Fethard-on-Sea
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LATE MAI MURPHY (NÉE MORRISSEY)
The Death has occurred of Mai Murphy (née Morrissey) of Edmonton London. (Formally Ralph Fethard) Beloved wife of the late John and her deceased brothers and sister. Sadly missed by her Daughter Irene and Son David, son-in-law Jimmy, nieces and nephews and her brother Tom Morrissey of Ralph Fethard on sea. Funeral will take place in London and a memorial Mass will take place at a later date.
FETHARD POST OFFICE
Please note the new opening hours for the post office in Fethard. Open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
LATE GEORGE POWELL
The death has occurred of George (Geordie) Powell, London and late of Ramstown, Fethard-on-Sea. Beloved husband of Marion, sadly missed by his brothers Willie, Victor and Alan, sisters Lily and Audrey, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral arrangementsater.
WHEELHOUSE CAFÉ
The Wheelhouse Café in the village has reopened for takeaway business only from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Dial in your order to 087 9553982. Social distancing rules will apply.
ST LOUIS DAY CARE CENTRE
St Louis Day Care Centre are open behind closed doors and are delivering Meals on Wheels and assisting the elderly and vulnerable in our community in any way we can by way of prescription collections and deliveries, grocery shopping, advice and information.
We do not want anyone in our community to feel isolated or alone at this time. Please contact us at 051 389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA
Our Blast from the Past this week goes back all the way to 1997 and only the second ever Rackard League Football title for the young boys from Poulfur/ Fethard.
Coached by John Hehir in what was his last underage success before returning to his native Clare the boys had a very shaky start by losing to Clongeen in their first game.
Wins over Ramsgrange, Cushinstown, Taghmon and a play-off victory over Clongeen put them through to the District Final where they had a comprehensive victory over Ramsgrange.
In the county semi-final where defeated a fancied Glynn-Barntown side and went on to play Kilrush in the County Final. First half goals from Declan White and
Shane Tubrid help put them two points clear at the break. The second half was keenly contested but Kilrush looked to have stolen victory with a late pointed free before Patrick Mernagh equalised with a last minute point.
In the replay Fethard took advantage of the wind in the first half to build up a commanding lead. Goals from Diarmuid Bird and Declan White and points from Patrick Mernagh left them nine up at the break. A whirlwind start to the second half with goals from Seán Foley and Declan White put them well in command. Kilrush staged a late come back but Man of the Match Daniel White and Nicky Rice at the centre of the defence held strong as Fethard won on a 4-6 to 2-5 scoreline.
The team on that historic day were Graham Power (Ramstown), Niall Swan, Nicky Rice, Diarmuid Murphy, Mark White, Daniel White, Brian Hehir, Kevin Morrissey, Patrick Mernagh, Seán Foley, Diarmuid Bird (Capt), Thomas Colfer, Shane Tubrid, Declan White, Alan Tubrid. Subs Tony Keenan, Shane Colfer, Eoin Murphy, Kevin Boland, Wayne Drought, William O’Donoghue, Ciaran Cullen, Ruaidhri Hehir, Mark Morrissey, Graham Power (Fethard), Jamie White and Aidan Molloy
HOOK TOURISM
Hook Tourism have closed both the Fethard and Duncannon offices till further notice due to COVID19. If anyone needs anything printed urgently then email info@hooktourism.com and we will endeavour to help.
POULFUR PARISH OFFICE
The Poulfur/Templetown Parochial Office can be contacted by phone 051 262971 or email at templetownparish@gmail.com.
Parishioners are reminded that due to Government and HSE advice there will be no regular Sunday or weekday Masses till further notice.
Mass is available to view daily on Facebook courtesy of Pat Kent.