Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Lorna Hunt and Mark O'Donnell who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Friday last.

Recent Deaths

The death occurred on Monday of Patrick Forde, Heathfield, Ballycastle.

Predeceased by his sister Betty.

Sympathy is extended to his wife Mona, daughters Mary Queenan (Ballina),

Breege (Ballina), Eilish (Ballycastle) and sons John (Ballycastle) and Brian (Ballina),

his sister Mary Joe Rackard (Dublin), grandchildren Teresa, Thomas, James, Sinéad, Alan, Janette and Martin, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at McGowans Funeral Home, Ballina on Thursday from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to

St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle arriving at 7.15pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in Ballycastle Cemetery .

May he rest in peace.

The death occurred on Wednesday of Margaret Cavish (née Slipp), Rathoonagh, Ballycastle.

Sympathy is extended to her husband Seán, son Graham, daughter Tracy,

son-in-law Dean, grandchildren Owen and Britney, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Lynn 's Funeral Home, Killala on Friday 14th from 6.30pm with removal at 8pm to

St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle arriving at 8.30pm. Mass on Saturday at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballycastle Cemetery .

May she rest in peace.

Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Teresa Gallagher who died recently (sister-in-law of the late Phil Hunt).

May she rest in peace.

Harvest Thanksgiving

Harvest Thanksgiving in St. John's Church , Ballycastle on Friday 14th October

at 7.30p.m. and all are welcome.

Community Hall Barn Dance

The Ballycastle Community Hall Events Committee are holding a Barn Dance (in the Hall) on Saturday 15th October at 8pm. Special guests include Trevor Moyles and

The Paul Kelly Band. Monster raffle also on the night. Great night guaranteed.

Tickets are on sale for €15.00 at Ballycastle Post Office and McDonnell's petrol station in Killala and also on  www.eventbrite.ie  

G.A.A. News

Fixture:

Mayo Junior B Football Championship Semi Final:

Ballycastle v Achill on Sunday 16th October at 12.00noon in Bangor .

50/50 Draw:

Congratulations to Michael Duggan, last week's winner (€272).

Tickets are now available in John Burkes, Post Office, Healy's Pub,

Belderrig Community Centre and on-line at lottoraiser.ie/Ballycastle/

Ballinglen Gallery

Diane Henshaw “Cloud Drawings” at the Ballinglen Gallery, which opened on Friday last, continues until

Friday 18th November. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 12 – 5pm.

Weekends by appointment.

Tractor Run

West Coast Vintage Society are holding a memorial Tractor Run for Basil Petrie on Sunday 30th October, starting at Killala Community Centre at 11am.

Refreshments afterwards in Gilvarry's Pub, Killala with raffle and spot prizes.

All proceeds going to Cancer Care west.

PowerFit Coaching

PowerFit Coaching will be starting keep fit classes in Ballycastle Hall for all levels of fitness.

Please contact 086 1690028 or powerfitcoaching15@gmail.com to sign up.

Ballycastle Community Hall

To book the Hall or Gym please contact 086 3242347, 086 8704125 or 086 1584432.

Only €5 per session, €20 per month or €120 for the year.

Céide Fields

Open daily from 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. (last admission 5.15p.m.)

Free admission on the first Wednesday of every month.

Kellie and Emma of Céide Ladle are operating the café every day.

Church Notices

Weekday Masses will be celebrated at 11.00a.m.

Mass on Saturdays at 7.00p.m. and Sundays at 11.30a.m. in Ballycastle and

on Sunday at 10.00a.m. in Belderrig.

Mass intentions for this week:

Saturday Vigil 7.00p.m.:

Jim Meyler (Month's Mind)

Paddy & Norah Healy and Deceased Family

Willie Barrett

Tommy Grier (Anniversary) & Kathleen Grier & Deceased Family

Sunday 11.30a.m.:

People of the Parish

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Maureen Healy

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Susan Murphy

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Gillian Grier

Belderrig:

Sunday 10.00a.m.:

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