Fethard & Killusty Newsletter selling fast!

This year's issue of Fethard & Killusty Emigrant's Newsletter is selling fast and currently sold out at Fethard Post Office and Daybreak Supermarket. There are still some copies available at Centra Supermarket (The Green) at €12 each.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on January 5, 2024, of Rose McCarthy (née O'Neill), Fr Tirry Park, Fethard, and formerly Gleann Rí, Holycross, unexpectedly in St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Predeceased by her sons Eddie and Eric, father Hugh. Deeply regretted by her loving family; husband Eric, daughter Joan, mother Joanie, sisters Lizzie and Joanne, brother Martin, nephew Dean, niece Elaine, brother-in-law John and Gary, sister-in-law Geraldine, uncle Patsy, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Monday, January 8, from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Fethard on Tuesday, January 9 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Crohane Cemetery, Killenaule (Crohane Lower E41 V840). Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, of Fr. Ben 'Ger O'Brien OSA, Duckspool House, Abbeyside, Waterford, and formerly New Ross, Wexford.

The Late Fr. Ben will be fondly remembered for his time spent at the Augustinian Abbey in Fethard from 1993 to 2001, and his many return visits for various occasions since.

Fr. Ben passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff at St. Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Fr. Ben is predeceased by his sisters Kay and Eileen and is deeply mourned by his sisters Eithne French (Enniscorthy), Mary O'Neill (Waterford) and Teresa Bailey (Newcastle, Co. Dublin), brother-in-law Joe Bailey, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends and his Augustinian Confrères.

Reposing at The Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (X35 XN79) on Thursday evening, January 4, from 3pm. to 4.30pm with Prayers at 4pm. Reposing later that Thursday evening, January 4, at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, Co. Wexford (Y34 FK44) from 6.30pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass took place at 10am on Friday morning, January 5, in St. Mary and St. Michael's Parish Church, New Ross (Y34 N677). Interment took place afterwards in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Irishtown, New Ross. Requiescat In Pace.

If you wish to leave a message of condolence online for the family please CLICK HERE.

Parish Church Christmas Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 14 and 24. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Maura Clooney. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, January 11, will be €2,675.

We are delighted with the support shown for our Parish Lotto, it is a fundraising initiative that is of great benefit to the parish. Please pass the word on and invite friends and family to take part. You can join, see the draw results, and details of how your support is making a big difference at https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/fethardkillusty/

Please spread the word and encourage family and friends to join to help grow our fundraiser. Thank you so much for your support and best of luck in our jackpot draw.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on January 1, 2024, of Keith Lawrence, Woodvale Walk, Fethard. Beloved son of Patrick and Alice, brother to Tanya, Ursula, Lorena, Orla and Adi. Also missed by his seven nieces and nephews. Beloved grandson of Nanny Bunty. Keith will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. May he rest in peace

Reposing in McCarthy's Funeral Home on Thursday, January 4, from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, January 5 at 11am in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Monday, January 1, 2024, of Patricia Lalor (née Jacob), Silverfort, Fethard, peacefully in her 101st year.

Beloved mother of Suzanne, Barry and Godfrey. Also sadly missed by her six step-children and eight grandchildren. Many thanks to Oakdale Nursing Home for their kindness and care.

Funeral take place at Magorban Church, Fethard, on Friday, January 5, at 2pm. Family flowers only.

Message of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, January 2, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 6, 22, 23 and 32. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One lucky dip winner received €100: Martin Fogarty. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, January 9, when the jackpot is €26,600. The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom’s on Sunday, January 7, to the music of the 'Finbarr Dennehy Band'. 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.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, of Dr Mollie Owens, Fethard, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Waterford University Hospital on St. Stephen's Day night. Beloved wife of Denis, loving mother of Naomhán, Áine, Ciara and Catríona, and adoring grandmother of Caelan and Leo. She will be sadly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, siblings, extended family, colleagues, patients, friends and her whole community. May she rest in peace

House private for family. Molly's Funeral Mass will take place at the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on Friday, December 29h, at 11.00am, which can be watched online at parishchurch.net, followed by burial at Moyglass Cemetery. Anyone who wishes to meet the family is invited to Fethard Ballroom after the Funeral. A meesage of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, can be made by clicking the following link: Waterford Hospice Donation.

Great turnout for Goal Mile on Christmas Morning
This year's annual 'Goal Mile', organised by Colm McGrath in Fethard, took place from The Square, Fethard, at 12 noon, on Christmas Day, where a large crowd turned up to take part. The GOAL Mile, proudly supported by AIB, is one of Ireland’s most popular annual events, and a Christmas tradition for thousands of families.

The following photographs were supplied by Dani Rotonda for which we are most grateful.

Organiser Colm McGrath, collecting from passing cars on Christmas Morning


Collector Tom Tobin at the start of the 'Goal Mile' with Kathleen Maher (née Keane).

Faces and Places from the Past
This week we have a selection of photographs taken at the GAA Dinner Dance on March 3, 1989. We have some names but not all, so if anyone can help us, please do. Please send any comments, photo information, names, to fethardnews@gmail.com

Dick Fitzgerald (left) presenting the ‘Player of The Past’ trophy to Dick Hayes at the Fethard GAA Club’s Annual Dinner Dance held on Friday night, March 3, 1989.


Dick Fitzgerald (left) presenting the ‘Player of The Past’ trophy to Dick Hayes at the Fethard GAA Club’s Annual Dinner Dance also included are Kitty Hayes and Canon James Power P.P.

Enjoying a social drink at the Fethard GAA Dinner Dance on March 3, 1989, are L to R: Keith Grimson, Rory O’Connor, John O’Connor, Gabrielle Hayes, Kevin Hayes and Dermot Hackett.


Jimmy McCarthy and Margaret Cummins photographed at the Fethard GAA Club’s Annual Dinner Dance (March 3, 1989)


L to R: Eddie Sheehan, Nancy Sheehan and Josie Sheehan at the Fethard GAA Dinner Dance and ‘Player of the Past’ presentation (March 3 1989)


Residents from Burke Street photographed at the Fethard GAA Dinner Dance Jimmy McCarthy and Margaret Cummins photographed at the Fethard GAA Club’s Annual Dinner Dance (March 3, 1989). Back L to R: Andrew O’Donovan, Johnny Cummins, Anthony Hayes, Percy O’Flynn, John Hurley, Jimmy O’Shea. Middle L to R: Richie Hayes, Jimmy Hayes, Sally Hayes, Frank Coffey, Hillary Hayes, Assumpta Coffey, Paddy Kenrick. Front L to R: Teresa Cummins, Mary O’Brien, Kitty Hayes, Dick Hayes (Player of the Past), Peggy Kenrick and Margaret Coffey..


Fethard GAA Players photographed with trophies won at the Club’s Annual Dinner Dance held on Friday night, March 3, 1989..


Fethard GAA Club Committee and guests photographed at their Annual Dinner Dance held on Friday night, March 3, 1989.

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

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