Died Recently The death has occurred on Saturday, December 28, 2024, of Michael McCarthy,
Kerry Street, Fethard, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Nora and Thomas McCarthy, and twin sister Marian. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Ger, son Conor, daughters Kersty and Clíodhna, daughter-in-law Orla, sons-in-law Brian and Brian Gal, adoring grandchildren, Cillian, Rowan, Harry, Lottie and M.J., brothers Tony and Don, sisters Angela, Margaret and Thereasa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at home in Kerry Street, Fethard, (E91 WN35) on Monday December 30, from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Donations if desired to the Coeliac Society of Ireland or the Irish Cancer Society. Michael's Mass can be watched online at fethardabbey.com Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE May he rest in peace.
Died Recently The death has occurred on Friday, December 27, 2024, of Antra Kistochkina, Coolmore, Fethard, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends, in the excellent care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Beloved wife of Sergiy Kistochkin, devoted mother to Adriana and Daniel, cherished daughter of Dzintra and Arnis, daughter-in-law of Tamara and Victor, much loved sister of Ingus, and sister-in-law of Yuriy and Vitaly. She was a loving aunt to her nephew Markus and nieces Toma and Sofia. Antra will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken husband, children, parents, brother, godsons, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on Sunday, December 29, at 11am followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Antra's Mass can be watched online at parishchurch.net
Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Fethard Bridge Club Results
At our Christmas party on December 18 the following prizes were presented: Gross Turkey (played on November 20):
1st Gross Francis Lacey and David O’Meara
1st Nett Judy Doyle and Ann O’Dea
2nd Gross Rosemary Lalor and Tadhg O’Connor
2nd Nett Marie Holohan and Gemma Burke
Nett Turkey (played on November 27):
1st Nett Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh
1st Gross Tony Hanrahan and Dena Mulcahy
2nd Nett Noel O’Dwyer and Billy O’Sullivan
2nd Gross Ann O’Dea and John Woodlock
Change of Partner Turkey (played on December 4):
1st Nett Margaret Greene and Noel O’Dwyer
1st Gross Monica Anglim and John Woodlock
2nd Nett Norah Ryan and Eileen Frewen
2nd Gross Gemma Burke and Betty Walsh
Christmas Prizes (played on December 11):
1st Nett Dena Mulcahy and Tony Hanrahan
1st Gross Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh
2nd Nett Judy Doyle and Bernie Phelan
2nd Gross Carmel Condon and Anna Cooke
3rd Nett Ann O'Dea and John Woodlock
3rd Gross David O'Meara and Francis Lacey
4th Nett Noel O'Dwyer and Bill O'Sullivan
4th Gross Eileen Ryan and Rita Holohan
Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Members of Fethard Choral Group taking part in the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland on Sunday last. L to R: Geraldine McCarthy, Susanna Manton, Fionnuala O’Sullivan, Anita Maguire, and Marie Murphy.
Holy Trinity Church of Ireland was overflowing with festive cheer and good fellowship at the annual Carol Service on Sunday, December 22. A packed congregation of over 230 people mostly made up of people from the local community came along to sing Christmas carols, listen to music, hear the readings, and enjoy hospitality laid on by the parishioners. The church was adorned with candles, cones and seasonal greenery which befitted the ambience of the Medieval Church.
The service was due to be taken by Heidi Good from Kilkenny but unfortunately, she proved positive in a Covid test that afternoon, so we greatly appreciated that her father stepped in at the last moment to lead the service.
The congregation were delighted that the Strappe family of traditional musicians, came along to perform a combination of Christmas carols and songs which had some of the congregation singing along. Fethard Choral Society with musical director Ann Barry were also present, and sang beautiful renditions of the Little Drummer Boy, God’s Gift at Christmas and O Holy Night, with soloists Anita Maguire and Paul Hayes. We also welcomed young cellist Fiona Barry who played Once in Royal David’s City accompanied by her mother Ann on the keyboard.
Fifteen-year-old James Clooney (right) organist at the Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church of Ireland pictured with his father Stuart Clooney, local piano tutor.
The opening music of Handel’s Largo, and all the carols sung by the whole congregation were played on the 150-year-old church organ by fifteen-year-old James Clooney. James, son of local piano tutor, Stuart Clooney, has only taken up playing the church organ in the last couple of years, and this is the first time he has played at our carol service. His playing was very much enjoyed by those who attended.
The evening finished with refreshments of tea, coffee, sandwiches, mince pies, gingerbread men, buns and Heather Bailey’s very popular coffee cake. A wonderful evening in a beautiful church with great acoustics very suited to a Christmas celebration of the Birth of Jesus.
Fethard 'Goal Mile' on Christmas Day
Fethard Goal Mile will take place at 12 noon on Christmas Day, leaving from outside the Town Hall. To take part in the GOAL Mile, complete the registration form for FETHARD EVENT here. You can also make a donation to GOAL by CLICKING HERE
The GOAL Mile, proudly supported by AIB, is held throughout December in villages, towns and cities across Ireland and virtually throughout the world. The event sees tens of thousands of people run or walk a mile to raise funds for GOAL.
One of Ireland’s most popular annual events, the GOAL Mile is a Christmas tradition for thousands of families. Events are run by a network of individual and community organisers nationwide.
Pre-Event Registration Pre-event registration helps us cover event costs and raise vital funds for GOAL. As a thank you, each ticket purchase comes with an exclusive GOAL Mile running shirt (with new 2024 design)! Shirt orders received after December 19, will be distributed by January 13.
December's Split The Granny Pot Winner
Congratulations to Noel O’Dwyer on winning Fethard Day Care Centre's 'Split The Granny Pot' December draw. Richie Nevin pulled the winning envelope under the watchful eye of Derry Curran. Runners up prizes of brandy, whiskey and chocolates were won by Maggie O’Gorman, Shirley Cloonan and Hannah McGarry. Fethard Day Care is now closed until January 6, 2025. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Christmas.
GAA Sports Development Christmas Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Christmas Lotto draw results for December 20, 2024, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 3, 18, 19 and 34. We had no Jackpot winner and three Match 3 winner who received €50 each: Colm Hackett, Tara Needham, and Lilly Tobin.
Ten 'Christmas' lucky dip winners who received €100 each: Michael Moroney, Orla Murphy, Aoife Walsh, Michael Burke, Fiona Spillane, Lee Ryan, Matilde Kvisla, Eoghan Hurley, Joedy Sheehan, Sharon O'Meara. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, when the jackpot is €30,000.
The committee of Fethard GAA Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters for the continued support.
Killusty National School Nativity Show
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results There was no jackpot winner in this week's Parish Lotto on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The numbers drawn were 8, 14, 15, and 19. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Kate Horan. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, December 26, will be €5,000.
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
Killusty National School 'Live Crib'
Tipp Echo Free Newspaper available Online
Read this week's or back issues of the Tipp Echo newspaper online
by clicking here. You can also view the Recollections from 2004 photographs from the past, and local Fethard News.
Fethard's new Sparkling Christmas Lights
Fethard's new cost-effective Led Christmas lights installed on Main Street this year, the funding project was organised by Fethard Business and Tourism group, and made possible with the huge support from local businesses, individuals from home and away, and the generous parish community.
Charity Christmas Split the Pot Draw
A huge thank you for all the support Fethard Ladies Football Club received for this year's Charity Christmas Split the Pot draw, where on Sunday night last, the club raised €4100 for the Dillon Quirke Foundation
We were blown away with the generosity shown by everyone who supported us and the occasion itself went far beyond our little club as our 1st Prize winner Fethard man Paul Fogarty-Brown now resides in the United States of America. The club would like to especially thank our 'Special Guest' on the night, Dillon Quirke's father Dan, who spoke of the work that is being done within the foundation to safeguard our future stars.
A heartfelt thank you to the following: Current Tipperary GAA Senior Hurling manager Liam Cahill, who was an All-Ireland medal winner and All Star Hurler; former Arsenal, Manchester City and Ireland striker, Niall Quinn; Tipperary Hurling All Star, captain and All Ireland winner Noel McGrath; and Independent TD for South Tipperary Mattie McGrath. All of whom shared heartfelt videos of support to the club and the foundation
A special mention to the girls from Patrician Presentation Secondary School, Fethard for their work bucket collecting and our phenomenal 'Split the Pot' committee who have worked tirelessly all year for all our girls and put in huge work these past two weeks for our Christmas draw. A final very special thank you to everybody who contributed in any way to make this draw the huge success it was. Happy Christmas to all from Fethard Ladies Football Club.
Fethard & Killusty Emigrant’s Newsletter selling fast!
Some of our Annual Newsletter Packing and Postal crew busy at work getting the Fethard & Killusty Emigrants Newsletter off to An Post for delivery throughout the world. L to R: Miceål McCormack, Michael Kenrick, Carol Kenny, Rory Walsh, Edwina Newport, Tony Morgan and Brud Roche.
This year’s Fethard & Killusty Emigrant’s Newsletter is selling fast, to avoid disappointment get your copy as soon as possible as a limited number of copies are still available for sale in the following local shops at €12 each, Centra Supermarket (The Green), Daybreak Supermarket (Kerry Street), and Fethard Post Office (Main Street).
All copies for Fethard emigrants and family members living away from home, and on our mailing list, have also been packed and posted and are now making their way to destinations throughout the world.
We take this opportunity to thank everyone who submitted articles and photographs this year; our crew of voluntary helpers who helped with postage and packing, our local shops who stock and sell the Newsletters locally, and especially all those living at home and away, who make generous annual donations, that help in no small way to make this annual publication possible – now it its 65th year. We wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and healthy New Year and sincerely for your ongoing support.
Fethard Community Playgroup
Limited spaces are now available at Fethard Community Playgroup for afternoon sessions. Sessions start at 12 noon and end at 3pm. Children who have reached their third birthday by December 31, 2024, are eligible for the free three hours per day. Fethard Community Playgroup is situated between Holy Trinity National School and Patrician Presentation Secondary School, Rocklow Road. Eircode E91 V382. We can also be contacted on Tel: 085 8833718. Th Playgroup will reopen after Christmas on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Big Picture - Fethard South Football Champions 1943
Fethard 1943 South Senior Football champions with supporters. Front L to R: Tom Dalton, Paddy Dalton, Joe O'Dwyer, Jimmy Hayes, Bill Connors, Dickie Allen, Paddy Ahearn, Mick Hickey, Billy Matthews, Jimmy Madden. Middle L to R: Mick Byrne, Peter Napier, Derek Wall, Jimmy (Slicks) McCarthy, Joe Fogarty, Mick Fogarty, Tony Newport (boy). Back L to R: Neddy Trehy, 'Cautious' Cummins, Dick Hayes, Tom Burke, Mick Hayes, Dick Wall, Mikie Connors, Jim Noonan, Mick Prout, Canon Lee, Connie Danagher, Michael Quigley, Mick O'Neill, two boys in front of Canon Lee are Dinny and Chris (Cly) Mullins. Other people at back include Jim Williams (Clonmel), Stoney Brien, Jim Costigan, Willie Ryan and Jack Leahy.
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 photographs taken at Fethard Senior Citizens Christmas Party held c.1976. We invite people to let us know any missing names, including first names, or any other information that we can add to our files for future generations. If anyone can help us, please do and send any comments, photo information, names, to fethardnews@gmail.com
Tom Myles, Kerry Street, Fethard
L to R: Bro. James Foley, Mrs Olivia Hughes, and Sister Peter.
L to R: ?, Mrs. Flynn, Joe Green, and Josie Kenny.
L to R: Noreen Cummins, Nellie Fitzgerald, Alice Keane, and Biddy Ryan.
L to R: Mikie O'Connell, Coleman; his wife Ellen O'Connell (née Ryan); Margaret O'Donnell (Milltown Britton); May Ryan, Loughcopple; and Johnny Cummins, Mockler's Terrace, Fethard.
L to R: Mrs. Leahy, Bidden Brown, Statia Kenrick, and Mrs. Dineen.
L to R: Paddy Nagle (Crampscastle), Neddy Coffey, Mikie O'Connell, Coleman, later moved to The Valley.
L to R: Jim Ryan, Bill Carroll, and Jacky Aylward.
L to R: Phyllis O’Connell, May Maher, and Alice Ryan.
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The death has occurred on Saturday, December 28, 2024, of Michael McCarthy,
Kerry Street, Fethard, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents Nora and Thomas McCarthy, and twin sister Marian. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Ger, son Conor, daughters Kersty and Clíodhna, daughter-in-law Orla, sons-in-law Brian and Brian Gal, adoring grandchildren, Cillian, Rowan, Harry, Lottie and M.J., brothers Tony and Don, sisters Angela, Margaret and Thereasa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends.
The death has occurred on Friday, December 27, 2024, of Antra Kistochkina, Coolmore, Fethard, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends, in the excellent care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
