Died Recently
 The death has occurred on Friday, March 7, 2025, of Clem Murphy, Kilnockin, Fethard, E91 F2H4 and formerly of O'Callaghan Strand, Limerick. Clem passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his infant sister Mary. Beloved husband of Barbara and cherished father of Alix, Lauren and MJ. Son of the late Michael John and Eithne Murphy. Always in the hearts of his brother Michael and sister Eithne. Deeply missed by Alix's husband Conor, Lauren's husband Colin, Michael John's partner Hareem, as well as his adored grandchildren Maya, Henry and Hamish. He will be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Terry and brothers-in-law Gerard, Oliver and Brian. May he rest in peace
Reposing at home on Saturday, March 8, from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. Family, friends and colleagues only please. House private thereafter. Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 9, at 11am in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Main Street, Fethard, followed by burial in Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Cemetery, The Square, Fethard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to South Tipperary Hospice. Clem's Mass can be watched online at parishchurch.net Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE
Died in the USA
 The death occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, of Patrick Keane, Norfolk Massachusetts US, and formerly Knockelly, Fethard, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Bridget, his parents Tom and Alice, his brothers Sean, Thomas and Michael Keane, his sister Margaret Stanton and grandson Patrick Miner.
Patrick will be sadly missed by his daughters Caroline, Marion and Margaret, his sons David and Michael, his brothers Joe and Jim, his sisters Maureen Keane and Theresa Sayers, his sons-in-law Bill and Domenic, daughter-in-law Ran, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Patrick's funeral mass will take place on Wednesday 12th March 12, 2025, at 10am in St. Jude’s Church Norfolk MA followed by burial in Highland Cemetery, Dover, MA. Messages of condolence for the family can be left online by CLICKING HERE May he rest in peace.
Daffodil Day in Fethard – Friday, March 28
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The numbers drawn were 2, 18, 20, and 22. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Robert and Margaret Phelan. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, March 13, 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
Fethard Ladies Group
Fethard Ladies Group photographed at their social meeting on March 6 at Fethard Horse Country Experience café, and such a lovely place to gather with great coffee. For further information about joining the group contact Kay Neagle's Facebook Page
Fundraiser for Gaza at Fethard Horse Country Experience on Saturday, March 8
Fundraiser for Gaza at Fethard Horse Country Experience Café on Saturday, March 8, to raise money for Oxfam’s urgent Gaza Appeal. Help rush aid to families in Gaza.
Israel’s war on Gaza has taken a devastating toll on civilians and fuelled further escalations in violence in Lebanon and across the wider region. A temporary ceasefire is now in place in Gaza. After 15 months of bombing, death and destruction, people in Gaza have a reprieve from violence.
Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. we take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Killusty National School now enrolling for September, 2025!
Killusty National School are now enrolling for September 2025. For further details contact the school on Tel: (052) 6132314, or by email at: killustyns@gmail.com or visit our website at www.killustyns.com
GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Match 4, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 9, 18, 23 and 26. We had no Jackpot winner and one Match 3 winner who received €150: Margaret Lalor. One' lucky dip winner received €100: Eoin Whyte. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, when the jackpot is €30,000.
The Clothes Rack, Charity Shop, Fethard
Voluntary staff members who run ‘The Clothes Rack’ charity shop on Main Street Fethard. Standing L to R: Veronica Fogarty, Carmel Rice, Maura Gorey, Mary Cloonan, Mary Colville, Nell Broderick, Joan Gough, Maureen Whyte, Monica Aherne, Phil Wyatt. Seated in front L to R: Agnes Evans and Margaret Ward.
The Clothes Rack has been supporting local charities since 2010 and appreciate your contributions and support since then. Unfortunately, we can no longer accept bags of clothing for recycling as we cannot dispose of them. WE are still glad to receive good quality items for resale in our shop on Main Street, Fethard. Our business hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10am to 12 noon, and from 2pm to 4pm. Do drop in and you might grab a bargain or two!
This week's Tipp Echo Free Paper available Online
Read this week's or back issues of the Tipp Echo newspaper online
by clicking here. You can read local news and sports from the surrounding districts and also view Recollections from 2013 photographs from the past, Wedding Feature and local Fethard News.
Munster Rugby Junior Cup semi-final at Town Park
Rockwell College Junior Cup squad is gearing up for their highly anticipated Munster Rugby Junior Cup semi-final against Bandon Grammar School on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 2.30pm here in Fethard Town Park. A massive attendance is expected so please arrive early!
Fethard Juvenile GAA Club 'Easter Camp'
Fethard Juvenile GAA Club will hold their 'Easter Camp' for ages 4 to 14, from Tuesday April 15 to Thursday April 17, from 10am to 2pm. The camp will include hurling, football, camogie, rounders and lots more, suitable for bots and girls aged 4 to 14. Fethard GAA shorts and socks included.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, March 9, 2025, to the music of, ‘Chris Dallat’. 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.
Help us at RehabCare Clonmel?
My name is Jack Kenny and as a service user at The Mill Resource Centre in Clonmel, also known as RehabCare, I was delighted to hear they were nominated for Boston Scientific’s Charity Status 2025. This fantastic centre offers a wonderful service and are well-deserving of any funding opportunity available. For our chance of winning, we need to gain votes from people working in Boston Scientific Clonmel before March 9, 2025. If you know anyone working in Boston Scientific that you could ask to vote for The Mill Resource Centre RehabCare, it would be absolutely wonderful and greatly benefit the people attending their services, like me. Thank You.
Munster 4 Miler
Father and Son – Fintan and Louis Rice – delivered strong performances at the Munster 4 Miler, both securing team medals in their respective categories.
Fintan and Louis Rice delivered strong performances at the Munster 4 Miler, both securing team medals in their respective categories. Fintan Rice ran 23.56, claiming 3rd place in the Over-60 category and playing a key role in the Over-50 county team, which secured silver. He has had a fantastic cross-country season and is now bringing that strong form onto the road. Well done, Fintan!
Louis Rice clocked 21.41, contributing to both the Novice county team and Senior county team, each earning bronze medals. He has been working extremely hard to get back to the racing field, and it was great to see him back in action after a long injury. No doubt, we’ll be seeing plenty more from him in the months ahead! A great day for Fethard AC! Well done Fintan and Louis.
Tipperary Ladies win inter-county league game at Fethard Town Park
A blistering start set the tone for a excellent win for Tipperary Ladies Football over Westmeath Ladies GAA in the National Football League game played at Fethard Town Park on Sunday, March 2. Leading 3-11 to 1-01 at half time, Tipperary emptied their bench in the second half to win comfortably by 3-14 to 2-06. Well done to both teams on a splendid game of football.
Heel Classes at Fethard Convent Community Hall
'Heel Classes' have commenced at Fethard Convent Community Hall. Call 083 1163244 for further details. Amy is a professional dancer and is teaching dance for many years, which is her love and passion. Heel Classes are all about fun, enjoyment and fitness through the joy of dance. The class is focused on having fun while embracing the confidence within yourself and incorporating fitness through dance in a supportive environment.
Planning your Golf Society Day Out?
Whether planning a team building event or simply a day out to settle family rivalries, you can be sure of unbeatable value, friendly staff and a great time at Slievenamon Golf Club. To add to the fun, why not include a game of mini golf or (for the more intrepid) a stint on our Adventure Course when calculating team scores! Our ‘March Madness’ special offer is now available for those interested in buying 10 Green Fees for only €120, that you can use on weekdays or weekends. For more information, contact us on 052 613 2213 or email apowell@slievenamongolfclub.com
Exhibition Launch in Cashel
You are invited to the Mná Month March Exhibition Launch of local artist Joan O’Brien. Joan’s exhibition features her paintings which study the female essence and her emotions. The launch will take place on Tuesday, March 4, from 6pm Refreshments Served.
75 years of Fethard Macra
Save the date – Friday, October 17, 2025, when Fethard Macra invite everyone to come along and join in their celebrations of 75 years of Fethard Macra at a special social gathering. More details to follow.
Fethard Macra, founded in 1950, will celebrated their 75th Anniversary in October 2025. This is one of the earliest photographs of Fethard Macra na Feirme committee, taken at their Annual Dinner Dance in Galtee Hotel Cahir c.1957. Back L to R: Paddy Walsh, Pat Molloy, John Skehan, Tom O'Dea, Dick Hennessy, Michael Smyth, Paddy Heffernan, Joe Hayes. Front L to R: John H. Delany, Rody Holohan, David Hurley, Henry Quinn, Nat. Burke, Pierce O'Donnell, Denis McGrath and Dermot Rice.
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 in 1995. 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
Fethard First Communion June 3, 1995
Fethard First Communion June 3, 1995
Fethard First Communion June 3, 1995
Pupils from Killusty National School who recently received their First Holy Communion at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Killusty on May 25, 1995 are L to R: Patricia Lee, Sharon Duggan, Gillian O’Shea, Lucy Sheehan and Ciara Hickey.
Members of Civil Defence pictured at their stall on Main Street at Fethard London Reunion Festival held on July 2, 1995. Includes Mickey Mullins, Joe Strappe and Tommy Gahan.
Pat Culligan leading his son 'One Little Indian' on his pony in the Fethard London Reunion Festival & Fancy Dress Parade held on July 2, 1995.
Taking part in the 'On Your Toes' display at Fethard Festival Fancy Dress Parade on July 2, 1995 were Back L to R: Lisa Walsh, Susan McCormack, Donna Walsh, Fiona Ryan. Middle L to R: Emma Fitzgerald, Norah O'Meara, Stephanie McCormack. Front L to R: Siobhán Cleary and Eleanor Roche.
Taking part in the 'On Your Toes' display at Fethard Festival Fancy Dress Parade on July 2, 1995 were Back L to R: Aoife O'Meara, Aideen O'Donnell, Fiona Maher, Hannah Sheehan. Front L to R: Evelyn O'Connor, Tara Mullins, Alice Delahanty and Helena McCormack.
Group of dancers from the Fethard “On Your Toes” school who led the Fancy Dress Parade on July 2, 1995. Pictured in St. Patrick's Place after the parade.
Group of dancers from the Fethard “On Your Toes” school who led the Fancy Dress Parade on July 2, 1995. Pictured in St. Patrick's Place after the parade.
Group of dancers from the Fethard “On Your Toes” school who led the Fancy Dress Parade on July 2, 1995. Pictured in St. Patrick's Place after the parade.
'Squaws in the Move Looking for a Reservation' one of the entries in the Fancy Dress Parade on July 2, 1995. L to R: Ann Marie Connolly, Jane Hayes and Sara Healy.
"Fethard's Wall Draws Them All" – Nano Nagle National School entry in the Fancy Dress Parade held on July 2, 1995.
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