дети у абба

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely my friends who helped me to run this fun filled evening by selling tickets, encouraging their friends and families to attend and to all who donated spot prizes and raffle prizes. Of course a huge thank all who turned up on the night and participated with such enthusiasm. And again to Jack, all I can say is . . . "Thank you for the music!" (Liz Newport)

Fancy Dress winners at the 'ABBA Extravaganza Mamma Mania' night in aid of Cystic Fibrosis are L to R: Michael Hickey (Chairman Tipperary Branch Cystic Fibrosis), Claire Doyle, Gerry Kennedy, Olivier Dras and Mandy Quigley (Tipperary Branch Cystic Fibrosis).

Cystic fibrosis which many of you may not be aware of is a very debilitating illness. It is a genetically inherited disease affecting the lungs and the digestive system. There is no cure for CF but medical research is ongoing in the hope of finding a cure for this illness but, as we all know this does not come cheap or free so fundraising is required by the parents and friends of CF sufferers. It is also Irelands most common life threatening illness and Ireland has the highest incidents of CF in the world with one in nineteen people carrying the gene. Not alone are these figures daunting to read, but to add insult to injury, Ireland has the lowest life expectancy due to many and varied reasons. All that we can hope for is that there will be some breakthrough for the patients and their families in the not too distant future.

Saturday night, 4th October, was definitely a night to remember at Slievenamon Golf Club as the friends of Cystic Fibrosis sufferers arrived in their droves to enjoy the music of ABBA at our ‘Mamma Mia Extravaganza’ to raise money for this worthy cause. It is expected to raise over €2,500 when all the proceeds are finally tallied. Fancy dress was encouraged when this night was being advertised and I have to say we were not disappointed by the amount of time and effort that an awful lot of people put into their costumes not to mention their dance routines. Music on the night was supplied by the very enthusiastic and talented Jack Kenny who kept us on the dance floor from 9pm until 1am.

Group of enthusiastic fans at the 'ABBA Extravaganza Mamma Mania' night in aid of Cystic Fibrosis at Slievenamon Golf Club.

A packed ‘ABBA Night’ raised over €2,500 for Cystic Fibrosis

On this Friday night, 17th October, the band make a return visit to Butler's Bar Fethard where you can hear excerpts from 'The Children of Lir' album and lots more. Admission free.

Legendary Fermoy band Loudest Whisper will mark their 40th anniversary this year with the re-release of their classic album 'The Children of Lir', arguably one of the most influential albums in Irish folk-rock history. To celebrate the renewed interest in 'The Children of Lir' album and Loudest Whisper's four decades on the road, Sunbeam Records have now released a new version of the LP re-mastered at the legendary Abbey Road studios, immortalised by the Beatles.

Legendary Band back in Fethard

You are invited to attend the session which suits your interest. If you are unable to attend and would like to have an input into the study please contact , Heritage Officer, who will arrange for you to speak with one of the KPMG consultants. All are welcome.

3pm Local businesses / traders

2pm local public representatives and local council representatives

12am for Culture / heritage /tourism groups

There will be 4 different hour long slots:

KPMG are carrying out an independent feasibility study of the Town Hall in Fethard on behalf of the Heritage Council. They will engage in a public meetings on Tuesday 14th October in the Tirry Centre, Barrack Street, Fethard.

The next meeting of Fethard & Killusty Community Council will take place on Tuesday 21st October at 8.30pm in the Tirry Community Centre.

Fethard & Killusty Community Council

Remains will leave Melview Nursing Home on Thursday 16th October to arrive at 12 noon for Requiem Mass at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery.

The death has occurred on Tuesday 14th October of Mrs Mary Nagle, aged 93, of Knockbrack, Fethard.

Fethard News 13th October 2008