'Thank You for The Music' in the Abymill

The Premier Newspaper - November 25, 2022
This week's issue of The Premier free local newspaper is now available in local shops and is also available online (updated new server)by CLICKING HERE. This edition features articles, photographs and news from the district, including report on Kenny's Grocery Shop's 100th Anniversary; 'Premier Flashbacks to 2006'; 'Fethard News'; and lots more. Click on any of the images below to read this issue online.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Sunday, November 27, 2022, of Rose Downes, Davis Row, Clonmel and formerly of Market Hill, Fethard.

Rose's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard, at 11am, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass can be watched online at fethardabbey.comMay she rest in peace.

Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Fethard Christmas Bazaar

Fethard and District Day Care Centre wish to thank everyone who helped make our Christmas Bazaar such a success. Thanks to the local businesses for donations for our raffle and to everyone who supplied items for sale. A special thank you to our Ukrainian guests for supplying traditional Ukrainian cakes and to everyone who attended on the day and those who bought tickets. Your support is very much appreciated.

If you or a loved one would benefit from attending the Day Care Centre, please speak to our Manager, Geraldine McCarthy or your Local Public Health Nurse or GP.

Our next Split The Granny Pot draw will take place on Friday December 16. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2023.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Thursday, November 24, 2022, of Dolores Fenton (née Ryan), Hill House, Crampscastle, Fethard, E91 A298, peacefully in the kind care of the staff at Tipperary University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Naishy Fenton. Forever loved and deeply missed by her daughter Marian. Dolores is also sadly missed by her brother-in-law Jim Millar, sister-in-law Noreen Fenton, her nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, the extended Ryan and Fenton families together with her wonderful neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Sunday, November 27, from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 28, at 11am in the Augustinian Abbey, Fethard. The Funeral Mass can be watched online at fethardabbey.com which will be followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Cork

House private on Monday morning please. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

They Who Sing, Pray Twice . . .
After being as good as silenced for the past few years, the Parish Church Choir will reconvene from this Sunday. Our initial focus is to have a Choir singing for the Christmas Ceremonies this year and we will play it by ear from there on.  In addition to singing at 11am Mass, practices will be held on Sunday nights at 7pm in the Church.  We would like to extend an invitation to anyone in the community who likes to sing and would like to become involved in the Choir to come along at either eleven or seven, if you can, or else make contact with our Organist, Denise.  We would really appreciate you coming to join in singing with us.   

Curry and Movie Night!

On Saturday, December 3, a fundraising 'Curry & Movie Night' in aid of The Hope Foundation, will be held in the Convent Community Hall at 7.30pm. The feel-good film of the decade 'Slumdog Millionaire' will be shown, along with a 'Curry'. Tickets are limited at €20 each and can be booked at: 087 6742401. All funds go directly to the Hope Foundation.

Christmas Street Lights –  Funding Received
Fethard & Killusty Community Council are currently organising the erection of Christmas Street Lights. We are delighted to receive a grant of €2,000 from Tipperary County Council which is much appreciated and will help defray the overall costs involved, including the increased ESB charges. We would also appreciate any donations to Fethard & Community Council to maintain this festive enhancement to Fethard town. Our future plans and viability will have to examined closely before any decisions can be made.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, November 24. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 14 and 18. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Mary O'Mahoney. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, December 1, will be €3,025.

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

U17 ‘A’ Football Semifinal
Moyle Rovers 4-8, Fethard 3-6

On Sunday morning, November 20, before a good attendance in Killenaule with mixed weather conditions, Fethard had to give way to a better Moyle Rovers team. An outstanding display from Moyle Rover’s Jake Forristal scored 4-02 – 2-01 in each half – in a game that swung from side to side in the opening half, leaving Moyle Rovers edge ahead by 4 points.

At the break, misfortune struck our team in the third quarter when Moyle Rovers scored 2-03 from play, without a reply from Fethard in this period.  Entering the final quarter after very heavy rain, Fethard through down the gauntlet and showed they were not going down without a fight. They held Moyle Rovers scoreless for the remainder of the game and scored 2-03 and also forcing a point blank save from Moyle Rover’s goalie when a goal was on.

This game ends Fethard’s Juvenile year. The team and scorers: Ben Allen, Jack Davey, Michael James Phelan, Rory O’Mahony, Noah Flynn, Gavin Neville, Liam Kiely 1-1, Jack Quinlan, Andrew Connorton, John Lacey, Mark Neville 0-2F, Oisín Ryan, Matt Coen 1-3 (1-2F), Charlie Hackett. Charlie Walsh 1-0, Subs used: Danny Barry, and Danny Shelly. Other Subs: James Barry, Sam Coen, T. J. Keane, Jack Stokes, and Criostóir Sheehy. Selectors Kenneth O’Donnell, Paul Fitzgerald, and Chris Coen. – (Noel Byrne)

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Monday, November 21, 2022, of Tommy O'Neill, Elm Park & Love Lane Prior Park, Clonmel, and Kilknockan View, Fethard, suddenly after a tragic Accident. Sadly missed by his heart-broken partner, Rosanna, sons Jamie and Arron, parents Kathleen and Patrick, sister Tracy, Susan and Nollaig, brother Andrew, brothers-in-law David, James and Mick, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends and all his brothers in Freewheelers M.C.

Reposing on Thursday, November 24, at his Mother’s house at No. 43 Elm Park, Clonmel, from 5pm to 7pm. Reposing on Friday at Freewheelers Club House (Eircode E25 Y335), Ballypadeen, Cashel, from 4pm to 8pm followed by Funeral service at 12 noon on Saturday. Burial immediately afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Fethard. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Died in England
The death has occurred on November 19, 2022, of Johnie Coady, formerly from Coolmoyne, Fethard, and later Blandford Forum, Dorset, England.

Johnie and his wife Mary were regular visitors to Fethard, and great supporters of the Fethard & Killusty Emigrants’ Newsletter every year. 

Funeral arrangements later.

GAA Sports Development Lotto
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, November 22, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 9, 16, 23 and 25. We had no Jackpot winner and one 'Match Three' winner of €100: Christopher Quinn. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Cara Fogarty.  The next draw takes place on Tuesday, November 29, when the jackpot is €14,800. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

New Mass times in our Parish
As part of the new changes in Parish Mass times, the first will be operative from Sunday next, November 27, when the traditional 11.30am Mass in the Augustinian Abbey will now take place at 12 noon from now on. Saturday Mass remains at 7.30pm and Sunday Mornings remain at 9.30am, these times may be subject to change in the future.

The Parish Church times are Saturday at 7pm; Sundays at 11am.  Sunday Mass in Killusty will take place at 10am.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom


Fethard Ballroom continues its social dancing on Sunday, November 27, to the music of ‘Aisling Rafferty & Noel Ryan'. 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.

St. Vincent de Paul help with Christmas expenses
The Fethard Conference of St. Vincent de Paul would like to invite local families who may need support with Christmas expenses to make an application for funding if needed. Application forms can be acquired by texting your name and contact details to: 085 808 6099.

November Cemetery Rosaries for the Holy Souls
The last of the November Rosaries for the Holy Souls will be recited on this Sunday, November 27, at Killusty Cemetery after 10am Mass; Kiltinan Cemetery at 2.30pm; and Kilmaclugh Cemetery at 3.15pm. Please join us if you can.

Big Picture - Fethard Players 'Simple Simon' – 1950

Fethard Players ‘Simple Simon’ pantomime 1950
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The cast of Fethard Players 1950 Annual Pantomime ‘Simple Simon’ on their second visit to The Savoy, Limerick, when they presented then hilarious pantomime 'Simple Simon,' for the benefit of the Augustinian Church Debt Fund.

Back L to R: Willie Ryan, Jackie Whyte, Derick Wall, Alfie Kissane, Paddy Morrissey, B. Kennedy. Third Row L to R: John Collins, Fanny Walsh, Kay Fahy, Joan Brett, C. White, Noddy Hennessy, Phyllis O'Connell, Pauline Coffey, Moira Green, Bridget Malone, Laura Ward, Johnny Lyttleton. Second Row L to R: Ned Maher, Tom Barrett, Dinny Looby, Joan Goldsboro, Helen O'Connell, Betty O'Donnell, Billy O'Flynn, Louise O' Donnell, Eddie O'Neill. Front L to R: Maura Evans, Mary McCarthy, Paddy McLellan, Mary Kenny and E. O'Shea.

'A Merry Show' – Fethard Players at Savoy, Limerick
Review from the ‘Limerick Leader’ on Mon. Feb 27, 1950

Continuous Ripples of Laughter
A packed attendance in the Savoy Cinema last night greeted the Fethard Players on their second visit to Limerick, when they presented then hilarious pantomime 'Simple Simon,' for the benefit of the Augustinian Church Debt Fund. The cast of 33 including 11 principals, deserves the highest praise for a well-produced comedy which has been acclaimed by many people as better than last year's show, 'The Erin Curtain'.

Topical Gags
The entire pantomime was seemingly well rehearsed, a feature of the topical gags being the evident pun taken to introduce local personalities and places which drew a round of applause from an enthusiastic audience - While all the principals gave smooth performances, there are a few worth a special mention. Paddy McLellan, in the title role kept the comedy going at breakneck speed and had only to bat an eyelid to send ripples of humour through the house. William O’Flynn is Paddy's stage mother ‘Dame Twinkle’, was another ‘natural’ and was always in the thick of things. As ‘Baron Cufflinks’ Louis O'Donnell gave a lively characterisation and was heard to great advantage in his renderings of popular tunes.

The leading feminine role of ‘Marion’ was capably played by Joan Goldsborough whose pleasing voice can, by the way, be heard over Radio Eireann tomorrow night. An up-to-date pirate Eddie O'Neill gave an unfaltering study of ‘Sam’, and to him also go bouquets for the producing end of the comedy. ‘Slippery’ underdog to ‘Sam’ was another hard part, which a less experienced actor than Ned Maher might easily have failed in.

Other principals were Messrs John Collins, Dinny Looby, Johnny Lyttleton, Tom Barrett, Paddy Morrissey and Misses Helen O’Connell and Betty O’Donnell.

Choruses and Orchestra
The choruses were nicely blended and were enhanced by the Players’ orchestra under the leadership of Mrs Murphy. Staging was well-nigh perfect and the costumes which were made by the members themselves would do credit to any operatic company.

Rev Father O’Flynn OSA thanked the players on behalf of the Augustinian Fathers and the patrons and expressed the wish that Limerick would be afforded the opportunity of seeing the Fethard group in action again next season.

Breeda and Marie Lucey, The Valley, Fethard

Neddy Sheehan with Peggy O'Reilly and her mother Mrs O'Reilly, Barrettstown, in the background.


Jimmy Egan and his mother Mrs Egan, Coolmoyne.


Martin Stapleton, Brodeen, Fethard (brother of Willie Stapleton).


Timmy O'Connor, Main Street, with young Jackie Mackey, Cahir Road, behind on the right.


Mrs Lizzie Sheehan, St. Patrick's Place, holding her son Pat Sheehan's hand. In the background are, Helen Fergus (left), Cashel Road, and Michael Mackey, Cahir Road.


Ciss Casey, Abbey Street, leaving Mass (sister of Jack Casey).


L to R: Peggy Kenrick, Tom Walsh holding child's hand, and in the background is Ann O'Meara and her mother Rita O'Meara.


Molly Wall, The Back Green, Fethard


John Lucey and Anne Lucey, The Valley, Fethard

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