Wonderful life of a talented Tipperary man to be celebrated

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

including the official launch of his recently published book, ‘Misery Rock’, on Friday night,

October 11, 2024, 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 Society

and 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.