Introducing Fethard
Fethard (Fiodh Ard) is a quiet, cute little village with a surprising number of medieval ruins scattered about its compact centre. Located 14km north of Clonmel on the River Clashawley, it has a good slice of its old walls still intact. Driving north on the R689 you cross a small ridge and see Fethard in the emerald valley below, looking much as it would have to travellers centuries ago. Its wide main street testifies to its historic role as an important market town.
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You can get information and local info from the cheery office of the Tirry Community Centre (31000; Barrack St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri). Ask for the walking-tour leaflet. You can also find good information at www.fethard.ie.
The post office is on Main St, and there’s an ATM in Kenny’s Foodmarket, about 50m northeast along the road from the Tirry Community Centre.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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