.The pageant will be performed at St John’s Church on Good Friday at 3pm.
TRALEE’S annual Good Friday Pageant will be performed once again in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Castle Street, at 3pm this Friday, April 7.
The pageant is part of the traditional Good Friday ceremony that commemorates the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Christ. This dramatic presentation of the Good Friday Gospel will be ‘staged’ by the Parish Liturgy Drama Group.
It will be performed in mime with narrators telling the story of the capture, condemnation, sentencing, scourging and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and of the heartbreak of his mother, Mary, and the very small group of early Christian followers.
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Forty actors based in the greater Tralee area make up the Group. People of various ages, from 10 years to 80, have been faithfully rehearsing for many weeks and the ‘performance’ will be greatly enhanced by up to 30 members of the St John the Baptist Parish Choir under the direction of Michael O’Shea.
People who might be unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony, or any other Easter ceremony, may view it/them on the parish website.
.Adam O’Brien with Angela, Emma and Tom O’Brien at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S been a momentous time for pupils from four local schools this week as Confirmations were held in St John’s Church.
It was a shame that the weather was so terrible for the sixth class pupils from Moyderwell Mercy Primary School as they arrived for the early afternoon ceremony on Tuesday, where Fr David McGovern officiated.
However, they and their families enjoyed the occasion and didn’t let the wind and rain spoil the day. The same can be said for Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn’s boys and girls who didn’t let the weather dampen the spirit of the day during their ceremony — celebrated by Fr Francis Nolan — later that afternoon.
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Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne was present to officiate the two Confirmation ceremonies on Wednesday at the church.
The weather only improved slightly for the Presentation Primary pupils, St John’s Parochial School pupils and their families in the early afternoon and the sixth class pupils from Caherleaheen NS later that day.
Nevertheless, it was a day they’ll all never forget and no doubt there were lovely celebrations (indoors) in the afternoons and evenings on both days. Scroll down for photos…
The Presentation Primary Sixth Class pupils and four pupils from St John’s Parochial School on their Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday with Principal John Hickey, Fr Bernard Healy, Bishop Ray Browne, teachers Niamh Foale and Ruth Lowney and Karen Kent, Parish Pastoral Worker. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Caherleaheen NS Sixth Class pupils on their Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday, with at back, Anne Moore, Deacon Mark Moriarty, Bishop Ray Browne, Principal Mary Connolly and Ms Marian Lynch. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Moyderwell Primary Sixth Class pupils on their Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Tuesday. Photo by Caroline Doody.The Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Sixth Class pupils on their Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Tuesday. Photo by Olive SharpAlannah Crossan with family Michael, Maura and Shane at the Presentation Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amberly O’Mahony and family at the Presentation Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanKatie O’Connell with dad Kieran O’Connell and Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne at the Presentation Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aodán O’Shea with brother Oisín, mom Anne McEllistrim, brother Diarmuid O’Shea and dad Diarmuid O’Shea at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanRiobáird Foley with mom Paula, dad Fergus and siblings Siún, Donnacha and Conall at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Saoirse Doyle with grandparents Honor and Billy Doyle, Peter Doyle, Pam O’Brien and Colm O’Brien at the Presentation Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanHugh Quinn with dad Hugh Quinn at his Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Zara Krno with Majella Leahy and Igor Krno at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaoimhe Loughran with Kevin, David and Marie Loughran at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Paddy Lovett with Colin O’Leary, Cian Lovett, Tommy O’Leary, Eileen O’Leary, Louise Lovett, Rosie Lovett and Pat Lovett at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanAmy Noonan and Sophie Constable at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean..
.Fr Piotr Delimat with, from left David Healy, Norma Foley and Bridie Healy at Fr Piotr’s farewell party at St John’s Parish Centre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
A POPULAR priest was thanked for his work at farewell party in his honour at St John’s Parish Centre on Thursday evening.
There was a good turnout for Polish native, Fr Piotr Delimat, who came to the parish in 2014 and made a great impression on his colleagues and parishioners.
He left just after Christmas to work as a chaplain based in Limerick with the Irish Defence Forces.
Fr Piotr was ordained in Poland in 2003 and later worked in Co. Louth before a spell in New Jersey in the States and back to Ireland to Kerry where he spent six months in Ballybunion before moving to St John’s in 2014.
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“It’s a new ministry for me now, having worked in parishes for the past 15 years. My main work in St John’s was with the Polish community here because there are a few thousand Polish people here in Kerry. It was difficult work at times because people would contact you at the most difficult moments of their lives like for funerals and tragedies,” said Fr Piotr, who said he would miss Kerry and thanked everyone for their support during his time in the county.
Fr Tadhg Fitzgerald of St John’s praised Fr Piotr for his contribution to parish life over the past few years.
“During his time here he Fr Piotr made a deep impression on people and we’re very sorry to see him leaving St John’s. We wish him every blessing for his future as chaplain in the army. It’s wonderful to see him so happy and content with his new role,” said Fr Tadhg. Scroll down for photos…
Mark Moriarty, David Hegarty and Fr Sean Jones at Fr Piotr Delimat’s farewell party at St John’s Parish Centre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Fr Tadhg Fitzgerald with Myra and Pat Daly at Fr Piotr Delimat’s farewell party at St John’s Parish Centre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanElzbieta Baran, Seanie Hurley, Edyta Baran Hurley, Maria Synowiecka, Marlena Nadulska and Dominika Bednarz at Fr Piotr Delimat’s farewell party at St John’s Parish Centre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marie Williams, June O’Donoghue and Josephine Barker at Fr Piotr Delimat’s farewell party at St John’s Parish Centre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Fr Bernard Healy with his parents David and Bridie Healy and brother Aidan Healy. Photo by John Cleary
IT was a case of arrivederci on Friday night to Fr Bernard Healy who said an official farewell to the St John’s parishioners at a special function in the Parish Centre.
Fr Bernard, who is a native of Doon just outside Tralee, is heading off to Rome for the next three years to continue his studies and there was a large crowd at the centre to wish him well.
Fr Bernard was ordained in 2007 and spent a year in Rome before heading to Dingle for four years and then he was appointed to the St John’s Parish in 2012 where he has remained since.
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Speaking to Fr Bernard at the event, he said he will miss home but is looking forward to his studies in Italy.
“It’s a great privilege and it’s something new. I’ve been doing work in parishes for the past 10 years so heading back to studies is a step into the unknown in a certain sense. I’ll miss the people of Tralee and being part of parish life here in St John’s,” he said.
There were many tributes paid to Fr Bernard at the event and all agreed he will be missed in town. Scroll down for photos…
At a function to mark Fr Bernard Healy’s departure for Rome were, front from left;. Fr. Tadgh Fitzgerald PP, Fr. Bernard Healy and Fr. Sean Hanafin PP. Back from left; Fr. Niall Geaney, Fr. Dan Ahern, Fr. Ned Barrett, Fr. James Linnane and Fr Sean Jones. Photo by John Cleary.Margaret Lynch, Pat Lynch, Tom Walsh, John O’Connor, Kay O’Connor and Noreen Hanafin at the farewell party for Fr Bernard Healy at St John’s Parish Centre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDenis Maguire, Dolores Johnson and Jackie Gavaghan at the farewell party for Fr Bernard Healy at St John’s Parish Centre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Susan Keating, Mary Barry, Anne McCarthy and Vicky McCarthy at the farewell party for Fr Bernard Healy at St John’s Parish Centre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Return of the Prodigal Son, Luke Chap 15 v11-32, part of the new stained glass window at St John’s to be unveiled this Friday.
A NEW stained glass window – the first in over sixty years – will be unveiled in St. John’s Church, Castle Street, Tralee this Friday evening, October 27 at 7.30pm.
The new Reconciliation Window is a joint endeavour by the Catholic and Church of Ireland communities in Tralee and has been crafted by Tom Denny, a direct descendant of the Dennys of Tralee Castle.
“The project has been more than five years in planning and was conceived as a Tralee 800 project for the town’s Octocentenary celebrations and Year of Mercy in 2016,” according to Fr. Tadhg Fitzgerald, parish priest of St. John’s.
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The window, which is 5 metres high by 3 metres across, has as its central light the Loving Father embracing the Prodigal Son, to the right is Jesus reading from the Book of Isiah and, to the left, St. John the Baptist, patron of the parish.
The window contains over 30 individual figures and includes scenes from Tralee Bay and the Slieve Mish mountains. Tom Denny has executed over 60 windows across Britain including the Anglican Cathedrals of Hereford, Durham, Gloucester and Leicester.
Bill Looney with Tom Denny who crafted the window.
The blessing and unveiling ceremony will be performed by the Bishop of Kerry, Most Rev. Dr. Ray Browne, and the Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick & Killaloe, Rt. Rev. Dr. Kenneth Kearon.
St. John’s Tralee is famous for its works of art – including the Great Sanctuary Window (1861) by Michael O’ Connor, various stained glass works by Earley Brother, Richard King and Patrick Pollen. The Stations of the Cross are by Sean Keating, RHA.
St. John the Baptist clothed in camel hair Matt Chap 3 v.4, another part of the window.
.Launching the upcoming annual Sacred Heart Novena at St John’s Church were, from left; Norma Foley, Denis Kelliher, Bill Looney, David Healy, Fr Francis Nolan, Fr Sean Hanafin, Fr Piotr and Anne O’Shea Daly. Photo by Dermot Crean
A NOVENA to the Sacred Heart will take place later this month at St John’s Church.
The nine days of prayer will begin on Thursday, May 26 and continue until June 3 at 6.10pm each evening at the church off Castle Street.
“This is the second year holding the event,” said Norma Foley of the St John’s Parish Council. “Last year it was hugely successful, particularly around this time of the year. Families come to pray for students doing exams and it was particularly popular with young people.”
There’s an open invitation to everybody from Tralee and beyond. It’s very much a community event and we’d like to see it grow and develop over the next few years,” said Norma.
There will be Novena prayers and reflection each evening and Service of Reconciliation with Confessions on the Sunday evening. The blessing of the Sacred Heart images and consecration of homes will take place on Friday, June 3.
.With the cheque from the 2015 St John’s Parish Bazaar are from left, Catherine Dwyer, Francis Nolan, Margeret Crean and Fr Piotr Delimat. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
DESPITE Storm Desmond’s best efforts, St John’s parish managed to raise €39,655 from their annual bazaar fundraiser.
“The weather was really bad during the bazaar, people were not supposed to go out, but we got a great crowd,” said one of the bazaar organisers, Margaret Crean.
The bazaar, which took place while Storm Desmond was at its height was held in the KDYS Denny Street.
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Despite the fact people were warned not to leave their homes, St John’s parishioners braved the storm and supported the bazaar like every other year.
“Because the churches are so big the upkeep every year is very expensive,” said Margaret.
The auction is a vital funds-generator for the parish and has been running now for 64 years. Items from local businesses and the community are donated to the bazaar for auction.
Not only is the St John’s parish responsible for the upkeep of the main church in town, it also takes care of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass and Curraheen Church.
THERE’S a photo that’s causing a bit of a stir online this morning.
Sent in by ‘Mark’ to the Radio Kerry Facebook page, it’s an image taken at St John’s Church of one of the statues there.
However, when he posted the photo online, many people said they can make out an image in the background which some say is a person, although Mark, speaking to Jerry O’Sullivan on Radio Kerry this morning, said the pews were empty at the time.
Many people are posting that it’s the image of a small boy. What do you think?
.Colette Price and John Leahy, volunteers of the Soup Kitchen. File Photo
THREE years ago, a soup kitchen was set up by two women in the Solas hall by St John’s Church on Ashe Street.
In October 2012, Colette Price and Dawn Roberts, decided do something for those that were struggling to put food on the table.
In the time since Ireland’s recession was declared over, the amount of people seeking a meal has remained steady. Every Saturday the soup kitchen opens its doors to between 90 and 100 people and recently the soup kitchen served their 10,000th meal.
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It’s not something, Colette Price, thought would still be required, but as long as it is they will try to lend a helping hand.
“We find there is more people coming, the reasons why, we don’t ask. We’re completely private and confidential,” said Colette Price.
“There have been more and more people coming in and that’s been happening gradually over the past six months. People from all walks of life, we used to get predominantly men, but now we’re seeing an influx of women and families coming in,” she said.
“I think people are more aware of where we are now. We’ve a lot more people coming from outside of Tralee, it goes by word of mouth,” she said.
“We’re here to give people that little bit of support. Many that come in have bills and mortgages to pay and are just struggling a small bit,” she said.
When asked if there was any suggestion Collete would make to Enda Kenny, to help alleviate the necessity for a soup kitchen in a country that us supposedly on the upturn, she declined to get involved in a political discussion.
“We are here and we see what’s going on, but we try and keep the politics out of it, because at the end of the day we’re here to run a service. We’re only small part of what’s being done in the community, the politicians probably don’t even know we’re here.”
In fact, no public representative, as yet, has visited the soup kitchen to see the work that is being done at the coalface of the town’s poverty line.
“They’re more than welcome to call in for a cup of tea,” said Collete.
Because it’s only open on Saturdays, the soup kitchen has had to turn away volunteers, which is an example of the the amount of generosity that’s out there among regular people that goes unnoticed.
Because the Solas Hall is in use weekdays, Saturday between 12-2pm is the only time the service is available, though take-away dinners are provided. Any food, such as canned goods that have been donated by the public are left out for people to take home if they so wish.
The majority of food served is kindly donated by local businesses and restaurants. The Church of Ireland also provides the hall for free.
Presentation Secondary School students accept their certificates from Eileen Doyle (Children’s Liturgy Co-ordinator) and Fr Bernard Healy. Photo by Dermot Crean
TWENTY students from Transition Year in Presentation Secondary School received certificates marking their participation in the Children’s Liturgy programme in St John’s Parish.
The certificates were presented by Eileen Doyle (Children’s Liturgy Co-ordinator) and Fr Bernard Healy.
The Children’s Liturgy programme has been up and running at the 10.30am Sunday Mass for many years. It provides an opportunity for children under First Communion age to engage in age-appropriate prayer and an explanation of the Sunday readings whilst their parents attend Mass in the church.
This year marks the first year that the students from Pres Secondary have been involved. Over the course of the year they took turns in assisting the regular adult volunteers in supervising and working with the children.
Fr Healy thanked the students for their commitment and dedication in working with the children.
“It has been wonderful to see their willingness to get involved in this parish programme and the support they have given to this faith-development project,” he said.
Launching the upcoming Novena at St John’s Church were, in front; Sinead Leen and Clodagh Byrne. Standing; Doireann Morgan, Lauren Kelly, Norma Foley, Conor Fitzgerald, Fr Francis Nolan, Fr Sean Hanafin, Fr Gerard Finucane, Bill Looney, Fr Seamus Linnane and Ann O’Shea Daly. Photo by Dermot Crean
A NOVENA to the Sacred Heart will be held in St John’s next month.
It will take place from June 4-12 each evening at 6.10pm.
“The Novena is run by the priests of the parish and everyone is welcome,” said Norma Foley.
“It’s the first time we’ve held anything like this and it’s appropriate, especially, for exam students and their families, or anyone else for that matter,” said Norma.
ST John’s Parish accounts have revealed a dip in income while repairs and upgrades have seen a huge rise in expenditure.
In a pamphlet issued to homes in the parish, the Statement of Income and Expenditure shows income last year at €457,929, down from €464,160 in 2013.
Expenditure meanwhile was €784,980, up from €562,555 in 2013. This figure was due to repairs following storm damage, underpinning due to subsidence, upgrade to more efficient Heating and Lighting systems, upgrading the CCTV System and parish car parking alterations.
In all, €419,095 was used for repairs, building and professional fees, up from €206,600 in 2013.
The heating and lighting bill saw a sharp decrease from €50,545 in 2013 to €41,159, while diocesan levies were also down. Wages for employees rose from €135,005 in 2013 to €151,831.
On the income side, offertory collections were slightly down from €175,109 in 2013 to €172,213 last year, while donations and bequests were down sharply from €37,694 to €30,040.
The salary for priests was contributed solely through the Christmas, Easter and November offerings envelopes as well as offerings for funerals, weddings baptisms and chaplaincies.
Each priest received a salary of €25,350 in 2014.
See the statement of income and expenditure below.
Launching the ‘Journeying In Hope’ event at St John’s Church on Thursday, were, Denis Kelliher, Ann O’Shea Daly, Fr Francis Nolan, Bill Looney, Conor Fitzgerald, Norma Foley and Fr Sean Hanafin. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Archbishop of Dublin is to speak at this year’s ‘Journeying In Hope’ event in St John’s Church on February 24.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is the latest in a long line of high-profile speakers at the event, which has been running at the Castle Street church for some years now.
Previous speakers have included Fr Peter McVerry, Dana, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, John Waters and Oisín McConville.
The theme this year is ‘The Irish Church – Signs Of Hope, New Challenges’.
“The whole evening is going to be in the form of a prayer service and reflection but Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will deliver the keynote address,” said Norma Foley one of the organisers of the event.
“This is his first official visit to St John’s to meet the parishioners of St John’s but we’re also extending an invitation to all other parishes throughout the diocese to come to the event,” said Norma.
The event is open to everyone and will take place from 7.30pm-8.30pm. Afterwards there will be light refreshments in the parish centre and people will have the opportunity to meet with the Archbishop.
Mike O’Donnell announcing winners and auctioning items at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street back in November. Photo by Dermot Crean
AN incredible €41,617 was raised during November’s St John’s Parish Bazaar.
It almost matches the same amount that was raised by the event in 2014.
The cheque was presented to the parish at the weekend.
The event, which celebrated its 63rd anniversary in 2014, took place over the weekend of November 28-30 at the KDYS in Denny Street and drew great crowds to see hampers and other goods raffled and auctioned by Mike O’Donnell and Walter Lyons.
St John’s parish is responsible for the upkeep of the main church in town and also takes care of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass and Curraheen Church, so the funds are very welcome.
The organisers thanked local businesses for donating items and the general public for their generosity.
THERE’S was a good turnout for the St John’s Parish Bazaar opening night at the KDYS on Friday.
Young and old gathered in the Denny Street venue to support the annual fundraiser which is vital for the upkeep of the parish.
Businesses from all over town supplied the prizes and ticket sales for the raffles were brisk while TraleeToday.ie was there to take some pictures.
The bazaar continues all weekend. Click here for more details.
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Laura and Sinead Donnelly with Catherine Dwyer at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Frank and Ciara Darcy at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPadraig, Maura, Bryan and Patrick Scott at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPresentation Transition Year students, Maedbh Pierce and Laura O’Connell helping out at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanNorma Foley buys a ticket from Maureen Fleming at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPeter and Andrea Kearns at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPresentation Transition Year students, Aoife O’Sullivan, Sarah Gavaghan and Doireann Morgan helping out at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMike O’Donnell announcing winners and auctioning items at the opening night of the St John’s Parish Bazaar at the KDYS in Denny Street on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
At the launch of the annual St John’s Parish Bazaar fundraiser were, front row, from left: Bridie O’Connor, Ita Behan. Back row: Katherine Dwyer, Margaret Crean, Mary Donnelly and Noreen Hanifin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
ST JOHN’S annual bazaar takes place this weekend where there a world of prizes to be won.
The bazaar, which commences Friday and runs until Sunday, in the KDYS Denny Street, is a vital funds generator for the parish and has been running now for 63 years.
“St John’s is an old church and due to its size it costs quite a lot to maintain and repair,” said Margaret Crean, St John’s parish volunteer and organiser of the bazaar.
Not only is the St John’s parish responsible for the upkeep of the main church in town, it also takes care of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass and Curraheen Church.
Over the three days, hampers and goods which have been kindly donated by local businesses and the public will be auctioned off by Walter Lyons and Mike O’Donnell.
“Not only is the bazaar a fundraising initiative, it’s also an excellent social event, where the priests can come and get to know their parishioners. Also, it’s an event where people gather and have a cup of tea and a chat,” said Margaret.
Last year the bazaar raised €41,000, which was badly needed due to the amount of damage done during the storms.
On Sunday the bazaar will start earlier in the day when Santa will make an appearance.
AERIAL archive images of Tralee have recently been made available to view on the website, ‘Britain From Above’.
The photos below, which were taken in 1933, give a fascinating insight into what Tralee looked like 81 years ago.
As you can imagine quite a lot has changed since. These six images will have you wondering what has been and gone. (when you’re finished see aerial photos of the town from the 1950s by clicking here)
1. Below, a close up of the centre of town, Denny Street and the Square can clearly be seen along with a part of the Mall, while the Mart is in the top right.
2. Below, St John’s Church, Presentation and the Town Park as they were 81 years ago. Very little change there, thankfully!
3, In 1933, The Ashe Memorial Hall was a built a mere five years when this was taken. Where are all the trees?
4. Below, a great deal of change can be seen in the bottom right of the photo. Numerous houses were later knocked to make way for the park in O’Rahilly’s Villas. The Bons Secours, is also visible, at the bottom centre of the image.
5. Below, the Ashe Memorial Hall in the centre of photo with St John’s on the far left. On the top right of the image, a plane can be seen, which must have been an unusual sight in 1933. The mountains haven’t changed a whole pile since!
6. Now, this one is a little more difficult to figure out, but if you look at the top right hand corner, Kellihers Mills, which still stands today can be seen. A railway line can be seen running down what is now the North Circular Road.
Below is a closer look at what is now the North Circular Road, where once were railway tracks.
If you’re interested in having a closer look, sign up to Britain From Above and you will be allowed to zoom in on the images.
OVER the weekend the first ‘Festival of Flowers and Music’ took place in St John’s the Evangelist Church on Ashe Street to celebrate the successful restoration of the organ at the church.
The restoration cost a whopping €100,000 and took the best part of year to dismantle and restore the organ once again to its former glory.
The festival took place between Friday and Sunday and included a number of events such as a performance by Tralee Choir Opus 96 on Saturday and an organ recital by Fermanagh native Glenn Moore who came down especially from the North to perform at the event.
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At the Festival of Flowers and Music at the St John’s the Evangelist church on Ashe Street was from left: Victoria Moore, Glenn Moore, Adale Moore and Joanna Moore. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
“It’s a very nice organ to play. It was built by a very reputable company in England and has been restored wonderfully. It has a beautiful tone,” said Glenn Moore.
“It’s been lovely, the weather has been great and we’ve got to see a lot of the beautiful scenery in the area,” Glenn said of his brief visit to Tralee.
“The festival has went well people have been coming and going throughout the weekend,” said church warden Susan Keating.
“We’re delighted with the different arrangements of flowers around the church. The people who contributed drew inspiration from the words from hymns and they incorporated them into the pieces,” said Susan.
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At the Festival of Flowers and Music at the St John’s the Evangelist Church on Ashe Street were Margaret and Pat Gleasure. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Festival of Flowers and Music at the St John’s the Evangelist church on Ashe Street were, from left: Kay Connell, Aileen O’Shea, Helen Martin and Bill Connell. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Festival of Flowers and Music at the St John’s the Evangelist Church on Ashe Street were church wardens Susan Keating and Niall Groves. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
