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It was not a bad year for the club, winning both Minor South titles and reaching both the South and County Senior Football finals, when the previous year we were fighting relegation. The Secretary and PRO produced an excellent booklet on the year’s events and the joint treasurers report most welcome news as the club learned it is back in the black for the first time since 2004. Officers elected for 2008: President, Canon Tom Breen P.P.; Chairman, Michael O’Dwyer; Vice Chairmen, Austy Godfrey and Jimmy O’Shea; Secretary, Mary Godfrey; Treasurer, Nicky O’Shea; PRO, Gus Fitzgerald; and Field Development Officer, Denis O’Meara. The meeting then closed with an adjourned AGM to follow to appoint team selectors etc. Died Recently Fethard Rugby Club Cashel’s heavier pack sought to boss proceedings but Fethard were having none of it, with huge hits being put by Matt Sullivan, Kevin Hayes, Colm Shanahan and Sam Manton. Matthew Fitzgerald was back to his best on the night and was denied scoring a number of times by a tough Cashel defence. This defence was eventually breached midway through the first half when Jack O'Connell joined the attacking line to cross for Fethard's first try. This was duly converted by Daniel Hickey. Fethard conceded a soft try to Cashel early in the second half under the posts. Cashel converted to tie the game. Fethard played all of the attacking rugby from then on but despite tremendous work from an ever-improving back line of Joseph Meagher, Andrew Kelly, Jerome Ahearne, Aaron Conran and Aidan O'Donnell, the Cashel line was not breached. This was a very entertaining game, but we need to see these lads putting in the work on the training field. Our under 18s travelled to Tipperary to take on Clanwilliam and came away with a great victory on a score line of 25 points to 7. This win propels the team into the knock-out stages of the league. Declan Doyle gave a ‘man of the match’ performance kicking 2 penalties and 2 converts. Alan O'Connor, however, earned the accolade of ‘score of the game’, having been released by Stuart Hanrahan, he punted forward and covered the sixty yards as quickly as one of his fathers greyhounds to touch down in the corner. The scoring cousins, Blackmore and Kelly, got in on the act in the second half with a try each. Nicholas Hayes, Kevin Waltzer, Stuart Hanrahan and Davy Hall were very prominent throughout. These lads play Kilfeacle at home on Saturday night next in a play-off to reach the semi-finals of the league. This will be a huge game and supporters will be assured of seeing some great rugby Tony Newport honoured at New Year’s Day Meet Tony said, in reply, that having listened to what Mr Quirke said about him, he felt that the wrong Tony Newport had turned up. He stated that he felt it a great privilege to have received such an honour and not only a tribute to him but also to his family. He stated that he was introduced to hunting by his great-uncle, Jack Fitzgerald, and his uncle, Frank Kenrick, as a very young boy. The welfare of the Tipperary Foxhounds and hunting had always been uppermost in the way of life of those who showed him the way. Tony continued by saying that he was glad the tradition was being carried on by his daughter, Catherine, and grand-daughter, Mary Jane, and hoped it would continue for many a year to come. He thanked sincerely all associated with this much-appreciated gesture. Fethard Boy Scouts Dr. Paddy Stokes (1924 2007) Paddy was educated in High School in Clonmel and Rockwell College and studied medicine in UCD before leaving for England where he formed a great partnership with the late Arthur Stephenson, riding horses for him in the north of England whilst working at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Paddy rode about twenty-five winners during this time before returning to Ireland in the early 1950s. Upon his return he struck up a partnership with Mrs Sylvia Masters and rode many winners for her, most notably Cold Harbour, Golden Drop, Brown Knight, and San Marco, under rules, in point-to-points and over the banks. In the late 1950’s Paddy was made a member of the INHS and became a well-known Steward at race meetings on the southern circuit. In 1963 he married Diana (Grey) and began to train some horses himself whilst continuing with his medical practice. His most successful horse was Knocknagow Boy who won 25 of his 48 races, and in later years Rossi Novae. Paddy himself rode the last of his 120 or so winners in 1981 in Thurles. He continued to exercise his horses at home and could regularly be seen riding his horses on the streets of Fethard up until an untimely fall some seven years ago curtailed his riding out. Paddy however continued to attend race meetings every week and the Racing Post was delivered daily to the hospital during his recent illness. Paddy is survived by his wife Diana, daughter Jacqui, sons John and Nick, son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Anna and Melissa and grandchildren Caroline, Zoë, Jessica and Jack, his brother Michael, sisters Rena, Vera, Olive and Maura, brother-in-law Denis, and sister-in-law Mildred. His wife and family have maintained his interest in horses, in sport and in local matters. All Paddy’s family continue to be involved in and keep horses. Diana is involved with many of the local community endeavours, most notably the Community Council and the Fethard Historical Society. His daughter Jacqui, is the Director of Development for Athletics Ireland, a very successful international athlete who now continues to play hockey in Clonmel. His son John, is an Auctioneer with Stokes & Quirke, and following in his grandfather’s footsteps, continues a very successful rugby career with Clonmel RFC and his son Nick has taken over the training licence and is already producing winners from his Fethard base. Dr. Paddy was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, relative, and friend. A familiar figure that will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. Carols by Candlelight at Mogorban Church Hunting News With the White Heather Harriers Hounds not being out on Sunday, Donie decided to have a short bye-day in Kilbury on Wednesday 2nd January. All Kilbury proved blank but a fox from Cantwell’s provided a nice hunt. Running to the Cloneen Mullinahone road after some good covert hunting, they ran back right-handed to the wood. This time they pushed their fox out on the other end. They seem to have lost him here but going to a yodel blew by a follower near the road hounds hit the line. Crossing the road they ran left-handed crossing the Cloneen-Drangan road. Hunting well they ran through Garranguile to Ballinard wood where they had to give him best. The Ballyluskey White Heather Harriers meet on Sunday next, January 13th, at Ballyluskey at 11am. Noticed in Passing Perhaps the best sign of all was one of our temporary residence dwellers was noticed outdoors on 24th December having his morning wash and shave minus his shirt. The above, especially the nature signs, would seem to indicate seasonal weather changes. Global warming may be on the way but with the weather we’ve had since 1st January, perhaps not just yet! Fethard Bridge Club On Wednesday16th January we play for prizes sponsored by Annie O’Brien and Marie Delaney, last year’s President’s Prize winners. We hope to see everyone back playing by then. Anyone looking for a partner please contact Berney Myles at 32038. Happy New Year to all! Bro Paul in Eldoret Saturday 12th January 2008 There is a lot of political posturing but practically all from a hard line position. From what I can see, nobody sees the way out of the morass into which we were plunged on the last day of the year. As of now, there is relative calm prevailing around the country but it is an uneasy calm. Very tense. The opposition have threatened mass action next week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, if the impasse is not broken amicably. The Police Commissioner has declared any mass rallies to be illegal. And every sane person is appealing to them to cancel these marches etc. One doesn't have to be a political analyst to see that this scenario is a recipe for another bout of mayhem and all it entails. Fortunately, Kofi Annan will be here on Tuesday to try his hand at sorting out the mess but he may be too late! Apart from all that, all the Brothers here, including myself, are safe and well and trying to cope with the aftermath of the wave of destruction of life and limb. We are hoping to open schools on Monday and our main concern is that we may have quite a few absentees . . . children who have been taken away for their safety. That will apply to both our schools in Eldoret, Bishop Delany School and our Primary School here in Kabongo. In some cases, even teachers may not return to their duties. In the meantime we are distributing relief food to up to 300 people at Kabongo and wondering if we will be able to restart our feeding program for the children from next Monday. These are some of the things that are pressurizing us here . . . just the uncertainty of it all, really. In Eldoret Town, there are still hundreds massed at the Cathedral grounds and the local showgrounds are pretty well packed with makeshift tents, teeming with hungry children and parents who are desperate. I visited the Cathedral today and it is remarkable how resilient the refugees are in spite of what has happened to their lives. Meanwhile, there are many in our local hospitals recovering from broken limbs and burns. But, it has been my own constant position that we must put our trust in the future of Kenya and carry on as best we can. After the dust has settled, there will be a long period of reconciliation needed and we have already embarked on that path. We will continue to expand here at Kabongo and that is why we are greatly heartened by the material ands moral support we have been getting, not just now, but over the past five years since we began our 'mission' to these poor people. Otherwise, may you all continue to enjoy the New Year and may all of 2008 be a good one for you wherever you happen to be. Sincerely, Paul (D. Brennan) Bro.
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