January's 'Split The Granny Pot' winner

Winner alright! The winner of January's 'Split The Granny Pot' worth €375, was Pat Holohan. The winning envelope was drawn by Eileen Ryan at Fethard & District Day Care Centre. Congratulations Pat.
Our next draw will be held on the last Friday in February (25th).

Please continue to support or ongoing fundraiser towards facilities and services at Fethard & District Day Care Centre. Envelopes are on sale for €2 in local shops, Fethard Day Care Centre, Killenaule Post Office and The Thatch, Cloneen.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, January 27. The numbers drawn were: 4, 7, 16 and 20. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Margaret Casey. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, February 3, will be €700. 

Please pass the word on and invite friends and family to take part. You can help our Parish in a real, practical way.  Thank you for your support and the best of luck in our next weekly draw on Thursday, February 3, 2022. PLAY OUR LOTTO NOW.

Celebrating ‘Together’ in the Augustinian Abbey

Fethard Secondary School's First Year students photographed after celebrating ‘Grandparents Day’ with Fr. Iggy O’Donovan OSA in the Augustinian Abbey on Wednesday, January 26.

The theme of this year’s ‘Catholic Schools Week’ is ‘Living life to the full’ and invites us to reflect on all our contribution to the common good of society. As part of Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School’s celebrations, the First Year students attended a special Mass celebrating ‘Grandparents Day’ in the Augustinian Abbey. The Mass underlined the special role that grandparents play in all our lives.  The theme for this mass was ‘Celebrating Being Together Again’ and was officiated by Fr. Iggy O’Donovan OSA.

Fethard Town Park – Tony Patterson Sportsgrounds

'We Are Hiring' – Mini Bus Driver required

Fethard & District Day Care Centre CLG are looking to hire a part-time temporary Mini Bus Driver. The initial assignment will be for a three-month period from mid-February and from time-to-time thereafter, 20 hours per week. Applicants must have a full Category D1 Driving Licence. Successful candidate will also need Garda Vetting clearance. A valid Covid Cert is required as you will be in constant contact with vulnerable elderly people.

Please email your CV to fetharddaycare@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Fethard & District Day Care Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer.

Died Recently
The death has occurred of Eddie (Edward) McCarthy, unexpectedly away from home. Late of Cork and formerly of Gleann Rí, Holycross and Fethard. Predeceased by his infant brother Eric. Beloved son to Rosie and Eric and brother of Joan. Sadly missed by his grandmother Joanie (O'Neill), aunts Lizzie and Joanne, uncle Marty and their families. Dearest cousin to Dean and Elaine. May He rest in Peace.

Arriving at Holycross Abbey on Tuesday, February 1, at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, February 2, at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Crohane Cemetery (Crohane Lower, Killenaule E41 V840). The Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey Please continue to wear face-masks and no handshaking at funeral service. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Social dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Fethard Ballroom continues its social dancing on Sunday, January 30, to the music of ‘Dermot Lyons’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a great night’s entertainment and social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes. For further information or for booking the ballroom, contact Eileen Coady, Tel: 086 0776420, Email: eileencoady@hotmail.com

Died Recently in Dublin
The death has occurred on Friday, January 21, 2022, of Charlie Best, Rathmines, Dublin, who passed away peacefully after a short illness, in the wonderful care of the ICU staff, St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by his family and his good friend Monsignor Eoin Thynne.

Sadly missed by his wife and best friend Alice Leahy, Fethard, his son Kieran, daughter Michelle and daughters-in-law Carol and Jacinta, his brothers and sisters, his grandchildren Nadine, Caitríona, Laura, Alan, Marcus and Kieran and great-granddaughter Sophia, The Swan Leisure Centre, Maxwell Court Art Group, Fair City and Lawlors Butchers, his neighbours and his wide circle of friends. Pre-deceased by his late wife Sheila and sons Declan and Alan.

Funeral on Wednesday, January 26, after 11am Mass at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. The Mass may be viewed on www.rathminesparish.ie

Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Died Recently in South Africa
The death has occurred on Thursday, January 20, 2022, of Sister Benignus 'Pattie' Ahearne OSA, in her 98th year, in The House of Saint Augustine, Durban, South Africa.

Sister Benignus, formerly from Fethard, is predeceased by her sister Elsie (O'Dwyer), her brothers Paddy, Mick and Joe. Deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews, her sister-in-law Norah, her relatives, friends and members of her community in South Africa.
May Sr Benignus 'Pattie', Rest in Peace.

Funeral Mass and burial will take place in Durban on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Fethard Town Park's approval from Seamie Callanan
Tipperary Senior Hurler, Séamus Callanan, endorsed Fethard Town Park's new 3G All Weather Pitch this week as a huge asset to sport and the Tipperary GAA Board for development of future players at all levels. We will see him back in Fethard again soon!

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Saturday, January 22, 2022, of Patrick (P.F.) Quirke, Kiltinan, Fethard, in the kind care of the management and staff of Rathkeevan Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his wife Mary and daughter Jennifer, deeply regretted by his sons and daughters Pat, Rosemary, Ginny and Joe, his sister Sr Margaret, his brother Liam and sister-in-law Marie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and his many friends, especially those who journeyed through life with him on the family farm and in his business life with P.F. Quirke and Company. May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing in McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Tuesday, January 25, from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on Wednesday January 26, at 11am, followed by burial in his family grave in Clerihan. The Mass can be watched online at parishchurch.net. Messages of support and condolences for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Friday, January 21, 2022, of Michael 'Mickey' Fitzgerald, Crampscastle, Fethard. Deeply regretted by his wife Mary, daughters Marion and Sheena, sons-in-law Noel and Denis, sister Mary, brothers Ollie and Jimmy, grandchildren Róisín, Darren and Alannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.

Michael's Funeral Mass will take place in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on Tuesday, January 25, at 11am, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be watched online at parishchurch.net Messages of support and condolences for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE.

A Date for your Diary – Saturday, March 19, 2022


Fethard Ballroom are delighted to present Ronan Collins and his 'Showband Show' tribute to the Show Band Era, at 8pm on Saturday, March 19, 2022. This concert promises to be a huge attraction and a great way to celebrate the best of live music again in Fethard Ballroom. The concert will be followed by a disco with 'Mad Mike'. Admission is €25, with Bar Extension.

For further information and tickets contact Sean O'Donovan: Tel: (86) 259 4337 or Email: odonovansean1@gmail.com

Big Picture – Easter Rising Golden Jubilee Parade 1966

Parade marking the Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Easter Rising 1966

On Easter Monday, April 11, 1966, the 10am Mass at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, was offered for all those who died for Ireland. All clubs and societies in the parish were invited to take part in a parade to the church at 9.45am. The parade assembled on The Square and was led by Mr Connie Fitzgerald and Mr James Danaher. This photograph was taken as the parade made its way to Holy Trinity Parish Church.

You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out. If you can help with further information please let us know. Your comments, names or corrections are always welcome to: fethardnews@gmail.com

Faces and Places from the Past
The following are a selection of photographs of faces and places taken in 1984 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

Fethard & District Photos from the past . . .

This week we have a selection of photographs, some that we have identified, others we need your help with names if known? If you can help with names, comments or further information, we would love to hear from you. Email: fethardnews@gmail.com

Fethard Badminton Club – Christmas Dinner Dance
The following images were scanned from some old proof sheets of photographs that survived for over 60 years packed away in an old box. Luckily they survived, and thanks to the local lady who found them and passed them on to see if they were of any use. The following small selection were possibly taken at a Fethard Badminton Dance in the Town Hall, and appear to be from the early 1950s. Many of the people in these photographs can still be identified – although the images are not as good as the original photographs – they are still of great interest and we'd love to know any of the names of those photographed at the dance. If you can help, please do? Email: fethardnews@gmail.com


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Fethard News
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