Monday, April 30, 2018
New Digital Map of Fethard The project is to create a digital mapping ‘app’ of historic locations in Fethard from Medieval times through to the nineteenth century. The content for the project is The Historic Town Atlas of Fethard which was produced by the Royal Irish Academy in 2003. This Atlas was Number 13 on The Historic Town Atlas (I.H.T.A.) series and it was a great honour that Fethard was one of the earliest historic town to be chosen for such a prestigious project at that time. The author and compiler of the Number 13 Fethard Atlas was Dr. Tadhg O’Keeffe of UCD and many of the maps used had been preserved in Grove House and their reproduction and inclusion in the Atlas was enthusiastically supported by the Ponsonby family. This new project is being co-ordinated by the Historical Society, but central to the whole project is society member Dr Rachel Murphy of UCC - long-time resident of the parish- whose area of expertise includes the whole digital mapping area and also the use of ‘ArcGIS’ software to produce user friendly mapping and information applications for both locals and visitors alike. The Historical Society will be seeking help from anyone with normal typing skills to join some ‘transcription’ sessions so as to transcribe the material from the No. 13 Fethard Historic Town Atlas onto computer for use in the new Digital Map. 2018 Annual General Meeting of the FHS The next thirty-years now beckon and we invite the next generation to take up the ‘baton’ and go forward in ways that are in keeping with current needs, but also to have fun along the way, as the social aspect is a very important part of the society’s ethos. Therefore, a big welcome awaits anyone who wishes to join the society and who wants to explore aspects of Fethard’s history - other than its medieval heritage- and there’s no shortage of material. For instance, some Fethard people were very prominent in the whole ‘fight for freedom’ a hundred years ago and this needs investigation and exposure in the coming years. Then, going way back to pre-Christian times, you have the sagas of two-thousand-years ago when Fionn MacCumhaill and The Fianna were hunting deer with their great hounds around Slievenamon. These stories would be especially interesting to children if researched and ‘delivered’ in new and exciting ways. Annual Membership is €7 for an individual and €10 for a family and contact can be made with the Historical Society via email at history@fethard.com or by phoning 087 9009722 or 087 9305232 Ladies Football Munster Success The following girls were involved with the team: Leah Coen, Gráinne Murray, Ciara O’Meara, Maggie Fitzgerald, Sophia O’Brien, Emma Cronin, Michelle Cronin, Aoife Allen, Samantha Buckley, Emma Lyons, Sadhbh Morrissey, Laura Kiely, Kelly Ryan, Jessica Moloney, Abby McGrath, Anna Cummins, Chyanne McDonald Creed, Ella Mai Hackett, Éabha Ryan, Ciara O’Meara, Heather Spillane, Nell Spillane and Lucy Spillane. Well done also to their teachers: Ms. Murphy, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Cummins. Some seats still available for ‘Sive’ Died Recently Slievenamon Golf Club ‘Drive-In’ Intermediate Football Championship, First Round From the start and throughout all the first half, Fr. Sheehys proved themselves well as they dominated a lot of the play and took their scores well even while playing against a strong breeze. In the second half Fethard came out with determination and grit and took the game to Fr. Sheehy’s. The game ebbed and weaved and just as Fethard got their first and second goal. Fr. Sheehy’s fought back and took some nice points but, Fethard with a new sense of belief and desire, pushed hard and over the last 15 minutes took some great scores to pull ahead and run out with a 4-point winning margin. The final score was Fethard 3-11, Fr. Sheehys 1-13, in a game that was close and well contested. Fethard & Killusty Anglers The flyfishing was really tough and many trees ended up decorated with our fly imitations during the day, which was accompanied by the odd foul word! The river Clashawley fished a lot better than the Anner, due to the water levels. However, we are expecting good fishing in a couple of weeks' time when rivers will have dropped to normal levels. The results for the day in the Seniors were: 1st Seán Maher, 2nd John Lalor. Juveniles: 1st Robert Hackett, 2nd Conor Cagney and Robert Hackett also won the heaviest trout prize. Well done to our juveniles who are an excellent example to all of us in the club, for their commitment to fly fishing and achievements at Munster, All Ireland, and International level. We would also like to thank Andrew Ryan, Clonanav Fly Fishing, Ballymacarbry, for his generosity in sponsoring some of the prizes for the competition. This competition could not take place, or the club exist, without the kind permission of the land owners to allow us access to these beautiful rivers. A special thanks to Liam Croke, for creating access to his land at Thorny Bridge for the competition. We remind all our members and competitors to please respect the land when fishing, take care not to damage any fencing and bring home any rubbish you may encounter after the winter/spring floods. New members are always welcome and can join by contacting Colm Hackett on 086 8397868 or Seán Maher on 085 7050580. There is no better way to spend a day or few hours outside on our beautiful waters at the foot of Slievenamon. Tight Lines to all for the rest of the season and remember that the Gods do not deduct from mans allotted span, the hours spent in flyfishing. Congratulations Ginny Social dancing at Fethard Ballroom Munster Triple for Ladies Rugby The tremendous triple was accomplished by this special team of Girls along with a wonderful squad, who have trained well all season throughout the winter in all weathers. The Squad of Kate Flannery, Karen Bennett, Niamh Doyle, Eabha Fitzgerald, Marta Gonzalez, Aoibhe Gayson Molloy, Evelyn Gayson Molloy, Nicole Vaughan, Annica O'Connor, Clodagh Fanning and please note that Orla Maher was missing from the medal presentation picture as Orla was receiving medical treatment ably assisted by Marie Gayson, our girls Assistant coach on the day. Also missing from the Squad on the day was Lucy Murphy, Orlaith Breen, Shauna Maher, Ella Shelley, Sophia O'Brien, Aishling Morrissey, Hannah McCabe, Amanda O'Keeffe and Natasha McGarry. These girls were an important part to make all this possible, and even though unable to make Saturday the success was also due to their commitment to the team. What an unbelievably brilliant team this season, to have won their Munster League and Championship Cup and now 7s Champions of Munster. We must also thank Rosegreen Community Field, for allowing us to train Monday evenings under lights throughout the season from the end of August to the end of April, to keep the invaluable progression of this team going. The girls never gave up on Saturday and wow, they certainly made their Club and families super proud. Saturday was another display of absolute brilliance and teamwork with the scores of their five matches, starting in the first round Beating Shannon 14 tries to 1, then next up beating Carrick 6 tries to 2, next up they Beat Ennis (B) 6 tries to 3. In the semi-finals they Beat Bruff by 7 tries to 3 and they won the final against Ennis (A) 6 tries to 3. Congratulations also to our own Fethard U18 player, Dorothy Wall, who has been chosen as captain for the Irish Women’s Sevens U18 Squa for this coming weekend's European Championships in Vichy, France. Wishing Dorothy and the rest of the Irish team all the very best and we will be watching and cheering Dorothy and her team mates on via the Rugby Europe website, where they have live streaming of the matches on Saturday and Sunday. A huge achievement for Dorothy and her family. Dorothy is currently studying for her leaving cert in the Presentation in Thurles. We also had a busy Saturday with both our U10 and U12 Girls playing very successfully while having huge fun and great enjoyment at the Rockwell College's Pan Munster Tournament. Finally, the weekend would not be complete without congratulating the Fethard / Cashel combi team of U18 Boys who won their East Munster competition on Sunday in fine fashion. Well done to all involved and special thanks to the U18 Boys team jersey sponsors – Coolmoyne Couriers and Dundrum Nurseries. Coffee Morning in aid of Alzheimer Society of Ireland ‘Cash for Clobber’ clothing collection this weekend Please contact us if you have any queries: Mary O’Mahony (St Rita’s Camogie Club) Tel: 087 6980351; and Micheál Spillane (Fethard Ladies Football Club) Tel: 087 6217055. Poetry Day Surprises in Fethard Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto Next week’s draw takes place on Wednesday, April 25. 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 next draw takes place on Friday, April 27, when the jackpot is €20,000 and the sellers prize is €1,000. 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 draw. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community. Fethard Faces and Places from the Past Share this page on Facebook
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The death has occurred on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, of Michael 'Mick' Phelan, Kiltinan, Fethard, and Lampolla, Spain. Michael, deeply regretted by his daughters Trudy, Mandy and Caroline, sons-in-law Declan and Alex, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.
