1st U12 600m, 1st in the U12 100m, 3rd U12 shot, 3rd U12 100m; Hannah Trehy, 2nd U9 200m; Gregory Henry, 1st U8 ball-throw, 3rd U8 long-jump, 3rd U8 200m; Michael Costello, 1st U10 80m, 1st U10 ball-throw, 2nd U10 300m; Lolo Trehy, 2nd U11 600m, 2nd U11 100m, 2nd U11 long-jump; Fiona Walsh, 1st U9 ball-throw, 1st U10 100m relay; Laura Rice, 3rd U10 100m relay; Bernadette Costello, 2nd U12 100m relay.

Even the cold weather brings a little 'Magic'

This piece of 'Jack Frost' magic art was photographed by Larry Kenny while on a walk in Fethard on Sunday, January 11, 2021. It highlights the beauty of nature in all kinds of weather. Stay Safe!

Fethard Community Covid-19 Support Group
Don't forget we're still here to help . . .

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 Youth Club Regional Variety Show, 2002

Saturday night, November 23, 2002, saw Fethard Youth Club host a really wonderful evening of great entertainment and laughter in Fethard Ballroom, when clubs from Cappamore, Thurles, Tipperary Town, Cashel, Oola, Annacarty and Fethard competed in the Annual Youth Club Regional Variety Show.

A variety of acts were performed before a packed hall and Fethard did their club proud, winning one and coming second twice out of approximately 45 acts. Fintan Maher won with his Solo Instrumental act and with Ashley McCormack, Sara Kennedy, Tracy Coady, Helen Frewen, Samantha Sheehan, John Hannigan, Philip Ryan, Fintan Maher, Tom Gilpin, Chris Whyte and Kyle O'Donnell doing a version of ‘Summer Nights’. They scooped 2nd prize in the Group Singing section.

The girls, comprising of Ashley McCormack, Sara Kennedy and Tracy Coady did their club proud once again and won 2nd prize in the disco dancing section.

It was a great night for all clubs concerned and once again Fethard were complimented on the good behaviour and good spirit amongst their members present. There was a friendly atmosphere amongst all the clubs with each club cheering and clapping the 150-170 entrants competing on the night. These are some photographs taken on the night.

Assorted photographs taken in Fethard Ballroom when the local Youth Club hosted a wonderful evening of entertainment and laughter with clubs from Cappamore, Thurles, Tipperary Town, Cashel, Oola, Annacarty and Fethard competed in the Annual Youth Club Regional Variety Show held on Saturday night, November 22, 2002.














Assorted photographs taken in Fethard Ballroom when the local Youth Club hosted a wonderful evening of entertainment and laughter with clubs from Cappamore, Thurles, Tipperary Town, Cashel, Oola, Annacarty and Fethard competed in the Annual Youth Club Regional Variety Show held on Saturday night, November 22, 2002.
















Assorted photographs taken in Fethard Ballroom when the local Youth Club hosted a wonderful evening of entertainment and laughter with clubs from Cappamore, Thurles, Tipperary Town, Cashel, Oola, Annacarty and Fethard competed in the Annual Youth Club Regional Variety Show held on Saturday night, November 22, 2002.








Assorted photographs taken in Fethard Ballroom when the local Youth Club hosted a wonderful evening of entertainment and laughter with clubs from Cappamore, Thurles, Tipperary Town, Cashel, Oola, Annacarty and Fethard competed in the Annual Youth Club Regional Variety Show held on Saturday night, November 22, 2002.

COVID Restrictions – Level 5 – Stay at Home
 
New County Development Plan for 2022-2028


Tipperary County Council has commenced the preparation of a new County Development Plan for Tipperary. To facilitate public engagement/submissions, a dedicated ‘County Development Plan’ webpage has been set up and will remain ‘live’ during the two-year process. As the Plan progresses, the site will be routinely up-dated with reports, published submissions, public engagement guides and videos etc.


The web site can be accessed CLICKING HERE. The website is an excellent resource and point of contact for the public and stakeholders, and I would appreciate it if you could circulate the link as opportunities arise.

Fethard News
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