Fethard Patrician Presentation Secondary School’s Transition Year Youtube LIVE broadcast that took place on Friday morning, May 23, produced by the Transition Year Media Studies Students who presented their third live broadcast from Fethard Town Park. The show includes Local News, Sport, Interviews and Live Music. An experience not to be missed!
Died Recently The death has occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025, of Christine Doherty (née Crowe), Willowbrook, Mocklershill, Fethard, and formerly of Cloneen, at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Christine, pre-deceased by her mother Julia Crowe, is deeply regretted by her daughter Nicola, sons Declan, Lee, Alan and Christian, son-in-law Damien, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Mikaela, Abbie, Maison and Oisín, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in McCarthy's Funeral Home, Fethard, on Saturday May 24, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Nativity, Cloneen, on Sunday, May 25, at 12.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE May she rest in peace.
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 12, and 14. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Maura Gorey. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, May 29, 2025, will be €5,000.
Please find below the results of the ‘Our Fundraiser’ Summer Giveaway Competition held on 22nd May 22, 2025. A big congratulations to the lucky winners.
€2,000 for a Summer Getaway Jill McCumiskey (Offaly)
€1,000 for a Garden Makeover
Michael Collis (Tipperary)
Oasis Premium Package Tickets x 2
Deirdre Horgan (Kerry)
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
Died Recently The death has occurred on May 21, 2025, of Bernadette McManus (née Kenny), Belbow Lane, Fethard, (E91 C938), peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Peter, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Philly, brothers Billy and Michael, brother-in-law Tony and sister-in-law Margaret. Sadly missed by Gary, Grainne and Rhona, their husbands Paddy and Mick, and wife Jenn, adoring grandchildren Zoë and husband Sean, Kelda and Arienne and great grand daughter Evie; her brother Joe and sisters Rita and Carmel, as well as extended brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home at Belbow Lane, Fethard, (E91 C938), on Friday, May 23, from 5pm to 7pm. Bernadette's Funeral Mass will take place in the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard, on Saturday May 24, at 12 noon followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass can be watched live online at www.fethardabbey.com
The family would like to extend special thanks for the exceptional care that Bernadette received in St Christopher's Ward, Marymount Hospice, St Frances Unit at the Mercy Hospital, Cork, and from Dr Carmel Condon and her entire team at Northgate Medical Centre in Fethard, and all of her wonderful neighbours and friends who were very good to her with their kindness over the past few months. She will be forever missed by all of her relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many friends. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE.
May she rest in peace.
Graveyard Masses in the month of June
The following are the dates for this year's Graveyard masses in June. All are at 7.30pm.
Killusty Graveyard on Friday, June 6 at 7.30pm
Calvary Graveyard on Friday, June 13 at 7.30pm
Kiltinan Graveyard on Friday, June 20 at 7.30pm
Presentation Convent on Friday, June 27 at 7.30pm
Fethard Bridge Club’s President’s Prize Lunch Fethard Bridge Club President Nora Ryan (centre), presenting the President's Prize to winners Judy Doyle and Bernie Phelan (right).
Fethard Bridge Club held their annual President's Prize lunch at Hotel Minella on Sunday, May 18 at which the following prizes were presented:
President's Prize: Bernie Phelan and Judy Doyle.
Committee Prize: Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh.
Player of the Year (O'Flynn Trophy): Bill O'Sullivan
Club Championship (Hayes Trophy): Monica Anglim and Betty Walsh.
Committee Prize winners receiving their award L to R: Betty Walsh, Club President Nora Ryan, and Monica Anglim.
Player of the Year (O'Flynn Trophy) Bill O'Sullivan receiving his award from Club President Nora Ryan.
Noel O’Dwyer presenting the Fethard Bridge Club’s annual Kevin O’Dwyer Memorial Trophy to winners Carmel Condon and Brendan Kenny (left). Also included is Club President Nora Ryan (right).
The following prizes were also presented following our President's Prize game:
1st Nett: Rita Holohan and Eileen Ryan;
1st Gross: Anna Cooke and Eileen Frewen.
2nd Nett: Carol Kenny and Gemma Burke;
2nd Gross: Ann O'Dea and John Woodlock.
3rd Nett: Tony Hanrahan and Brendan Kenny;
3rd Gross: Noel O'Dwyer and Bill O'Sullivan.
4th Nett: David O'Meara and Francis Lacey;
4th Gross: Bridget Cuddihy and Dena Mulcahy.
Creative Gardening Day in the sunshine Making a 'Hugelkulture' bed at the Creative Gardening Day in the sunshine by Fethard Towm Wall
Fethard Tidy Towns hosted a 'Creative gardening day' at the River garden on Saturday 10th May, which was a free event open to everyone to join in. The morning saw the creation of a 'Hugelkulture' bed, which is a bit like a lasagne! composed of a log base, then a middle of manure and a top layer of topsoil. This creates superb soil conditions so that the plants may thrive over a long period and in addition they should not need watering, as the timber acts like a giant sponge as it slowly decomposes.
Hugelkulture Bed layering at the Creative Gardening Day by Fethard Towm Wall
In the afternoon, children and families amongst others helped to plant and sow a mix of herbs and dye plants, helping to forge a link between our present day and our mediaeval past.
Callie sowing seeds for the future.
Fethard Tidy towns warmly welcomes any help and new members of all ages. From this Thursday we plan to meet at 7.30 (Ballroom carpark) to do an hours gardening in the valley; on other Thursdays we will garden in different areas of the town. This project has received funding as part of the Creative Ireland programme with support from Tipperary County Council
Fethard do well in Community Games Fethard Killusty U10 GAA Team who beat Clerihan in Round One of the tournament. Back L to R: Charlie O’Donnell, Alex Walsh, Alex O’Donnell, Ted Purcell, Cillian Moloney. Front L to R: Andrew Farag, Nathan Kelly, Paddy Aherne, Aaron Tyrell, and Ordhan Coleman. Fethard Killusty U10 GAA Team who were Beaten by Cahir in Round Two, but lost nothing in defeat. The boys played an excellent game displaying amazing skill for such a young age group. Mentors Kenneth and Stephen O’Donnell can be very proud of them. Back L to R: Nathan Kelly, Paddy Aherne, Odhran Coleman, Arron Tyrell, Andrew Farag. Front L to R: Alex Walsh, Ted Purcell, Alex O’Donnell, Charlie O’Donnell, Sam Morrissey, and Tadhg Bracken.
Fethard U11 Hurling team defeated by a very strong team from Bansha. Back L to R: Marcus Arrault, Alex Walsh, Ted Purcell, Danny O’Sullivan. Charlie O Donnell, Rowan Holohan, Andrew Farag. Front L to R: Ordhan Coleman, Ronan Coleman, Brogan Greene, Alex O'Donnell, Aaron Tyrell, Paddy Ahearn, and Nathan Kelly.
Fethard Boys U13 Rugby 7s team who were runners up to Clare in the Munster semifinal played in University of Limerick. Well played boys. Coach Polly Murphy. Back L to R: Tiernan Gahan, Matthew Ledger, Kevin Connolly, Mason Lalor. Front L to R: James Sheehan, Billy Smith, and Adam Ward.
The Griffin sisters, Heidi, Sadie and April, from Rathdrum, Fethard, pictured at the recent Community Games Cross Country County Finals held in Thurles Crokes AC, where Sadie qualified as a member of the U13 Mixed Team due to represent Tipperary at the National Finals in Gormanstown, Co Meath on weekend of May 24/25. Due to Area regulations Sadie represents Clerihan at local level.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, May 25, 2025, to the music of, ‘Brian McDermot’. 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 refreshments.
GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for May 20, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 7, 9, 24 and 35. We had no Jackpot winner and two Match 3 winners who received €75 each: Esther Fitzgerald, and Christopher Quinn. One' lucky dip winner received €100: Esther Fitzgerald. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, when the jackpot is €30,000.
The Committee of Fethard GAA / Sports Centre Development Lotto would like to thank all our supporters near and far who participate in our weekly Lotto.
Fethard beat Commercials in Round 3 of U19 A Football
On Friday last, May 9, in bright sunshine we were served up a fine entertaining game of football in Kilsheelan under new rules. A fast movement in the 10th minute resulted in Fethard scoring a great goal finished by John Lacey. This followed with four single points, two from Liam Kiely, and one each from Charlie Walsh and Mark Neville. Commercials replied with 3 points (one a two pointer under the new rules), leaving the score Fethard 1-4 Commercials 0-3.
In the second quarter, Fethard added 2 points, one from play by Harry Hickey, and the second from a Mark Neville free. Commercials scored 2 two pointers and one from a free, leaving just the minimum between the sides at the interval, Fethard 1-6 Commercials 0-8.
Fethard were fastest out of the blocks in the second half, showing a great movement that ended with Charlie Walsh passing to Mark Neville, who then blasted the ball to the net. Commercials added a point within a minute. Fethard then introduced Alex Knightly for Liam Kiely and in the next 10 minutes added 4 more points, two from Mark Neville (1 free and 1 from play), and one each from Noah O’Flynn and John Stokes. Commercials roared back within two minutes scoring 1-2, before Fethard Noah O’Flynn added a second point from play, followed by the last point of the day to Charlie Walsh, leaving the final score, Fethard 2-12 Clonmel Commercials 1-11.
With all probability both teams will meet again in the latter stages of the South Tipperary U19 A Championship. Best on the night were: Michael Dempsey, Jack Stokes 0-1, Liam Kiely 0-2, Noah O Flynn 0-2, John Lacey 1-0, Mark Neville 1-4 (3F), Harry Hickey 0-1, and Charlie Walsh 0-2.
Fethard team: Ben Allen, Jonny McCarthy (Clerihan), Michael Dempsey(Clerihan), Jack Stokes, Liam Kiely, Noah O’Flynn, Luke Lacy, Andrew Connorton, Mark Neville, Jack Davey, Harry Hickey (Clerihan), Charlie Walsh, and Danny Barry. Sub used was Alex Knightly. – Noel Byrne
Fethard Town Park 'Fun Day'
Entries now taken for Soccer Tournament
Fethard Town Park's annual Summer Soccer Tournament will begin on Tuesday, June 3, and will run for 6 weeks. Entries are now being taken contact Willie at 086 6044784. The league is limited to 8 teams so we invite businesses, clubs and organisations to enter in what promises to be another outstanding event here in Fethard Town Park
Walls of Fethard 5K –Friday May 23, at 7.30pm
Local Fundraiser for Irish Society for Autism
All roads lead to Fethard on Friday, May 23 for the Walls of Fethard 5K Road Race! Donate online by CLICKING HERE.
Every donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated!
Eight local 'Supreme Athletes Over 50' will lace up their runners to raise vital funds for the Irish Society for Autism. Some participants will be taking on their very first 5K. Best of luck to Chris Coen, Tom Anglim, Michael Ryan, Micheál Spillane, Martin Coen, P.J. Aherne, Michael Quinlan and Jimmy O'Meara who are taking part.
The Irish Society for Autism provides essential services and support to Autistic individuals and their families both locally and throughout Ireland. Your generosity will directly contribute to improving the lives of many.
Big Picture - 'Multi Cultural Day' at Presentation Primary School in Clonmel on April 24, 2015
This photograph was taken of students and staff members from Clonmel Presentation Primary School celebrating their 'Multi Cultural Day' held at the school on April 24, 2015. If you spot any familiar faces please pass on the link.
You can zoom in closer to see more detail by clicking the photograph to zoom-in and double-clicking the photograph to zoom-out or use the controls when you hover at the bottom of the photograph. 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
School celebrates its 25 nationalities
Multicultural Day was celebrated in style at the Presentation Primary School in Clonmel on April 24, 2015. Pupils and staff came to school in national costume or national colours, with many proudly carrying scarves and flags to represent the 25 countries they call home.
Some of the Irish pupils chose to wear the colours of an adopted country. The classrooms and play- grounds were a riot of colour, with many creative designs and patterns. Hats, scarves jewellery and head pieces added to the display as did some very unusual accessories such as an Australian cork hat, a didgeridoo and flamenco shoes.
The Presentation School was delighted with the response of parents, many of whom visited the school to talk about their home country and its similarities and differences to Ireland. Pupils listened in amazement to tales of picking bananas, coconuts, peppercorns and tea or making clay diya lamps for the four-day festival of Diwali in India.
Pupils were fascinated by the thoughts of translucent white lizards and stealthy snakes in Brazil. Some groaned in envy at the information that winter temperatures in Argentina can reach 17 degrees Celsius. Visiting parents kindly explained the significance of particular items of clothing jewellery and body art. Some taught songs or a dance. Many brought food, and mouth-watering aromas wafted around the corridors as pupils and staff happily sampled savoury and sweet treats.
Music and song echoed through the classrooms as teachers taught lessons with a difference. Pupils sang Freres Jacques and danced and laughed their way through the Mexican Hat Dance and an Australian Bush Dance. Artists created intricate henna hand designs and made origami hearts. Many pupils had been busy in the kitchen the previous evening, making traditional dishes including Irish stew, rosó (chicken noodle soup) from Poland, samosas and rice dishes from Pakistan and India, kaiserschmarrn (thick pan cakes) from Germany and sweet puff puffs from Nigeria.
This wonderful Multicultural Day was the highlight of an annual Presentation project called Challenge to Change, which this year (2015) aimed to promote respect.
Faces and Places from the Past
This week we have a variety of photographs taken in 1984. 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
L to R: Betty Holohan and Mary O'Sullivan
Mr Erskine Childer's visit to Fethard on his election campaign 1973
Group photographed in Burke Street in the 1950s, Back L to R: Jim Napier, Mrs O'Flynn, Paddy O'Flynn, Doreen Leahy. Middle L to R: Michael Reynolds, Cha Finn, Marie O'Sullivan, Rita Tierney, Sheila Browne. Front L to R: Mary O'Donnell, Rita O'Flynn, Mary Napier and Eva McCarthy.
Opening of Fethard Sports Centre in 1974. L to R: Fr Leddin OSA, Richard Everard and Fr. Cunningham photographed at the opening of Fethard Sports Centre in 1974. The entrance to the Sports Centre was the original front entrance to Fethard Barracks on The Square, believed at that time to be the original home of the Everard family. It was later revealed that the Military Barracks in Fethard was one of the oldest in the country. It was built on the site of the original Everard Mansion House which fell into decay c.1740 while Sir Redmond Everard (the last Baronet) lived abroad in France.
In 1752, Thomas Barton of Bordeaux purchased the Everard estate in Fethard, demolished the old Mansion House and erected a new one on the same spot. The Barton Mansion House was acquired in 1797 and converted into a temporary military barracks, lighted by oil, and used to accommodate two troops of Cavalry. It was converted into proper military barracks in 1805.
Electricity Bill dated January 14, 1928, from Munster Electric Lighting Company for one month's supply to P. Lonergan, The Square, Fethard.
William Lonergan photographed with Mick Ryan in Lonergan's Bar many years ago. The photo was supplied by the late Paddy Lonergan in 2001
Another photo supplied by the late Paddy Lonergan in 2001
This photo was supplied by the late Paddy Lonergan in 2001 L to R: Michael Shelly, Michael Mullins and Jimmy McInerney.
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The death has occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025, of Christine Doherty (née Crowe), Willowbrook, Mocklershill, Fethard, and formerly of Cloneen, at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel. Christine, pre-deceased by her mother Julia Crowe, is deeply regretted by her daughter Nicola, sons Declan, Lee, Alan and Christian, son-in-law Damien, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Mikaela, Abbie, Maison and Oisín, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The death has occurred on May 21, 2025, of Bernadette McManus (née Kenny), Belbow Lane, Fethard, (E91 C938), peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Peter, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Philly, brothers Billy and Michael, brother-in-law Tony and sister-in-law Margaret. Sadly missed by Gary, Grainne and Rhona, their husbands Paddy and Mick, and wife Jenn, adoring grandchildren Zoë and husband Sean, Kelda and Arienne and great grand daughter Evie; her brother Joe and sisters Rita and Carmel, as well as extended brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
