Hegartys Blackwatertown

Hegartys Blackwatertown Blackwatertown's Convenience store with a wide ranges of goods and services, incl. Post Office, groceries, dairy, bakery, confectionery, solid fuel etc...

Tuesday the 12th of July 1949 was a memorable day for Dan Hegarty, his wife Lila and sons Seamus and Sean, as Dan Hegarty’s Shop in Blackwatertown opened. Sixty seven years later the shop is in third generation Hegarty hands with Colleen Toner nee Hegarty at the reigns. In between the late Dan, Seamus and his wife Rosie held the reign for close to 40 years. In that sixty seven years the village of

Blackwatertown has changed, expanded and become diverse, a little microcosm of the modern day world. People from various parts of the world all live in the little village and like the locals all see ‘Hegartys or Seamies or Dan’s and now Colleen’s’ as a central part of village life. Seamus, my father, never refused anyone anything, whether they had money or not. Should it be a packet of f**s of a pint of milk, Da would often say ‘sure I’ll see you later,’ sometimes he did but often he didn’t, but that didn’t bother him. Da told me recently that the shop was opened with the money from my Uncle Sean’s money box, and that he like my grandfather enjoyed every day behind the counter. He regaled stories of moving statues bringing life to the town on a Sunday evening with the bus loads hungry for sweets and drinks. He laughed as he told me about Gripe water sales rocketing during the discos. He talked of many people long since dead like they were here today, Francie and Finnola Hughes, Sissy Kelly, the Caseys, Tom Boyle, Pat Maguire, more Donnellys than I can remember and the list goes on and on. All of these people were more than customers, they were friends. My sisters Colleen, Clodagh and I were reared in the shop but neither Clodagh nor myself had the desire to stand behind the counter to follow in the footsteps of two massive characters. My sister Colleen hasn’t filled my father’s space yet but aided by my mother she is getting there. She like my father, and mother, my grandfather and my grandmother before, is made for that space behind the counter. A recent refurbishment has moved the shop into the 21st century, da says he likes it but its Colleen who has to pay for it. It’s likely that if you’re from anywhere close to Blackwatertown from Madden to Maghery, from Ballymacnab to Ballyhegan, from Cookstown to Caledon, some of your ancestors visited the little shop beside the bridge. The next time you’re in ‘Colleen’s’ remember this is more than a shop its history.

07/01/2025

Hot soup on a snow day!

For you who don’t know…………………IT IS SATURDAY!!! Fresh home baked baked! ✅Soda farls ✅Wheaten ✅Spud bread ✅Pancakes ✅Scone...
04/01/2025

For you who don’t know…………………
IT IS SATURDAY!!!

Fresh home baked baked! ✅
Soda farls ✅
Wheaten ✅
Spud bread ✅
Pancakes ✅
Scones ✅
Sausage rolls ✅

Oh and there is a nice bit of bacon, sausage and fresh free range eggs to go with it! 😜

31/12/2024

🍾 Happy New Year 🥳
Happy New Year to all our wonderful customers, friends, neighbours & suppliers. Its been a fabulous festive period. Thank you all and we will see you all in 2025.

Open to 4pm today !! Happy New Year !!
31/12/2024

Open to 4pm today !! Happy New Year !!

30/12/2024

Home bakery bread FRESH!!!

And we are open!!! FRESH BREAD ✅FRESH MILK ✅
28/12/2024

And we are open!!!
FRESH BREAD ✅
FRESH MILK ✅

❤️ Thank you all for your support and friendship, not only over Christmas but throughout the year. Thanks to all our st...
27/12/2024

❤️ Thank you all for your support and friendship, not only over Christmas but throughout the year. Thanks to all our staff for your hard work and being part of our team. We have received some lovely cards and messages over the past week. We will be back in the morning at 7-30am.

25/12/2024

24/12/2024

Here's a wee throw back.....

🚪 Christmas Opening Hours 🕰️
23/12/2024

🚪 Christmas Opening Hours 🕰️

Although we are a store..... we think this is a great wee picture !!!! The Christmas season is here, and remember a gift...
22/12/2024

Although we are a store..... we think this is a great wee picture !!!! The Christmas season is here, and remember a gift doesn't always come wrapped!!! 🕰️

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21/12/2024

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Ho ho ho!!!
We had lots of boys and girls posting their letters to Santa this week!
The girls and boys posted their letters and were treated to a sweetie surprise!!

THERE IS ONLY TOMORROW LEFT TO POST YOUR LETTERS TO SANTA AS HE HAS TOLD US THAT HIS SPECIAL POST BOX WILL BE COLLECTED BY HIS ELVES ON SUNDAY NIGHT!!!

Thank you to all the girls and boys who have posted their letters - we just love having you all in store! Merry Christmas to you all, we hope all your wishes and dreams come true!

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Don't forget we have Vouchers available in store.......
20/12/2024

Don't forget we have Vouchers available in store.......

❤ Hegarty's Ham ❤Don't forget our famous 'Hegarty's Ham' this Christmas. Don't worry if you haven't ordered we will have...
19/12/2024

❤ Hegarty's Ham ❤
Don't forget our famous 'Hegarty's Ham' this Christmas. Don't worry if you haven't ordered we will have plenty in store from now until Christmas. If you want to reserve one give us a call 028 37548690.

🍓 🌲 🤶 The Christmas desserts are: (2 for £12)~ Pavlova~ Chocolate Fudge Cake~ Strawberry Gateaux~ Black Forest Gateaux~ ...
18/12/2024

🍓 🌲 🤶 The Christmas desserts are: (2 for £12)
~ Pavlova
~ Chocolate Fudge Cake
~ Strawberry Gateaux
~ Black Forest Gateaux
~ Fresh Cream & Jam Swiss Roll
~ Fresh Cream Chocolate Swiss Roll
~ Trifle
~ Profiteroles
Choice of Cheesecakes:
• Mint
• Strawberry
• Baileys
• Crunchie
• Malteaser
• Lemon
• Raspberry Ruffle
If there is something you would like but not on our list please ask.
Call 028 37548690 / PM this page / Fill in our wee booklet.
Collections to be made on Christmas Eve....

16/12/2024

🍾 And the winner is........
Watch and see - desserts 2 for £12!!!

Address

59 Main Street, Blackwatertown
Dungannon
BT717HL

Telephone

02837548690

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