Ballycastle >Local News
10th April '13

                                                      An AED Defibrillator is located in Ballycastle Community Hall

                                                      In the event of a person collapsing and becoming unresponsive:

                                                      1. Call 999 (landline) or 112 (mobile)

                                                      2. Call local Defibrillator Responder on

                                                         A) 086-257-6771 or B) 086-257-6772

                                                      3. Start CPR immediately while awaiting responder and emergency                                                            service

Parish Mission

Mass in Ballycastle Church Monday – Friday at 7.00a.m. and 9.30a.m. and in Belderrig Church at 7.00a.m.

Evening Mission in Ballycastle Church at 8.00p.m. – Talk by Redemptorist Fathers and prayers.

On Saturday 13th Mass to Our Lady in Belderrig at 10.00a.m. and Ballycastle at 12.00noon.

 

G.A.A.

Quiz Winners

Congratulations to the winning team in the G.A.A. Quiz held in Katie Macs – Fergal O'Connor, Áine Callaghan, Brian Forde and John Paul Guiheen. We wish them good luck in the next round.

 

Membership
Membership may still be given to committee members. Family membership €40; Adult €25; Youth €10; OAP €10; Student €10. Membership cards will be available from club officers.

Result

North Mayo Exclusive Junior B, Group B:  Ballycastle: 0 – 8; Kilfian: 2 – 8.

Ballycastle Team: Brian Healy, Eoin Clifford, Mark Gaughan, Richard Tighe, Daniel Breslin, John Carey, Paul Whelan, Shane Healy, Fergal Forde, Declan Caulfield, Simon Barrett (0-3), Alan Murphy,

Barry McHale, Michéal Forde (0-2), Dermot Kelly (0-2).

Subs: J.J. Bourke for Simon Barrett; J.P. Guiheen for Alan Murphy; Craig Kelly for Barry McHale.

 

Scrap Metal Collection

CLG Baile an Chaisil Scrap metal collection takes place all next week until Saturday 20th April. All scrap metals (excluding microwaves, fridges and tv's) can be left at the pitch or can be collected at a location of your choice by contacting Martin Tighe on 086-3957586 or Michéal McDonnell on 086-3519974  

 

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Eugene Courtney, Kerry who died recently (Father of Bernie Chambers, Carrowcubic).

The death occurred last week of James Killeen (known as Pete), Breastagh, Carrowmore-Lacken, Sympathy is extended to his sons Mickey (Doonadoba), Eamon and John, daughters–in–law, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

May their souls rest in peace.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 6th April were: 8. 9. 13. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,000.

Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Frank Munnelly, Ballyglass

Kevin Loftus, Keerglen

Rose Lavelle, Ballycastle

Kathleen Boyle, Carrowcubic

Margaret McLean, Ballycastle

 

Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 12th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Confirmation

Confirmation in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 28th April at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Club on 27th April. 10.30am 1st tee.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street stocking goods by local craftworkers e.g. knitwear, crochet, handmade cards, candles, fridge magnets, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Paintings by local artists, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

 

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

 

Art

Paintings by Ballycastle Art Group are on display in the Resource Centre Art Gallery , Ballycastle. Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

Community Alert

People 65years and over wishing to avail of monitored pendant alarms, please contact Joe Gardiner 086-8453067 or Caroline Stadler 086-3974408 as Application Forms are now available.

 

Classes

Art Class on Mondays at 7.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Set Dancing class on Wednesdays at 9pm. in St. John's Hall.

 

Music classes in St John's Hall on Saturdays 11.00a.m. – 12.30p.m..

 

Irish Dancing classes continue every Monday and Thursday, in St John's Hall, Ballycastle from 5pm till 6.30pm. New members are always welcome. Children can start from age 3 up.

 

Library

Library is now located in the VEC Building (former Secondary School) and is open on Wednesdays from 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

 

Outdoor Gym

The new outdoor fitness gym in Suífinn Way Estate is open to anybody over the age of 50. The equipment is clearly marked with instructions on how to use each individual piece.

For further information contact Suífinn Way Centre:

Phone No: 096-43848

Email: suifinnway2010@gmail.com

Website: www.ballycastlevoluntaryhousing.com

 

Exercise Club

Exercise Club meet each Tuesday at 11.00a.m. in Daycare Centre, Suífinn Way .New members welcome.

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Home Care Service

Home care help available to the elderly and convalescent in the Ballycastle and surrounding areas. Interested persons can contact Josephine on 086-0579023, for details and arrangement.

 

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Thursday : Basketball for girls & boys 8 – 10yrs from 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. and for girls & boys 10yrsand over from 6.30p.m. – 7.30p.m. €2 per child.

Adult Basketball at 8.00p.m. Contact Barry at 096-43863.

 

Anyone wishing to book the Hall for meetings or activities, contact Breda McNulty at 089-4607901

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday 7.00a.m.: Mission Mass

Monday 9.30a.m.: Selena, Pat & Deceased Jordan Family

Tuesday 7.00a.m.: Mission Mass

Tuesday 9.30a.m.: Michael Joe, Seán & Desmond Tighe & Deceased Family

Wednesday 7.00a.m.: Mission Mass

Wednesday 9.30a.m.: Maria Gallagher & Deceased Family

Thursday 7.00a.m.: Mission Mass

Thursday 9.30a.m.: Mary (Anniversary) & Jim McHale

Friday 7.00a.m.: Mission Mass

Friday 9.30a.m.: Nan & Joe O'Neill & Deceased Family

Friday 7.00p.m.: Eugene Courtney

Saturday 12.00noon: Mass of anointing for the sick and those in need of it. (Closing of Mission )

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: John T. Gardiner (Anniversary)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Kathleen Burke

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O'Connor

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Kevin Scott, David Doherty

Sunday : Tara Earley, Chloe Scott

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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