“She is one of the players we’ve seen around defence where she hits hard and finishes tackles off. That’s something for us that’s a real positive. When you add in the back-row combination they all offer something different. On the other side of the ball she carries hard as well...”

Members of the Blackmore family photographed at the Tipperary Hunt Pony Club Charity Ride held on their land at Mortlestown, Killenaule, on January 25, 2004. L to R Eimir, Charlotte, Charles and Rachael Blackmore.

Fethard Parish Church Lotto Draw Results


There was no winner of the first draw in the Parish Lotto on Thursday evening last, April 8. The winning numbers were 1, 2, 10 and 20.

Confirmation Class at Fethard Patrician Brothers National School 1950 – photographed outside the original three-room National School built in 1887 and now demolished.

Patrician Brothers Confirmation Class 1950. The names we have are as follows: Back L to R: Bro Fergus Freyne (Principal), Eddie Grant, Perry Napier, ? , John Slattery, Tom McCormack, Gussy Danaher, Austin O’Flynn, Jimmy Mullins, Denis Hayes, Sean Leahy, Pat Walsh. 3rd Row L to R: Paddy Tobin, John Whyte, Christy Matthews, Brendan Fergus, Jimmy Kenny, Gus Fahey, Tony O’Donnell, Corry McSweeney, Christy Mullins, Liam O’Donnell, ? , Dan Murphy, Bro Dominic Lyons. 2nd Row L to R: John Ryan, Joe Keane, Joe Kenny (Hillview), Peter O’Flynn, Tom Burke, Sean Connolly, Sean Moloney, Billy McLellan, Bobby Maher, Mike Cummins, Bobby Guiry, Sean Smith, Jim Connolly. Front L to R: Vincent Allen, Gerry McDonnell, ? McSweeney, Mickey Fitzgerald, (Philip Ward?), Derry McLellan, Jim O’Connell, Joe Fitzgerald and Pat Fitzgerald.

Poetry Day in Fethard

Calling all poets and poetry lovers – Mary Hanrahan will host a virtual Poetry Day on Thursday, April 29, from 4pm to 5pm. If you would like to join Mary, to read a poem or just hear others reading original and old favourites, email us at poetry@fethard.com to register your interest. This year's theme is 'New Directions: Maps and Journeys'.

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 Presentation Convent Senior Volleyball Team that defeated Middleton (15-10, 6-15, 15-12) in an exciting All-Ireland U-17 final in 1978, and consequently represented Ireland in the FISEC Games held at Easter in Leeds. The girls had a very enjoyable week in the Polytechnic College, three-miles from the City of Leeds. During that time they played against teams from Belgium, France, Austria and Great Britain and returned home with Bronze medals having won third place. The local community proved most generous in helping the team raise the necessary money for the trip. The team photographed above are Back L to R: Mary Meaney, Mary Ryan (Drangan), Carmel Butler, Noreen Trehy, Christine Hogan (Cloneen). Front L to R: Catriona Ward, Suzanna Maher, Ann O'Riordan (Team Captain), Anna Costigan and Carol Cunningham.

The FISEC Games is an international competition recognised by the International Olympic Committee and follows international rules. Over the years, the Catholic Schools' Sports Federation provided the opportunity for young people to experience international sport for the first time, with many going on to achieve full international honours.


Josephine and Noel Gubbins with their baby Zeta.

Photographed in the Fethard Arms 1978 are L to R: Bridget Hayes, Mary Fleming and Jack Fleming.


Having a round of golf at Thurles Golf Club are L to R: Larry Kenny, Derek Wall, Donal O'Sullivan and Abe Kennedy. c.1976


Tipperary 7s Senior Football Team photographed at tournament. Fethard players included were Michael Downs, Pierce Dillon and Abe Kennedy


Young Fethard Athletes taking part at a Sports Day under the St. Patrick's A.C. banner. Mid 1970s L to R: John O' Riordan , Michael O' Riordan (Kerry Street ), Willie O'Meara, Brendan Slattery, the bank manger's son in Fethard, Dermot Kane (Kerry Street), and Carmel Slattery (Drumdeel).


Out to welcome the Fethard Senior Football team home in 1978 after winning the county final, were L to R Biddy Kearney, Joan Kearney and Frank Tobin (Drangan).


Killenaule School Show c.1978

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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