Monday, September 2, 2019
Local author wins many awards for 'childhood' book Alex’s book is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers and anyone involved in caring for young people and interested in creating a happier, more balanced parent–child relationship. Simple but effective strategies such as connecting with nature, paying attention to what is present in and around us, help both adults and children achieve a greater peace and sense of belonging. Based on the principles of mindfulness, the book also highlights the many changes in our society over the last 20-30 years. These changes include the dramatic rise and influence of technology, in particular the internet and social media. Alex wrote this book to help herself and others to make this journey in modern society a little bit easier and is full of practical ideas to bring peace, stability, joy and togetherness in our relationships with people and nature. The book comes highly recommended as can be verified by the following awards that Alex has already received: Nautilus Award Gold Winner in the Category Family & Parenting (2018); Honourable Mention in the Erik Hoffer Book Awards (2019); Finalist for the New Horizon Award (2019); Finalist for da Vinci Eye Award (2019); Finalist in the Parenting & Family Category National Indie Excellence Awards (2019); Finalist in the Parenting & Family Category International Book Awards (2019). Elocution, Speech & Drama Social dancing at Fethard Ballroom Smiles all round for 2019 Leaving Certificate results We thank them for their contribution to our school over the past number of years and wish them all the very best in their chosen courses and careers. We are confident in the knowledge that they will make a very valuable contribution to both the local community and their workplaces in the years ahead. Well done! Louis Coen Memorial 100k Cycle raises over €17,000 for Palliative Care Congratulations to the organisers, catering team, and the fourteen cyclists who volunteered to participate in the long 100k course around Killusty, Cloneen and Fethard. The cyclists were: Michael Quinlan, Gerry Murphy, P.J. Aherne, Mikey Aherne, Liam McInerney, Johnny Neville, Eugene Blanchfield, John Hurley, Chris Coen, Jimmy O'Meara, Tommy Gahan, Tom Anglim, Stephen O'Donnell and Tony Shelly. Kevin O'Dwyer Memorial Soccer Tournament County Intermediate Football Group 4 Round 2 On Sunday, August 25, Fethard had a convincing win over Carrick Swans, having lost their Round 1 game by 1 point to Clonoulty Rossmore back in April, in the County Intermediate Football Championship. Having already exited the South Championship, they now have it all to do when they play Drum and Inch in the final Round 3 game to qualify for the semifinals in the next few weeks. On Sunday August 25, they led at the short whistle by 1-9 to 0-2. The chief scorer in this half was Stephen Crotty with 0-5 (3 frees) and Jack Dolan 1-2 from play, while Conor Harrington scored 1-1, with the other point from centre-field player, Peter Wall. In the second half they carried on where they left off with Jack Dolan scoring 1-2 – finishing the game as top scorer with a total of 2-4. Other scorers were Stephen Crotty 0-1 (f), Conor Harrington 0-1, Brian Healy 0-1, and Brian Delahunty 0-1. Fethard team was: Charlie Manton, Joe Morgan, Willie Morgan, Alan O’Connor (captain), Jack Purcell, Alex O’Donovan, Richard Anglim, Peter Wall, Brian Delahunty, Brian Healy, Jack Dolan, Niall Anglim, Conor Harrington, Tommy Anglim, and Stephen Crotty. Introduced during the game was Harry Butler and Jessie McCormack Youth Project hosts Greek Youth Exchange programme The Fethard & Killusty Youth Project was founded on December 5, 2016 and delivered by Youth Work Ireland Tipperary Rural Outreach programme to meet the needs and support the young people from the Fethard and Killenaule areas and their families. They hope to do this through the provision of group work and individual support. The project caters for young people from 10 to 21 years and located in both the Adult Education Centre (Killenaule) and the Convent Community Hall (Fethard). If you wish to speak to any of the youth officers for more information, please don’t hesitate to make contact on Facebook or at the following number: Tel: 083 8684587. Community Games success at National Finals Fethard & Killusty Community Lotto The following three ‘Lucky Dip’ winners received €50 each: Agnes Evans, Congress Terrace, Fethard; Luke Hackett, Strylea, Fethard; and Keenan Aherne, Prospect, Fethard. Next week’s draw takes place on Wednesday, August 28. 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, August 30, in Burke’s Bar at 7.30pm, when the jackpot is €22,900 and the seller's 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. Died Recently Annual 'Cash for Clobber' clothes collection this Thursday Fethard fans overjoyed with Tipperary's All-Ireland win Here in Fethard the churches were almost empty for Sunday morning mass, as the locals made their ‘mass exit’ for Croke Park, as they do when Tipperary play in an All-Ireland final. The churches may have been empty but by 3.30pm the bars were full as the big screens were unrolled to help spot every puck of the ball and every foul committed, accompanied by involuntary shrieks of excitement. What Fans! Almost all the Fethard spectators agreed that Tipperary would have won the match even if Richie Hogan wasn’t sent off. There was even a sense of compassion for Kilkenny in the second half as Tipperary scored two fast goals and looking like they could score six more. It wasn’t a close a finish as many expected but knowing Brian Coady’s leadership, no Tipperary fan could relax until the final whistle. Not many agree, but personally speaking, I’ve always felt that a ‘red card’ can often ruin a game, maybe a better solution will be found in the future that will have less impact on the overall game and still manage to punish the offender. What a Result! Liam Sheedy breathed new hope into Tipperary hurling when he returned to manage this team, complemented by his choice of backroom advisors. It was very encouraging to see the former number of ‘Tipperary Supporters Club’ members return in force to support and acknowledge Liam’s team’s achievements on the playing field, culminating in fulfilling his dream by winning another fantastic All-Ireland for Tipperary. Well done to all involved and thanks for the memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Outing to Lough Derg and Killaloe, this Saturday, August 31 Anyone wishing to join the Historical Society’s summer outing this coming Saturday, August 31, can still email: history@fethard.com or text: 087 9305232. Bus will leave Town Hall in Fethard at 8.30am. This is very much an ‘Outdoorsy’ type outing, involving a guided ‘gardens’ walk, short boat trip, with guide, to Holy Island and a little walking (local guide also) by the Shannon river into the Cathedral town of Killaloe itself. Bus will return to reach Fethard by 10pm. A special event included will be a ‘guided walk’, firstly to tree covered Béál Ború (Brian Ború’s family ring-fort), and then continue walking by the Shannon into the town of Killaloe with its many Brian Ború locations; St. Flannan’s Cathedral (13th century), the Killaloe Canal and Washerwomen’s Bridge. People are asked to bring a packed lunch for one of the three coffee stops, that will include a stop in a community run enterprise, whose workings will be of interest to the Fethard visitors. The total cost of the day, including three coffee/tea stops, is €40. An evening meal, at people’s own discretion, will round off the evening in Killaloe. Bridge lessons for beginners Articles invited for Annual Emigrant's Newsletter Faces and Places from the Past Some photographs taken in 1993 in our area
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As school reopening time approaches it brings to mind the award-winning book, ‘Roots and Wings – Childhood needs a Revolution’, by local author, teacher, mother and mindfulness practitioner, Alex Koster, Jossestown, Fethard. 
The death has occurred on Monday, August 26, 2019, of Bill Bradshaw, St Patrick's Place, Fethard. Bill is deeply regretted by his sons and daughters, Margaret, Collie, Harry, Kevin, Anna and Linda, his brothers and sisters, grandchildren Michael, Colin, Jessica, Tommy, Buddy, Cody, Charlotte and Billy, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
