Died Recently
 The death has occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2025, of Jimmy Connolly, Main Street, Fethard, and formerly Drinagh, Cork. Jimmy, beloved husband of the late Anne Connolly and much loved father of Barry, Ted, Jim and Anne Marie, passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his daughters-in-law Julie, Colette, Lauren and Laura, his grandchildren Aidan, Jake, Ella, Ivy and Olive, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Tuesday from 5pm with removal to the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 26, at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Fethard Day Care Centre. Jimmy's Mass can be watched online at parishchurch.net Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE May he rest in peace.
Died Recently
 The death has occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2025, of Alice Holway, Madamsland, Fethard, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Alice, predeceased by her parents Joe and Mary, and her brothers John and Fr Jim, will be sadly missed by her cousins, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Monday February 24, 2025, from 5pm, with removal to the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE May she rest in peace.
Died Recently
 The death has occurred on Friday, February 21, 2025, of Kathleen Kenny, The Green, Fethard, in the care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, and formerly in the care of the staff of Willowbrook Nursing Home, Mocklershill, Fethard, all of whom excelled in their care of Kathleen. Predeceased by her sisters Mary and Philly and brothers Billy and Michael. She will be sadly missed by her brother Joe, her sisters Rita, Bernadette and Carmel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends.
Reposing in McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Saturday, February 22, from 5pm with removal to the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard, at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12 noon followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE May Kathleen rest in peace.
Fethard Tidy Towns AGM on March 6
Fethard Tidy Towns’ will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 6, at 8pm in the Tirry Centre (upstairs). New members are very welcome to join our group to help make Fethard a better place to live, work and visit.
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The numbers drawn were 4, 19, 20, and 21. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Kathleen Maher. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, February 27, 2025, 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
GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for February 19, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 15, 21, 22 and 29. We had no Jackpot winner and two Match 3 winners who received €75 each: Gary O'Dwyer and Majella Daly. One' lucky dip winner received €100: Denise McGrath. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, when the jackpot is €30,000.
Tipperariana Book Fair proved yet another success!
Some of the large attendance and dealers at this year's Tipperariana Book Fair held in Fethard Ballroom on Sunday, February 9.
The Tipperariana Book Fair 2025 proved yet another success with a constant stream of people in and out of the Fethard Ballroom throughout the afternoon of Sunday, February 9.
The twenty-nine-book dealer’s present offered a wide variety of options ranging from antiquarian and historical to general interest, popular fiction and children’s books. As always, the Fethard Historical Society’s own bookstall offered a wonderful array of bargain second-hand books on every topic. This year too, they had a wealth of seriously good historical books in pristine condition at very affordable prices.
Dermod O’Dwyer, author of ‘ Desert Bonds’ photographed with Michael Mallon (right), chairperson, Fethard Historical Society, at the Tipperariana Book Fair on Sunday, February 9.
The Fethard Historical Society, organisers of the Book Fair, are delighted to afford Tipperary authors the opportunity to sell their books at the event each year. The society believes it is hugely important to support the county’s writers and bring their works to a wider audience. The nine authors present reflected the diversity of publications produced in Tipperary each year.
Headlining the authors was Noreen Higgins McHugh, winner of the Tipperariana Book of the Year 2024 with her book ‘Revolutionary Women of Tipperary 1914-1923.’ Noreen’s impressive tome tells the story of Cumann na mBan in Co. Tipperary and East Limerick highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of these amazing women during Ireland’s revolutionary era. It also includes an index to Cumann na mBan Pension and Service medal applicants.
Catherine O’Flynn and Carol Kenny working at the Fethard Historical Society's second-hand book stall.
Dr. Des Marnane and Mary Guinan Darmody were in attendance with ‘From Landed Estates to Family Farms: Land ownership in Tipperary.” Dermod Dwyer brought along the Irish Times best seller ‘Desert Bonds’. Pádraig O Flannabhra’s ‘Songsmith’ showcased previously unseen photographs of the late Shane MacGowan, while Clonmel Applefest celebrated the ‘Elders of Clonmel’. Two emerging young writers, Nikki Ní Bhreathnach and Emilie Ocean, were a breath of fresh air, offering romantic stories, time travelling tales and dystopian science fiction. ‘Memories Etched in Stone: a history of the 3rd Tipperary Brigade’ by Neil Ryan and Kevin O’Reilly was to be found alongside the Moyle Rovers Ladies Football Club’s ‘Our Journey, Our History, People & Stories 1993-2024’. An eclectic mix indeed!
The organisers were also delighted to welcome the students of Patrician Presentation Secondary School who were fundraising for the English Department in their school. It is most encouraging to see the next generation engaging with the world of books as was the sight of so many families with children pursuing the children’s/ young adult fiction.
Eamonn O’Dwyer, of Tipp FM’s ‘Down Your Way’ joined us again this year and his programme was broadcast on Saturday, February 15, 2025. It can be accessed on Tipp FM player by anyone who missed it. Eamonn is an avowed fan of Fethard, and the Tipperariana Book Fair and his only oft-repeated criticism is that he considers the admission fee to be way too low!
“We are committed to keeping the Book Fair affordable and family friendly” responded Terry Cunningham, “which is why we only charge a nominal admission fee and accompanied children have always been free.”
A unique feature of the Book Fair is the presence of a piano player which really adds to the particular ambiance of the event. The very talented Eamonn O’Malley, musician, composer and conductor who hails from Clonmel, graced the stage this year contributing a lyrical variety of tunes throughout the afternoon.
View from the balcony at this year's book fair in Fethard Ballroom
As usual, the Café, under the expert management of Joan Looby and Mary O’Sullivan, proved a huge hit with the public. It seems coffee, cake and a chance to catch up with friends has a perennial charm all of its own. During the Book Fair, Mary Hanrahan, P.R.O. paid tribute to Maurice Ryan, Kilkenny, a long time regular of the Tipperariana Book Fair who was scheduled to be with us this year but unfortunately passed away over Christmas. Mary also made a special mention of a former member of the society saying, “The Fethard Historical Society would like to pay tribute to the late Gerry ‘John’ Long, our esteemed friend, longtime member of the society and an erudite collector of books. May he rest in peace.”
As the Tipperariana Book Fair drew to its conclusion, Michael Mallon, Chairman, stated, “It is most gratifying that so many book dealers from all over the country continue to attend our annual Book Fair and that the public response is still so enthusiastic. In fact, the attendance numbers have increased year on year in the recent past.”
Michael also thanked those who donate books to the Fethard Historical Society for its second-hand book stall. “We depend on the generosity of the local community and this year we were blown away both by the quantity and the quality of the books which was reflected in the volume of sales at our stall.” Michael explained that the proceeds from the Book Fair fund the activities of the Fethard Historical Society and are a vital component in its continued success.
Tipp Echo Free Newspaper available Online
Read this week's or back issues of the Tipp Echo newspaper online
by clicking here. You can read local news from the surrounding districts and also view the Recollections from 2011 photographs from the past, and local Fethard News.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, February 23, 2025, to the music of, ‘Muriel O'Connor and Fran Curry’. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a terrific night’s social dancing from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is €10, which includes tea and cakes and raffle.
Mary’s lucky present reaps reward!
Mary Coen, the lucky winner of €515 in Fethard Ladies Football Club's 'Split the Pot' receiving her prize from her granddaughter, Leah Coen.
Congratulations to Mary Coen, the lucky winner of €515 in Fethard Ladies Football Club's 'Split the Pot' draw on February 9. Mary's ticket was bought for her as a present by one of her lovely sons. Mary is pictured receiving her 'pot of money' from her granddaughter and Fethard senior ladies footballer, Leah Coen. Our next 'Split the Pot' draw will take place on Sunday, February 23. If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning the pot. Tickets can be purchased in local Fethard Shops or online. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
Tipperary Community Games Swimming County Finals in Thurles on Sunday, March 9.
Tipperary Community Games Swimming County Finals will take place in Thurles Swimming Pool on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11.30am. Girls Warm-Up at 11.30am; Boys Warm-Up at 11.45am. Competition starts at 12 noon. Entries must be with County Secretary by Sunday, March 2, before Midnight.
Rules:
- Rules of Swim Ireland to apply except where amended by Community Games rules
- Races will be judged on touching the finish wall, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Heats may be Timed.
- In the breaststroke & butterfly races, the touch must be with both hands
- In the squad, the incoming swimmer must “Touch” before outgoing swimmer leaves the block
- Order of Start: See National Community Games Rule Book, Page 23 Number 5.
- Competitors must be under the age specified on July 31, 2024.
- Only entries entered on ORS by area secretary will be accepted
Please Email Noreen Sheehy, Fethard & Killusty Area Secretary, at fethard-killusty@communitygames.eu The ORS System for entries will close at 12.00 midnight on Sunday, March 2. The Community Games Referee's decision is Final
Senior Citizens’ Club’s meeting postponed
Please Note that Fethard Senior Citizens’ Club’s meeting for February is postponed, and our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4, at 7.30pm.
Big Picture - Fethard Summer Camp 1998
This photograph was taken of Fethard GAA coaches with boys and girls taking part at the Fethard GAA Club's Summer camp held at Fethard GAA Park on July 10, 1998.
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 variety of photographs taken from a Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998. 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
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
 Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Assorted photographs taken at Coolmore Family Day held on June 20, 1998.
Please send any comments, photo information, names or stories, to fethardnews@gmail.com
Fethard News for inclusion on this website
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