GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 8, 10, 16 and 33. We had no Jackpot winner and three Match 3 winners who received €50 each: Valerie Slattery, Fiona Spillane, and Karol Maher. One lucky dip winner received €100: Michael Conway. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, January 27, 2025, when the jackpot is €7,600.
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.
The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026 Awards– the Fethard connection!
Great news from this year's Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition was that Mary Gorey (ex Fethard and now teaching in St Joseph's College Borrisoleigh) was the recipient of the Amgen Educator of Excellence Award.
Amgen Biological & Ecological Educator of Excellence Award presented by Country Senior Manager, Amgen Caitriona Duggan
to winner Mary Gorey from St Josephs College in Tipperary.
Introduction by Professor Pat Guiry
Stripe YSTE 26 Opening Ceremony Introduction delivered by former Fethard man, Professor Pat Guiry, chair of the board of the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
'Widows' Paradise' – SOLD OUT!
Members of the cast photographed after their performance on Tuesday night to a hugely enthusiastic audience in the Abymill Theatre. L to R: Niamh Hayes, Shane Kenny, Mary Boland-Prendergast, Joe Hanley, Ann Walsh, Liam O'Connor, Una Kiernan, P.J. Henehan, Owen Healy, and Lisa Anglim. The play is produced by Marian Gilpin.
Tipperariana Book Fair on Sunday February 8
The Tipperariana Book Fair returns to the Ballroom Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E91 AH76 on Sunday February 8, 2026 from 12 noon until 4 30 pm. The Fethard Historical Society looks forward to once more hosting what has long been vaunted as “the most successful one-day book fair in Ireland”.
As always, book dealers from all over the country will be present offering a wide variety of books from specialist first editions, historical tomes, children’s books, general interest and popular fiction. There is literally something for everyone and if you can’t find what you’re looking for the dealers will find it for you. Also, if you have valuable books at home, you can bring them along and get them valued without obligation.
Tipperary authors of books published last year will also be in attendance so it’s the ideal opportunity to come along, meet the author and buy a signed copy of that book for which you’ve been waiting.
The Fethard Historical Society also has its own stall offering incredible value in secondhand books of all genres: bestselling popular fiction, thrillers, the classics, children’s books, poetry, gardening books, cookery books etc. It’s another great chance to find a bargain or track down that particular book for which you’ve been searching.
The Book Fair returns with all the individual touches that make it so unique: live music provided by talented Clonmel pianist Eamonn O’Malley, the chance to browse at leisure and the always popular pop-up café featuring tasty treats and home baked goodies.
Admission is €3 and, as always, accompanied children are free making this a family friendly outing.
Please note there isn’t an ATM/ Card Machine on site so cash is the order of the day. In the interests of sustainability, it is also suggested that customers bring their own bags.
Donations of Books
The Fethard Historical Society is currently accepting donations of books for its stall. Books can be dropped into the Fethard Ballroom on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10am until 3pm. Any queries can be directed to Mary Hanrahan on 087 900 9722. All proceeds from the Society’s stall go towards funding its activities throughout the year.
€300 for Fethard’s Meals on Wheels service
Shirley Clooney (left) and Heather Bailey (right) presented a cheque for €300 to Mairead O'Brien for Fethard Day Care’s Meals on Wheels service. A huge Thank You to the parishioners of the Holy Trinity Church of Ireland's annual Carol Service who made the donations.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, January 25, 2026, dancing to the music of, ‘Checkers’. 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.
Selected for County Ladies Football U14 Teams
Congratulations to local girls Anna O’Sullivan, Kate Gaule and Jessica Looby, on their selection to the Tipperary Ladies Football U14 County Teams for 2026. This is a significant achievement for the players, their families and their club, Fethard Ladies Football, as they begin their inter-county football pathway. Best wishes to all three from everyone at Fethard Town Park.
Killusty National School now enrolling for September 2026 – support your local schools!
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The numbers drawn were 5, 13, 22, and 24. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Margaret Allen. Next week's draw takes place on Thursday, January 22, when the Jackpot is €4,475.
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
Fethard 'Split The Cash' Community Draw CLICK HERE to enter the next draw online!
Congratulations to Johnny Breen who was winner of this week’s Community ‘Split the Cash’ draw worth €202.95. 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, January 22, 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. Also, we have a scan to pay option. Please remember to fill in all three envelopes if you avail of the 'Three for €5' special offer.
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!
Santa raises €95,543 for Temple Street Hospital
Fethard & Killusty Community Council would like to acknowledge and thank John, who brings the magic of Santa to towns across the country in the lead-up to Christmas.
We in Fethard were delighted to play a small part in this wonderful journey. John raised an incredible €95,543 for Temple Street Children’s Hospital — a truly outstanding achievement. We look forward to welcoming Santa back to Fethard again next year.
Santa photographed on one of his visits to Fethard
Died Recently The death has occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026, of Angela Barrett (née McCarthy) Castleview, Ardfinnan, and formerly, The Green, Fethard, peacefully at her residence. Angela, predeceased by her parents Nora and Thomas McCarthy, sister Marion, brother Michael and brother-in-law Pat O'Donnell, is sadly missed by her loving husband Seán, daughters Deirdre and Orla (Byron) son Seán, son-in-law Michael and adored grandchildren Ella, Michael and Leah, brothers Tony and Don, sisters Margaret (O'Donnell) and Teresa (Morrissey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Costigan's Funeral Home, Cahir on Saturday 17th from 5pm until 7pm. Arriving to the Holy Family Church, Ardfinnan on Sunday for 1 o'clock Mass which may be watched live via Ardfinnan church live stream service www.churchservices.tv/ardfinnan with burial immediately afterwards to St Finnian's Cemetery. House strictly private on Sunday morning. Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE
Cuan Aoise Memory Cafe Next Meeting January 27
Fethard & District Day Care Centre AGM
The annual general meeting of Fethard & District Day Care Centre will take place on Tuesday, January 27, at 8pm, in their premises at Lower Main Street Fethard (E91 RR94). All are welcome to attend and know the services available. including their most recent Cuan Aoise Memory Cafe. New members are always welcome to support these community focused services and help shape the planned development of the Presentation Convent Campus.
Big Picture: A view of Fethard from the late 1800s
"A picture is worth a thousand words" is an adage in multiple languages meaning that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.
This photograph of Fethard has the potential to raise a thousand questions about the forgotten and lost features of our town from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Take a closer look and see if you spot any changes from today's world and maybe a few words that will help explain to those unaware.
The Photographer
On March 20, 1865, at the age of 24, William Mervin Lawrence opened a Photographic Studio opposite the GPO at Sackville Street, Dublin. Over the years the studio successfully photographed the length and breadth of Ireland. The collection consists of 40,000 glass plates mainly from the period 1880-1914, but some plates go back to 1870.
You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in, and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out or use the controls when you hover at the bottom of the photograph. If you can help with further information or questions, please let us know. Your comments, names or corrections are always welcome to: fethardnews@gmail.com
Faces and Places from the Past
This week we have a variety of photographs received over 20 years ago from the family album of the late musician Johnny Casey, Cahir, and who formerly lived in the The Valley Fethard, where most of these photographs were taken. We invite people to 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 do and send any comments, photo information, names, to fethardnews@gmail.com
Johnny Casey celebrating his 21st Birthday
Neighbours Bill Mulligan and Johnny Casey playing some music at The Valley
Group photographed at The Valley L to R: Johnny Casey (father), John Casey, Kit (Catherine) Mackey (mother) and Johnny Mackey (uncle), Mary Cassidy (sister). In front Molly Mackey (grandmother) and child is Eileen Cassidy (niece).
L to R: Johnny Casey (sen), Mary Cassidy, Kit Mackey, Kathleen Jenkins (sister), Johnny Casey. Front: Joan Jenkins, Eileen Cassidy and Kathleen Jenkins.
We think this lady is Maggie O'Brien. She lived in The Valley and died around the time we went to live there in the nineteen-fifties. We eventually moved in to her house which had three bedrooms and a loft and seemed like a palace compared to the one-roomed house we had been living in. It must be a very old photo as she seems much younger than the old lady with a shawl that I remember from around 1955-56, in my pre-school days. I showed it to my mother and she thought it was a young Maggie as well. Wasn't a hundred per cent sure, though. The late Nellie Shortall would probably have remember her more clearly.
Winnie Caplice and Johnny Casey photographed on their wedding day by Justin Nelson on April 23, 1958
Three men ?
Johnny Mackey and John Casey
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The death has occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026, of Angela Barrett (née McCarthy) Castleview, Ardfinnan, and formerly, The Green, Fethard, peacefully at her residence. Angela, predeceased by her parents Nora and Thomas McCarthy, sister Marion, brother Michael and brother-in-law Pat O'Donnell, is sadly missed by her loving husband Seán, daughters Deirdre and Orla (Byron) son Seán, son-in-law Michael and adored grandchildren Ella, Michael and Leah, brothers Tony and Don, sisters Margaret (O'Donnell) and Teresa (Morrissey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
