Fethard Athletic Club back Training on Tuesdays


Fethard Athletic Club ahve resumed training every Tuesday evening at 6pm, meeting outside Fethard Ballroom. Now that the evenings are brighter we invite all to come along. Training sessions will be attended by an experienced coach, Mr James Laste, who will be there to offer advice to athletes. For further details about the club, training, and upcoming events, you can contact Tel: 087 677 1139.

Upcoming Events

• On Sunday, February 19, the club will travel to Moyne A.C. to take part in the Novice 6K Road Race.
• On Sunday, April 2, the County Novice event will take place in Fethard – 6k for Men and 3K for Ladies.
• On Thursday, May 25, the club will host the very popular 5K 'Walls of Fethard' run, suitable for all ages.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 5, 11, 13 and 14. We had no Jackpot winner and one 'Match Three' winner who received €150: Jimmy Horan. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Robert Noonan.  The next draw takes place on Tuesday, February 14, when the jackpot is €17,000. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

Patrician Presentation Students enjoy a Memorable Skiing trip in Italy


Students from Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School took to the snow slopes in Northern Italy for a memorable Skiing trip in January. Flying into Verona Airport they then transferred to the beautiful Ski town of Andalo in Northern Italy, which is surrounded by the magnificent Dolomite Peaks.



The students skied for two hours every morning on the Piste (a track of firm snow for skiing on), returning after lunch to ski in their groups for the afternoon. The ski slopes cover an area of around 52km, with red blue and black slopes. They improved immensely over the six days with many students reaching the level of the black slope.



In the evening they also engaged in other activities that included swimming, ‘pizza nights’ and snooker tournaments. A wonderful memorable time was had by all with skiing being an exciting new experience for them to remember.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 9 and 24. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Mary Morrissey. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, February 16, will be €3,650.

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

Celebration of Life Service at the Augustinian Abbey
On Sunday, February 26, a Celebration of Life Service will take place at 12 noon in the Augustinian Abbey, Fethard.

Thus is a community gesture of solidarity with all who have been touched directly, indirectly, or in any way been affected by suicide. Suicide support services, first responders, students and other groups will come together for this simple service in support of the many members of the community who have suffered in any way from the tragedy of suicide. All are invited and welcome to come along.

Save Our Hedgerows Dáil Protest


We can make this happen! Please share widely. For Tipp/KK and adjoining areas, there is a coach from Horse and Jockey to Dáil Éireann 9.15am return 5pm. Confirmations to saveourhedgerows@gmail.com or 086-1739707

Social Dancing in Fethard Ballroom

Fethard Ballroom continues its social dancing on Sunday, February 12, to the music of Unity'. 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.

Students prepare for Fethard Book Fair

Patrician Presentation Secondary School students Margaret Keane and Matilda Molloy (left), sorting books with teacher Miss Rebecca Fogarty (centre), in preparation for the Tipperariana Book Fair which will be held in Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, February 12, from 12 noon to 4.30pm. The students will take a stall at the Book Fair, organised by Fethard Historical Society, with proceeds going towards the purchase of books for the English department at the school.

St Valentine's Day – Arts & Crafts Workshop

What can be a better present for St Valentine's Day than a bouquet of flowers? Cashel library invites children of 6 to 10 year old to come along and participate in an Arts & Crafts workshop on Saturday, February 11, from 12 noon to 12.45pm. We’ll make a bouquet of flowers from coloured paper.
Booking essential as places are limited. Call us on (062) 63825.

Tipperariana Book Fair returns to the Ballroom Fethard on Sunday February 12


Members of Fethard Historical Society photographed at the launch of this year's Tipperariana Book Fair which takes place in Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 12 noon to 4.30pm. This is a welcome return for book lovers and dealers all over Ireland who are looking forward to travelling to Fethard after an absence of two years due to Covid restrictions. L to R: Terry Cunningham, Mary Healy, Catherine O'Flynn, Michael Mallon, Pat Looby and Mary Hanrahan.

The Tipperariana Book Fair returns to the Ballroom Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E91 AH76 on Sunday 12th February 2023 from 12 o’clock until 4pm. After a hiatus of two years, the Fethard Historical Society looks forward to once more hosting what has long been vaunted as “the most successful one-day book fair in Ireland”. Regular attendees will notice the earlier opening and closing times. Any queries relating to the Book Fair can be directed to the society’s Chairman Michael Mallon or by email at bookfair@fethard.com

As always book dealers from all over the country will be present offering a wide variety of books from specialist first editions, historical tomes, children’s books, general interest, and popular fiction. There is literally something for everyone.

Tipperary authors of books published last year will also be in attendance so it’s the ideal opportunity to come along, meet the author and buy a signed copy of that book for which you’ve been waiting.  This year’s authors include among others: Margaret O’Brien (Weather Report), Sean Hogan (editor, Series of Centenary Booklets), Peter O’Grady (Enemies of the People) and Fethard’s own Jasper Murphy and his fellow South East Scribes (Winter Miscellany). 

The Fethard Historical Society also has its own stall offering incredible value in secondhand books of all genres: bestselling popular fiction, thrillers, the classics, poetry, gardening books, cookery books etc. It’s a great chance to find a bargain or track down that particular book for which you’ve been searching.

The Book Fair returns with all the individual touches that make it so unique: live music provided by a talented piano player, the chance to browse at leisure and the always popular pop-up café featuring tasty treats and home baked goodies.

The Fethard Historical Society is currently accepting donations of books for its stall. Books can be dropped into the Fethard Ballroom on Saturday 11th February 2023 from 10am until 5pm or contact Mary Hanrahan on 087 900 9722.

Admission is €3 and, as always, accompanied children are free making this a family friendly outing. Please note there isn’t an ATM/ Card Machine on site, so cash is the order of the day. In the interests of sustainability, it is also suggested that customers bring their own bags.

Big Picture – Killusty National School June 1987

Killusty National School – June 1987

This photo was taken of Killusty National School pupils outside their school in June 1987

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Faces and Places from the Past 
This week we have a selection of photographs collected from local people over the years that may bring back some pleasant memories
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L to R: Rita Cassells, Noreen O’Rourke, Kathleen Cassells and Mai Cassells photographed on the Cashel Road, Fethard.


Nanny Wall with her great grandchildren Martina and Dorothy Croke.


Local butcher Jimmy Kelly photographed with some of the ladies who worked in O'Flynns Tailors in Burke Street. L to R Joan Bergin, Joan Coffey, Ann Wall, Jimmy Kelly, Mary Ryan (Drumdeel), Ann Neville.


Margaret (May) Mackey, St. Patrick's Place, her husband was John.


Alan, Kitty and Billy Power, St. Patrick's Place, Fethard


Leaving Fethard Station by train 1946.

Postman Jim Ahearn delivering post to a house in St. Patrick's Place.


Rock of Cashel ruins


L to R: Johnny 'Spot' Leahy holding pup with Paddy O'Dwyer and Joe O'Dwyer.

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