Died Recently
The death has occurred on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, of Tom Butler, Coolanure, Fethard, (unexpectedly) in the loving care of the staff of Croí Óir, Our Ladies Hospital, Cashel. Pre-deceased by his son PJ, his brother Paddy and his sister Biddy. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, his sons and daughters Carmel (Leavy), Noel, Ann (Leahy), Kieran, Fiona (Dungan) and Richard, fourteen grandchildren, his great granddaughter, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews , relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at home on Thursday, July 7, from 3pm to 8pm (E91 X2V9). Funeral Mass in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on Friday, July 8, at 11am followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Eoin Tynan qualifies for World Games 2022

Fethard born Eoin Tynan, who will represent 'Team Ireland', alongside his teammates, at The World Games 2022 held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, from July 7-17, 2022.

Fethard born Eoin Tynan, living in Clonmel, is setting off to Birmingham, Alabama, this week to represent 'Team Ireland' in The World Games 2022 alongside his teammates, Aisling Hickey of Tipperary, Ken Cottrell of Kilkenny, and Majella Haverty of Mayo.

Eoin gained qualification for The World Games 2022 through the 2021 World Racquetball Championships held in Guatemala and now gets the opportunity to compete alongside the Top 16 Players in the World.

The World Games is an eleven-day international multi-sport event held every four years and organised with the support of the International Olympic Committee. An anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over 100 countries will compete for gold in more than 30 of the fastest growing sports in the world, which includes Racquetball.
We wish Eoin and all the athletes the very best of luck at the games!

Lester Piggott Memorial Service at Fethard Abbey

Participating in the Lester Piggott Memorial Service at Fethard Augustinian Abbey were Back L to R: Trevor Gough, Conor Higgins, Bob Lanigan, Fr Iggy O'Donovan OSA, John Brabston, David Brabston, Denis Hickey. Front L to R: Vincent Rossiter, John Brabston, Gerry Gallagher, Martin O'Connor, and John Kenrick.

Sunday, June 26, marked exactly one month since the death of the late great Lester Piggott. Given his close association with the Fethard area, a group of his friends and admires, felt something should be done to mark the occasion locally. This took place on Sunday June 26, in the Augustinian Abbey. It was a simple service, but it caught the spirit of the occasion.

Appropriate readings and prayers were chosen. A message was conveyed to the gathering from Lester's daughter, Tracy, who was unavoidably absent. A highlight of the event was the presentation of symbolic gifts reflecting the life and career of Lester Piggott.

There was a poignant moment when Conor Higgins, representing Coolmore Stud, brought forward a saddle on which Lester accomplished some of his greatest triumphs, including the English Triple Crown. John Kenrick, formerly from Burke Street, Fethard, presented the silks worn by Lester as he rode Sir Ivor to victory in the Derby of 1968. Denis Brabston, representing his father John, brought along a magnificent photo of Lester mounted on the mighty ‘Nijinsky’, following his triumph in the 1970 English St Leger – the last leg of his English Triple Crown miracle.

On the day it was said that these symbolic gifts are the equivalent of Olympic Gold or World Cup medals. All in all, it was a simple remembrance ceremony, and all the more fitting, that it should be held in Fethard, the ‘Mecca’ from which Lester launched so much of his genius to electrify the equine world.

GAA Sports Development Lotto
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Wednesday, July 5, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 7, 9, 25 and 33. No Jackpot and two 'Match Three' winners who received €75 each: Louise Coen and Margaret Ryan. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Stephanie McCormack, Fethard.  The next draw takes place on Tuesday, July 12, when the jackpot is €10,800. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom


Fethard Ballroom continues its social dancing on Sunday, July 10, to the music of ‘Dermot Lyons'. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a great night’s entertainment and social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes. For further information or for booking the ballroom, contact Eileen Coady, Tel: 086 0776420.

Killusty Pony Show great success at new venue
Killusty Pony Show committee held their annual show on Saturday, July 2, this year at a new venue in Grangebeg, Fethard. The day was good and everybody enjoyed themselves at the new location, which was super. The ground was perfect for jumping, with a lot of success for local owners – more details at a later date. The dog show attracted a large crowd eager to win that special 'Red Rosette'. The Annual Fancy Dress Parade, which always adds a lot of colour to our show was also held as usual.

This show could not happen without the supreme effort of our loyal team of helpers. The people directing traffic on the road did a super job, along with all the stewards in the field, the secretary’s tent and the stewards in the rings. We also thank our catering staff who did a wonderful job feeding everyone, and our judges who travelled from all over Ireland to be there.

We especially thank our sponsors who have supported this show over many years. Finally, to landowner Barry Walsh for his kind generosity in letting us use this beautiful location and to everybody involved in this great show thank you so much. – Pat Culligan, Chairperson Killusty Pony Show.

Late Tipperary goal secures dramatic win in All-Ireland minor final

A large contingent of Fethard supporters travelled to Nowlan Park to support Tipperary Minor hurling team in their one-point win over Offaly in the All-Ireland final played on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Congratulations to Fethard's Jack Quinlan and the Tipperary Minor Hurling Team on their one-point win over Offaly in the All-Ireland final played in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
A late Tipperary goal, in the fourth minute of stoppage time, secured a dramatic win in an incredible comeback from six points down 10 minutes earlier and all while playing with a man sent off. Tipperary joined Kilkenny on top of the All-Ireland minor roll of honour after their win on a scoreline, Tipperary 1-17, to Offaly 1-16. Over 27,000 spectators attended the game.

Tipperary All-Ireland Minor Hurling Champions 2022.
Team: No 1 Eoin Horgan (Knockavilla Kickhams), No 2 Chris O’Donnell (Ballylooby-Castlegrace), No 3 Aaron O’Halloran (Carrick Swan), No 4 Jack Quinlan (Fethard), No 5 Sam O’Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg), No 6 Tadhg Sheehan (St. Mary’s), No 7 Jack O’Callaghan (Portroe), No 8 Ciarán Foley (Borrisokane), No 9 Adam Daly (Knockavilla Kickhams), No 10 Joe Egan (Moycarkey-Borris), No 11 Conor Martin (Cappawhite) No 12 Cathal English (Fr. Sheehy’s), No 13 Damien Corbett (Gortnahoe-Glengoole), No 14 Tom Delaney (Cahir), No 15 Paddy McCormack (Borrisoleigh).

Subs: Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara) for Conor Martin (half-time), Senan Butler (Kilsheelan-Kilcash) for Tom Delaney (46 min), Sam Rowan (Mullinahone) for Foley (54 min), Jamie Ormond (JK Brackens) for Jack O’Callaghan (58 min), and Paddy Phelan (Upperchurch-Drombane) for Tadhg Sheehan (58 min).

Fethard ICA Outing to Clonakilty on Thursday next
Fethard ICA have organised an outing to Clonakilty on this coming Thursday, July 7. The Bus will leave Fethard at 8.30am and the trip will include visits to Clonakilty Black Pudding Visitor Center and the Michael Collins Center Museum. Members and non members are invited to come along.

For further details contact Catherine O'Connell 086 3525743 or
Margaret Phelan 087 9717748 before Tuesday, July 5.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, June 30. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 20 and 23. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Una Prendergast. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, July 7, will be €1,950.

Please pass the word on and invite friends and family to take part. You can help our Parish in a real, practical way.  Thank you for your support and the best of luck in our next weekly draw. PLAY OUR LOTTO NOW

Killusty Pony Show this Saturday, July 2
Are you ready for the annual Pony Show? We have the cups ready; we have the jumps up; we have rings ready; so come along with your pony and try and win some of these beautiful cups – we have classes for all standard of riders.

Change of location
Please note we are in a different location this year. The show is located at Grangebeg, on the Fethard-Kilsheelan road. This a very busy road so we ask you to please have some patience and obey the stewards who are there to help you. The show will start at 10am, so come along and support your local show next Saturday, July 2. 

GAA Sports Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, June 28, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 23, 24, 28 and 31. No Jackpot or no 'Match Three' winner. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Nicky, Barrack Street, Fethard.

The next draw takes place on Tuesday, July 5, when the jackpot is €10,600. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community. 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 Premier Newspaper - June 24, 2022
This week's issue of The Premier free local newspaper is now available in local shops and is also available online by CLICKING HERE or front page image below. This edition features articles, photographs and news from the district, including Fethard Festival Family Fun Day, and lots more. Click on the image below to read this issue online.


You can also visit The Premier archive of past issues available online by CLICKING HERE For further news and developments you can follow The Premier on Facebook. Comments, articles or photographs for publication can be emailed to editor Jamie O'Flaherty at: info@thepremiernewspaper.com

Big Picture - Fethard Carnival Parade mid-1940s

See how many faces you can recognise in this 'musical' Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade entry, 'Hungarian Rhapsody', from the mid-late 1940s, taken at The Valley before the start of the parade.

You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out. If you can help with further information please let us know. Your comments, names or corrections are always welcome to: fethardnews@gmail.com

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 Vollyball's halcyon days in Ireland and Europe?
This week we have a selection of photographs taken of girls teams from Fethard Presentation Convent's halcyon volleyball days competing in Ireland and Europe, under the direction of Sr. Fidelis, who introduced Volleyball to the school in December 1970.

If you have any comments, memories or any further information, we would love to hear from you. Email: fethardnews@gmail.com

Cadette Volleyball Team 1970-71. Back L to R: M. Duggan, G. Skehan, L. Roche, R. Fitzgerald. Front L to R: A. Dunne, Y. Holohan and R. Smith.


Senior Volleyball Team 1970-71 Back L to R: N. Delaney, N. Hanrahan, G. Smyth, M. Gorey. Front L to R: H. Frewen, M. O'Connell (capt), M. Maher, and R. Leahy.


6th Year Team (winners of the School League 1970-71). Back L to R: M. Teehan, P. O'Dwyer, G. O'Shea, G. Smith, M. Gorey. Front L to R: M. O'Connell, N. Delaney, and M. Maher.


Top three in school tennis tournament 1970-71 L to R: Mary O'Connor (3rd), Norma Hanrahan (2nd) and Mary O'Connell (1st).


Presentation Convent Cadette Volleyball team 1971 who won the FISEC league in the East Muster region. Back: Patricia Morrissey, Elaine O'Meara, Trudy Hanrahan, Josephine O'Brien, Lillian Gorey. Front L to R: Rita O'Connor, Bernie Gahan, Helen Roche and Angela Dillon.


Senior Team 1971-72 Back L to R: R. Fitzgerald, N. Hanrahan, J. Keane, R. Leahy. Front L to R: A. Dunne, J. Egan, H. Frewen, L. Roche, and H. Gahan.


Presentation Convent Junior Volleyball team who beat a team from the Brigidine Convent, Abbeyleix, in the All-Ireland final of the inter-schools Junior Volleyball competition in Carlow. May 1972. Ther team included: Yvonne O'Donovan, Margaret Mary O'Connor, Maura O'Callaghan, Catherine Newport, Ann Hayes, Mary Morrissey, Elizabeth Holohan, Lillian Gorey, Pattie Harrison and Bernie Gahan


Volleyball team 1974 Back L to R: Anna Costigan, Suzanna Maher, Mary Ahearne, Catriona Fallon, Cathriona Ward. Front L to R: Mary Morrissey, Ann O'Riordan and Majella Morrissey.


Welcome home All-Ireland Champions 1974 at the school.

Fethard News
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