On the baptismal record for our Thomas Butler in 1827, his sponsors were Judith St John & Ned Mullally.
Thos. parents were Thomas Butler & Margaret O'Donnell/ Danniel/or Donnell. (Varient spellings on records)
Do not know whether relatives or friends were likely sponsors in those days. This occurred in parish of Gortnahoe, which is near the Co.Kilkenny border, SE. of Thurles. Cashel would have been a bit farther to the west, but not a great distance.