Happy New Year
We take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Jewellery found on Slievenamon
While taking a refreshing walk up to the Holy Year cross on Slievenamon on the morning of December 27, an item of jewellery was found at the base of the cross which didn’t appear to be out in the elements for too long. This piece may be of value, sentimental or otherwise, to the person who lost it. If the owner would like to get it returned please contact Joe at 087-2824438.
Season's greetings from Eldoret
It is that time of year again when we recall our many friends, greet them and wish them the very best during the Holy Christmas Season. I greet you all from Eldoret, Kenya, where we are finishing a year that has been blessed in many ways.
This past year, slowly slipping away, has been a productive one as far as development of our complex in Kabongo goes. We have been kept fully occupied building up to twenty houses for our teaching and nursing staff.
None of the overall development at Kabongo would have been possible without the great support of our friends in Fethard and around the world. The only recompense I can offer is the gratitude of hundreds of very poor children and our prayers for your intentions.
I wish each and every one of you all the blessings you deserve at this sacred time of year and look forward to meeting many of you during 2012.
— Bro. Paul D. Brennan, P.O. Box 5064, Eldoret, Kenya. 30100
Christmas Carol Service
Photographed at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland are L to R: Michael ffrench Davis, Adrian Morrissey, Zoe Stokes, Melissa Stokes, John Stokes and Caroline Stokes.
Don McCarthy (centre) photographed with his two nephews, Conor McCarthy (left) and Ian O'Connor at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland on Sunday night.
Photographed at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland are L to R: Nicola Everard, Marion Goodbody and in front Jake ffrench Davis.
Photographed at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland are L to R: Amy Morrissey and David O'Brien.
Photographed at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland are L to R: Jim Fogarty, Joe Keane and Eamonn Keane.
Photographed at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland are L to R: Hilda O'Donnell and Catherine Walsh.
Died in England
The death has occurred on November 23, of Bridget Vassald (nee Morrissey) aged 87, peacefully at her home in North London. Bridget was originally from Grove Lodge. Internment took place at the Southgate Cemetery, North London.
Killusty Night Out!
Calling anyone with Killusty connections! A night out for all Killusty people has been arranged for Friday, January 27, 2012, in the Clonmel Park Hotel. If you're from the village or have any connections with it contact 087 9795025 for more information and booking.
Fethard Tidy Towns
Fethard Tidy Towns members photographed at their Christmas Party Back L to R: Jimmy O'Shea, Tom Tobin, Patrick Burke, Jimmy Smith, Eamon Kennedy, Brian Sheehy. Front L to R: Di Brady, Sr. Marie, Thelma Griffith and Joe Keane.
Fethard Tidy Towns committee would like to thank all who helped and supported them in their work throughout the year. A special thanks to Annette Murphy for supplying flower bulbs and also to Fethard Knitting Group for their kind donation.
In the New Year we will be back with a renewed effort to help keep Fethard tidy and undertake some new projects in the town.
Fethard Community Lotto
The numbers drawn on December 21 were: 12, 23, 26 and 30. We had no Jackpot winner and no 'Match Three' winner so the following drawn tickets received €50 each: Bernard O'Donnell, Woodvale Walk, Fethard; Josephine Shelly, Moyglass, Fethard; and Joan Dalton, Ballykerrin, Killenaule.
The three following 'Lucky Dip' winners also won €50 each: Breda Conway, St. Patricks Place, Fethard; D. O'Meara, c/o Tom Purcell; and Bridget Purcell, Main Street, Fethard.
The winners of Christmas Hams were: Sarah Conway, St. Patrick's Place, Fethard; Margaret Burke, Lisronagh; and John Connolly, Clonmel.
The winners of Christmas Turkeys were: P. Russell, Ballydonnell, Mullinahone; Noel Sharpe, The Castle, Fethard; and Charles McCarthy, Mobarnane, Fethard.
You can also purchase your lotto ticket online at www.fethard.com. Buy seven weekly tickets and get one free! Check on the website for lots of special offers. Next Jackpot commences at €7,250 and the Jackpot sellers prize is €725. All proceeds go towards community work in Fethard.
The Lotto Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy and prosperous New Year. A big 'thank you' to all for your support in 2011 and look forward to your continued support in 2012. We will now have a two-week break and the next draw will take place on January 11, 2012.
Fethard Bridge Club
The following are the results of our competitions in the run-up to Christmas:
Gross Turkey
1st Gross: Frances Burke and Breda Walsh;
2nd Gross: Nell Broderick and David O'Meara;
3rd Gross: Anna Cooke and Bernie O'Meara.
1st Nett: Margaret Mary McCormack and Madeleine O'Donnell;
2nd Nett: Marian Walsh and Sean O'Dea;
3rd Nett: Marie Delaney and Eileen Frewen.
Nett Turkey
1st Nett: Rita Holohan and Ellen Rochford;
2nd Nett: Breda O'Grady and Joan Kelly;
3rd Nett: Marie Delaney and Eileen Frewen.
1st Gross: Carmel Condon and Brendan Kenny;
2nd Gross: Frances Burke and Breda Walsh;
3rd Gross: Nell Broderick and David O'Meara.
Change of Partner Turkey
1st Gross: Kathleen Kenny and David O'Meara;
2nd Gross: Eileen Frewen and Breda Walsh;
3rd Gross: Michael Kenny and Ellen Rochford.
1st Nett: Rita Holohan and Rita Kane;
2nd Nett: Brendan Kenny and Bridie Lee;
3rd Nett: Marie Delaney and Margaret Mary McCormack.
Christmas Prizes
1st Gross: Ellen Rochford and Betty Walsh;
2nd Gross: Nell Broderick and David O'Meara;
3rd Gross: Kay St. John and Rita Kane;
4th Gross: Brendan Kenny and Carmel Condon;
5th Gross: Berney Myles and Alice Quinn;
6th Gross: Bernie O'Meara and Anna Cooke.
1st Nett: Kathleen Kenny and Ann O'Dea;
2nd Nett: Joan Kelly and Breda O'Grady;
3rd Nett: Marian Walsh and Sean O'Dea;
4th Nett: Rose Lonergan and Kay Walsh;
5th Nett: Bridie Lee and Mike Burke;
6th Nett: Nora Lawrence and Philly Kenny.
Bridge will resume on January 11 after the Christmas break.
Abbey Choir Christmas Party
Michael Kenrick and Marie Murphy photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Joan Halpin and Paul Hayes photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Kathleen Kenny and Marie Murphy photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Nell and Paddy Broderick photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Geraldine and Michael McCarthy photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Gemma Burke and Josie Fitzgerald photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Chrissy Cummins and Mary Smyth photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party.
Michael Kenrick and Ann Barry (organist) photographed at the Abbey Choir Christmas party
Kelly Information wanted
My name is Russ Ritter and I am writing a book on the history of the Kelly/Quinn families who came out to Australia in the early eighteen hundreds from Ireland. I refer to the reports and new findings of the John 'Red' Kelly story and circumstances of his transportation in 1841, as described in the Ned Kelly walkabout organized by the Fethard Historical Society in August 1988.
I wish to know where I can purchase copies of the police and court reports. I would like to obtain a copy of the map of 1850 showing the precise location of the Kelly homestead in Clonbrogan and the Griffith Valuation reference of 1850 as well as copies of the historical and proud story of the pig stealing incident as reported using the actual police reports of the outrage which was finally located in the Dublin Castle by Sean McSweeney of the Brú Ború project in Cashel and Terry Cunningham of the Fethard Historical Society. Also the police report of John Kelly's alleged involvement with Patrick Ragan in the stealing of six fat cows belonging to a Mr Ryall of Moyglass. Is it possible to mark on the map of the homestead of Mr James Cooney the owner of the two pigs stolen by John Kelly. Where did John Kelly steal the pigs and who did he sell them to? What police station was the crime reported and in what court was the trial held?
If anyone can help me in this matter or any other relevant information that might be useful, please email and let me know the costs and postage. Regards, Russ Ritter Email: russbett@optusnet.com.au
Fethard & Killusty Newsletter is now on sale in local shops, over 250 pages of articles and photographs. Copies of the Newsletter were posted free of charge to all Fethard and Killusty emigrants living throughout the world.
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