Fethard win the South Junior ‘B’ Football final by closest margin
Fethard Junior Football team that won the South Junior ‘B’ Football final, after beating Kilsheelan Kilcash on a scoreline Fethard 0-10, to Kilsheelan-Kilcash 1-06. Back L to R: Ross McCormack Paul Moloney Jack Ward, Keenan Aherne Ml O’Meara M.J. Phelan, Jack Stokes, Ciaran O’Meara, Oisin Ryan, Shane Neville. Front L to R: Joe Morgan (captain), Charlie Hackett, Willie Morgan, Jack Davey, Sean Moroney, Tommy Sheehan, Kieran Bergin and Peter Gough.
On Sunday, September 14, Fethard won the South Junior ‘B’ Football final, after beating Kilsheelan Kilcash on a scoreline Fethard 0-10, to Kilsheelan-Kilcash 1-06, played at Clonmel Sportsfield. This victory added to Fethard’s recent success in the U15 ‘A’ Intermediate Football, and U19 ‘A’ Football, making it a very good year for the Friary town’s football teams.
In the first 10 minutes Kilsheelan were 1-3 up before Fethard came back into the game in curtailing the dominance with both Shane Neville and Joe Morgan in particular, playing a very tight game. Fethard’s attacks were improving, and from a free outside the half-moon, taken by Jack Ward in the 13th minute, yielded a 2 pointer. By the 15th minute we scored another point from a free by Sean Moroney. During the second quarter Kilsheelan scored 2 points to Fethard’s first point from play scored by Keenan Aherne, to leave the half time score Kilsheelan 1-5, Fethard 0-4.
In the second half the wind favoured Fethard, and we started at great pace and by the 40th minute we added 2 points from play, one each from Jack Ward and Jack Davey. By the 50th minute we were ahead by one when Kieran Bergin scored a point from play – the best of the day. This was followed by a point from a free scored by substitute Keenan Ahearne to draw level 0-8 to 1-5.
The excellent Jack Davey who grew in confidence as the game went on, scored a point to go ahead, and the same player put us 2 up in the 28th minute by scoring the final point from play, leaving Fethard winners by 1 point. Amid great excitement Joe Morgan received the John O’Shee Cup from Nicholas Moroney, Chairman South Board. Players who caught the eye included Joe Morgan, Shane Neville, Charlie Hackett, Willie Morgan, Paul Moloney, Kieran Bergin, Jack Ward and Jack Davey.
At the presentation of the John O’Shee Cup are L to R: Nicholas Moroney (chairman South Board), Joe Morgan (captain), holding his daughter Robyn, John Lonergan (secretary South Board) and Seamus Walsh (vice chairman South Board).
Fethard team and scorers: Jamie McCormack, M.J. Phelan, Joe Morgan (captain), Jack Stokes, Charlie Hackett, Shane Neville, Ml O’Meara, Willie Morgan, Paul Moloney, Keenan Ahearne 0-2 (1F), Kieran Bergin 0-1, Jack Davey 0-3, Jack Ward 0-3 (2 pointer F), Ross McCormack, Sean Moroney 0-1F. Subs used were: Peter Gough, Ciaran O’Meara, Oisin Ryan, and Keenan Aherne. Referee for the game was: Jamie Sweetman (Carrick). –
(Match Report, Noel Byrne).
A Collection of Things Nearly Forgotten
A collection of things nearly forgotten is an archive of memories from Co. Tipperary, created with Fethard ICA Guild, Borrisokane Men's Shed, Presentation Convent Clonmel, Thurles Men's Shed and Annie Hogg, The launch will take place on Tuesday, September 23, from 6pm to 7pm at The Source, Cathedral Street, Thurles, with light refreshments served. For further information and video CLICK HERE
Building Future Stars: Junior Blues Nursery Ends Its First Season in Style
The Junior Blues GAA Nursery wrapped up its inaugural season marking the end of an incredible first year, attracting fantastic numbers to the Barrack Field's astroturf every Saturday morning.
The Junior Blues GAA Nursery wrapped up its inaugural season last Saturday, marking the end of an incredible first year! Since April, the nursery has been a huge success, attracting fantastic numbers to the Barracks Field astroturf every Saturday morning.
Each week, over 40 of our youngest athletes, aged between 4 and 6 took part in structured fun filled sessions focused on developing fundamental movement skills through play. The kids loved every minute, and the positive feedback from parents kept our amazing volunteers motivated and enthusiastic all season long. With tea, coffee, and biscuits served for parents, the nursery quickly became a real social hub for the community.
A special word of thanks to Micheál Dillon, Liam Frewen and all the coaching staff who coordinated the nursery with outstanding professionalism.
A special word of thanks goes to Micheál Dillon and Liam Frewen, who coordinated the nursery with outstanding professionalism and brought an extra dimension by designing creative sessions each week to keep the activities fresh and engaging. We’re also grateful to Davy Byrne, our Gaelic Development Officer, for training the Transition Year students on the Nursery Programme as part of their leadership training, which resulted in some of these students becoming integral members of our nursery coaching team. Finally, sincere thanks to Principal Billy Walsh for facilitating this training and inspiring the next generation of young coaches, Billy has been a great friend of the club and we’re very appreciative of his support.
To add even more excitement, we ran a 'Design a Jersey' competition in the local preschool and primary schools and the response was fantastic. The winning design, 'Fethard Junior Blues Stars' by Bradley Maher, was a standout entry in a very competitive field. Well done, Bradley!
GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for September 16, 2025, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 1, 2, 26 and 31. We had no Jackpot winner and two Match 3 winner who received €75 each: Trish Horan and Donna Ryan. One lucky dip winner received €100: Aimee Smyth. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, when the jackpot is €4,000. More Results
Third Tipperary Brigade Commemorative Plaque
Fethard Ballroom AGM
Please Note: The AGM of Fethard Ballroom will be held in the Ballroom on Tuesday, October 14, at 8pm.
Fethard / Clerihan U17 ‘A’ hurlers lose to Moyle Rovers in South Final
On Sunday evening September 14, in Cahir, our U17 ‘A’ Hurlers came out second best in the South Final to Moyle Rovers in a very entertaining game of hurling before a large attendance. We were first out of the blocks with a point from a free by Danny Barry, then Moyle Rovers scored 1-2 before we scored a point from a free by Daniel Gleeson. Within a minute, Daniel added another point from play. Moyle Rovers scored 1-2 before Daniel Gleeson scored the next 2 points, one from a free, to leave the score at the end of the 15th minute 0-5 to 2-4 behind.
Fethard had an exchange of points in the next minute. For us, it was a tremendous line ball taken by Danny Barry. Moyle Rovers then pulled away with 2 more points, before we added 2 long -range frees from Danny Barry. In the 27th minute Shane Cooney was awarded a penalty, with Danny Barry burying it to the back of the net. Before the end of the half we were dealt a bad blow when Moyle Rovers scored 1-1. The final score of the half was a point from a free by Danny Barry leaving the half time score Fethard/Clerihan 1-9, Moyle Rovers 3-8.
After the break the intensity and accuracy continued with the first touch eluding us more than Moyle Rovers, who picked up points from every angle from play, while we scored 5 of our 6 points from frees, 2 from Daniel Gleeson, 2 from Danny Barry, 1 from Luke Lacy, and 1 from play by Danny Barry. with Moyle Rovers scored 8 points during the second half, leaving the full-time score: Moyle Rovers 3-16, Fethard /Clerihan 1-15. Stand out player on the night for Fethard /Clerihan were Darragh Harrigan (ably assisted by Luke Lacy), Danny Barry, Daniel Gleeson, and Shane Cooney.
Fethard /Clerihan team and scorers: John Keane, Billy Hayes, David McCarthy (Clerihan), Finn Hogan (Clerihan), Micheal O'Rahilly, Michael Dempsey (Clerihan), Darragh Harrigan (Clerihan), Luke Lacy (captain) 0-1 F, Shane Cooney (Clerihan), Roan Hally (Clerihan), Danny Barry 1-8 (1-7 F), Pa Coffey, Daniel Gleeson 0-6(4F), Harry Hickey (Clerihan), and Alex Knightly. Subs were Callum Condon (Clerihan), Sam Knightly, D.J. Horan (Clerihan), Thomas O’Rahilly, Joe Purcell, and Joseph Gaule. Referee for the game was Shane O’Neill (St Marys). – (Match Report by Noel Byrne).
Moyglass United F.C. Cup Champions!
The winning Moyglass United U14 soccer team and mentors, who picked up the Championship Cup on Saturday September 13, 2025.
Well done to Moyglass United U14 soccer team who picked up the Championship Cup on Saturday September 13, 2025, on an immaculate pitch, against Clonmel Celtic playing on their home turf. The winning score for Moyglass was.3-0.
Well done to our full squad and their mentors,especially for achieving the league and cup double this season.
Fethard Intermediate Football team qualify for County Quarterfinal
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the County Tipperary Intermediate Football Championship - Group 1 (Barrett Cup), played in Leahy Park Cashel against Éire Óg (Annacarty/Donohill). Our Intermediate Football team played Round 3, knowing that only a win would qualify us for a County Quarter Final. From the throw-in, Fethard showed their class by getting down to business and by the end of the first quarter led by 1-7 to 0-2. Fethard scoring 1-7 without reply, the goal coming from a pass to Jack Quinlan and on to Matt Coen who found Mark Neville jumping high to fist the ball into the net.
The opening point was a brilliant score from centre-back Dara O’Meara. Followed by 3 two -pointers, the first from play by the boot of Charlie Walsh, the second from a free by Matt Coen, and the third, also from a free, brought up by Brian Healy. Brian scored another 2-pointer when the ball was brought up 50 metres. Liam Kiely added a great point from play in the 22nd minute. Brian Healy scored a point from a free after another punishment by referee, Seanie Peters. In between Eire Og added 4 points.
In the last 6 minutes of the half, Matt Coen, Brian Healy and Jack Quinlan scored a point each from play for Fethard. Éire Óg added a goal on the final whistle, leaving the score at the short whistle, Fethard 1-14, Éire Óg 1-4. Before the 40th minute Mark Neville added a second goal, and a fine point from play from Joedy Sheehan. Within the next 5 minutes Brian Healy set up Matt Coen for an excellent goal.
Fethard then introduced Conor Neville for Rory O’Mahoney. On the next attack Matt Coen scored a point from play. We then introduced Andrew Connorton for Charlie Walsh. A few minutes later, John Lacey came in for Gavin Neville. Our final point of the game came from Brian Healy set up by Matt Coen. Éire Óg finished with a two-pointer and a point from play, to finish on a scoreline: Fethard 3-17, Éire Óg 1-7. Best for Fethard were Jamie McCormack, Noah Flynn, Dara O’Meara, Mark Neville, Ryan Walsh, Charlie Walsh, Liam Kiely, Matt Coen and Brian Healy.
Fethard Team and Scorers: Jamie McCormack, Rory O’Mahony, Daragh Spillane, Gavin Neville, Noah O’Flynn, Dara O’Meara 0-1, Joedy Sheehan 0-1, Brian Delahunty, Jack Quinlan 0-1, Mark Neville 2-0, Ryan Walsh, Liam Kiely 0-1, Charlie Walsh 0-2 (2-Pointer), Brian Healy 0-7 (1F 2xF), and Matt Coen 1-4 (1x2F). Subs Used: Conor Neville (45m), Andrew Connorton (47m), and John Lacey (48m). Referee for the game was Seanie Peters (Galtee Rovers).
–(Match Report by Noel Byrne)
Fethard Men's Shed Open to new members!
Fethard Men's Shed is open to new members, just drop in on Tuesday or Thursday to enjoy a cuppa and meet new people for a chat. We're settling in nicely in our new clubhouse at Fethard Town Park and in the process of setting up our workshop. Some of our activities include gardening, grass cutting, helping out around the park, chopping kindling, but most important, the chat and cup of tea.
So please don't be shy, you will always be amongst friends in our friendly Men's Shed. We look forward to meeting new members, who may learn new skills or teach your skills to others.
Fethard & Killusty Community Council's 'Split The Cash' Lotto
Well done to Marcella Lonergan for winning our Community Split The Pot this week. Thank you to everyone who is supporting our weekly draw. All money raised from this draw will be used to benefit our town.
Envelopes are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available at the Tirry Community Centre, Kennys Centra Fethard, Lonergan's Bar, Fethard, and Butlers Off Licence, Fethard. Also we have a new scan to pay option. Please remember to fill in all three envelopes if you avail of the 'Three for €5' special offer.
Died Recently
 The death has occurred on Sunday, September 14, 2025, of Austin 'Austy' Slattery, The Green, Fethard, peacefully in his 92nd year, in the loving care of all the Staff at Willowbrook Lodge Nursing Home. Austy, beloved husband of the late Mary. Sadly missed by his loving family Alma Pollard, Tommy, John, Donie and Grace Nagle, sons-in-law Bill and Johnny, daughter-in-law Fiona and Tommy’s partner Caroline, grandchildren Siobhán, Cillian, Sarah, Cathal and Sally, great-grandsons Billy, Jack and Oscar, brother Joe, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his daughter Grace Nagle’s residence, Coolanure, Fethard (E91 PD70) on Tuesday evening, September 16, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday in The Augustinian Abbey, Fethard at 12 noon, followed by Burial in Calvary Cemetery. The funeral service can be viewed online by CLICKING HERE. May He Rest In Peace. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE.
Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, September 21, 2025, to the music of, ‘Checkers’. 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.
Tennis Courts starting Coaching Lessons
Tennis courts in Fethard are going great. The team of girls and Niall Higgins have organised coaching lessons and are putting in new flower beds at the entrance from the Rocklow Road this week.
Well done to all involved.
Parish Church Lotto Draw Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 19, and 20. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Liam Hayes. Next week's Jackpot for Thursday, September 18, is €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
Culture Night 2025 –Friday, September 19
Siobhán Armstrong, historical harp musician, will perform in the Augustinian Abbey Fethard from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Friday, September 19, as part of Culture Night 2025, hosted by Fethard Historical Society. Admission is Free! All are Welcome.
Siobhán Armstrong is one of Europe’s leading harpists. She performs and records with many of Europe's most prestigious soloists, orchestras and opera companies, and collaborates with some of Ireland’s best-known traditional-music performers.
Siobhán is the founding director of The Historical Harp Society of Ireland, spearheading the international rediscovery of Ireland’s ancient harp, strung in brass wires. She herself performs on a copy of the 18th-century Irish Downhill harp, which she will be playing on Culture Night.
The debut recording of her ensemble, The Irish Consort — Music, Ireland and the Sixteenth Century—has shed light on a neglected century in Irish music and was one of The Irish Times’ top five international Classical Music picks of 2021.
Siobhán would like to acknowledge Music Network and The Arts Council of Ireland for their kind support for her work.
Annual Emigrants Newsletter request for photos and articles for this year's production
This photo from the 1970s was supplied by Martha Sheehan (née O'Dwyer) for this year's Annual Newsletter for which we were delighted to receive, as many can't remember it ever been taken. Maybe it's a age issue! It will also serve as a reminder for anyone with news, stories, articles or photographs for inclusion in this year's Emigrant's Newsletter to please send them on as the production wheels have started. The boys photograph above taken somewhere in Fethard are Back L to R: Davy Morrissey, Richie Barrett, Billy Sayers, John Fogarty, Pat Sheehan, Joe Kenny, Eamon Keane, Willie Lonergan. Front L to R: Frank Fogarty, John Donovan, Eddie Nevin, Liam Leahy, Michael McCarthy, Joseph Fogarty and Davy Ryan.
Work on compiling this year's Annual Emigrant's Newsletter has now commenced. We invite anyone interested in submitting articles or photographs for this year’s issue to contact Joe Kenny, Rocklow Road, Fethard.
The publication of the first Fethard & Killusty Annual Emigrants’ Newsletter was a much-discussed topic in Fethard over many years, when appeals were made for copies of early issues if any still existed. In 1998 our appeal was answered by the late Pat Shine, London, and formerly from Crampscastle. Pat and his brother Tom from Cahir called to Fethard and after a long, interesting chat about times past, Pat mentioned that he came across an old Newsletter in a drawer at his home in London, and promised to send a copy on his return.
Some days later I received the promised copy and, better still, it mentions the fact that it was the first attempt at sending a Newsletter from Fethard. It was dated on top, ‘Christmas 1960’, but on checking the dates of the events and deaths featured in it, we discovered that they all happened in 1959. We concluded that the Newsletter was published in December 1959 and posted before January 1960. The first Newsletter consisted of one page printed on both sides and was published by Fethard Legion of Mary to help keep in touch with the many emigrants who had to leave Ireland in search for work overseas.
This year, we celebrate our 66th year publishing the Fethard & Killusty Annual Newsletter, now a full-colour 248-page production, and are still in a position to post copies free of charge to our many emigrants living away from home throughout the world. This is only made possible by the general donations we receive from our readers and from Newsletter sales at home. Our sincere thanks to all our supporters and to those who submit articles and photographs, that our readers so much enjoy.
Big Picture: Patrician Brothers National School 1912
We don't expect anyone in this photograph to be alive at the age of 120+ but it's nice to remember those who availed of education in those early years provided by the Patrician Brothers in Fethard. Perhaps some will see family resemblance in some of the boys faces.
We do have a record of the Patrician Brothers in Fethard from a booklet published in 1997, 'The Patrician Brothers in Fethard 1873-1993', published by The Fethard Historical Society. Staff at the Patrician Brothers’ school in Fethard in 1912: Bro. Paul Cullen (Superior) and Bro. Paul Cullen (Principal). Staffing changes during 1912: transferred out (Aug 1912): Bro. Columbia Carroll, Bro. Stanislavsky Bergin, Bro. Andrew Keating. Arrivals/appointments: Bro. Anselm Fogarty (from Mallow, June 1912); Bro. Athanasius Phelan (from the Novitiate, commenced 16 Aug 1912); Bro. Gerard O’Farrell (came pro tem, Oct 1912).
Several other sources provide essential background on Fethard Town around 1912.
Fairs and markets: Fethard continued to function as a market town in the early 20th century, with monthly fairs and additional livestock markets (notably for pigs and sheep in February, April, and August) driving local commerce. The presence of railway transport (since around 1880) facilitated trade.
Photographic Records: The Kenrick Collection includes photographs taken in Fethard circa 1895–1915—some may very well capture everyday life around 1912. A particular image shows Tullamaine Castle prior to its destruction in 1920.
Local Publications: The Tipperary Annual of 1913 offers historical reflections and descriptions of Fethard’s architectural heritage and civic history. Although not strictly a 1912 record, it provides context relevant to that era.
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Historical Surveys: Rev. J.A. Knowles's 1903 work Fethard: Its Abbey, Etc. outlines the heritage of the town up to the early 20th century, including religious and civic structures.
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Faces and Places from the Past
This week we have a variety of photographs from our files. We invite people to let us know any missing names, including first names, or any other information that we can add to our information for future generations. If anyone can help us, please do and send any comments, photo information, names, to fethardnews@gmail.com
Fethard under-21 South and County Football Championship winning team of 1966, 1967 and 1968. Back L to R: John Frewen, Tony Fitzgerald, Mick Ryan, Don McCarthy, MartinO'Neill, Christy Aylward, Gerry Harrington, Noel Harrington, Willie Frewen, Joe Lee, Noel Byrne, Joe Allen, Davy Morrissey. Front L to R: Abe Kennedy, Michael ‘Waxie’ Kenny, Brendan Kenny, Pat ‘Weeshie’ Barrett, Davy Fitzgerald, Pop Barrett, Gerry Leahy, Austin Godfrey, Dinny Burke and Philip Dillon.
Willie O'Donnell with Handball Trophies (February 1989)
Taking part in Pat O'Shea's Pub Quiz in Fethard (February 1989) were L to R: Fidelma Maher, Gloria Walsh, Pat Walsh, Ailish Barrett and Pat O'Shea (proprietor).
Jimmy McCarthy and Margaret Cummins photographed at the Fethard GAA Club’s Annual Dinner Dance (March 3, 1989)
Barrack Street during 1937 Fethard Sewage Scheme. The house in the background was occupied by Mr & Mrs Jack Cummins, part of Mary Purcell's house can be also be seen. Back L to R: Michael McInerney, Alice McInerney, Jim O’Mahony, Agnes Allen, Eddie Coffey, Jimmy McInerney. In front: Mick Hennessy, Kiernan Kelly. Photo supplied by Jimmy McInerney (March 1989)
Fethard Senior Football Team, South & County Champions 1954. Back L to R: Gerald Mackey, Bill Meaney, Jimmy McCarthy, Ned Sheehan, Tony Newport, Paddy O'Flynn, Jack Prout, Michael Byrne, Paddy Tierney. Front L to R: Austin McDonnell, Gussy Neville, John O'Riordan, Liam Connolly, Jimmy O'Shea, Timmy O'Riordan, Cly Mullins (captain), Jim Williams, Donal Lehane and Michael O'Riordan.
Old house on Barrack Street beside Centra maybe where Lar O’Gorman lived? Anyone remember?.
Old houses on Barrack Street, Anyone remember who lived there?.
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