GAA Sports Development Lotto Results
Fethard GAA Sports Lotto draw results for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, are as follows: the numbers drawn were: 16, 28, 29 and 32. We had no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winner. One lucky dip winner, Stephen Gleason, received €100. The next draw takes place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, when the jackpot is €12,400.

Social Dancing at Fethard Ballroom
Social Dancing continues at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday night, July 19, to the music of 'Teddy and Cathal Barry'. 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.

Laura Earley wins County Intermediate title, as she leads Fethard women to team gold.


Fethard Athletic Club’s athletes took to the village of Littleton on Saturday, July 11, to compete in the County Intermediate Road Championships, hosted by Moycarkey Coolcroo. With soaring temperatures of 27 degrees, all the athletes had to mentally prepare for what was going to be a tough task in difficult racing conditions. The hosts, Moycarkey Coolcroo, made sure the safety of all athletes was well taken care of, with several water stations along the course, and hosted a very well organised event, with great facilities and lots of refreshments.

The women’s race, a 4km loop, started proceedings at 7pm. Fethard’s Laura Earley was one of the strong favourites going into the race, alongside the Clonmel A.C. duo of Ruby Carroll and Amanda Moroney, and Moycarkey Coolcroo’s Nikki Kenneally, everything was lined up to be a fantastic race.

Laura had placed 2nd and 3rd in five of her previous road championships since 2024, showing great promise with improvements each year, but falling just short of getting her hands on a county title.  Over the past number of weeks, Laura had been knocking sessions out of the park in training, and with some great performances at local races, she had put herself into a really strong position this year to finally take home the gold.  As the race progressed, Laura saw off her challengers, opening a gap on a slight incline coming back into the village. As Laura approached the Littleton Community Centre to turn into the final 400 metres, the gap proved too big to close for her competitors as she pushed through to the line, finishing 1st in a time of 14.40 to take the women’s County Intermediate 2026 title. Congratulations Laura!


Fethard’s strong women’s team of 14 athletes go after team gold.

Then, not far down the field, it fell to Fethard’s strong women’s team of 14 athletes to go after team gold.  First in after Laura was Fethard A.C. coach Carol Molloy, leading by example with a well-paced performance, finishing strong, as she picked her way through the pack to take 5th place in a time of 16.04. Another excellent performance by Carol, who has gone from strength to strength over the past year, emerging as a real contender on the county scene.  Next in, and completing the scoring team, was Paula Hendriksen who finished in 8th place in a time of 16.27. Paula has been a regular team scorer for Fethard A.C., and once again came in with a gutsy run, to help Fethard women to county team gold, winning by just four points.  As is becoming the norm for Fethard women, they turned out in big numbers to score points for the club in the overall standings for the Michael Cahill Cup.

Braving the tough conditions and scoring points for the club we had, Nicola Noonan finishing 18th in 19.07, Aoife Horan finishing 22nd in 19.27, Alexis Hendriksen finishing 23rd in 19.29, Deirdre Royce finishing 28th in 20.39, Isobel Minogue finishing 29th in 20.44, Siobhan Maher finishing 30th in 20.46, Eileen Morris finishing 33rd in 22.17, Tara Power finishing 34th in 22.25, Eileen Smyth finishing 35th in 22.38, Teresa Hurley finishing 36th in 23.25, and Mary Hurley finishing 37th in 23.50.


Leading the men’s team home to take bronze we had coach Louis Rice, who is just back from injury and coming into race fitness again.

The men’s 8km race, starting immediately after the women’s race, was two laps of the 4k course.  Leading the men’s team home, we had coach Louis Rice, who is just back from injury and coming into race fitness again. Louis was delighted to take 5th place in a time of 29.06 and hopes to continue building fitness into the cross-country season this autumn.  Next in we had a new member, Paraic Ryan, who donned the Fethard A.C. singlet for his first county championship race. Paraic has made a very good impression since joining the club, showing great promise, as he is performing very well as a beginner to the sport. He finished in 12th place in a time of 30.33.

Just behind him, in 13th place, we had James Maher, who has been a scoring member of several teams for the club over the past three years, consistently pulling out big performances and giving the Fethard A.C. men’s teams great strength time and time again. James finished in a time of 30.42 and is now setting his sights on the County 10 Mile Road Championships.
The fourth scoring man for Fethard was Kevin Tobin, who has been a brilliant team member and addition to the club over the past year. Kevin has been really consistent in putting in the work in training and always turns up for the club at county championships. His performance on Saturday again showed his character as he battled all the way to the line picking up another spot in the last 200 metres, finishing in 19th place in a time of 32.33.


Fethard Athletic Club members who took part in the County Intermediate Road Championships, hosted by Moycarkey Coolcroo..

The final scoring member of Fethard’s men’s team was John Hurley, finishing in 31st place in a time of 37.37. John has been a regular scorer and presence for the men’s team at county championships over the past three years and was great to see him out running again. The combined points scored by the women’s and men’s teams was 129, leaving Fethard on 1215 total points in the Michael Cahill Cup standings.

Fethard Ladies Football 'Split The Pot' winner


Congratulations to Sharon O'Meara, our latest Split the Pot winners, who scooped a fantastic €442 in our latest draw!

Never miss a draw by setting up a recurring online entry and you’ll automatically be included every week – one quick setup and you’re done! Envelopes: €2 each or 3 for €5. Next Draw: Sunday, June 28, at 9pm in Burke’s Bar. Online sales close at 8pm on Sunday.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support Fethard Ladies Football Club. Your support really does make a difference and helps our club continue to grow. Enter the next draw by CLICKING HERE

Parish Church Lotto Results
There was no jackpot winner in the Parish Lotto on Thursday, Thursday, July 9, 2026. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 11, and 23. The winner of the weekly draw for €30 was Peter Grant. Next week's draw takes place on Thursday, July 16, when the Jackpot 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/fethardkillust

Died Recently in England
It is with sadness that we announce the death has occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026, of our sister Veronica (Vera) Paine, née O'Donovan, formerly of Burke Street, Fethard, and Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, after a short illness.

Predeceased by her parents Andy and Greta and her husband David, she will be fondly remembered by her siblings, Maria (Murphy), Denis, Kay (Spillane), Meta (Cunningham), Michael, Christina (Farrell) and Andrew. Remembered by her nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, brothers and sisters in law and extended family.

A special word of thanks to her friend Maria who has offered great support to Vera over the past years in Wisbech. May Vera rest in peace. Messages of condolence can be left online by CLICKING HERE

Funeral arrangements to follow later.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, of Kathleen Simpson (née Hayes) Crohane, Killenaule, peacefully at home following a long illness bravely borne with courage and dignity. Beloved wife and best friend of Tom, and cherished second daughter of the late Eamon and Kitty Hayes, Kilconnell, Fethard. Kathleen will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Tom; her brothers Seamus and Noel; her sisters Margaret (Leahy) and Anne (Breen); her cousin Kaye Wallace; her sisters-in-law Elizabeth and Viva; her nephews, nieces and godchildren; her special friends Mary and Christine; her former work colleagues and the past pupils of Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry; her loyal neighbours; her extended family, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at Brett's Funeral Home, Mullinahone, on Wednesday, July 8th, from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, July 9, at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Drangan, followed by burial afterwards in Crohane Cemetery. Messages of sympathy can be left online by CLICKING HERE For those who would have liked to attend but are unable to do so, Kathleen's Requiem Mass can be viewed live by clicking here Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Donations, if desired, to the South Tipperary Hospice Team and the Irish Cancer Society. South Tipperary Hospice Movement in Memory of Kathleen Simpson (née Hayes)

The Simpson family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Kathleen throughout her illness, especially those who helped fulfil her wish to remain in the comfort of her own home. They also wish to thank everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are deeply appreciated. May Kathleen's gentle soul rest in peace.

Died Recently
The death has occurred on Thursday, July 2, 2026, of Dorothy Ronan (née Horan), The Paddocks, Rocklow, Fethard, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her loving husband Thomas J., her eldest son Paul and her brother Gerard. Loving mother to Pamela, Rosemary, Dorothy and Thomas. Caring sister of Eileen, Rosaleen, Moyna and Eamon. Very sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Dorothy's Funeral Mass will take place in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard on Sunday July 5, 2026, at 11am. The family will be in the Church from 10am for those wishing to pass on their condolences. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Fethard, immediately after Mass. Dorothy's Mass can be viewed online at parishchurch.net Messages of condolence can also be left online by CLICKING HERE. House private please. May she rest in Peace.

Fethard 'Split The Cash' Community Draw

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT
FETHARD & KILLUSTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
BY JOINING OUR WEEKLY DRAW

Congratulations to Carrie and Eoin who won this week’s Community ‘Split the Cash’ draw for €191 on Thursday, July 9 2026. Ticket was drawn by Mary Mulins. Thank you to everyone who supports our weekly draw. All money raised from this draw will be used to benefit our town.

Our next draw takes place on Thursday, July 16, 2026. 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. CLICK HERE  to play online.

20th Annual Famine 1848 Walk in The Commons


Minister Kevin Boxer Moran of the OPW will lead the 20th annual Famine 1848 Walk in Ballingarry on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 3pm. The Walk starts at the National Flag monument in the village of The Commons and proceeds to Famine Warhouse 1848, the OPW State National Heritage Site, museum and visitor attraction. There will be history, music and refreshments. All are welcome.

Become a Host Family this September

My name is Aoife McGuinness and I work with High Schools International, we're a guardianship organisation that places international students with schools and host families during their time in Ireland.

We have students coming to study at Patrician Presentation Secondary School Fethard from September 2026, and we ask you to share this information with your community, so that anyone interested can reach out to us directly. Our contact details are also included on the above image. Tel: 01 6784800; Email: jcarr@hsinet.org Website: www.hsinet.org

Rose Garden flourishing at the Augustinian Abbey


Fr Henry MacNamara OSA is photographed in these pictures, taken by Larry Kenny, while looking after his colourful rose garden at the Abbey Grounds in Fethard. In the background is the grotto in honour of Our Lady of Fatima. In 1950, the Roman Catholic Church celebrated a Holy Year, an event which was marked in Ireland with great enthusiasm. All across the country shrines and grottoes were erected, often engendering great local pride. In Fethard the occasion was celebrated with the erection of a large cross on Slievenamon, and a grotto in honour of Our Lady of Fatima was constructed in the grounds of the Abbey, along with a stained-glass window dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, commissioned for the Abbey church from the Harry Clarke Studios, Dublin.

Noel Colville and Fr Henry MacNamara OSA are photographed in this picture, taken by Larry Kenny, planting the rose garden at the Abbey Grounds in Fethard.

New valuable service for our local community

Fethard & Killusty Community Council is delighted to welcome Barbara to the Tirry Community Centre at Barrack Street. Barbara will be offering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), providing affordable support for people experiencing:

• Depression
• Anxiety-related disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Trauma
• Long-term physical health conditions

CBT is a practical, evidence-based therapy that can help individuals develop effective strategies to manage challenges, improve wellbeing, and build resilience. For further information visit www.open-mind.online

The Community Council is pleased to support this valuable service and make it available within our local community. For a confidential chat with Barbara or to find out more, please call 089 4119576 or email openmind.cbt@gmail.com We wish Barbara every success in her new role at the Tirry Centre and look forward to the positive impact this service will have for local residents.

Slievenamon Adventure Centre Summer Camp

Learn Ballroom Dancing – New Classes in Fethard
What's On Clonmel – weekly guide to entertainment
Welcome to the online version of What’s On Clonmel, your weekly guide to events and entertainment. Find your copy in pubs and shops across town, or subscribe to receive it in your inbox. Now you can also browse and submit events in our interactive calendar!

Faces and Places from the Past
This week we feature photographs from our archives and take a trip back to 1992. I've used a selection of photographs from Fethard Confirmation and also included some family groups photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992

Please let us know any names, or any other information that we can add to our files for future generations. If anyone can help us, please contact us by email at:  fethardnews@gmail.com



Full group photographed outside Holy Trinity Parish Church after the sacrament of Confirmation in Fethard on May 29, 1992.


Archbishop Dermot Clifford with members of the Allen family outside Holy Trinity Parish Church after the sacrament of Confirmation in Fethard on May 29, 1992.

Paddy and Margaret Wallace and their family photographed after the sacrament of Confirmation in Fethard on May 29, 1992.


Pat and Merchy O'Shea, and their family photographed after the sacrament of Confirmation in Fethard on May 29, 1992.


Conor O'Donnell and family photographed after the sacrament of Confirmation in Fethard on May 29, 1992.


First Communion group photograph taken on the altar with Fr. Conor Hayes and teachers at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992.

Family group photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992


Family group photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992


Family group photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992.

Family group photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992


Family group photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992


Family group photographed after First Communion at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, on May 24, 1992

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