Everard mansion with a new house, which in turn became a military barracks early in the 19th century. During the 19th century, the remaining medieval fabric of the town was largely demolished, with all but one of the town's gates removed. The west tower of the Augustinian Friary was removed in 1835. Despite some demolition works, much of the town's defensive walls remain, making it one of the "best example[s] of a medieval walled town in Ireland". In some areas the remaining walls rise to a height of . Many large estates and farms are present around Fethard, including Grove, Kiltinan, Lakefield, Clonacody, Coolmore, Tullamaine and Rocklow. Historically, these estates employed many local people from the town and surrounding hinterlands. Economy According to Tipperary County Council's 2017 "Settlement Plan for Fethard", the economy and employment within the town are "linked deeply with the heritage of the Town, the surrounding agricultural hinterlands and the equine industry". Heritage tourism marketing for the area focuses on the town's medieval defensive walls and the area's association with horse-racing and breeding. Sport The town is also known in the thoroughbred horse racing industry as the home of Coolmore Stud and of the stables of Michael "Mouse" Morris. McCarthy's Hotel was the home of Dick McCarthy, a professional jockey of the early 20th century, who finished third in the Grand National at Aintree in 1929. Fethard Rugby Club, based at the community sports fields, fields under-age teams for boys and girls and a senior side. Fethard GAA Club plays at Fethard GAA Park, formerly known as the Barrack Field. The club holds 21 senior county football titles, more than any other team in the county. Transport The Thurles-Clonmel bus route, operated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons/The Shamrock Bus Company, serves Fethard. The nearest station is Clonmel railway station, approximately 13 kilometres away. Fethard is located at the intersections of the R692, R689 and R706 regional roads. Culture The Fethard Medieval Festival takes place annually in June. A parade runs through the main street that culminates in Valley Park centred on the River Clashawley, next to the town's medieval walls. Activities in the festival include amusements, workshops, craft demonstrations, archery, live music, and food stalls. Fethard was used as a location for the 2011 film Stella Days, based on a book by Michael Doorley about life in Borrisokane during the 1950s. Notable people Thomas Bray, Archbishop of