Tipperary Minor Football

Well done to Fethard's four players who were part of Tipperary's minors impressive 1st round championship victory against Limerick in the superb Fethard Town Park's 4G pitch in front of a very large crowd on Tuesday, April 2. The lads continued the long tradition of Fethard players on Tipp minor football teams, well done Noah O'Flynn, Charlie Walsh, Gavin Neville and Rory O'Mahoney.

A meeting of Fethard Business and Tourism Group

Presenting a cheque for €500 towards this year's Christmas Lights Fund to Joe Kenny, Chairman Fethard & Killusty Community Council, are Jane O'Connor Ryan, representing Patrician Presentation Parents Advisory Association, and Mr Billy Walsh, School Principal. The presentation was made on behalf of the school and the parents association and will be passed on to the Christmas Lights Committee to help defray this year's costs. Fethard’s ‘Clothes Rack’ Charity Shop on Main Street, also donated €100, which will also be passed on.

All are invited to come along to a meeting of the Fethard Business and Tourism Group, on Thursday, April 18, at 6.30pm, in the Fethard Horse Country Experience, to discuss the ongoing management and funding of Fethard's Christmas Street Lighting.

The meeting will also explore Fethard Tourism Development opportunities, made possible by funding now available from the EU Just Transition Funding, which can help build your business and enhance your tourism project capabilities.

Amy Sweeney asks for your support!


Amy Sweeney (daughter of Pamela and Liam Sweeney, Fethard) is on a mission to help a family escape Gaza safely. Amy is sleeping out on Thursday night, outside the US Consulate in Krakow, where she lives, and has organised a fundraiser where 100 percent of the money raised will go directly to Rahma, to get her and her two young daughters evacuated as soon as possible. To Donate on the secure GoFunMe page please CLICK HERE Every Euro will help get this family out of Gaza, the situation is getting worse daily so this family won't have time on their side.

Amy explains: "Like many others, I have spent many months feeling utterly useless in this situation. I would love to help everyone, but I’ve come to the realisation it is not possible. Having been introduced to Rahma and her family some weeks ago, I have promised her and her family I will do everything in my power to help them get to safety. On Thursday, April 4th, I am asking YOU to sleep out, in solidarity with the people of Gaza! I will be putting myself outside the US Consulate in Krakow, Poland - to show that we do NOT agree with their complicity in genocide and we demand a permanent ceasefire! Find your people, and making this movement happen in your town too! Please support us by sleeping out on Thursday April 4th! We will be camping outside the US Consulate. Let's make this happen in your city too!"

Calling all Fethard Secondary School ‘Past Pupils’


Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School invites all past pupils to share their memories of your school days be email to: memories@patricianfethard.ie The school look forward to welcoming you all to their ‘Past Pupils Open Day’ on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm. The open day will be run in conjunction with Fethard Heritage Festival Weekend.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The numbers drawn were 13, 15, 19 and 24. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Tadhg O'Connor. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, April 11, will be €3,375.

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/

Sadler’s Restaurant now open!

Congratulations to management and staff of Sadler’s Restaurant who officially opened their doors to the public on Tuesday, April 2, offering a varied and affordable menu for: ‘Brunch’ between 9.30am and 12 noon; ‘Lunch’ between 12 noon and 3.30pm; and also a takeaway service offering a selection of sandwiches with hot or cold beverages. The full menu is available online at www.sadlersfethard.ie To make a reservation, please call 052 6131219 or email hello@sadlersfethard.ie



First impressions of breakfast were very favourable, we were even sent a photograph from a very happy customer of the very welcome 'Full Tipp Breakfast' addition to the breakfast menu. Products are all sourced from Tipperary Food Producers: The Butcher's Daughter's Sausages, Black & White Pudding; Crowe's Farm Bacon; Magner's Farm fresh Eggs; Hash Brownes; Grilled Tomato and Mushrooms; including tea or coffee. Very tempting and highly recomended for €14.95.

Enjoying the Easter Weekend in Fethard

Marion O'Meara (née McCormack) formerly from The Green, photographed with her two daughters Carol (left) and Denise (right) on Easter Sunday in Fethard.

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 5, 12, 18, and 26. We had no Jackpot winner and one Match 3 winner: Patricia O'Connor, who received €150. One lucky dip winner received €100: Marie Danagher.
The next draw takes place on Tuesday, April 9, when the jackpot is €29,200. The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.

Just Transition Funding available for tourism projects


For those interested in starting or expanding a tourism enterprise or tourism accommodation in the area you are invited to come along to a series of information sessions regarding the EU Just Tranistion Fund taking place in the following venues:

• The Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir, Monday, April 15, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm 
  
• Anner Hotel, Thurles Tuesday, April 23, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm 
• Roscrea Library, Roscrea Wednesday, April 10, from 6pm until 7.30pm

If you are a small business, community enterprise, or have a tourism concept come along to discover funding eligibility under the Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private & Community SMEs.  Find out more about the Just Transition Fund To register for any of the events contact mairead.winters@tipperarycoco.ie 

The information sessions will provide you with access to key information on how to apply for the Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private & Community SMEs which can build your business and enhance your tourism project capabilities. 

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom

Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, April 7, to the music of ‘Teddy & Cathal Barry’. 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.

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The numbers drawn were 13, 15, 19 and 24. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Tadhg O'Connor. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, April 14, will be €3,375.

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 Town Park Notice for Visitors

Would you like to know what it's like to be a student at MIC Thurles?

The MIC Thurles on-campus accommodation has 36 single, ensuite bedrooms, spread over three floors, for male and female students. Bedrooms are equipped with a single bed, study desk, chair and plenty of storage. All bedrooms have bathrooms with a sink, toilet and shower.

Our Student Experience Days are a great opportunity to visit our campuses in Limerick and Thurles, and get a sense of what it's like to be an MIC student. The MIC Thurles Student Experience Day will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 9.30am-2.30pm. If you’re considering a career as a post-primary teacher, then this event is not to be missed!

Current MIC Thurles students will be there on the day to tell you all about what it’s like to study at our Thurles campus. You'll also get to explore our on-campus facilities, including our lecture rooms, study spaces, library and accommodation.
Throughout the day there'll be taster lectures in all the subjects offered at MIC Thurles, including Home Economics, Business Studies, Gaeilge, Mathematics, Accounting, and Religious Studies. MIC Thurles lecturers will also be on hand to answer all your questions.

Clonmel Concert Band on Sunday April 28
There will be a one hour concert in Old St. Mary’s Church, Clonmel, on Sunday, April 28, at 3pm, performed by The Clonmel Concert Band.

There is no charge for admission but there will be a retiring collection made in aid of urgent church repairs. Everyone is invited to attend this very pleasant afternoon’s entertainment.

The full video is approximately one hour and eighteen minutes is available online from Irish Railway Record Society and can be viewed by clicking HERE

Fethard Athletic Club members L to R: Louis Rice, John Hurley, Fintan Rice, Jack Spillane, M.J. Croke, Emmet McNamara and Joseph Morgan.

As we looked back through the course, we waited with anticipation for the next Fethard AC singlet. Our next man home was our club stalwart Fintan Rice running a terrific race in 30.27. Then Joseph Morgan made up our scoring team with another fantastic run in 31:58. These four combined to secure the County Intermediate Team Silver Medal and ensure another historic day for the Fethard AC Club. We also had great performances from Jack Spillane who came home a time of 32.17 and John Hurley who finished 38.43. M.J. Croke wisely pulled up with a calf injury and we wish him the best of luck in his recovery.

The Women's 4k race started with a 1k uphill section from the village square where the finish line was set up. Our team of Laura Earley, Carol Molloy, and Marie Carroll set off amongst an experienced group of intermediate runners. We were hopeful that Laura Earley could replicate her performance in last week’s County Novice when she took the bronze medal. As with last week, Laura was making another championship debut.


Fethard Athletic Cub's ladies team L to R: Marie Carroll, Laura Earley, and Carol Molloy.

Laura set off with the intention of setting a steady pace positioning herself amongst the leaders from the start. True to form Laura ensured it was another historic day for our club as she came home in 3rd place in 15.24. A fantastic debut season for Laura in Fethard AC. Laura was part of a team that included Carol Molloy who was our 2nd lady home in 17.46 with Marie Carroll in 18.29. Both these ladies are making huge gains with every race and we congratulate our ladies team for a fantastic road season, to date. This is another historic day for Fethard A.C and that’s a narrative I will never tire of using in my reports as all our hard-working members, families and committee are truly committed to ensuring our small club means business.

Our fellow club member and County Board Chairman, Owen Fanning, acknowledged what a proud day it was for Fethard A.C. Owen thanked all the various club members and many stewards for their amazing support on the day. Thank you also to our friends at Mooreabbey Milers A.C. for the refreshments and presentations held after the race.
    – Susan Laste Fethard A.C. P.R.O.

Big Picture - Coolmoyne National School (Date?)

This photograph of a Coolmoyne School Group has no date, so it would be great if we could identify the year and pupils if possible. The photograph was acquired in 1983 and isn't in the best condition, but most of the faces are clear and may be identified.

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. Timmy O'Dwyer, Clonmel, went through the team and named a lot of them he reckons it could be a factory league team. Back L to R: ?, J.J. Hewitt, Liam Boland, Billy Hewitt, Frank Kelly, John Fitzpatrick, Bobby Hewitt, ?. Front L to R: Noel Wall, Eddie Hewitt, Billy Peters, Donie Sheehan, Tommy Williams, Tom McCormack, and Joe Williams.


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 serving 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 McCan, 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 ?

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

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