Augustinian Abbey Gathering in the Abymill

All those who are involved in ministry in the Augustinian Abbey are invited to a gathering in the Abymill on Friday evening, February 24, at 7.30pm. This is the first such gathering since the Covid crisis. Eucharist will be celebrated, and other matters such as, safeguarding and pastoral ministry, will be on the agenda. Fuller details to follow.

Table Quiz in aid of South Tipperary Hospice

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, February 16, 2023. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 11 and 21. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Una Prendergast. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, February 23, will be €3,700.

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. PLAY OUR LOTTO NOW

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Sunday, February 19, 2023, of Timothy (Tim) Hurley, Sparagoleith, Rocklow Road, Fethard, and formerly of Marian Square, Fermoy , Co Cork.

Inexpressibly grieved by his loving wife Mary, sons Timmy and Cian, sister Patricia, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Tuesday, February 21, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, at 11am on Wednesday, February 22, followed by removal to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The Mass can be watched online at parishchurch.net. House Private Please. Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE

William Despard Hemphill – Tipperary People and Places lecture Series


W.D. Hemphill, son of Samuel Hemphill, originally of Springhill, Killenaule was born in 1816 in Clonmel. After qualifying as a doctor, he returned to Clonmel and settled with his wife in Brighton Place and later in Oak Ville. He is best known for his interest in photography and his publication Stereoscopic Illustrations of Clonmel. Join us in The Source, Thurles on Tuesday 21st February at 7p.m as Dr Karol Mullaney Dignam, author of W.D. Hemphill: Irish Victorian photographer discusses Hemphill and his contribution to Irish photography. For further details contact 052 6166123: studies@tipperarycoco.ie

Return of the Light – Poetry, Writing Workshops

The Premier Newspaper - February 17, 2023
This week's issue of The Premier free local newspaper is now available in local shops and is also available online by CLICKING HERE. This edition features articles, photographs and news from the district, including: Tipperariana Book Fair Report & Photos; Premier Flashbacks to 2007'; Fethard News'; and lots more. Click on any of the images below to read this issue online.

Fethard family support Turkish earthquake victims

Huseyin ‘Coco’ Barlaz, Extreme Carwash & Valeting, photographed with his extended family at The Green, Fethard, where they raised much needed funds for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey.

On Sunday last, February 12, a local businessman, Huseyin ‘Coco’ Barlaz, who operates his business, Extreme Carwash & Valeting, at The Green, Fethard, to good use by raising funds for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey, his home country. Coco’s good friend Eyyup ‘Ray’ Çiçek, also from Turkey, lost two close relatives in the earthquake, and gathered family members to take part in this unique fundraising efforts.

Coco and Ray, along with their family members, opened ‘Extreme Carwash & Valeting Service’ all day on Sunday when they offered all proceeds from their Car Washing Service to go towards raising funds for this tragedy and make sure it goes directly to ‘Turkish Aid’ where it was needed most. Family members also supplied a wonderful range of fresh home baking, cakes, buns, tarts on sale to support the fundraising, which was very well supported.

Both Coco and Ray have lived in Fethard for many years, having first met their future wives (McCormack sisters from Fethard), in Turkey while on holidays. Both are self-employed and run successful businesses in Fethard. Ray operates his barber shop, ‘Rayzor’s Turkish Barbers’ at Lower Main Street, Fethard.

Both families are very grateful for the local good wishes and support received to date, as they also are for the continued custom received in their individual businesses.

RTE's ‘Operation Transformation’ visit Fethard

Fethard Patrician Presentation School students and staff photographed with their inspirational Special Needs Assistant, Nuala Ahearne, to wish herself and her daughter the school's best wishes as they take part in RTE's Operation Transformation's 5km run/walk in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, February 18.

On Thursday, February 9, Fethard Patrician Presentation School welcomed RTE's outside broadcast crew to the school to record a piece for this week's Operation Transformation programme which will feature our school's inspirational SNA (Special Needs Assistant), Nuala Ahearne. Nuala and her daughter Georgia are going to participate in the Operation Transformation's 5km run/walk in the Phoenix Park on February 18. The students and staff gathered outside the school to wish Nuala the very best on this venture.


Staff members at Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School making a presentation to Special Needs Assistant, Nuala Ahearne, to wish her well in RTE's Operation Transformation's 5km Run/Walk in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, February 18, 2023. L to R: Gwen Cronin (Secretary), Connie O’Sullivan (Caretaker), Nuala Ahearne (SNA), Pamela Morrissey (SNA).  and Catriona McKeogh (Deputy Principal).

Social Dancing in Fethard Ballroom


Fethard Ballroom continues its social dancing on Sunday, February 19, to the music of 'Teddy & Cathal Barry'. 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.

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

This 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.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, February 14, 2023, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 8, 23, 27 and 30. We had no Jackpot winner and one 'Match Three' winner who received €150: Eimear Egan. One Lucky Dip winner received €100: Martina Cowlard.  The next draw takes place on Tuesday, February 21, when the jackpot is €17,200. The funds raised are used to promote sport in the local community.

Big Picture – Abymill Official Opening Concert 1988

Abymill Theatre Official Opening Concert - 1988

This photo above was taken of Nano Nagle National School pupils performing at the Official Opening Concert held in the Abymill Theatre on Friday, May 27, 1988. Below is the flier for the Official Opening week's events from May 26 to June 11, 1988.

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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
Please send any comments or photo information, names and event, to fethardnews@gmail.com

Group photographed at the annual Hunt Ball (date unknown). Any information welcome.


Group photographed at the annual Hunt Ball (date unknown). Any information welcome.


Group photographed at the annual Hunt Ball (date unknown). Any information welcome.


Group photographed at the annual Hunt Ball (date unknown). Any information welcome..


Group photographed at the Clonmel Harrier Hunt Ball, Collins Hall, Clonmel, November 23, 1960.


Members of the Ronan family photographed at the Clonmel Harrier Hunt Ball, Collins Hall, Clonmel, November 23, 1960.

Photographed at the Clonmel Harrier Hunt Ball in the Collins Ballroom on Wednesday, November 23, 1960, are Mrs Rosemary Ponsonby (former joint-master of the hunt) and her husband Mr Harry Ponsonby. A large attendance thoroughly enjoyed the excellent catering by the ladies' committee and the music of Mick Delahunty and his orchestra.


Photographed at the Clonmel Harrier Hunt Ball in the Collins Ballroom on Wednesday, November 23, 1960, are Maurice Shanahan, Mary O'Donoghue, Patrick O'Dwyer, Anne Dawson, Thomas Kavanagh and Joan Condon.

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