Ballycastle >Local News
12th June '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

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Caitriona Doherty, Carrowcubic and Ewan Forsyth , Scotland who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Saturday 8th June.

 

The Gathering

As you may be aware this is the year of The Gathering and we in Ballycastle/Belderrig have a fun filled week of activities planned from 2nd – 11th August, with all age groups catered for. You can find us on Facebook (Ballycastle/Belderrig Gathering) or the official Gathering website http://www.thegatheringireland.com.

We really look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy the hospitality that will greet you should you decide to visit.

email us:  festivalbb13@yahoo.com 

 

Golf Society

Results from outing to Westport :

1st : Oliver Clarke  32pts Back nine

2nd : Shane Winters 32pts 

3rd : Enda Rooney  29pts 

Nearest the Pin: N/A 

Longest Drive: David Alexander 

28s: Johnny Burke 

Birdie winner:  Ray Finnerty 16th hole 

Donkey Winner:  Jerry Collins

Well done to all prize winners.

 

Outing to Hudson Bay on weekend of 28/29th June. 

Anyone interested in going contact Dominic Flanagan on 0876950976 or

Michael Winters on 0872290145.  

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 8th June were: 11. 14. 20. 26. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,900. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

David & Marla Kennedy, c/o D'Arcys

Karen & Bridie Tomas, Ballyglass

Mary D'Arcy, Ballycastle

Brian Polke, Ballycastle

Michelle Flannery, Seaview

 

Tidy Towns

Results of Tidy Towns fundraising draw:

1st: Maureen Kelly

2nd : Michael O'Neill

3rd : Caroline Nealon

4th : Orla Earley

5th : Fergal O'Connor

6th : Richard Barrett

7th : Seamus Ormsby

 

Art Exhibition

Ballycastle Art Group Annual Art Exhibition ‘Fáilte' will remain open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

e-mail:ballycastleart@gmail.com. www.ballycastletourism/info.ie

 

Dev. Co. AGM

Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company AGM on Wednesday 19 th June at 9.00p.m. in the resource Centre. Community Development projects are currently being set up and we would ask that anyone interested in being part of the team please attend. New members very welcome.

 

G.A.A.

Result :

Breaffy House Junior Championship: Ballycastle were defeated by Ardnaree Sarsfields on Saturday last.

 

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.

Water Safety

Water Safety – one week only – commencing on July 29th at Lacken Pier. All enquiries to Anne at 096 – 43180.

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, keyrings, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

Paintings by local artists can be view in the Resource Centre Gallery.

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.)

 

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 9.00p.m.

Thursday : Basketball for girls & boys 8 – 10yrs from 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. and for girls & boys 10yrs and 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: Pat, Mary & Michael O'Grady

Tuesday: Paddy & Patricia Conmy & Deceased Family

Wednesday 11.00a.m.: Paddy & Gerry Killeen

Thursday 7.00p.m.: Sick Intention

Friday 7.00p.m.: Sick Intention

Saturday 10.00a.m.: Catherine & Dan Tighe

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: James & Celia Jordan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Anthony & Annie McGuire

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Walsh

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Shauna Healy, David Doherty

Sunday : Conor Tomas, Patricia Loftus

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Anne Carey, Bridget Langan

7.30p.m.: Cauleen Barrett, Teresa Collins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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