Congratulations to Majella Walsh, Moyglass, and Dermot O'Donnell, Fethard, who graduated on Thursday October 24, from Mary Immaculate College Limerick with a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry.
Majella Walsh Moyglass and Dermot O'Donnell Fethard who were among twenty two from our diocese who graduated on Thursday, October 24, from Mary Immaculate College Limerick with a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry. Two others from our Parish grouping, Ann Barry, Fethard, and Margaret O'Brien, Ballingarry, also graduated In absentia.
Died Recently
The death has occurred on Thursday, October 24, of Noel Slattery, Chapel Road, Kilsheelan, Clonmel and formerly Rocklow Road, Fethard.
Noel passed away peacefully at Tipperary University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is pre-deceased by his grandson Andrew and his sisters Anne and Delia. Beloved husband and father he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Maree, sons Niall, Brian and Aidan, sister Maura, grandchildren Noah, Jake, Sean, Harry, Callum and Ella, daughters-in-law Marina, Yvonne and Anne Marie, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Condon's Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday, October 28, to St Mary’s Church, Gambonsfield, Kilsheelan. Funeral Mass on arrival at 12pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gambonsfield Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left online by CLICKING HERE. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis.
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
The Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an Irish project that promises to get your 'Christmas Shoebox' into the hands of a needy child in Eastern Europe. All they ask is for you to fill a shoebox with a range of simple Christmas gifts, and drop it off at your local drop off point at Centra, Fethard, or Monica Pollard, Rocklow Road, up and including Friday, November 10, 2024. Monica also has some wrapped empty Shoeboxes available if someone needs one. HOW TO BUILD A SHOEBOX
All you need to do is get an average size shoebox (or a plastic storage container would also be great), and wrap it with Christmas paper. This year we are very short of empty shoe boxes and would be very grateful if anyone has some, to please drop them in to Fethard Community Centre.
Mark the Day!
Fethard Men’s Shed FTP will hold a Christmas Coffee Morning Craft Fair in Fethard Town Park On Monday 9th December in what promises to be a wonderful day with Stalls Music Refreshments and Raffle on the Day, if you have a stall and want to come Contact Michael: Tel: 087 279 9533.
Fethard Bridge Club Results
The results for Fethard Bridge Club game played on Wednesday, October 16, for prizes sponsored by Bernie Phelan and John Woodlock were: 1st Nett Kathleen Maher and Margaret Slattery (Prizewinners);
2nd Nett Francis Lacey and David O'Meara;
3rd Nett Kay St John and Rita Kane. 1st Gross Tony Hanrahan and Brendan Kenny;
2nd Gross Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh;
3rd Gross Bridget Cuddihy and Dena Mulcahy. We play in Fethard Ballroom every Wednesday night at 7pm. New members welcome.
Clocks go back this weekend, Sunday, October 27
Don't forget the clocks will go back by one hour at 2am on Sunday, October 27, when summer time ends. This will mean an extra hour in bed. While clocks on most phones, laptops and other smart devices reset themselves, don’t forget to adjust any manually operated clocks and watches, or you may find yourself having an early breakfast.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, October 27, to the music of ‘Declan Aungier'. 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.
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 16, and 20. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Willie O'Meara. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, October 31, will be €4,800.
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
Christmas Flower Demonstration at Slievenamon Golf Club on December 3. A Christmas Flower Demonstration will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, December 3, at Slievenamon Golf Club, by Mandy at Fethard Flowers, in aid of Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Fethard and donation to Scoil Aonghusa, Cashel. Ticket Price is €15 and are available from Fethard Flowers and Slievenamon Golf Club. Refreshments served afterwards.
Died Recently
The death has occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2024, of Paddy O'Donnell, Kilfarressy, Fenor, Waterford, X91 RT73, and formerly of Fethard. Predeceased by his wife Gay. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving sons Neil, Paddy, daughters-in-law Bridget, Maria, grandchildren Nico, Marie-anne, Maireád, brothers Willie and Hugh, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends, and wide circle of equestrian friends. May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at his son Paddy’s residence, Kilfarrsey, Fenor (X91 RT73) on Friday, October 18, from 4.30pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, October 19, at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Waterford Hospice.
A message of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Mass cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.
Fethard Christmas Market
A bigger and better ‘Christmas Market’ is planned for Fethard on Sunday, December 1, so be sure to mark the date in your diary. Santa is coming with lots of street entertainment and craft stalls. Fethard Convent Community Hall will also have lots of stalls displaying a variety of goods suitable for your Christmas shopping.
Table Quiz in aid of Tipperary Branch of Irish Wheelchair Association in Cloneen
GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for October 22, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 21, 23, 31 and 32. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One lucky dip winner received €100: Paul Fitzgerald. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, October 29, when the jackpot is €30,000.
The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.
Community Roadshow coming to Fethard Town Park
Carrick-on-Suir Municipal Council are bringing a Free Autumn Health & Wellbeing Community Roadshow to Fethard Town Park (E91 N1F1) on Tuesday, November 19, from 12 noon to 4pm. Health and Wellbeing stands from community organisations around the county will be on display. For more information Tel: 087 4567111.
Reminder for Submissions to Emigrants Newsletter
Donations to Emigrants' Newsletter
You can also make a secure Credit Card or PayPal donation towards this year's Fethard & Killusty Annual Newsletter at www.fethard.com/donate/
All donations of €10 or more will be acknowledged in this year's issue unless you wish to remain anonymous.
Halloween Fun in Killusty
Enjoy the 'spirits' of Halloween at Killusty Community Field on Monday, October 28, at 3pm. Better still, come in Halloween costume for lots of fun activities including face painting, pumpkin carving, disco, storytelling, cupcake decorating and many more Halloween games. This is a FREE event for children aged 3 and upwards. Tea and coffee available for the adults.
Submissions invited for Annual Emigrants Newsletter
Fethard & Killusty Emigrants Newsletter celebrate its 65th year in operation this year. The first Newsletter (one single page) was published in 1959 by the Legion of Mary and posted to emigrants throughout the world to help keep them in touch with life in Fethard parish.
Today, 65 years later, we have kept the tradition alive and in doing so, have captured the opinions and memories of many of our community, old and young, that will enhance generations to come, in particular the huge amount of emigrants that have now discovered their long lost Fethard roots with the help of family tress, internet searches and in particular, relatives with DNA connections to local families. Exciting times for those embracing new technology.
Big Picture - Fethard Juvenile GAA Cúl Camp 2009
Tipperary hurling star, Paul Curran, photographed with local budding GAA stars at the Fethard Juvenile GAA VHI Cúl Camp on August 27, 2009.
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 names or 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 photographs taken in 2009 from our archives. 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
Fethard Athletic Club team photographed at the Tipperary AAI even-age cross country championships at Mary Willies on Sunday 4th October 2009. L to R: Eoin Healy, Alex Davis, Louis Rice, Pat Heffernan, David Heffernan Rachel Prout, Mark Heffernan (front), Lyuba Novikova, Hannah Harbich and Miceál McCormack.
Teresa 'Ronnie' Meagher (right) delighted to hear her name being called out to participate in next week's 'Winning Streak' while watching TV on Saturday night, October 3, 2009, in McCarthy's Hotel. Ronnie, photographed above with Lizzie Burke Purcell, will appear on the TV game show on Saturday night October 10, 2009.
Fethard Players photographed at rehearsal for their oncoming comedy production of 'Any Number Can Die' which was staged in the Abymill Theatre from Friday 6th November to Wednesday 11th November, 2009. Standing L to R: Marian Gilpin, John Fogarty, Jimmy O'Sullivan, Ann Connolly, Colm McGrath. Seated L to R: Pat Brophy, Mia Treacy and Deirdre Dwyer. Also in the cast are Gerry Fogarty and Matt O'Sullivan. The play is produced by Austin O'Flynn.
Two sets of twins starting school at Nano Nagle National School on September 2, 2009, were L to R: Gráinne Murray, Thomas Murray, Ciara Spillane and Daragh Spillane.
Starting school at Nano Nagle National School on September 2, 2009, were L to R: Shane Lawrence, Luke Allen, Jason Thompson, Jake Dorney, and Leanne McGarry Croke.
Starting school at Nano Nagle National School on September 2, 2009, were L to R: J.J. Stokes, Tamara Doyle and Dawn Cuddihy.
Starting school at Nano Nagle National School on September 2, 2009, were L to R: Kelly Ryan and Sophia O'Brien.
Starting school at Nano Nagle National School on September 2, 2009, were L to R: Sophie Hahessy and Abby McGrath.
The GAA €10,000 Lotto Jackpot was won and congratulations to Martha Williams, Killusty, Fethard, on winning. Photographed at the presentation of cheque on September 1, 2009, were L to R: Gus Fitzgerald, Jim Williams, Martha Williams, Nicky O'Shea, Denis O'Meara and Mary Godfrey.
Please send any comments, photo information, names or stories, to fethardnews@gmail.com
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