BALLYHEIGUE
DEATH
The death occurred of Doreen O’Regan (née Foran) Baltovin, Ardfert and formerly of Tiershanahan, Ballyheigue, beloved wife of Laurence and mother of Adrian and Lorna also sadly missed by her loving family, brother Sean, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Reposed at Gleasures Funeral Home on Thursday 1st June. Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Kilmoyley. Requiem Mass on Friday 2nd June 2017. Burial afterwards in the Abbey New Cemetery, Ardfert, R.I.P.
COURSING LOTTO
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 29th May in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 13-14-21-29. Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Shane Ashe, C/o Christina. The €25 winners were: Christina Nealon, Patrick McElligott, C/o Pat and Laura McKenna, C/o John B. Next week’s Jackpot €6,700.
GLENDAHALAN MASS
The annual Mass at Tobar na Sul, Glendahalan takes place at 8.00pm this Wednesday evening 7th June. We hope that all parishioners will support this historical Holy Place.
WEEK-END MASSES
Celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue on Saturday (Vigil) at 8.00pm and on Sunday mornings at 10.00am. Parish Office open Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am to 1.00pm 066-7133110.
BUS TO TRALEE
Every Tuesday and Friday leaves Village at 10.00am and returns from Tralee town at 2.00pm. Travel Pass qualifies or €5 return trip, further information from Kerry Community Link Transport 1890-528-528.
SWIMMING CLASSES
Swimming classes for school going children will be given in Ballyheigue from 10th to 14th July. Info: 087-7730320. Registration will be at the Life Guards Hut on Monday 10th July at 10.00am.
BOOK LAUNCH
“The great famine in Tralee and North Kerry” is the title of a new book by Bryan Mac Mahon of Ballyheigue. It is published by Mercier Press and will be launched in O’Mahony’s Bookshop, Castle St, Tralee on Thursday 22 June at 5.30 pm. The guest speaker at the launch is Jimmy Deenihan. All are welcome.
Bryan MacMahon uncovers a great deal of new information about Famine times in all the towns and villages of North Kerry, and vividly describes the traumatic consequences of the failure of the potato crop. The book focuses on the human impact of the disaster and shines a spotlight on conditions in the workhouses of Tralee and Listowel. It includes the names of some of those who lost their lives in the social crisis which lasted seven years, from 1845 to 1852. The book also highlights the humanitarian work undertaken by many public figures, including the clergy of every parish who were at the forefront of relief efforts. The book will be for sale in bookshops. Further information is available from 087-6154239.