Hayes' Hotel

In 1884 the Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in the billiards room of the hotel.

[1] On 1 November 1884, a group of Irishmen gathered in the hotel billiard room to formulate a plan and establish an organisation to foster and preserve Ireland's unique games and athletic pastimes.

The architects and founding members were Michael Cusack, Maurice Davin, Joseph Bracken, Thomas St George McCarthy, P.J.

The hotel was to remain open following the appointment of receivers, however they didn't offer room sales.

[5] In October 2014, Fethard native Jack Halley took ownership of the Hotel, buying it at auction for €650,000.