Fethard Rangers

Great turnout this morning for an even greater cause!

Over €600 raised for the Epona Dawn Mental Health Support Fund and we are grateful for each and everyone one of you who supported.

If you would like to donate to the charity directly the link is;

https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-epona-dawn-fund

Happy Christmas from all at Fethard Rangers 🎅🎄

The most seriously taken Stephen's Day game in the club's history 😂 Both keepers kept their sides in the game with chances going amiss in both halves. It was a mark of how determined each side was to win that almost every player kept their position for the duration of the game. At the full time whistle the game was stuck at 0-0 and we faced into the dreaded penalty shootout. It was the South (wearing green and white) who held their nerve and claimed the bragging rights for this year on a scoreline of 4-2 from the spot. Thanks to all who togged out and to the many supporters who came along to watch and donate and a special mention to Liam Ryan for the great photos. The club has raised over €600 for the Epona Dawn Mental Health Support Fund and we are grateful to each and everyone of you who supported. If you would like to donate to the charity directly the link remains on our instagram story all day, thank you and Happy Christmas 🎅⚽️

Fethard Rangers North Versus Fethard Rangers South at Ashgrove at 11.a.m. on St. Stephen's Day in aid of the mental health charity Epona Dawn.
Delighted to see such a large number of spectators brave the bracing breeze and the game was as per usual an epic battle which ended in a nil all draw. A special word of mention for the two goalies who put in a busy shift in both halves. And then had to pull off some fantastic saves in the penalty shoot out. Many thanks to all the players who gave up their morning for such a worthy cause.

The club are looking for a new manager to take the reins for the coming season.
A squad of 20+ players have signed up and are eager to turn the fortunes of the club around.
Please get in touch if you are interested in the position. ⚽️

It wouldn't be St. Stephen's Day if Fethard Rangers didn't host their annual charity game at Ashgrove Arena. Although now boasting a team of Legends XI (over 45's) versus the current Rangers (under 30) team it still resulted in a lively affair. The current team ended as winners (2-1), largely due to some sterling goalkeeping from Rory Sutton. Well done to everyone for giving up their time for the Irish Cancer Society. Meanwhile if any neighbouring farmers are walking the land NSEW of Ashgrove keep an eye out for a half dozen footballs.

The Mens team made a fine start to 2024 this morning, winning 3-0 away to Enniscorthy Utd in the opening round of the Billy Browne Cup.

Andrew Whelan struck two first half freekicks to put us two clear, with Graham O'Grady adding a third in the second half. The lads have earned a home tie in the Last 16, where they will face Courtown Hibs.

Fethard Rangers held their annual Stephen's Day Game for the Irish Cancer Society this morning at Ashgrove. And as with previous years it did not disappoint.
Conan Murphy (Saltmills), opened the scoring for the Under 35's and Niall Redmond (Saltmills),eventually equalised for the Over 35's but not before the introduction of impact sub William Waters sporting a pair of Kilkenny socks which he got from Santy earlier in the day.
The subsequent penalty shoot out was nerve wracking as player after player stepped up to score from the penalty spot.
It all came down to Paul Connolly and the parish held its breath as he drove it to Ralph much to the relief of goalie Cathal Walsh. The crowd erupted and everyone went home well pleased with their morning at Ashgrove.
Fair play to all the lads who turned up and gave a great exhibition for the fans.

⚽ Over 35s -vs- Under 35s ⚽

Delighted to announce the return of our St Stephens Day game this year. The "Over 35s" will square off against the "Under 35s" in what's sure to be a titanic clash. The sides went all the way to penalties last year 🫣

Kick-off at 11am in Ashgrove. We will be supporting The Irish Cancer Society on the day.

The Mens team were away to Blackwater this morning, edging another tightly-contested game 1-0.

Cónan Murphy struck the winner in the second half, to cap a fine team performance that featured 15 players overall.

The Mens team got back on track today with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Cushinstown.

An early Ben Foley goal proved decisive, and was backed up by a tireless team performance to secure an important clean sheet.