Bridge Club present 'Charity Night' funds raised
Fethard Bridge Club recently supported two deserving charity groups with proceeds raised from their annual 'Charity Night' game, where players make donations to play, and other welcome donated prizes are raffled. or added to the fund.


Catherine Bartels, manger of Le Cairde Centre, Clonmel, accepting cheque for €500 from Keith Woodlock, last year’s president of Fethard Bridge club.  The money was raised last year at the club’s charity night.

The first recipient group was Le Cairde Centre, Clonmel, who received €500. Le Cairde day care centres provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet the needs of the person with dementia in a warm, welcoming and safe environment while providing support and stimulation.


Maireád McCormack (left), Fethard Day Care Centre, and Dr. Carmel Condon accepting cheque for €500 from John Woodlock, president of Fethard Bridge Club. The money was raised at the club’s recent charity night.

The second recipient group was Fethard & District Day Care Centre, who provide a centre for the elderly of Fethard and its surrounding areas, and a warm, safe place to meet, have a meal, and participate in social activities and crafts.

Our congratulations to both groups and to Fethard Bridge Club members for their support to local organisations and services through the proceeds from their annual 'Charity Night'.

National Spring Clean 'Date for your Diary'

National Spring Clean is now in its 25th year, and Fethard Tidy Towns are seeking volunteers to help, for one hour, with our town’s annual Spring Clean, which takes place on Saturday, April 20, at 10am. We will meet at the back of Fethard Ballroom.  Gloves, bags and hi-vis vests will be provided.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Friday, April 12, 2024, of Christy Mullins, Cashel Road, Fethard, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of his wonderful medical team. Lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, sons Chris and Donal, daughter Marina, daughters-in-law Mary and Steph, son-in-law Tom, grandson Alex, brother Jimmy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Reposing in McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Saturday, April 13, from 5pm to 7pm. Christy's Funeral Mass will take place in the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard, on Sunday, April 14, at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online at www.fethardabbey.com Messages of condolence can be left online for the family by CLICKING HERE

Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 23 and 24. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Demond Harvey. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, April 18, will be €3,425.

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/

Patrician Presentation Ladies Football


Congratulations to our superb Junior Ladies football team in the Munster Plate final today against Blackwater CS Lismore. The girls got off to a great start with scores from Lauren Connolly, Daisy Kenny and Sarah Moore. Our backs worked very hard on clearing the ball, with plenty of movement in mid-field and in the forward line. Well done to captain Emily Clancy. Final score 3-16 to 1-02. PPSS Abú

GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 4, 5, 16, and 21. We had no Jackpot winner and four Match 3 winners who will share €150: Carmel Magee, Martina Maher, Brendan Kenny and Majella Daly. One lucky dip winner received €100: Mike Kelly.
The next draw takes place on Tuesday, April 16, when the jackpot is €29,400. The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.

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.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom


Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, April 14, to the music of ‘Pat Daly’. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday, April 31, 2024.

Fethard Ballroom is still the ‘Place to Be’ on Sunday nights, especially if you enjoy dancing in one of Ireland’s most spacious dance floors in the company of a good friendly group dancers that welcome newcomers, young and old, experienced or learners. Only the best social dancing bands are chosen to play every Sunday night, with dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is only €10 which also includes refreshments served.

Fethard Ballroom has a wonderful reputation of retaining its title as one of the original ‘Ballroom of Romance’ going back to the 1960s when  a group of local business people – collectively known as ‘Fethard Enterprises’ – converted the old cinema and reopened it as the Capitol Ballroom dance hall in 1967.  The late maestro himself, Mick Delahunty, and his Orchestra, provided music for the Grand Opening Night.

Wexford businessman, Danny Doyle of Adamstown, County Wexford, purchased and reopened the ballroom as ‘The Country Club’ on Sunday, May 20, 1973, ensuring top quality showbands such as Brendan Bowyer & The Royal Showband, Dickie Rock & The Miami, Joe Dolan & The Drifters, and many other international acts would grace the stage of the Ballroom. Many of today's dancers recall meeting their life partners in the same hall. The ballroom reverted to Fethard community ownership when it was purchased in October 1992, and ever since, is being run and maintained successfully by a local and vibrant voluntary community committee.

Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Shane Prendergast, Nellie Hennessy, Bridget Fahey and Gemma Donovan.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Tom Kenny, Kay Walsh and William Shanahan.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: William Shanahan, Ann Corbett, Carmel Boyle, Anthony Boyle, Mary Norris, Mrs W. Shanahan and Michael Keeley.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Kathy Coltlough and Tom Clancy.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Frances Martin, Frances Tobin, Catriona Cliszka and Dolores Costigan.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Sean Spillane, Breda Spillane, Rita Ryan and Liam Ryan


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Vera Power and Milo Power from Ballyneale who recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Noel Morrissey, Mary Morrissey and another Mary Morrissey and Silvie Morrissey from Cloneen.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Mary Ryan and Seamus Ryan from Thurles.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Marian Meagher and Michael Meagher from Thurles.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Matt Kirby, Ellen Kirby and Mary Pendergast.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Bernadette O'Neill and Michael O'Neill.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Pat Butler and Nora Butler, Knocklofty.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Mary Ryan and Johnny Ryan


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Bridget Costigan and John Costigan.


Dancing at Fethard Ballroom on Easter Sunday night were L to R: Anna and Pat Ahearne.

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 ?

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