Climate Action Talk at Convent Community Hall

Fethard Bridge Club
Fethard Bridge Club would like to publicly acknowledge the grant which was awarded to the club by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under the Local Enhancement Programme for 2026. The club is very grateful for the grant which will be used for the benefit of the club members.

My fitness classes are resuming next week. Could you please put the following note on the website:

Group Fitness Classes resuming at Fethard Ballroom
Group Fitness Classes resuming at Fethard Ballroom. Suitable for all fitness levels – must be 18 or older. Please bring mat, water, hand weights (optional).

• Circuits: Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm
• Low Impact Aerobics: Thursdays 10.15am to 11.15am

At Fethard Ballroom Cost is €10 per class, starting from Monday, Octobe 13, 2026. For more information contact: Bobbi at 087 213 0414.

What a BUZZ in Fethard!


What a fantastic morning we had making scarecrows at the workshop in the Convent Community Hall. We honestly didn’t expect the amazing response we’ve received. The lovely comments, messages and private messages have absolutely blown us away. It’s brilliant to see so many people getting behind the ‘Scarecrow’ idea and getting involved. And this is exactly what community is all about!



If you’re making a scarecrow, next Sunday, October 11, is the day to bring it along and register at Tirry Community Centre, Barrack Street, from 1pm – 3pm. We’ll give your scarecrow a number and then, over the coming days, we’ll place them around the town in areas where we feel there are a few gaps. So, get creative, get your family involved, get the neighbours involved – we want to see Fethard covered in scarecrows!  A huge thank you to everyone who has got involved so far — we can’t wait to see your scarecrow! Fethard is certainly buzzing! 

Fethard Breakfast Club's 'Where's Wally'

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, October 11, to the music of 'Pat Daly'. 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.

Fethard Play Intermediate Football in 2027

Fethard 0-14, Killenaule 2-18

On Sunday, October 4, before a large attendance in Clonmel Sportsfield, Fethard’s run in the County Intermediate Football Championship came to an end when Killenaule produced a powerful second-half performance to win the semi-final by 2-18 to 0-14.

It was very much a game of two halves. Fethard played excellent, fast-flowing football throughout the opening 30 minutes. Neither side managed to score during the first eight minutes, with at least six wides recorded, before Conor Neville opened Fethard’s account with a magnificent two-pointer. Mark Neville followed with a point from a free. It took Killenaule until the 14th minute to register their opening point. Two minutes later, a brilliant explosive run upfield by Jody Sheehan ended with another two-pointer for Fethard. Mark Neville followed with a pointed free to put Fethard 0-6 to 0-1 ahead.

Killenaule responded with their first two-pointer in the 20th minute, but another Mark Neville free restored Fethard’s five-point advantage. Killenaule then scored the next two points before Mark Neville struck Fethard’s third two-pointer of the half from play. He also added a point from a 20-metre free. Fethard also had three goal chances during an impressive opening half but were unable to convert them, and at the short whistle they held a six-point advantage, Fethard 0-10, Killenaule 0-4.

After the interval, however, Killenaule emerged a completely different side. Having come down from Senior in 2025, their greater experience began to tell. Over the next 30 minutes they demonstrated their power, strength and physicality, with the Feehan brothers, Michael Doyle and the four O’Dwyers on view all contributing to a dominant second-half display.

Killenaule scored 2-14 after the break, while Fethard were restricted to four points. Mark Neville added another two-pointer, with Daragh Spillane and Jack Purcell each contributing a point from play. It proved a difficult second half for the young Fethard side and brought their 2026 Intermediate Football Championship campaign to an end on a final score of Killenaule 2-18, Fethard 0-14.

Despite the defeat, there was much to take from Fethard’s championship campaign. This is a very young team, with 12 players under the age of 22, and they can look forward to playing Intermediate Football again in 2027.

Beidh lá eile le cúnamh Dé.

Fethard team and scorers: Alec Knightly; Brian Delahunty, Liam Kiely, Rory O’Mahony; Jody Sheehan (0-2, two-pointer), Daragh Spillane (0-1), Noah O’Flynn; Jack Quinlan, Gavin Neville; Dara O’Meara, Mark Neville (0-8, 4 frees, 2 two-pointers), Jack Purcell (0-1); Charlie Walsh, Conor Neville (0-2, two-pointer), Matt Coen. Subs used: Charlie Hackett for Brian Delahunty; Ryan Walsh for Conor Neville — both introduced during the second half.

It certainly ended as a bad day at the office for Fethard, but attention now turns to a historic occasion for the club — the County Junior A Hurling Final on Saturday next in Boherlahan at 1pm. –Match Report Noel Byrne

Fethard 'Split The Cash' Community Draw

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FETHARD & KILLUSTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Congratulations to Amy Sweeney who won this week’s Community ‘Split the Cash’ draw for €187 on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Ticket was drawn by Ashley McCormack. 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, October 8, 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.

Parish Church Lotto €5,000 Jackpot WON!
Congratulations to Paul Trehy who won the €5,000 jackpot in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 8, and 24. Next week's draw takes place on Thursday, October 8, when the Jackpot will start at €550.

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

Spooky Walk & Scarecrow Trail!


Holy Trinity National School Fethard Parents’ Association are hosting a free event - 'Spooky Walk & Scarecrow Trail' in conjunction with the Fethard Scarecrow Festival, on Friday, October 20, starting at 6pm at Fethard Convent Community Hall.

Prizes for best costumes. Treats for all the children taking part, compliments of Fethard Community Café. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your best Halloween spirit and come and have some frightfully good fun with us!

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 10, 14, 21, and 25. We had no Jackpot winner and one Match 3 winner who received €150. One lucky dip winner received €100, John Doyle. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when the jackpot is €14,600.

Laura Hurley Wins the 10km at the Medieval Marathon 2026

On Sunday, September 12, a large contingent of Fethard AC athletes took to the roads for various distances at the Medieval Marathon in Kilkenny.

The standout performance came from Laura Hurley, who delivered an impressive run in the 10km, crossing the finish line as the first female in a fantastic time of 39:20. Laura also finished 3rd overall, a superb achievement and a reflection of the tremendous work she has been putting into her training in recent months. Her hard work is certainly paying off!

It has been a very busy few weeks for Fethard AC, with club members taking part in a wide range of events, including half marathons, mini marathons and open cross-country races.

With the cross-country season now upon us, the club is looking forward to another exciting few months of racing. We will be hoping to build on last year’s success and retain the prestigious Josie Garrett Cup.

Ladies Football Split the Pot Results

A huge congratulations to Jack Spillane, our latest Fethard Ladies Football Club Split the Pot winner, taking home a fantastic €565! Jack is pictured receiving his winnings from members of our Split the Pot Committee. A big thank you to everyone involved in keeping the draw running each fortnight! 

Fethard Bridge Club Results
The results of our game on Wednesday, September 16, are as follows:

• 1st Gross Francis Lacey and David O'Meara
• 2nd Gross Anna Cooke and Eileen Frewen
• 3rd Gross Carmel Condon and Brendan Kenny
• 1st Nett Kathleen Maher and Margaret Slattery
• 2nd Nett Yvonne Lundon and Mollie Standbridge
• 3rd Nett Margaret Greene and Bill O'Sullivan

Congratulations to Mollie and Yvonne, two new members, who were 2nd Nett on their first night playing at the club. Bridge continues every Wednesday night at 7pm. New members are always welcome.

Parish Church Lotto Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 8, and 23. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Martina Cowlard. Next week's draw takes place on Thursday, October 1, 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

Submissions to Fethard Emigrants Newsletter

Submissions invited for this year’s issue

Work has begun in compiling this year’s issue and club secretaries and organisations will also be notified of this year’s deadline for articles, which is Friday, October 16, 2026. This invitation also applies to any individual at home or abroad, who feels like sharing their memories or photographs for publication in this year’s issue.

We really appreciate our regular contributors and would love to have many more if possible. It is these articles that help make the Newsletter special and unique. It doesn’t matter if the articles are short or long, you will have the support of the editorial committee to help and tidy up and loose ends if required. We encourage you to give it a try . . . you won’t be disappointed. Articles and photos (with captions) can be submitted by email to emigrantsnewsletter@gmail.com or by hand or post to Joe Kenny, Rocklow Road, Fethard, Co. Tipperary E91 XR26.

Donations to Emigrants' Newsletter
You can also make a secure Credit Card or PayPal donation towards this year's Fethard & Killusty Annual Newsletter at www.fethard.com/donate/
All donations of €15 or more will be acknowledged in this year's issue unless you wish to remain anonymous.

Newsletters available online
Our aim is to make all our emigrants' newsletters available online. We currently have 18 issues available online from 1998 to 2015, the most recent being 2015 The others are available at fethard.com/newsletter Many of the older newsletters will need to be reformated to publish online, but we hope to achieve this if time allows.

Dementia Awareness Meeting - Fethard


We would like to invite you to a Dementia Awareness Meeting taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 7pm at The Day Care Centre, Fethard, E91 RR94.

Dementia has touched so many families in our community, and we believe that by coming together, learning more about dementia and understanding the experiences of those living with it and their families, we can make a real difference.

Our aim is to work towards making Fethard a more dementia – inclusive community – a place where people living with dementia feel understood, welcomed, supported and included in everyday community life.

Your attendance at this meeting is very important. Local businesses, community organisations and groups all have an important role to play in creating a community where people affected by dementia can continue to participate and feel valued.

The meeting will also give us an opportunity to tell you about our Dementia Cafe, which runs once a month and provides a welcoming and friendly space for people living with dementia, their families and carers to meet, chat and enjoy time together.

We would be delighted if you could attend and help us begin this important conversation about making Fethard a Dementia Inclusive Community. Guest Speakers:

• Aine Kelly & Gemma O Donnell, Dementia Advisors, Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland
• Fiona Crotty, Programme Manager, Age Friendly, Tipperary County Council

We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, October 13, at 7pm. Kind regards, Michael Costello, Chairperson, The Dementia Cafe Committee RSVP: 9th Oct, Tel: 052 6132917 or 087 2799533.

OpenMind CBT move to Convent Community Hall
OpenMind CBT has moved from the Tirry Community Centre, Fethard, to a safe and secluded premises tucked behind the Convent Community Hall, Fethard. Thus, offering complete privacy and a quiet, confidential setting.

• Opening Hours
• Open daily from 9am to 7pm.
• Free Drop‑In (No Appointment Needed)
• Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 11am
• For general queries, guidance, or to learn more about our services: Contact Barbara on 089 411 9576

At OpenMind CBT, I provide affordable, evidence‑based, person-centred support to help people overcome stress, anxiety-related difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, bereavement, and challenges associated with long‑term health conditions.

Combining CBT with mindful-based strategies, helps clients, recognise, acknowledge and amend unhelpful ways of thinking and responding to difficulties experienced. Thus, promoting cognitive and emotional balance, leading to happier and healthier outcomes.

If you feel that therapy might be useful for you and you’re ready to begin your journey toward change, please avail of the free drop-in service for a chat or you can contact Barbara on 089 411 9576 to schedule your first treatment session.

Getting Ready for Our Scarecrow Making Event?


Ahead of our Fethard Scarecrow Festival, Fethard Community Café has been busy getting prepared and has purchased scarecrow frames for our upcoming Scarecrow Making Event!



A big thank you to Michael Tynan & Charlie Barrett for making the scarecrow frames for us, and to Martin Cuddihy for supplying the timber at a super price! We really appreciate your support and generosity in helping us get the event ready.
We’ll provide the scarecrow frame and straw — all you need to bring is a head and some old clothes and your imagination!

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 feature photographs from our archives and take a trip back to previous Fethard 'Halloween' celebrations over the years. If anyone has more please send them along with details and we'll post them here.

Please 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 contact us by email at:  fethardnews@gmail.com


'Walking Woodies' Halloween Window Painting in 2006 – photographed above are three Fethard boys who painted house windows in preparation for Halloween under the guidance of Joan Carroll. The boys, left to right, Dylan Maher, Andrew Maher and Dion Butler, had great fun and really enjoyed the experience.


Halloween celebrations on The Green in the 1970s. L to R: Valerie McCormack, Marie Trehy, Paula Carey, ? Morrissey, Paddy Trehy. In front laying on the ground is Tommy McCormack


Ready to hit the streets at Halloween 1999


Ready to hit the streets at Halloween 1999.


Children from Holy Trinity National School photographed at their Halloween, ‘Don’t Waste, Create’ art competition in 2011


Children from Holy Trinity National School photographed at their Halloween, ‘Don’t Waste, Create’ art competition in 2011


Celebrating Halloween at Butlers Bar in 2010 were L to R: Vincent Wilson, Wendy Allen, Amy Lyons, Lisa Doyle, Shelly Coffey, Laura Lyons and Tina Dorney in front.


Halloween in Fethard with Amanda Keogh, Aine Connolly, Alison Connolly, Denise O'Meara, Cathal Brett, Salom Farag holding baby Andrew Farag. In front are Abbey Farag, Rosie Roche, Fionn Tierney and Kevin Connolly


Emma Roche, Rosie Roche, Abbey Farag, Hugh Tierney, Oisin Tierney and Fionn Tierney celebrating Halloween in Fethard in 2017.


Photographed at the Halloween Party in Gaules Pub, Burke Street, Fethard in 2012. L to R: Kieran Gaule, John Hayden, Sonny Gaule, Gabbie Doherty, Olive Gaule, Rita Gaule, Imelda Walsh, Angela Costigan and Ginger White in front.

Group enjoying the Hallowe'en spirit at Lonergan's Bar in Fethard 2007


Andrea, John and Roseann Carroll in their Halloween den at Lonergan.s Bar in 2007

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