June winner of Fethard Sports Achievement Award
Barry O’Connor, Accounting & Bookkeeping Service, Clonmel, presenting the Butler’s Bar Sports Achievement Award for June to Michael Duffey, who represented the winner, racehorse trainer, Joe Murphy.
The winner of the Butler’s Bar Fethard Sports Achievement Award for June was Joe Murphy in recognition of his ‘purple patch’ during June with a total of six winners along with six placed horses. Unfortunately Joe was unable to attend the award ceremony due to prior commitments and was represented by staff member, Michael Duffy, who accepted the award on his behalf.
The June award was sponsored by Barry O’Connor, Accounting & Bookkeeping Service, Clonmel. Nominations for July are now been taken at Butler’s Bar or by email at: sportsaward@fethard.com
L to R: Alison Connolly and Carrie Davey who represented the Fethard Ladies U14 Camogie Team at the presentation of the Butlers Sports Achievement Award for June.
Fethard & Killusty Community Council AGM
The AGM of Fethard & Killusty Community Council will take place on Tuesday, August 9, at 8pm in the Tirry Community Centre, Barrack Street, Fethard. All are welcome.
First Communion in Fethard & Moyglass
Boys and girls from Holy Trinity National School who recently received the sacrament of First Holy Communion in Holy Trinity Parish Church Fethard. Also included in the photograph is Ms Lisa Kearney (teacher) and Canon Tom Breen P.P.
Congratulations to the following boys and girls from Holy Trinity National School who recently received the sacrament of First Holy Communion in Holy Trinity Parish Church Fethard: Taylor Blake, Rebecca Kiely, Maria Brett, Kayleigh Murray Breen, Katelyn O'Brien, Jasmine Brennan, Isobel Herbert, Hannah O'Sullivan, Emily Clancy, Elle Collins, Ava Doyle, Anna Hayes, Alice Sheehan Walsh, Zach Smith, Seán Thompson, Sami Laaksonen, Rory O'Mahony, Richard Murphy, Paddy Ryan, Joshua Flynn, Michael Walsh, Misha Makhinya, Killian Hallinan, Joshua Flynn, Gavin Neville, Darragh Coleman, Criostóir Sheehy, Charlie Walsh, Bríain Morrisson, Bobby Purcell, Bernard Cawley and Alex Butler.
Boys and girls from Moyglass National School who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in the Church of St. Joseph The Worker, Moyglass. Back L to R: Fr. Jimmy O'Donnell P.P., Michael Hayes (principal Moyglass N.S.), Anne Harrington (deputy principal) and Fr. Danny O'Gorman. Middle L to R: Tadhg O'Loughlin, Rory Shelly, Bill Smyth, Charlie Barrett, Shane Ryan, Shane Boland Prendergast. Front L to R: Orla Tynan, Lucy McGrath, Ruby Hall, Shauna Madigan, Leah Ryan Webster, Leah-Rose Daniels and Saoirse Burns.
Visit to Killurney Garden and Woods
The Fethard Historical Society is planning a visit to the wonderful gardens of Mildred Stokes at the foot of Slievenamon in Killurney on Friday evening, July 22. The gardens - as well as being nationally known – also contain the remains of a wall of the church from which the area gets its name. The story of the famous, or infamous, Madden Murder in the Killurney woods in 1847 will also be recounted on the evening. Further details next week or by phoning 086 3905373, or by emailing: history@fethard.com
Well represented at Munster Games Finals
Fethard & Killusty Community Games were well represented on the GAA pitches at the Munster Finals in University of Limerick last weekend.
Fethard & Killusty Girls U12 GAA team – Munster Champions. Back L to R: Micheál Spillane (trainer), Katie Wyse, Jessica Moloney, Grainne Murray, Rose O'Donnell, Ciara O'Meara, Kaycie Ahearne, Lily O'Mahoney, Sean Óg Ryan (trainer). Front L to R: Emily Spillane, Emily Davey, Kelly Ryan, Isobel Maher, Heather Spillane, Aine Connolly, Nicole Delaney, Aoife Harrington and Lucy Kenny
The U12 girls football team are really on fire at the moment, after winning their county title in Semple Stadium they proceed to win the Féile in Tralee, a county title in New Inn, and became Munster Champions all in the space of one week.
Katie Wyse opened the scoring with a great goal after five minutes into the first quarter of their semi-final against Kilmurry/Brickane, Co. Clare, which was quickly followed by a goal from Kelly Ryan to lead 2-0. Nicole Delaney scored 2 goals and Heather Spillane scored a goal bringing the half time score to 5-0 to 1-0. When play resumed further goals scored by Kaycie Aherne, Katie Wyse and Nicole Delaney brought the final tally to 8-0 – 1-1.
Glanmire, Cork won their semi-final by 11 points and looked formidable opposition in the final but didn’t know what hit them when each Fethard girl played a vital role in securing the title with an amazing score of 5-14 to 0-2 to the delight of their mentors, parents and spectators.
Scorers were Nicole Delaney 3-4, Aine Connolly 1-0, Kaycie Ahearn 1-0, Heather Spillane (captain) 0-4, Kelly Ryan 0-3, Lucy Kenny 0-3. Team managers were: Micheál Spillane and Sean Óg Ryan.
Fethard & Killusty U10 GAA Team that competed in the semi-final of the Community Games Munster Finals in UL. Back L to R Rory O’Mahoney, Criostóir Sheehy, Noah O'Flynn, Danny Hayes, Sean McEvoy, Charlie Walsh, Paddy Ryan. Front L to R: Zach Smith, Gavin Neville, Ben Allen, T J Keane, Sami Laaksonen, Killian Hallinan and Alex Butler.
The U10 boys’ football team also had a great game in their semi-final against Cooraclare/Cree, Co Clare. These lads showed determination and skill just failing the hold the strong challenge of Clare during a game where the weather was a bit unkind with a strong cross wind and showers. It was a great achievement to become county champions in Semple Stadium and their Munster certificates of merit were well deserved. These young boys will have benefited from the experience and we are sure to hear more from these players and their manager Jimmy Smith. We are very proud to be associated with such talent.
The girls will now compete in the National Finals in Athlone – weekend to be confirmed. Mark O’Meara will compete in boys U10 Handwriting on weekend one, Saturday, August 13, at 2pm.
All managers please note adults must be Garda vetted for Community Games ASAP in order to be eligible to accompany children. All competitors must complete a Form of Consent and Medical Form.
It has to be decided if competitors intend to be resident or non-resident. Team competitions take place over two days. Please contact Area Secretary, Noreen Sheehy, as soon as possible.
Married Recently
The wedding took place at Holy Trinity Chuch of Ireland, Fethard, on Thursday, June 30, of Sarah, daughter of Willie and Catherine Ryan, Rockspring, Cashel Road, Fethard, to Steve Mascord, Sydney, Australia.
Gleeson Clan Gathering
We were asked to notify all the local Gleeson family members that a ‘Gleeson Clan Gathering’ is being organised and will run from August 19-24, in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. There are tours and many social events throughout the week including lectures on Friday 19, and Saturday 20, at the Scouts’ Hall on topics as diverse as chain migration, researching Estate Papers, DNA, the Ancient Annals, and the role of the Gleesons in WWI, 1916, the Eureka Stockade, & the Papal Wars. For information go to: www.gleesongathering.blogspot.ie
UCD King John 800 Conference, Dublin Castle
The story of Fethard began with the coming of the Anglo-Normans to Ireland eight centuries ago. The low hill on which the town is sited was chosen as the location of a major settlement by a Norman lord, almost certainly William de Braose who had been installed by King John in 1201 as the chief tenant of a very substantial territory encompassing most of the modern county Tipperary.
The following information was brought to our attention by architectural historian, Prof. Tadhg O'Keeffe, who is fondly remembered in Fethard for his many informative lectures and his publication in 1995 of the ‘Archaeological and Historical Survey of Fethard’, commissioned by South Tipperary County Council, and in 2003, for his publication. ‘Irish Historic Towns Atlas: No. 13 Fethard’, as part of the Royal Irish Academy's brilliant Historic Town series.
UCD are hosting a major three-day International conference, from September 8-10, 2016, to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of King John. It will be the largest ever gathering of specialists in the life and legacy of John.
King John was the most important English king in Irish history, who died 800 years ago this year. This is a unique opportunity to hear the leading experts, Irish and international, historians and archaeologists, speak on King John's career.
We would love to see people attend who have a passion for local history. John was an internationally important king but no corner of Ireland was unaffected by events of his reign.
For further information contact Fethard Historical Society or visit website: www.kingjohn800.com
Hunting News
Ballylusky White Heather Harriers Huntsman Donie Slattery and his son Cillian pictured with Reserve Show Champion 'Damper' and the winning trophy outside Stradbally Hall.
The Ballylusky White Heather Harriers paid a very successful visit to the Irish Master of Foxhounds, Irish Harriers Association and the Irish Master of Beagles All Ireland Championship Show at Stradbally, Co. Laois, on Sunday, July 3, last. In their section, they won First and Second Prizes in the Un-entered Bitch Class with 'Damper' (First) and 'Dapple' Second and First Prize in the Un-entered Couple Class with the same pair. They took Second Prize with 'Cuckoo' in the Entered Bitch Class. They had Fourth Prize with 'Arab' in the Entered Dog Class. They also took Reserve Show Champion with 'Damper'.
Affiliated to the Irish Master of Foot Harriers Association this small pack deserve highest congratulations on their success. To win an All-Ireland in any championship is a great achievement and Stradbally is no exception. The B.W.H.H. are a completely voluntary run outfit, all work being done by willing members. The Hounds shown in Stradbally were shown (an art in itself) by huntsman Donie Slattery ably assisted by his two sons Cillian and Cathal.
Memorial Tractor Run in aid of Fethard School
The Henry Smyth Memorial Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, July 24, from Moyglass Village with registration at 11.30am. This year's run is in aid of Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School and all tractors are welcome to participate.
Over the weekend you will also have a Karaoke competition on Friday, July 22; A Hog Roast with live music on Saturday, July 23, and the
1916 Re-enactment on Sunday with lots of traditional music - all at The Village Inn.
Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto
The numbers drawn on July 6 were: 2, 5, 27 and 32. There was no jackpot winner and one ‘Match Three’ winner who received €150: Oisín Shelly, Moyglass.
The three ‘Lucky Dip’ winners who received €50 each wer e: Abigail Sheehan, Main Street, Fethard; Michael Cleere, Killenaule; and Anna Cooke, Street, Patrick's Place, Fethard.
Next week’s draw takes place on Wednesday, July 13. The Jackpot is €10,000 and the Jackpot seller’s prize is €1,000. All proceeds go towards community projects in Fethard, and we thank you for your on-going support.
GAA Sports Development Lotto
The numbers drawn on Friday, July 8, were 10, 18, 24 and 31. There was no jackpot winner and two match three winners who received €75 each: Stephanie O'Halloran c/o Camogie Club; and Kelvin Ryan c/o Juvenile Club.
The next draw taken place on Friday, July 15, when the jackpot is €20,000 and the sellers prize is €820. Fethard GAA / Sports Centre Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters, far and near, who participate in our weekly lotto draw to promote sport in our community.
Social dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Dancing on Sunday Night, July 17, to the music of ‘Brendan McGee’. All welcome to come along and enjoy a great night’s entertainment and social dancing from 9pm to midnight. Admission is €8 which includes tea and cakes.
Killusty ‘Badgers’ need you!
Word has filtered through that a Killusty ‘Badgers Night’ is starting for anyone over the big age of 40 and who still wants to see if they can play a bit of soccer without the aid of an oxygen cylinder (joking of course)!
‘Badgers’ is starting on Monday, July 11, at 7pm in Killusty Soccer Pitch and will continue every Monday night for the remainder of the summer. Anyone interested are asked to please come along and also bring a friend. You can also spread the word as it doesn’t matter where our ‘badgers’ come from, all we ask is that you also bring €2 each night to go towards our Christmas party.
All just a bit of fun and craic to enjoy so we look forward to seeing you there. Starting time is 7pm and finishing time could be 10 minutes later depending on your stamina!
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.
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
'My Home Place’, a history project for schools organised by Fethard Historical Society, attracted a large number of excellent entries from the pupils of Fethard and Killusty primary schools. The project was designed to encourage pupils to ask and learn about their own families, home and environs. Pictured above are the Fethard pupils who were presented with certificates by Terry Cunningham, Chairman Fethard Historical Society. Back L to R: Eimear Gahan, Pamela Burke, Fiona Maher, Gillian O’Keeffe, Pamela Daly, Linda Corcoran, Aideen O’Donnell, Lena O’Connell. Middle L to R: Sr. Mary, Terry Cunningham, Mary Costello, Gillian O’Brien, Julianne Smith, Edwina McGrath, Donna Walsh, Noel Meaney and Shane Walsh (for Paddy Cooney), Maureen Maher (teacher) and Mary Hanrahan (teacher). Front L to R: Lisa O’Donnell, Elaine Williams, Marissa Roche, Nicola Lonergan, Noelle Leahy, Yvette Walsh, Patrice Tobin and Sr. Maureen, Principal Nano Nagle Primary School. (June 23, 1995).
 Bill O’Sullivan and Tom Purcell in fancy dress at the ‘Fethard Bachelor of the Year’ competition held at Fethard Ballroom on February 24, 1995.
Fethard bachelor Joe Hanly gets a big congratulatory kiss from competition organiser Catriona Stapleton after he beat stiff competition to win the ‘Fethard Bachelor of the Year 1995’ award before a capacity crowd at Fethard Ballroom on February 24, 1995. Over twenty bachelors, young and old, were interviewed and put through their paces by a very capable Gerry Fogarty and Marie Crean. Pictured above are L to R: Jimmy Mullins (2nd); Joe Hanly (winner); Catriona Stapleton (organiser); Vincent Cummins (3rd). At the back is Fethard Festival Mayoral candidate, Mick Ahearn, who put the proceeds of the night towards his campaign.
Male cast of Fethard Hogan Musical Society's 'Hello Dolly' photographed on stage at rehearsal on March 1, 1995. Back L to R: Gerry Fogarty, Jimmy O'Shea, Michael O'Brien, John Ward, Francis Lonergan, Sean Doyle, Miceál McCormack, Stephen McCormack. Front L to R: Micheál Maher, Barry Connolly, John Fogarty, Michael McCarthy, Paul O'Meara and Fr. Sean Ryan.
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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