Fethard Tidy Towns & Climate Action Group

Newest rainwater harvesting tank installed at The Tirry Centre, late June 2026… awaiting rainfall

In early May 2026 Fethard Tidy Towns & Climate Action Group, together with our CE team, replanted all the flower beds surrounding The Tirry Centre.

We added a rainwater harvesting tank to assist with watering our new planting. Who would have foreseen the record-breaking heat and draught experienced this July. Our rainwater tank will be beneficial whenever the rain arrives.

The good weather meant locals and visitors could avail of the two new picnic benches added into the green area close to Fethard playground. Our thanks to Cllr Michael Brennan, who nominated us for some Co. Council funding towards these picnic benches.


One of two new picnic benches, installed in June 2026

Fethard Tidy Towns and Climate Action Group meet on Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm at the Tirry Centre car park. We tend to the town’s planted areas, weeding and deadheading. We welcome anyone of any age to join us. We are few in number and would appreciate more helping hands to keep the many planted areas looking their best.

Over the last five years we’ve developed planting schemes around the town that are designed to be beautiful to look at for as long as possible, while also being climate and pollinator friendly. Climate was certainly this year’s major challenge.


Replanting at Tirry Centre, May 2026

Don’t be shy, drop in on Wednesdays that suit you, 7.30pm. We know everyone is busy but if you can help for an hour that would be fantastic. Bring along a trowel, secateurs if you have one, a kneeler if you need one, your enthusiasm and energy!

Mollie's 'Hair Raiser' for Cancer Charities


Mollie Standbridge has being growing her hair for the last few years with the intention of donating it for charity and using the opportunity to host a coffee morning with proceeds going to South Tipperary Hospice Movement and the Irish Cancer Society. Mollie's hair will be donated to Little Lady Locks who provide wigs for children who have had hair loss for any reason. Every family has been touched by cancer. Thanks to research, many more people are living with cancer or are in complete remission. Please do0nate what you can to Mollie's Go Fund Me Page

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, of Kathleen (Kitty) O'Sullivan (née Gleeson) in her 100th year, formerly of Grove and Canon Hayes Court, Fethard, and a recent resident of Tír na nÓg, Our Ladies Hospital, Cashel. Predeceased by her parents, her siblings, her husband Paddy and her beloved son Michael.
Kitty will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving daughter Maureen, son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Dolores, grandchildren Aisling, William and Sinead, her great grandchildren Abbie, Ava, Megan, Cillian and James, her beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Kitty will be reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Thursday evening August 6, from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning, August 7, at 11am followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online at parishchurch.net. Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE. May she rest in peace.

Killusty National School closure Mass this Sunday
Sadly, Killusty School will close its doors for the last time on August 31 2026, and a School Closure Mass will take place at 10am, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Killusty. All are invited and welcome to attend. Light refreshments afterwards in the school.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, August 9, to the music of 'Muriel O'Connor and Fran Curry'. 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.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 7, 13, 19 and 29. We had no Jackpot winner and two Match 3 winners: Liam Everard & Rebecca Bradshaw, who received €75 each. One lucky dip winner, Ann Fleming, received €100. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, when the jackpot is €13,000.

Parish Church Lotto Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 11, and 12. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Maura Gorey. Next week's draw takes place on Thursday, August 6, 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

Pilgrimage to Holy Year Cross going ahead as normal
This year's parish pilgrimage to the Holy Year Cross on Sliabh na mBan, will go ahead as normal and will take place on Sunday, August 16, with our usual 1 pm start from the wooden cross at the Hill Wall.

In spite of the recent fire on the mountain we are fairly confident that the climb will go ahead as the pathway to the cross is clear for the most part, and if we get rain between now and then, it will help to dampen the smell of smoke and any smouldering that remains since the fire.

As always, the Rosary will be recited in O'Donnell's field for those who are unable to make the climb, and Mass will be celebrated there at 3.30pm approx, when the walkers return.
To round off the day, there will be the usual cup of tea and refreshments, so put the date in your diary and tell all your friends.

Fethard Carnival 1926 – One Hundred Years Ago
The following excerpt from The Nationalist Newspaper dated June 26, 1926, gives a good idea of life in Fethard one hundred years ago, and also the entertainment that they enjoyed.

“At any cost, I am going to Fethard tomorrow. I would not miss that fancy dress parade for a good deal, not to mention the polo, the athletic events, the music, singing and dancing.”

"These are the bits of conversation you hear these days for miles around.

The Fethard executive are likely to be richly rewarded for their enterprise in presenting such an original, spectacular and interesting programme to the public. We understand a friendly challenge has been issued and accepted by a Clonmel and Fethard choir to sing two songs, one in Irish and one in English. Great excitement prevails amongst the rivals’ friends in both camps. My sympathy goes out to the judge. The Fethard executive has made all preparations to cater for an enormous attendance.

The entries for the various events in the music, singing and dancing competitions are so great that several platforms have had to be erected. The field will be lighted by electricity after dark. There will be plenty of refreshments, plenty of amusements, and plenty of sensations all day long and through the night."

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Saturday, July 25, 2026, of Larry Kenny, Capparoe, Nenagh, and late of Beechwood Lawn, Glenageary, Co.Dublin, Suddenly in the care of the staff at University Hospital Limerick. Larry is predeceased by his beloved mother Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his loving children Niall, Aoife and Bríd, his father Joe, brother Michael, sisters Margaret and Catherine, niece Cleo, nephew Martin, brother-in-law Kim, sister-in-law Miriam, extended family, cousins, neighbours and good friends. Larry was dearly loved for his charm and good humour. May he now rest in peace.

Reposing at Ryans funeral home Nenagh (E45 KN93) this Sunday, August 2, from 3.30pm concluding with Rosary at 4.30pm A service of remembrance will take place at the Shannon Crematorium (V14 PV30) on Monday, August 3 at 2pm.

For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so online by CLICKING HERE

Yoga classes starting in Fethard Convent Community Hall this August

Fethard 'Split The Cash' Community Draw

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT
FETHARD & KILLUSTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
BY JOINING OUR WEEKLY DRAW

Congratulations to Niamh Moroney who won this week’s Community ‘Split the Cash’ draw for €162.50 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Ticket was drawn by Vincent Cummins. 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, July 30, 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 Heritage Day Festival August 16, 2026


We invite you to the 100th Anniversary Fethard Heritage Day Festival on Sunday August 15, 2026, a truly historic celebration of the traditions, stories and community spirit that have shaped our town for generations.

Reaching our centenary is an extraordinary milestone. For one hundred festivals, people have gathered in Fethard to honour our rich heritage, renew friendships and share the character of our remarkable medieval town with visitors from near and far. This year, we proudly continue that tradition while celebrating everyone who has helped the festival flourish across the decades.

Our anniversary programme promises a memorable family day filled with entertainment, culture, activities and opportunities to discover Fethard’s fascinating past with something for every age to enjoy. We hope the festival will bring our streets to life, create new memories and inspire future generations to value the heritage entrusted to them.

This celebration would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, organisations, performers and supporters. Their generosity, enthusiasm and hard work reflect the wonderful community spirit at the heart of Fethard. We offer each of them our sincere thanks.

Whether you are a lifelong resident, a returning friend or visiting for the first time, we warmly invite you to join us for this landmark occasion. Together, let us honour those who came before us, celebrate the community we share today and ensure that the proud tradition of the Fethard Heritage Festival continues for many years to come, into the future with pride and joy.

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 Carnival Parades throughout the mid 1900s. If anyone has more please sent them to us and we'll post them here as well.

'Hospital Sweep' Fethard Carnival c.1938. Nancy McInerney (in white uniform), Nurse Walsh (pipe and cap), Mrs Paddy O'Donnell (scarf), Dick Allen (Garda uniform) and Willie Slattery (white band cap).


Fethard Gone West. Group includes Hugh O'Donnell, P.J. Holohan, Sean henehan (on fiddle), Billy Kenrick, Tom Barrett, Thomas Henehan, Aggie Barrett, Derek Wall, Betty Holohan, Mary Goldsborough and Rena Staunton.


'Hungarian Rhapsody' Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress 1940s


Any information welcome?

Rosarii Connorton, believe's this woman is her mother, Monica Kean, RIP, daughter of Joe and Ellen Kean, RIP from Killusty Pub.


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Any information welcome?

Any information welcome?

Any information welcome?


'The Capture of Lord Haw-Haw' Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress 1940s


'Hungarian Rhapsody' Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress 1940s


'The Hogan Stand' Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress 1940s

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