18th Birthday Party
Gavin Keane from Mullinahone celebrating his 18th birthday recently in Lonergan's Bar with family and friends.
Died recently
 The death has occurred on Friday, July 10, of Owen Shine (age 32), Congress Terrace, Fethard. Deeply regretted by his loving parents Michael and Joan, his family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Congress Terrace from 3pm to 8pm on Sunday, July 12.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday, July 13, in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Main Street, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to C-SAW Charity.
Concern Church Gate Collection
A Church Gate Collection will be held in the parish on July 18 and July 19 in aid of Concern. Your support is earnestly requested for this worthy cause.
Local schools take Fethard tour
Pupils from Lisronagh National School, with their teacher Mrs Carmel Armstrong, photographed with guide Terry Cunningham at the grave of Sir Henry Kellett, officer in the Royal Navy, oceanographer, Arctic explorer; born on November 2, 1806 at Clonacody, Fethard, and buried (above) in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church of Ireland. The group were on a tour of Fethard.
Vice Admiral Henry Kellett of Clonacody House was a very able officer in the British navy in the mid 1800s. His story lives on - especially in the USA and Canada - as he explored the frozen lands and seas of northern Canada and then the timbers of his ‘abandoned’ ship ‘The Resolute’ were used to make ‘The Resolute Desk’ that Barack Obama sits at in The Oval Office’ in the White House.
Fethard Historical Society arranged that the senior pupils from seven local Primary Schools could visit Fethard and take a guided historical tour of the medieval walled town during the month of June. The seven schools chosen were; Lisronagh, Moyglass, Cloneen, Killusty, Killurney, Drangan and Holy Trinity in Fethard. This project was assisted and encouraged by the Heritage Council within their Irish Walled Town Network initiative and it was a great opportunity for local children to get to know and understand their local area.
The guide for the children’s visits was Terry Cunningham, chairperson of the Historical Society and proprietor of ‘Backs To The Wall Tours’, a tourism guiding service for the Fethard and Slievenamon area.
The children learned how the ‘grain growing’ Anglo-Normans came and built the town of Fethard in the cattle grazing lands of the Gaelic Irish families around the year 1200AD. The extraordinary thing is that the town that was laid out and built in 1200 is still very recognisable today and the view over the south battlements of the town wall is very much as it was at that time.
The children learned of all the other ‘big stories’ of Fethard, which in many ways is the history of Ireland in general: The Plague and Black Death of the 1300s, the Reformation and Cromwellian Plantations of the 1500 and 1600s, the relaxation of the Penal laws and the return of the Augustinians to their Abbey in the early 1800s and the list goes on.
It is very true to say about Fethard that ‘the past is still present’ and it is wonderful that the schoolchildren of the area can actually ‘see history before their very eyes’ and better understand why things are the way we now see them.
Puppy Show supporters
Three long time friends and supporters of the annual Puppy Show photographed at this year's event at Tullamaine, Fethard. L to R: Michael Fitzgerald, Tom Sayers and Tony Newport.
Calvary Cemetery Mass
A Mass to remember the Holy Souls will take place in Calvary Cemetery at 7.30pm on this Wednesday, July 8. We encourage as many people as possible to attend this Mass to remember our loved ones that have passed on to their eternal reward.
U14 Munster Finalists – one of the best games witnessed
Fethard and Killusty U14 Girls football team, winners of silver medals at the Community Games Munster Finals for the third successive year. Back L to R: Sophie Delaney, Rachel Prout, Caoimhe O’Meara, Mark Prout (team manager), Hannah Dolan, Laura Kiely, Kaylin O’Donnell, Michael England (NEAC Delegate Tipperary Community Games), Ava Ward, Annette Connolly (team manager). Front L to R: Carrie Davey, Leah Coen, Ciara Connolly, Ashley Bradshaw, Alison Connolly and Nell Spillane.
There is great credit due to this great young Fethard U14 ladies football team and their mentors who put on a fantastic performance in the Community Games Munster Finals held in UL on Saturday last.
The Fethard team dominated in their semifinal against Limerick representatives, Bruff, winning by 3-11 to 0-6. Nell Spillane suffered an injury and fractured her arm in the final quarter of this game while going for a high ball. Hannah Dolan was also the victim of a very high tackle but recovered.
The girls then opposed Killorglin, Co. Kerry, in the final which was a spectacular game. It was described by a seasoned GAA follower as, “one of the best games ever witnessed.” The Kerry team was very strong and overall bigger than the Fethard/Killusty side who did not give an inch. The players answered every call and gave their best but unfortunately Kerry were ahead on the scoreboard at the final whistle. We are so proud of our girls who gave their coaches, parents and supporters hours of entertainment during the last few months.
The team were also unlucky to be without Lucy Spillane who was playing in the U14 All Ireland Final for Tipperary against Donegal, which resulted in a drew 5-7 to 3-13, so another day out to be slotted into Lucy’s busy schedule. Fethard also missed Ava Hickey who is recovering from an injury and Ellie Devaney who was not available. Wishing Nell a speedy recovery and a big ‘thank you’ to Micheál, Annette, Mark and Martin for all their assistance. Thanks also to Imelda Ryan for taking care of the Camogie and to Sean Kiely, Willie Morrissey and Sean Og Ryan for their help with the U10 Football and U11 Hurling teams.
Fethard had to withdraw their spike ball teams as the girls consisted of some of the football players and the boys were away on the day. The girls’ final was won by Limerick and boys by Kerry.
On the podium receiving their medals at the Community Games County Athletic Finals in Templemore are L to R: Noah O'Flynn (Fethard), Oran Gahan (Drangan) and Matthew Ryan (Ballina).
Sports Achievement Award nominees for June
The nominees for the Butlers Bar Fethard Sports Achievement Award for June are as follows:
- Fethard Ladies U14 Footballers – winners of the county community games title beating Cahir in the final at Semple Stadium.
- Robert Hackett – a young Fethard angler with a big future, Robert recently finished 3rd in the Munster Fly Fishing juvenile event held in Cashel.
- Abaigeal Maher – Abaigeal recently won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Irish age groups Division 2 championships.
- Jimmy Smyth and Annette Connolly – managers of the Fethard Community Games athletics team who competed so successfully at the recent county championships.
- Fethard U8 Boys Footballers – the next generation of Fethard footballers had a great success recently by winning the annual Danagher Cup tournament.
- Gareth Lawrence – Gareth recently brought home a world title to Fethard for Powerlifting. His gold medal was achieved in the 75kg junior deadlift event.
- Shane Murray – Shane is a Hot Rod driver based at Tipperary Raceway who recently won the National Hot Rod title as Ipswich UK, the first Irishman to do so.
The winner will be announced on Friday night next, July 10, at Butlers Sports Bar, Main Street. All are welcome to come along.
Porcelain Doll Making Classes for Adults
An exciting opportunity to learn a rewarding new skill with visiting doll artisan, Colleen Crooks (New Zealand). Colleen is a master of doll making and is holding classes in Fethard from July 13, for 4 weeks and in Clonmel from July 18 for 4 weeks. Enquiries to enrol at 087 6573475 or email: col.crooks@gmail.com. Classes last two hours. Prices on enquiry.
Fethard Community Playgroup
Fethard Community Playgroup will reopen on August 31 for the coming year. All application forms should be returned to Fethard Community Playgroup, Rocklow Road, Fethard, by Friday, July 10, please. Mornings are fully booked but there are a number of spaces left for afternoon sessions. Contact Helena on Tel: (052) 6132316.
Gatsby Ball – 1920s night
 The Fionn MacCumhaill Players will host a 'Gatsby Ball – 1920s night' in Cloneen Sports & Social Club on Friday, August 14, with music by 'The Pearly Whites'. Fancy Dress (optional). For tickets contact Tel: 086 0834208.
Many great prizes on the night including two nights B&B for two people in Bantry; two nights B&B in Antrim; €100 voucher for hotel stay in Mayo; family tickets to Bunratty Castle; four green fees to Country House Hotel & Golf Club Athlone; two tickets for Guinness Storehouse; and many more . . .
Toddlers' Summer Beach Party
If you're looking for something very different and exciting for your young toddlers why not come along to our 'Summer Beach Party' in Fethard Convent Community Hall on Friday, July 10, from 11am-1pm. Entry fee is €3.
Great results in National Swimming Championships
 Congratulations to Abaigeal Maher, daughter of Siobhan and Miceál Maher, who competed at the Irish Age Groups Division 2 National Swimming Championships held in the University of Limerick from June 25 to June 28. This national event had over 400 swimmers and 50 swimming clubs competing from the 32 counties.
Abaigeal took home a gold medal in the 200 meter Breast Stroke Final, bronze in the 100 meter Breast Stroke Final and silver in the 200 metre Medley Relay. Abaigeal also finished in fourth place in the 200 meter Backstroke final, fifth place in the 200 meter Individual Medley and ninth place in the 100m Backstroke.
This is a fantastic achievement as Abaigeal who is only 15 years of age and competing in the 15 to 18 age group category. Abaigeal is a member of the Clonmel Swimming Club team and will also represent Tipperary in the National Community Games Swimming Finals in Athlone in August.
Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto
The numbers drawn on July 1 were: 10, 16, 19 and 30. There was no jackpot winner and one ‘Match Three’ winner who received €150: Tommy Sayers, Crampscastle, Fethard. The three following ‘Lucky Dip’ winners received €50 each: Margaret Bradshaw, Congress Terrace, Fethard; Kersty McCarthy, Fethard; and Charlie Ryan Walsh, 'Woodlands', Kilknockin, Fethard.
Next week’s draw takes place on Wednesday, July 8. The Jackpot is €5,050 and the Jackpot seller’s prize is €505. All proceeds go towards community projects in Fethard, and we thank you for your on-going support.
GAA Sports Development Lotto
Last week’s numbers drawn on July 3, were 4, 11, 17 and 23. There was no jackpot winner and seven match three winners who received €20 each: Paddy Bradshaw, St. Patricks Place; Tony Maher, Barrack Street; Tony Lacey, Boherlahan; Noel Morrissey, St Patricks Place; Bridget Walsh, Tullamaine; James Herbert, c/o Ladies Football; Louis and Mary Coen, Killusty.
Next week’s Jackpot is €12,400 and the draw will take place in Fethard GAA Park dressing rooms on Friday, July 10, at 7pm. Sellers Prize €310. All are welcome and thank you for your continued support. All funds raised are used to promote sport in the community.
Gardai information afternoon with young students
Holy Trinity National School pupils photographed on their information day with members of the Gardai at Fethard Ballroom
On Friday, June 19, Holy Trinity National School 5th and 6th class pupils were invited to Fethard Ballroom for a very interesting and informative afternoon with the Gardai. The Gardai demonstrated all aspects of policing including the equipment they use. Pupils got the opportunity to see how a breathalyser machine and speed gun operate, and to try it out for themselves. The children were delighted to get the opportunity to sit in the patrol car and to sound the siren. They were also shown a few of the Gardaí’s essential items like handcuffs, batons and pepper spray.
Next we heard all about the Garda Dog Unit's duties. It was very interesting to hear all about these amazing and intelligent dogs, their trainers and the important work that they do to keep us all safe from harm. We even got to meet one of these fantastic dogs and see him working to protect his owner!
Finally we took part in a discussion about cyber bullying and the dangers of social media. The children listened attentively, took part in activities to demonstrate the dangers of being online and asked very pertinent questions. All involved thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and found it most interesting.
Silage Extravaganza and Family Day at Moyglass
Organisers preparing the groundwork for the forthcoming Moyglass 'Silage Extravaganza' on Sunday, July 26.
Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club are hosting a silage extravaganza and family day on Sunday, July 26, on Joe Trehy’s farm at Mobarnane, Moyglass. This promises to be the biggest working event in Ireland for 2015 and entries have been received from all over Ireland and the U.K. The local club members are joined by experienced silage operators from surrounding clubs and counties. Club members met like-minded silage and vintage enthusiasts a few years ago and the idea of holding a large event was discussed and two trial runs were held last year. The venue is ideal as it is only 10K from the M8. There are over 100 entries for the silage cutting and it will be a sight to behold when all of these kick into gear on one site. We are creating a record for double chop harvesters and Lee trailers. One entrant is driving his tractor from the north of Ireland and the boys from the west are travelling in convoy to The Horse and Jockey.
Our tractor run will take place on Saturday, July 25, when we will meet the contingent from the west at The Jockey and escort them back to Moyglass. We want to emphasise that the main events are really part of a family day out. There will be a static display of vintage tractors, cars, oil engines and implements etc. an old fashioned threshing, butter making, a lady blacksmith, trade stands and auto jumblers will add to the enjoyment for the public. Of course we cannot forget the children and these will be catered for with bouncy castles, slides, swinging boats, train rides, amusement arcades, ice cream vans and shop etc. Food will be available all day. The Dog Show is sponsored by Moyglass Kennels, so it’s time to get grooming and give your pets a day out also. Neighbours Sean and Ann O’Dea are very kindly providing parking facilities.
The event will commence at 11am with cutting for single chops, precision chops, wagons and self propelled dating from the sixties to the eighties. Paddy Lee of Lee Trailer fame will officially open the extravaganza at 2pm followed by the double chop record challenge and the Lee trailer record challenge.
Eamonn O’ Dwyer of Tipp F.M launched the event when an episode of Down Your Way was recorded at the Village Inn Moyglass on June 13. This was a memorable night of trad music, interviews and nostalgia. The Pheasant Pluckers were joined by a host of singers and musicians. Eamonn will return to record another episode on site on Sunday, July 26. And the Pheasant Pluckers are returning to Ned Kelly’s on Saturday, July 25. Irish TV are sending a film crew to record the event, which will be aired on channel 191. A host of journalists from Ireland and Peter Love from England are covering the event. South Tipperary Hospice are the charity who will receive the proceeds from the event and what a worthy cause. Admission is very reasonable at €5 and children under 12 are free. So whether you are a silage enthusiast or looking for a good family day out head for Moyglass on Sunday, July 26, and become part of this unique event and also support a most notable charity.
Ronnie Delany to lead Famine 1848 Walk in Ballingarry
This annual Famine Walk takes place in Ballingarry on Saturday, July 25, at 3pm. The starting point is the Young Ireland and National Flag Monument in the village of The Commons. The Walk covers one and half miles and concludes at the Famine Warhouse, the State national heritage site. The Walk commemorates all those who died and emigrated during the Great Famine, and the 1848 Rising, which took place in Ballingarry in the middle of the Famine.
This year the Walk will be led by Ireland's most famous Olympic champion, the legendary Irish sportsman Ronnie Delany who won the Gold Medal for Ireland in the 1500 metres at the Olympics games in Melbourne in 1956. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. On the afternoon of Sunday, July 26, and there will be free guided tours of the Famine Warhouse every half hour.
Fethard & Killusty Community Council
The next meeting of the Fethard & Killusty Community Council will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at 8.30pm in the Tirry Community Centre.
Fethard Faces and Places from the Past
The following are a selection of photographs recently added to the Fethard Faces and Places from the Past page on Facebook, also published here
for the benefit of our readers who are not on Facebook. The Facebook page is used for sharing old Fethard photographs with other members of the group and is open to all interested in joining. Send any comments or photo information to fethardnews@gmail.com
Photographed in The Green are Back L to R: Tom Ryan, Philip Ryan, Douglas Hannigan. In Front are Jeff and Johnny Hannigan.
Back L to R: Rosie Ryan, Bernadette Ryan, Serean O'Sullivan, Ber Brown, Annette Fox. In Front L to R: Raymond Ryan and Tony Thompson.
![Tom Anglim supplied this photo given to him by his Aunt, Betty Cunningham, Moyglass. Photo: Ned Anglim, Tom Hennessy, John Hennessy, Michael Hennessy, Richie Hennessey, Mrs Bridget Dwyer [nee Hennessey], Mary Dwyer, Grace Hannow and Alice Dwyer. Not sure of date, but think was taken at the back of Walls, Main Street.](/photos_2015/Hennesseys_7530.jpg)
Tom Anglim supplied this photo given to him by his Aunt, Betty Cunningham, Moyglass. Photo: Ned Anglim, Tom Hennessy, John Hennessy, Michael Hennessy, Richie Hennessey, Mrs Bridget Dwyer [nee Hennessey], Mary Dwyer, Grace Hannow and Alice Dwyer. Not sure of date, but think was taken at the back of Walls, Main Street.
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This photograph of what is now known as Mockler's Terrace, was taken in the 1930s by the late Joe Coffey, Burke Street, of the last few houses before they were knocked and replaced by the present row of houses. The owners of the old houses were re-accommodated in the new houses.
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'7 Little Girls' at the start of Fethard Carnival Fancy Dress Parade (where the ballroom car park is now) in the 1950s, in the background is Paddy Heffernan's bicycle shed where most bike owners of that time were well acquainted.
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Paul O'Meara, The Green, photographed outside Kenny's shop
Fethard Community Games in the school field 1980.
Fethard & Killusty trip to Medjugorje 2015
Next year’s Fethard & Killusty parish trip to Medjugorje, operated by Joe Walsh Tours, will depart on August 12, 2015, and return on August 19, 2015. A special group rate of €669 per person sharing has been organised which includes flights, accommodation with breakfast and evening meal. There are some single rooms available at an additional cost of €22 per night. Deposit (when booking) €200. For further information contact David Woodlock at Tel: (052) 6131077 or 087 2522028.
Class of 1990 Reunion in July
The Fethard class of 1990 are holding a reunion in Burke's Bar, Fethard on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Anyone who was in that class at any stage from Junior infants to Leaving Cert is more than welcome to attend. For more information you can contact Niamh (Kenny) Moroney Tel: 086 1940016 or Pamela (Morrissey) O'Donnell Tel: 086 1632475. We hope to see a good crowd there.
Fethard Patrician Presentation Leaving Certificate Class 1990. Back L to R: Dick Prendergast (Principal Patrician Brothers Secondary School), Mary Hurley, John Meagher, Mairead O’Brien, Martin Ryan, Clara Phelan, Pat Doocey, Pat Phelan, P.J. Tobin, Noel Maher, Brian Daly, Declan Ryan. Third Row L to R: Siobhán Cleary, Tina Phelan, Sarah Ryan, Mona O’Gorman, Margaret Allen, Sandra Wade, Kim Lonergan, P.J. Lonergan. Second Row L to R: Bernadette Holohan, Debbie Coen, Mairead O’Connor, Josephine Denn, Charlotte Lawless, Helen Costello, Emma Boland, Sr. Breda (Principal Presentation Secondary School). Front L to R: Fionnuala Murray, Jacqueline Conway, Pamela Morrissey, Rowena Lawless, Valerie Colville, Eleanor Maher, Sarah Ryan and Eleanor Sheehan.
Fethard News
Items for inclusion on this website and on the weekly Fethard News page on The Nationalist can be emailed before noon on Mondays to news@fethard.com or delivered by hand to Joe Kenny, Rocklow Road, Fethard.
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