Died Recently The death has occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2020, of Harry St John, Main Street, Fethard, peacefully, after a short illness, at Willowbrook Lodge Nursing Home, Mockler's Hill, Fethard. Harry, deeply regretted by his loving wife Kay, sister Helen (Kennedy) and brother Richard, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and his many friends. May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Monday, July 13, 2020, in accordance with HSE Covid-19 guidelines, from 5pm with removal to The Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 14, at 11am, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass will be streamed on www.parishchurch.net. Condolences and messages of support can be left on the condolence page by clicking here.
GAA Sports Development Lotto
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Friday, July 3, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 3, 21, 27 and 35. There was no jackpot winner and one ‘match three’ winner who received €100: Chelsea Kenny, Castlehiggins, Fethard.
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 next draw takes place on Friday, July 10, when the jackpot is €26,100 and the seller's prize is €1,000. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.
Died recently in England The death has occurred on Thursday, June 25, 2020, of Jim Shine, aged 75, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, England, and formerly of Burke Street, Fethard.
Jim, is sadly missed by his loving wife Siobhán, their children, Ossian, Tara and Liam; their grandchildren, Jasper, Ben, Kitty, Lucy, Tadhg, Conor, Aoife, Peig and Joe; brother Benny; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In accordance with Covid regulations, the funeral will be private and restricted to family members only, on Monday, July 20, in Winchester, Hampshire. May he rest in peace.
'Big Picture' – Were you there in 1968 ?
This photograph, taken on the morning of Sunday, April 28, 1968, when a large group of Fethard Boys and Girls received the Sacrement of Confirmation from His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Morris, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, in Holy Trinity Pariish Church. At that time Confirmation was held in the parish every three years. Were you there? You can zoom in closer to see faces more clearly by clicking to zoom-in and double-clicking to zoom-out.
Keating family information requested
Bernard Adsett sent us this request for information.
“I am wondering if you can help me or point me in the right direction. My wife’s grandfather, Thomas Keating, came from Fethard and went to England with the Hartigan family about 1910. Thomas had siblings – two sisters, Noreen or Norah, and Mellor. Mellor we think was married to the Station Master and had a son Liam. If it helps, he had a seriously bad broken leg while still in Fethard. He settled in England and married in 1913 and had two children, William and Norah. My wife is trying to trace some family history and maybe when it is safe would also like to visit Fethard.”
Any help you can give us would be much appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation. Bernard Adsett (Email: bernard.adsett@outlook.com)
Fethard Rugby Club 'Return to Play' Pictured above is Don Maher of Maher Plant Hire, Clonmel, making a presentation to Fethard Rugby Football club of a sponsored Sanitation Unit. Also included are Louise O’Donnell (left), Club Secretary & Assistant Safety Officer; and Anne Maher, Youth Girls' Compliance Officer.
Fethard Rugby Club are pleased to confirm we have completed All Requirements and have put the necessary Protocols in place for the 'Return To Play' under the IRFU and Government Guidelines. Whilst it is the summer months, we are always thinking of some Rugby fun and we are pleased that we can now re-commence Tag Rugby activities for Adults on Monday eve 8pm to 9pm. Please contact Pat O’Donnell 087 625 6542 to register in advance of attendance.
Our Senior Men are commencing back Pre-Season on Friday evenings and if you are interested please contact Paul Kavanagh 086 838 8205 in advance of attending training. Our Youth Girls are returning too onMonday evenings with Summer Tag at 7.30pm to 8.30pm (13yrs plus). If you are interested in joining please contact Polly Murphy 086 339 495 or Louise O’Donnell in advance of training for more details.
We hope you are keeping well during these strange and uncertain times. The COVID-19 outbreak has affected all of our daily lives in ways we could have never imagined, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now in sight as the country slowly begins to open up. The Health, wellbeing and everyone's safety are at the forefront of our thoughts at this time and the Fethard Committee members have been working tirelessly in the background to ensure that we 100 percent implement all Government and IRFU Return To Play protocols before we resume rugby activities.
Crooning for Fethard Cocooners supplied in safe surroundings with some live music from 'Fran and Muriel' at Fethard Rugby Club
We were delighted to be asked to help facilitate with the recent “Crooning for Cocooners” with the fantastically talented duo of Fran Curry and Muriel O’Connor to entertain The Cocooners in their cars for the hour on their wonderful Surehaul Trailer. It was a brilliant socially distance distraction and all made possible by the very kind sponsorship of John Nallen of Hotel Minella, following important similar events that John had arranged for Cocooners and their carers for valuable safe entertainment in these unprecedented circumstances. It brought greatjoy and happiness to all that attended. Special thanks to Kenny’s Centra for their support on the night also. The work behind the scenes by the organisers Maurice Moloney of Coolmore with Sinead Hyland Lee and team was very much appreciated.
We would like to extend special thanks to Maher Plant Hire in Clonmel for their extremely generous sponsorship of 2 Hand Sanitation Units and Sanitation Liquid supplies recently. Further Thanks to O’Donnell Fencing for important refurbishment of vandalised fencing in several places at Fethard RFC’s Community Field.
Click picture (centre) to go to Fethard Rugby Club 'Go Fund Me' support page.
As with all sports cubs in the country we have lost all our normal fundraising abilities. These funds keep our lights on in the winter, heat the water, maintain the grounds, provide us with the training equipment, insurance costs we need for training and now the added cost of ensuring we are completely prepared to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our Rugby Family. If you are able to donate or in a position to share,please do so. We are very aware that all our households have been financially affected by the outbreak and there is a lot of uncertainty in the future so a donation of any size would be accepted and very much appreciated. Thank you from Fethard and District RFC. Please click THIS LINK to help support and continue great Rugby Fun in Fethard.
Also, those that had ordered Club Clothing earlier in the season it is due to be delivered early next month. We will be in touch with you.
If you would like to find out more about joining in the fun at Fethard RFC please make contact via the Fethard RFC Facebook page or contact any of the above Paul, Pat, Polly, Louise or Committee members. — Polly Murphy
Position available at Fethard & District Day Care Centre
Fethard & District Day Care Centre CLG are hiring for the following position on a fixed term contract (August 31, 2020 to December 31, 2020) – Cook (5 hours per day Monday to Friday).
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing 30-40 meals daily meeting the nutritional needs of our elders subject to Covid19 guidelines. Successful candidate will be Garda vetted. Applications by Monday, July 15, 2020, to our manager Ms Geraldine McCarthy, Fr. Tirry Centre, Barrack Street, Fethard, E91 X2W9.
LAST CALL for your choice of Fethard's 'BEST SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM' of all time?(Closing 6pm, Wed. July 15)
The Gaelic Athletic Association celebrated the centenary of the GAA in 1984. In that year Fethard were crowned South and County Senior Football Champions. To mark the occasion, team trainer, Jimmy O’Shea, compiled his choice of known players (above) that would be included in his best ever Fethard Senior Football Team of all time (up to 1984 when he made his choice). Now, thirty-six years later, we’d like to know your choice to bring the ‘best players’ list up to date in 2020.
Faces and Places from the Past The following are a selection of photographs of faces and places taken in our locality that may bring back memories to many of our readers and visitors to fethard.com Please send any comments or photo information, names and event, to fethardnews@gmail.com
Residents of Fr. Tirry Park, Barrack Street, some years ago. L to R: Nell Mullins, Alice Keane, Angela Flynn, Neddy Reilly, Kathleen Walsh, Bessie Carey and Nora Burke. – October 1981
Three girls holding their Clonmel Credit Union trophies for Irish Dancing (October 1981). L to R: Rachel Hickey, Pamela Butler and Debbie Coen.
The following photos were taken at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre 'Buffet Dance' held in Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
Pat and Breda Mullally, celebrating after winning the 'Big Draw for a Car' at Cloneen Community Sports Centre's fundraising 'Buffet Dance' held at Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
Group at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre's fundraising 'Buffet Dance' held in Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
Group at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre's fundraising 'Buffet Dance' held in Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
Jimmy Ryan, Watergate, enjoying a dance at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre's fundraising 'Buffet Dance' held in Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
Group at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre's fundraising 'Buffet Dance' held in Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
June and Shay Ahessy at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre 'Buffet Dance' held at Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
Group at the Cloneen Community Sports Centre's fundraising 'Buffet Dance' held in Fethard Ballroom on December 18, 1981.
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The death has occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2020, of Harry St John, Main Street, Fethard, peacefully, after a short illness, at Willowbrook Lodge Nursing Home, Mockler's Hill, Fethard. Harry, deeply regretted by his loving wife Kay, sister Helen (Kennedy) and brother Richard, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and his many friends. May He Rest in Peace
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 25, 2020, of Jim Shine, aged 75, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, England, and formerly of Burke Street, Fethard. 
