Fethard Festival Family Fun Day a great success!


Fethard Festival Family Fun Day on, Sunday, June 12, was a great success with thousands turning up for the first Festival held at the spacious Fethard Town Park. The large attendance was a great test for parking facilities and access to the town park, while Stage 2 works are still in progress. The whole operation was very well organised and was blessed with good weather, if a little windy at times.


General photographs at the first Fethard Festival Family Fun Day held at Fethard Town Park on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

People came from far and near and were treated to a wonderful family experience with lots of events, stalls, games, music, and entertainment for all ages. The free entertainment and amusements were all supplied courtesy of the Magnier family at Coolmore, who are also the main sponsors of the Fethard Town Park Development, assisted by Tipperary County Council and Tipperary Development Company.


Travelling from Mitchelstown for Fethard Festival Family Fun Day were L to R: Toby and Samantha Fernihough with their son Mackenzie (in front) and Pauline Griffiths (right)

Fethard Town Park is based on a partnership approach and collaboration of best practice between numerous stakeholders including Local authority, Local Business, Clubs, Schools and community groups. Fethard Regional Community Sport & Recreational Campus CLG is a local voluntary community group set up to develop and manage Fethard Town Park.


Having great fun on the children's amusement rides at Fethard Family Fun Day

Dog Show Results
The following are the Dog Show Results at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day held at Fethard Town Park Sunday, June 12. 2022.

• Class 1 - Largest Dog (Best)
  1st-Phoebe; 2nd-Archie; 3rd-Polo
• Class 2 - Smallest Dog (Best)
  1st-Mollie; 2nd-Pippino; 3rd-Snowy
• Class 3 - Dog With Waggiest Tail
  1st-Teddy; 2nd-Bear; 3rd-Lucy
• Class 4 - Dog you are most like to take home
  1st-Luna; 2nd-Dog with pink bow and flowers; 3rd-Lilly
• Class 5 - Fancy Dress
  1st-Spot; 2nd-Brownie; 3rd-Chica
• Class 6 - Best Young Handler U18
  1st-Maggy; 2nd-Peaches; 3rd-Ripon
• Champion of Show - Phoebe
  Reserve Champion - Teddy

Thank you and well done to everyone that took part.

Tug-of-War Competition Results
The following are the Tug-Of-War Results at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day held at Fethard Town Park Sunday, June 12. 2022.

• First competition – National Div.2 580kg
  1st Killylough
  2nd Mighty Oaks
• Second competition – Development League.
  Five-a-side, 420kg, points awarded accordingly.
• Last competition – National Div.2 680kg
  1st Mighty Oaks
  2nd Killylough
  
• Community Tug-Of-War Competition six-a-side pull.
  1st-The Ponies
  2nd-Sweeneys Lunatics
  3rd- Leetherm

Hosted by: Slieveardagh Club (Local Tug of War Club)
Anybody interested in joining the club new members are more than welcome Contact Thomas Kearney 086 8090709.

Big thank you to all involved in Fethard Town Park for all their help.

The following photographs will give a flavour of what the first Fethard Festival 'Family Fun Day' held at Fethard Town Park was like. Our congratulations to all involved.


Enjoying the Family Fun Day are Back L to R: Susan McCormack, Toddy McNamara, Tracy Mackey, Stephanie McCormack. Children in Front L to R: Emre Cicek, Tayla Barlaz, Azra Barlaz, and Ayla Barlaz.


L to R: Gillian Gubbins with her parents Noel and Josephine, formerly from Fethard, photographed at Gillian's 'GG Designs' art, craft & design stall at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day. Visit Website


Photographed at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 12, are L to R: Jennifer Fogarty, with her son Conor Prendergast, and daughter Hazel Prendergast, Jim Fogarty, Tom Fogarty and his wife Rita Fogarty.


General photographs at the first Fethard Festival Family Fun Day


Enjoying Fethard Festival Family Fun Day are L to R: Freddy Clemson, Caoilainn Kelly, Lily May Walsh, Milly Ryan, Ellie Anne Woodlock, and Rose Reddy.


'Away with Nature' stall, a family run business run by Fiona O'Donohoe and based in Drangan, photographed with her daughter Aoife and partner Shane.


Lonergan's Bar staff and customers all 'dressed' for the 'Wheelbarrow Race' at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day.


Photographed at the Fethard Family Fun Day 'Dog Show' are Back L to R: Lorraine Collum, Lucy Kenny, Emily Spillane, Meadbh Collum, Claire O'Donnell. Front L to R: Aoibheann Collum holding 'Archie', and Aoife Harrington holding 'Boots'.


Norah and Kevin O'Meara, Mullinahone, photographed with their family, and their extended Sullivan family cousins from Fethard, at this year's Fethard Festival Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 12, for the first time at Fethard Town Park.


L to R: Robbie English (jun) and Robbie English (sen) with Isaac and Enda Hennessy, at Fethard Family Fun Day.


Bridget Kilroy having fun on the 'Rodeo Bull' at the first Fethard Festival Family Fun Day at Fethard Town Park on Sunday, June 12.


Enjoying the Family Fun Day are L to R: Sean O'Donovan, special guest, 'Tipperary Rose' Aisling O'Donovan, John O'Connell, and Colm Barry.


Taking a break for a bite to eat are L to R: Phil Byrne and Pat O'Loughnan (Coolmoyne & Moyglass Vintage Club).


Dooks Fine Foods award winning chef, Richard Gleeson, photographed with his wife Sally Ann and baby Mabel, at their display stall at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day.


Photographed at Fethard Festival Family Fun Day are L to R: Anthony Fitzgerald, Victoria Melnuk, Liza Melnuk, Artem Melnuk, and Karen Fitzgerald


Kate and Una Kirwan with their dog 'Milly' at the Fethard Family Fun Day 'Dog Show'.


Mariola Adamczak photographed with her daughter Daiana and family at Fethard Family Fun Day.


Extended members of the Ryan family enjoying the the Fethard Festival Family Fun Day.


Enjoying the Family Fun Day L to R: Nathan Ryan, Joe Ryan, Timmy Hurley and Eamon Keane.


Johnny Sheehan and his daughter Phyllis Sheehan at their woodcraft stall


Slieveardagh Tug-O'-War team. Back L to R: Paddy Donovan, Anthony Glennon, Donal Ward, Joey Ward, Michael Stapleton, Barry Glynn. Front L to R: Tom Kearney, Michael Teehan, Brian Ivors, Darren Teehan and Karl Kenny.


Mulcair Tug of War team pulling


L to R: Edwina Newport, Mary Byrne and Susan Meagher, photographed at the first Fethard Festival Family Fun Day held at Fethard Town Park on Sunday, June 12, 2022.


Listening to 'Mad Patsy' L to R: Mary Sheehan, Josie Costello and Michael Costello.


Field Archery Club run by the Three Counties Archers group Clonmel. Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm at Clonmel Town Sports Complex, Clonmel. Tel: 087 2034096


L to R: Bernard Sweeney, Jacinta Kearney and Joanne Kearney at Fethard Family Fun Day


Noreen and Brian Sheehy waiting for the dog show to start.


L to R: Sean O'Donovan, Maura Frewen and Willie Frewen photographed outside the old Patrician Brothers Monastery on the Rocklow Road.

Feast of Corpus Christi this Sunday, June 19

Corpus Christi Procession to the Abbey Grounds in 1953

On this Sunday, June 19, we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with a special mass at 11am in the parish church and A Eucharistic Procession from Holy Trinity Parish Church to the Augustinian Abbey at 7pm.

The mass will be in thanksgiven for those who helped us through the last two and a half years of the Covid Pandemic, and remembrance of those we lost in that time. The feast of Corpus Christi is a celebration of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist. When the Eucharist is carried through the streets in solemn procession, we give public witness of our faith and devotion toward the sacrament of the Eucharist.

Visiting Choir for Abbey Mass on this Sunday, June 19
The 11.30am Mass on Sunday, June 19, will be accompanied by the choir from St. Mary's Church in Clonmel. All are welcome to come along and take part in this celebration of Mass in the Abbey.

Winning Family of €10,000 Holiday of a Lifetime

L to R: Maurice Moloney, Fethard Town Park; Tommy Sheehan, Fethard Town Park; Anthony Fitzgerald, Head of Enterprise, Tipperary County Council. Front L to R: Nicola Caulfield, Waterford, winner of the 'Holiday of a Lifetime', with her children Freddie, Mikey and husband Michael Power.

A Waterford Family have won the Fethard Town Park raffle prize of a €10,000 Holiday of a Lifetime. Nicola Caulfield was announced as the winner of the fundraising raffle at a live draw in Fethard Town Park on Sunday 12th June. The draw was also streamed live on the Fethard Town Park Facebook page.

Fethard Town Park sold 2,000 tickets with entries from every county in Ireland. After seeing a Rachael Blackmore video supporting the raffle, Nicola purchased a ticket online and couldn’t believe her luck when she was notified as being the winner. Nicola and her husband Michael are planning a trip to Disneyworld with their 2 young boys.
Speaking with the prize winners in Fethard Town Park on Wednesday night, Director of Fethard Town Park, Maurice Moloney said, "This has been a fantastic fundraiser for us with all profits going towards the ongoing development of Fethard Town Park, community, sport and recreational facility. We are delighted to see the prize won by a young family and we wish them every best wishes on their travels."

The raffle prize was generously sponsored by two local companies, Ribworld and Gleeson Quarries. Director of Fethard Town Park, Anthony Fitzgerald said, "Both companies have been great supporters of Fethard Town Park since the start and we are extremely appreciative of their partnership on this fundraiser."

Phase 1 of Fethard Town Park has been operational since January 2022 and includes a full size 4G and Grass Rugby/GAA pitch, training pitch, outdoor exercise equipment, walkways, and significant public realm. The construction of a community pavilion, dressing rooms, gym and café at Fethard Town Park commenced earlier this year and is due for completion in early 2023.

Lester Piggott Month's Memorial Service at the Augustinian Abbey on Sunday, June 26


Sunday, June 26, is exactly a month to the day since the death of the legendary jockey Lester Pigott. While Lester is an iconic figure throughout the horse racing world, his name resonates in a special way here in Fethard. While the 'Sport of Kings' features prominently across the globe, it is no exaggeration to say that Tipperary, and especially Fethard, could be described as the 'Mecca' of the equine industry.

All will be familiar with the extraordinary role played by Lester Piggott in his beloved sport and Fethard folks can be so proud that he had such a prominent involvement in their locality. Accordingly some of his local admirers and fans have asked that some simple ceremony be organised here in his memory. This will take place at the Augustinian Abbey here in Fethard on Sunday June 26, at 9.30 am. It may be viewed online on Augustinian Abbey live stream.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, June 16. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 9 and 16. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Nicky Murphy. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, June 23, will be €1,825.

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. PLAY OUR LOTTO NOW

‘In the Footsteps of Nano Nagle’


The Fethard Historical Society has organised a trip to Cork on Saturday 25th June 2022. The bus leaves from outside the Town Hall Fethard at 8am and we hope to return to Fethard at around 7pm. The trip costs €55; a light lunch is included. When booking please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. Please book on or before Wednesday, June 22, by contacting Pat Looby 087 690 8330 or Mary Hanrahan 087 9009722. All are welcome, members and non-members alike.

‘In the Footsteps of Nano Nagle’ will see us visit Nano Nagle Place in Cork City, the location of Nano’s first school. It is a place that celebrates Nano Nagle’s vision of empowerment through education, community inclusion and spiritual engagement for a contemporary world. We will have a guided tour of the museum and time to explore the complex which also comprises heritage rooms, gardens, the Good Day Deli, a gift shop and a book shop.

Then it’s on to Nano Nagle’s birthplace in Ballygriffin outside Mallow where we will have a light lunch followed by a Heritage and Organic Garden tour. It will begin with a visit to the heritage room with a guided introduction to the Nano Nagle story followed by a guided walk around the grounds and the environmental features of the gardens. Once again, there should be time to explore at leisure after the guided tour.

The final stage of our trip is a visit to the Doneraile Court Gardens where one can enjoy magnificent Capability Brown style vistas, specimen tree avenues, formal still water ponds and view the various herds of deer grazing alongside rare breed Kerry cattle.

Community Games County Finals

Jack Fogarty and his friend Jake O’Connor, Moyglass, who are among those representing Tipperary at the Regional Finals in Ennis on July 23.

Fethard & Killusty Area have the following 15 competitors entered for County finals in Thurles on next Saturday, June 18.

• Swimming Boys U8 freestyle Zach O’Brien.
  
• Girls U10 freestyle Hayley O’Brien.
  
• Boys U12 Freestyle. Rory O’Brien, Harry Kelly.

Registration from 8am. Boys warm up 9am and Girls warm up 9.15am
Events commence at 9.30am.

Art

• Girls U10 Imogen Coe
• Girls U12 Kate Gaule.
• Boys U8 Gus O’Flynn, Charlie O’Flynn,
• Boys U12 Oliver O’Flynn, Callum O’Flaherty
• Boys U14 Joseph Gaule , Joe Purcell
  

Handwriting

• U10 Boys Ted Purcell.
• U12 Girls Zoe Thompson.
• U12 Boys Aaron Feery

Both Events in Presentation Secondary School commencing at 2pm. It would be good if competitors would meet with Peggy in main reception area before the events to get a group photo of our Area Participants. Good Luck to everybody!

Photographed at the Tipperary Community Games County Finals held in Templemore on Sunday last are: Zachary O’Brien. Mary Kate Fogarty, Grainne Fogarty Meadhbh Fogarty and Jack Fogarty. Zachary, Hayley and Rory O’Brien and Harry Kelly will represent Fethard Killusty Area in the County Swimming Finals in Thurles on Sunday, June 18. We wish them all the very best of Luck.

Christy's Community Work Acknowledged by Mayor

Cllr Michael Murphy, Mayor of Clonmel, presenting Christy Williams with a framed Certificate of Appreciation acknowledging his 90th year and his Tidy Towns work with in Killusty.

The Mayor of Clonmel Municipal District, Cllr Michael Murphy, hosted a reception for Killusty Tidy Towns at the Town Hall, Clonmel, on Thursday, June 2. This special occasion also marked Christy Williams 90th year, and his contribution to Killusty Tidy Towns, and also his contribution to Fethard Country Market held each week on Friday mornings in Fethard Town Hall.

Members of Killusty Tidy Towns attended the reception in Clonmel and Mayor, Cllr Murphy, presented Christy with a framed Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the community.

GAA Sports Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, June 14, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 9, 26, 28 and 29. One 'Match Three' winner received €150: Eoin Whyte. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Karol Maher.

The next draw takes place on Tuesday, June 21, when the jackpot is €10,200. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community. 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.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Saturday, June 11, 2022, of Fr. Loughlin Brennan P.P., Murroe, Limerick, and formerly Moyglass Parish. Fr Loughlin Brennan passed away at his Parochial House in Murroe, Co. Limerick, suddenly. Pre-deceased by his parents Richard and Bridgit, his brother Andrew and Andrew’s infant twin brother. Survived by his sister, Joan, brothers, Richard, Michael, Tommy and Patrick, sisters-in-law, Jacqueline, Ann, Christine and Sadia, brother-in-law, Stephen, nephews, Patrick, Joshua, Oisín and Zachariah. May he rest in peace.

Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 15, at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in Loughmore Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice. The funeral Mass will be streamed live at https://funeralslive.ie/fr-loughlin-brennan/

For those who wish to leave a message of condolence online can do so by CLICKING HERE.

Fethard & Killusty Parish Graveyard Masses in June

• Friday, June 17 – Rathcoole at 7.30pm
• Friday, June 24 – Peppardstown at 7.30pm

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom


Fethard Ballroom continues its social dancing on Sunday, June 19, to the music of ‘Checkers'. 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.

Big Picture - Swimming Certs for St. Patricks' Boys National School – March 31, 1995

See how many faces you can recognise from St. Patrick's Boys National School, Fethard, after receiving their Swimming Certificates on March 31, 1995?

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

Swimming Certs for St. Patrick Boys' National School
Pupils from St. Patrick Boys' National School Fethard who completed a ten-week swimming course at Clonmel Swimming Pool. The project was organised by teacher, Miss Denise McGrath, who presented the pupils with their certificates on March 31, 1995.

'Sing for Ukraine' concert – proceeds go to Ukrainian Refugees at Fethard Convent
A concert will take place in St. John's Cathedral, John Street, Cashel, featuring Dublin College Acapella Group 'Trinitones' on Saturday, June 25, at 8pm. Tickets are €20 and all proceeds go to Ukrainian Refugees staying in Fethard Convent. For further information contact Martin at 087 2522548 or Maura at 087 9575256.



Dublin College Acapella Group 'Trinitones'
The all-male acapella group was founded in 2012 at Trinity College Dublin. They call themselves the pioneers of ‘popular’ acapella performance in Ireland. They are an impressive group of lads, with a large vocal range creating a full sound without any instruments, just their voices.

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

Fethard & District Photos from the past . . .

This week we have a selection taken at the Moyglass Gymkhana held in August 1987. If you have any comments or further information, we would love to hear from you. Email: fethardnews@gmail.com

Fahey sisters waiting patiently with their dogs for the start of the Puppy Show at Moyglass Gymkhana held in August 1987.


Members of Fethard Civil Defence pictured on duty at the Moyglass Gymkhana. Fortunately this time their services were only required to treat some minor insect stings but their voluntary presence was appreciated by all on the day. L to R: Michael Mullins, Jimmy Higgins (kneeling), Brendan Kenny and Rory Walsh.


Rosanna Ponsonby and Sara Cleary who were judges at Moyglass Gymkhana Dog Show in August 1987. Pictured with Willie O’Donnell and his active dog 'Slope', after winning the working Dog Section at the dog Show.


Ruth Delaney, Fethard, on her pony 'Gold Arrow', winner of the 'James Hannigan Perpetual Cup' for the training class at the Moyglass Gymkhana. The trophy was presented by Miss Ann Martin.


Family enjoying the good weather and fun at Moyglass Gymkhana.


Michael 'Mouse' Morris clearing a fence in the 'Donkey Derby' at Moyglass Gymkhana held in August 1987.


Fr. Conor Hayes needing a helping hand over this fence in the 'Donkey Derby' at Moyglass Gymkhana held in August 1987.


Winner all right! Ann Martin leaps with joy as she wins the Donkey Derby at Moyglass Gymkhana in 1987.


Enjoying the Donkey Derby final at Moyglass Gymkhana are L to R: Gerry Long, Mouse Morris and Paddy Martin.


Dr. Tom Cleary presenting Ann Martin with first prize after winner an exciting Donkey Derby held at Moyglass Gymkhana in 1987.

Fethard News
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