Fethard Historical Society hold their annual Tipperariana Book Fair on the second Sunday in February each year. The Book Fair was first held in 1996 and has now grown to be one of the largest, if not the largest, book fairs in Ireland. Dealers come from places as far away as Armagh City in the North of Ireland, Schull in the South West, and from many places in between. The variety of books available to buy on the day range from 10p paperbacks to €500 antique collector items. It is a great place to find a book that you may have been seeking for years - and if it is not available on the day you can be sure the dealers will find it for you. If you have valuable books at home you can also bring them along and get them valued without obligation.
Well-known book dealer John Ryan from Clonmel at his stall. John was born in St. Johnstown.
An entrance fee of €2 is charged at the door. A lively café is open all day on the premises. We also hold a raffle with lots of prizes to be won and our piano player, on stage, provides suitable background music for the large number of book browsers that usually turn up each year.
Fethard Historical Society members Brendan Kenny and David Sceats at their publication and raffle stall
Book dealers are always welcome to set up their own stall at the Fair at a cost of approximately €25 per table. Individuals can also book a table at the same price. Early booking is advisable.
Further Information:
Dóirín Saurus, Crampscastle, Fethard. Tel: 052 31936
Mary Hanrahan, Rathcoole, Fethard. Tel: 052 32141
Joe Kenny, Rocklow Road, Fethard. Tel: 052 31663
Terry Cunningham, Grangebeg, Fethard. Tel: 052 23402 (evenings)
E-MAIL: bookfair@fethard.com
