Tipperary theatre to host event to remember a true Fethard man

The Abymill Theatre will host an evening to celebrate the life of the late Billy McLellan.

On the night including his recently published book, ‘Misery Rock’, will be launched on Friday night, October 11, at 8pm in the Abymill Theatre, Fethard.

Billy, a true Fethard man at heart, will be fondly remembered for his good humour, his many performances with Fethard Players; reviving the traditional Fethard Pantomimes after a lapse of twenty-five years, by scripting and performing in the Fethard Players production of ‘Gone with the Fairies’ in 1981; this was followed by the formation of the Hogan Musical Societyand the production of Billy’s second pantomime, ‘Goody Two Shoes’, performed in 1982. Billy’s talents knew no bounds, his love of life was evident in all his varied undertakings, which included, sailing, computer programmer, sales manager, music, acting, Suirland Radio presenter, videographer, publisher, and many more. Above all, Billy had a huge ‘sense of place’ and a love of his hometown, Fethard.

Fethard will remember and informally celebrate this ‘Wonderful Life’ in the Abymill Theatre on Friday, October 11, with special guests, photos, music and refreshments. Billy’s book will also be on sale at a specially reduced price of €10. All are welcome to his free event.