Local lad Conall Murphy with the Ballyheane Christmas tree in the background

Christmas cheer in village of Ballyheane

It's a memorable Christmas for the village of Ballyheane.

Walter Tuffy from Ballyheane AFC at official opening of the public walkway in Pat Quigley Park football pitch. Photo: Alison Laredo

First and foremost, local people are celebrating the soccer club's success in winning the Mayo Sup[er League title for the first time.

Joseph Stack and John McGovern did the honours by switching on the lights at the official opening of the public walkway in Pat Quigley Park football pitch. The two men are both local to Ballyheane and are regular users of the footway. Photo: Alison Laredo

The new public walkway at the soccer ground is proving very popular for winter evening walks with the community Christmas lights are eye-catching.

Up Ballyheane.

Best friends Niamh Kelly and Sophie Nyland at the switching on of the Christmas lights.
Pauline McEvilly and Sarah Fadden switched on the lovely Christmas lights in Ballyheane village with county county councillors, TDs and members of the community. Photo: Alison Laredo
County Councillor Donna Sheridan with Kate Ludden at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Ballyheane.
Sharon and Kieran Joyce with their daughter Sophie.
Councillor Martin McLoughlin, cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District, supporting Ballyheane community.
Councillor Donna Sheridan, Rose Conway Walsh TD, Councillor Martin McLoughlin, cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District, Councillor Ger Deere, Alan Dillon TD and Councillor Blackie Gavin at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Ballyheane village on Saturday night. Photo: Alison Laredo