Fethard Historical Society Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Fethard Historical Society will take place at 8pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the ICA Hall Fethard. Membership fees are unchanged: Individual €7, Family €10 Concessions €5. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments served afterwards.
Lily goes to Kenya!
Transition Year student Lily Murphy is raising funds with some other pupils from her school to visit a sister school in Kenya. Lily has financed the trip herself by working in McCarthy’s Bar in Fethard but has to raise €1,500 for the Kenyan school. Her mother Sarah, a ceramic artist, donated the flowerpot in the photograph to be raffled, auctioned, or sold in aid of the fund. She has also organised a raffle for next weekend. There will be lots of spot prizes which our suppliers have donated. Call in to McCarthys to help support Lily and the school in Kenya.
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 17 and 18. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Maureen Maher. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, March 28, will be €3,275.
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/
Fethard Daffodil Day and Coffee Morning
Fethard Daffodil Day and Coffee Morning will take place at Main Street, Fethard on this Friday, March 22, from 9am to 2pm. Please come along and support this year's very deserving cause. We are so excited to turn Fethard 'yellow' once again. Your support makes a huge impact on the lives of all those affected by cancer across Ireland. Come and support or take part, make a difference on Friday – go 'ALL IN' against cancer.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, March 24, to the music of ‘Michael Sexton’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy us for a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes and raffle. For further information or for booking the Ballroom, contact Eileen Coady, Tel: 086 0776420.
International Women’s Day 2024
Organisers and speakers at the International Women’s Day celebration at held in the Presentation Convent Chapel on Thursday, March 7. L to R: Mollie Standbridge. Kateryna Sherstiuk (Interpreter), Sophie Carpentieri, Dr Carmel Condon, Sinead Delahunty, Hilary Dilworth STDC, Galyna Novikova and Mairead McCormack, Daycare Manager.
A celebration of International Women’s Day was held in Fethard Presentation Convent Chapel on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in collaboration with Fethard and District Day Care Centre Clg and South Tipperary Development Clg. Mollie Standbridge, welcomed the crowd of over 80 and, as Ukrainian Refugee Coordinator, explained that she helps support the 45 Ukrainian women and children presently living in the Convent in Fethard.
Hilary Dilworth, South Tipperary Development Company (STDC) introduced the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme, that works with community groups across South Tipperary providing development support and guidance to many of the Ukrainian ladies presently living in our area.
Local artist Sophie Carpentieri came from Switzerland to Tipperary, where she has lived for 15 years. She continued to describe her own experience of providing short term foster care to babies and children, and the place they now have in her house and in her heart.
Ukrainian refugee, 82-year-old Galyna, told her story through interpreter, Kateryna, saying, “I was born in Siberia, but after the death of my husband, I decided to move to Ukraine and lived there happily for 31 years. My son has lived in Ireland for 15 years and when the war started, he insisted on me fleeing. That trip wasn’t easy. We waited for two days before crossing the border to Poland on foot and another four days for our flight. My son found me a place in this Convent. I did not expect such a warm welcome. I have everything here. I would like to express my special gratitude to the people of Fethard for helping us all.” What Galyna likes most about Fethard is that, even though they don’t know her, people smile and say hello.
Local girl, Sinead Delahunty who told us she went to University College Dublin to study Physiotherapy. Now back in Fethard, she meets people of all ages and is totally inspired by some of their stories, like the 89 year who has orienteered all his life and wants to compete next year in the 90 to 95 age group. Sport can be very inclusive, no matter your age, gender or ability.
Local GP, Dr Carmel Condon said she set up her practice in Fethard in 1984 when it was already a very progressive and inclusive town. Today we honour women all over the world. We recognise the role of men. There is no limit to what women can achieve. Seize the Day! Nataliia, Hanna, Tetiana and Galyna from Ukraine, then sang very emotional renditions of native songs about mothers and women.
Daycare Manager, Mairead McCormack, congratulated the Day Care kitchen staff for the beautiful food; Fionnuala O’Sullivan for the ‘Goody bags’; Mark Fitzgerald for providing the music; Hilary and STDC for their support; the Ukrainian guests for their help in setting up the venue. The celebration finished with Chrissie Finnegan and Susan Meagher leading a rousing rendition of ‘Ballingarry’.
Cash for Clobber fundraiser for Holy Trinity NS
The Holy Trinity National School Parents’ Association have organised a ‘Cash for Clobber’ fundraising initiative for the school. Accepted items mentioned above can be dropped off at school during morning and afternoon collection times on Mondays and Fridays between 9am and 9.30am and 2pm and 3pm., from March 15 to April 29. Drop offs outside these times can be arranged by contacting Tel: 087 6918183.
Please spread the word to your family, friends and neighbours. Should anyone have bags they would like to donate but have no way of getting them to the school, please contact the number above to make arrangements to collect them.
Remember Fethard U16 girls in the All-Ireland Volleyball Cadets Final 1974?
The Fethard Presentation Convent Cadet volleyball team that beat Eccles Street, Dublin, All Ireland Volleyball Final, played at Ballyphehane, Cork, in 1974: Back L to R: Bernadette Coady (Killenaule), Elizabeth Holohan, Lillian Gorey (Capt), Patty Harrison, Mary Morrissey. Front L to R: Ann Hayes, Catherine Newport, Mary Ahearne, and Josephine Keane (Cloneen).
CLICK HERE to watch a recording from the RTE Archives that features a video from 1974 when Fethard Presentation Volleyball team played rivals Eccles Street, Dublin, in the All-Ireland Cadet Volleyball Final at Ballyphehane, Cork, in 1974. The recording also illustrates the great support for both teams in the girls in the final.
The Cadet All Ireland Volleyball Final was between the U16 teams from Fethard and Eccles Street. In the third set it is Fethard who lead having won the first two sets 15-12 and 15-13. The final took place in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the community centre in Ballyphehane, Cork.
Each volleyball team has six players and a set is won when one side leads by at least two clear points, within a minimum score of 15. If the score reaches 14-14, players continue until it reaches 16-14 or 17-15 or 18-16 and so on.
GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, March 12 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 6, 15, 22, and 25. We had no Jackpot winner and three Match 3 winners who received €50 each: Josephine Boland, Liz McCormack, and Eimear Carroll. One lucky dip winner received €100: Aoife Walsh.
The next draw takes place on Tuesday, March 19, when the jackpot is €28,600. The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.
Munster Rugby Excellence Camps 2024
There are six Munster Rugby Excellence Camps taking place in June, with one taking place at Fethard Town Park from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21. These Munster Rugby Excellence camps return for this Summer 2024, and places are strictly for those aged from 13-years-old to 16-years-old.
The Excellence camps take place over one week (Boys – Monday through to Friday inclusive), (Girls on Tuesday through to Friday) between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Attendees must be collected at 12.30pm sharp each day.
Players who participate in the Excellence Camp will receive top class coaching from Munster Rugby coaches, while guest speakers will present education modules on athletic development, mental skills and wellbeing, nutrition, and the Munster Rugby player pathway. This will all take place in an enjoyable but challenging environment where players are encouraged to develop their all-round rugby ability.
After booking a place, you will be emailed an information pack outlining all relevant details and procedures for attending your camp. The cost is €130 for boys and €110 for girls with a t-shirt included. The camps will be managed and run by fully accredited IRFU Munster Rugby coaches. All Excellence camp staff have undertaken the National Garda Vetting process required to comply with the IRFU policy regarding recruitment and vetting to work in age-grade rugby.
To book your preferred venue, you will be asked to register with Easy Payments Plus to ensure secure payment. Please CLICK HERE for more details. All bookings must be completed online, and camp numbers are strictly limited. For any other information please email: camps@munsterrugby.ie
Excellence Camps Content
ON-PITCH: Munster Rugby 4 Cornerstones Programme (Catch/Pass – Ball Carry – Tackle – Breakdown), Position-specific coaching.
OFF-PITCH: Athletic Development, Nutrition, Mental Skills and Wellbeing, Rugby Performance.
Rebel Hearts in Cloneen on March 30
'The Henry Girls' perform at the Abymill Theatre
'The Henry Girls' will perform in the Abymill Theatre, Fethard, on Friday, April 19, 2024, starting at 8pm. Tickets are available at www.clonmelworldmusic.com
'These sisters have a sensational talent. The quality of their harmony singing goes beyond mere technique. They possess an unerring ability to blend tone and resonance in a seamless fashion.' - Eamon Carr, The Evening Herald (IRL)
Mná Month events at Cashel Library
Mná Month in Cashel Library - Cashel Library have dedicated the entire month of March to the celebration of women, Roger Kennedy Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council launched the Schedule of Events Brochure for Month in Cashel Library on Thursday 22nd “with extreme pride”. The library will host a series of free Mnásome events over the course of the month, which are available to all person’s regardless of pronoun. There is a very exciting programme of events beginning with an evening with Una Healy, and has something for everyone.
Our theme ‘A Series of Mnásome Events’ will take a simple back to basics approach, valuing what is really important in life, Mná Month 2023 will be a celebration. All activities are provided free to patrons and equality and diversity are main stays in all of our work. There is something for everyone and booking is essential for all events to 062 63825.
The following events take place in Cashel Library this week for Mná Month – Booking essential to 062 63825 refreshments served at all events.
- Tuesday 26th March at 3pm
Genealogy with Mary Guinan Darmody
- Tuesday 26th at 6.15pm
Movie Night Shirley Valentine
- Wednesday 27th March @ 2.30pm
Sustainable Jewellery Making with Gillian Tobin
- Thursday 29th March at 3pm
Circle Dancing with Tracey Tobin – Circle Dance is a gentle healing way to bring mind, body & spirit together. Relieve stress and create energy
– Mise le meas, Maura Barrett, Branch Librarian
Big Picture - St. Patrick's Boys Swimming Certs 1995
This photograph taken on March 31, 1995, shows pupils from St. Patrick’s 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.
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
Faces and Places from the Past
This week we have a selection of some old photographs from our archives that were copied or gathered locally, but with little or no information and some from the . There may be someone out there with further information that we can add to our files, so if anyone can help us, please do. Please send any comments, photo information, names, to fethardnews@gmail.com
Any informatiuon on this team photo received from Paddy Ahearne in 1983
Coolmoyne National School ?
FETHARD COUNTRY MARKETS 40th ANNIVERSARY JULY 4, 1986
Photographed at the Country Market's 40th Anniversary held in the ICA Hall at Rocklow Road, Fethard, on July 4, 1986, are L to R: Mrs Olivia Hughes, Mrs Hannie Leahy and Miss May Quinlan.
Hannie Leahy searving some buns to Bridget Burke.
L to R: Jane Grubb, Bridie Phelan and Mary Leahy
Mrs Olivia Hughes looking at artwork at Pentranella Clifton-Brown's stand. L to R: ?, Pentranella Clifton-Brown and Olivia Hughes.
L to R: Briget Burke (behind), ?, Nellie O'Donovan, and Eileen Fahey.
L to R: Nancy Sheehan, Marie McCann, Christy Williams, Mary Gunne, Hannie Leahy, Marie Crean, Jacque Quinn, and Breda Smith.
Eva Goodbody and Ned Maher
L to R: Mary Haythorn Thwaite (sister of Olivia Hughes) and ?
L to R: Pat Lalor, Silverfort and ?
L to R: John Halpin, Jacquie Quinn, Marie Delaney, and Maura Meaney.
L to R: Sarah McCan, Marie McCan, and May Quinlan cutting some cake.
Photographed at the Country Market’s 40th Anniversary in Fethard in 1986 are L to R: Nellie Kelly, Nellie Fitzgerald, Lizzy O’Shea and Nancy Sheehan.
Gobnait Healy standing at her stall, beside Mary Haythorn Thwaite (sister of Olivia Hughes) and ?
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