New GP joins Fethard’s Northgate Medical Centre

Dr Linsey Mason (left) has recently joined Dr Carmel Condon (right) and her dedicated team at Northgate Medical Centre, Rocklow Road, Fethard. Dr Mason will be a welcome addition to the Fethard area.

Dr Linsey Mason has joined the practice at Northgate Medical Centre, Rocklow Road, Fethard. Dr Mason is joining Dr Carmel Condon and her dedicated team and will be a welcome addition to the Fethard area. We are lucky that Dr Mason is committed to providing ongoing long term medical care in Fethard.

Dr Linsey Mason studied Medicine in Trinity College, Dublin, and went on to complete two years surgical training and attending her surgical membership exams through the Royal College of Surgeons Dublin. She now uses those skills to provide minor surgical procedures at the practice.

Following completion of surgical training, she worked in Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedics before completing her General Practice training in Ireland. Dr Mason says this background training has been a great foundation for working as a GP and sports doctor. She is a doctor with Irish Horse Racing Board and is very experienced in equestrian related injuries and pre-hospital trauma care. The Northgate practice now offer Jockey licence medicals required for the IHRB.

Along with keeping up to date on modern medical treatments and best care for patients, she has a keen interest in women’s health. She has completed a diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, a diploma in early pregnancy ultrasound, specialist training in menopause care and is fully certified in insertion of coils and long-acting contraceptives.

Dr Mason says, “I am very fortunate to enter partnership in such a good practice with Dr Condon, and I look forward to meeting and caring for all our patients in Fethard and surrounding areas.”
“The past year with Covid-19 has been a challenge for all our patients and staff at the practice”, commented Dr Condon. "We would like to thank all our patients for their consideration and understanding through this time. We are now looking forward on starting the Covid-19 vaccinations for all our over 85 patients." The Northgate Medical Centre is situated at Rocklow Road, Fethard. E91 K7P2. Tel: 052 613 1631.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, of Catherine (Kitty) Thompson (née Ryan, Magorban, Fethard, and formerly of Lurgoe, Killenaule, peacefully at South Tipperary General Hospital. Catherine (Kitty), beloved wife of the late Billy, daughter of the late John and Ellen Ryan, Lurgoe, Killenaule and sister of the late Michael. Sadly missed by her sons Joe, Willie, John and Tony, daughters Patty, Catherine and Helen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Due to government restrictions on Covid-19, Kitty’s Funeral takes place privately and can be viewed onlone on Friday at 11.30am on https://churchcamlive.ie/moyglass. If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family online, please CLICK HERE.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Sunday, February 21, 2021, of Maeve Higgins (née Boland), Sylane, Tuam, Galway, and formerly Moyglass, Fethard, peacefully at her home after a short illness. Predeceased by her loving sister Ina Myles, Maeve, is deeply regretted by her husband P.J., son Brian and his partner Mary, daughter Fionnuala and son-in-law Trevor, grandchildren Caoimhe and Luke, sister Sheila (Dublin), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal from her home on Wednesday morning, February 24, to the Sacred Heart Church, Belclare, for private Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Killower Cemetery. May Maeve's kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Mass will be streamed live on www.corofinbelclare.ie and on Parish Radio 95fm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Tuam Cancer Care. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

'Big Picture' – Fethard Boys Confirmation 1947

Do you recognise any familiar faces in this photograph taken of the Patrician Brother's Boys Confirmation Group in the Presentation Convent Garden on May 5, 1947? You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in, and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out. We would love to find out the names – so any information you may have please send it to us at: fethardnews@gmail.com So far we've had a great response and in order to make it easier to submit names, I've made this small version of the photo that maps the faces with numbers to make it easier to submit names.

GAA Sports Development Lotto
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Friday, February 19, are as follows: the numbers drawn were 25, 29, 35 and 36. There was no jackpot winner and one ‘match three’ winner who received €100: Rebecca Darcy, c/o Clubforce (online ticket).

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, February 26, when the jackpot is €29,200 and the seller's prize is €1,000. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

Online exams successful for Fethard's piano students


Fethard music teacher, Stuart Clooney, has managed to keep his students in tune through this very difficult period experienced over the past twelve months. Stuart and his students are to be congratulated as they all did very well in their Online Piano Exam entries submitted during December, January and February. Their results were received by post this week and Stuart is delighted and very proud. He sends his best wishes also to the small group of Grade 8 students who finished their final piano exams, saying, it has been a pleasure to teach such a talented group of musicians since they first started music lessons with him. He wishes them all, the best of luck in their future studies.

For further information, Stuart Clooney can be contacted at Tel: (052) 6132567 or 087 9540234. You can also visit his online Facebook page by clicking Fethard Piano Lessons

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Monday, February 15, 2021, of Frank 'Frankie' Walsh, Barrack Street, Fethard.

Frankie, deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, sons Paul and Michael, daughters-in-law Linda and Katie, sisters Diana Mason (Swansea) and Agnes Bertram-Hay (Adare), grandchildren Olivia, Liam and Grace, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace.

In accordance with HSE and Government guidelines, the Funeral will be private for family only. The Funeral Mass may be watched online on Friday, February 26, at 11am on parishchurch.net Messages of support and condolence for the family may be left online by CLICKING HERE.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Monday, February 15, 2021, of Eileen Ivers (née Purcell), 13 Assumption Terrace, Ballingarry and formerly Kilbraugh. The late Eileen is a sister of Joan O'Donohoe, well known locally in Fethard as the Supervisor of Fethard & Killusty Community FÁS Scheme and the Fr. Tirry Centre Community Office, where she worked for the past twenty years, up to her retirement late last year.

Joan's sister Eileen passed away peacefully in her home in Ballingarry, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her daughter Jacqueline, she is deeply regretted by her husband Michael, her family Patrick, Joanne, Michael, Margaret, Lena, Gerard, Sabrina and Yvonne, her eighteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sisters and brothers, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest In Peace.

Due to current Covid 19 restrictions Eileen's funeral shall be private. Reposing at her home in Ballingarry. Removal on Wednesday (February 17) to the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Condolences to Eileen's family can be left online by CLICKING HERE.

Married recently

Congratulations to Lucy Sheehan, daughter of Dan and Ann Sheehan, Clarebeg, Killusty, and her husband Rachid Cardoso, who married in Dublin on February 1, 2021.

Buckled Wheel opened for all your camping needs


Best wishes to Buckled Wheel who have opened their family business at Rosegreen Road in the beautiful Medieval walled town of Fethard recently. Run by 'David and David' (yes it confuses everyone), they are passionate about travel and are Ireland’s go to operator for tear drop trailer rentals, sales and unique camping accessories. They pride themselves on service, quality and attention to detail and aim to give you a helpful, friendly, honest, jargon free experience.

‍Both have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Whether you want advice on helping plan a trip; or to learn some of their favourite hidden and not so hidden spots to camp and bike; they are always happy to have you visit their premises in Fethard or contact by phone or email. Buckled Wheel aim to use sustainably produced and recycled products where ever possible and are constantly looking at ways to reduce waste and carbon footprint.



They also offer a range of innovative and practical camping accessories to complement their roof tents and adventure trailers. These include the innovative range from Hofats for camp fires and cooking; their favourite cookware and other camp site essentials as well as spare parts for tents and trailers and everyday camping consumables. Shipping across Ireland is available and keep stock of all of products in Fethard at Buckled Wheel, Rosegreen Road, Garrinch, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E91 K590.

If you have any questions feel free to call by WhatsApp or email. You can also visit their website buckledwheel.ie All messages are replied within 24 hours. Tel: 085 2535366; Email: david@buckledwheel.ie

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 Photos from the past . . .

Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade entry from c.1954, celebrating the first athletes to break the four-minute-mile following Roger Bannister (Great Britain) – the first human to run a four-minute mile on May 6, 1954, – with a time of three minutes, fifty-nine and four-tenths of a second, that led the way for John Landy (Australia), Sandor Iharos (Hungary), Chris Chataway (Great Britain) and Brian Hewson (Great Britain). Maybe somebody will remember who took their places in the fancy dress parade, and let us know?


Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade entry, 'Autumn Leaves', includes Carmel O'Rourke, Margaret Coffey, Amy Morrissey, Maura Carey and Pauline Sheehan. Let us know of any others and the year?


'The Making and Breaking of Man' & 'Pal of My Cradle Days' Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade entry in the 1950s


'Killusty prepares for Daily Mail £1,500 Golf Tournament' Festival Carnival Fancy Dress entry c.1950s. Included are William O'Brien (H. Bradshaw in photo), John Lee, Jim Lee, Patsy Ryan (Loughcopple), Joe Darcy and Joe Lee.


Coolmoyne entry in Fethard Festival Carnival Fancy Dress Parade c.1950s.


'The Clan Arrives at Fethard Carnival (again)', group with Peter Walsh, Moyglass in middle, Sean Hanrahan in front with stick. Any further information welcome?


Entry at Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade 1950s


'The Rose' a Presentation Convent children's entry at Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade 1950s


Bo-Peep and friends, includes Ann O'Sullivan and Annie Cassells in the centre, entry at Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade 1950s.


Presentation Convent School concert group from 'Princess Ju-Ju' entry at Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade.


Áine Tierney and Austin O'Flynn photographed in costume for Fethard Players production in the Capitol Cinema.


Goldie Newport and Sean Redmond photographed in costume for Fethard Players production in the Capitol Cinema.

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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