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14th May '08

 

First Communion

Best wishes to the following children who are making their First Holy Communion on Sunday next at the 11.30a.m. Mass:   Roisín Heffernan, Kate Loftus, Anna Healy, Áine O'Donnell, Shane Grier,

Martin Sweeney, Ciarán McDonnell, Zach Kelly, Keith Doherty and Seán Murphy.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on Saturday 10th May '08 were: 7.   8.   19.   22.    No Jackpot winner so Jackpot now stands at 10,500euro.    Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five envelopes drawn:

Patrick McDonnell, Carrowniskey

Bridie Langan, Ballyknock

Maggie Walshe, Glenedagh

Edel Doyle c/o McNamees

Celine Beattie, Bohernasup, Ballina

 

National School Enrolment

Enrolment meeting for parents of new entrants will take place in the National School on Wednesday 21st May at 8.00p.m.

 

Fleadh Weekend

The Fleadh weekend in Ballycastle went off very well and all events were well attended.   It brought a lot of visitors to the town and also brought locals home for the weekend.   Weather was beautiful too and this meant a lot of people were out and about and able to enjoy the occasion.

 

The concert on Friday night was a big success with lots of music, song and dance and local set dancers dancing the ‘Ballycastle Set' were Aidan Tighe, George O'Grady, Frankie Scanlon, James Clarke, Mauretti Uí Flatharta, Maureen Healy, Mary O'Connor and Margaret Walsh.

 

Saturday was very busy in the town and competitions took place all day in the various venues.

 

On Sunday, groups of musicians playing traditional music at various locations on the street created a great atmosphere and brought young and old out to watch, listen and enjoy.

 

G.A.A.

Result:

County League:   Ballycastle suffered another defeat against Knockmore on Saturday last with a final score of:   Ballycastle:   0 – 5;   Knockmore:   2 – 10.

 

Fixture:

County League :   Ballycastle v Charlestown on Saturday next at 7.00p.m. in Ballycastle.

Hospice

Annual Walk for Hospice takes place in Ballycastle on Sunday 8th June led by Professor Seamus

Caulfield.    Sponsorship cards available from Phil Healy and Mary Munnelly.   More details later.

Vintage Day

West Coast Vintage Society are holding their first Field Day in Ballycastle on Sunday 25th May from 12.00noon – 6.00p.m.   An extensive variety of classic and vintage cars, tractors, motorbikes, machinery and retro cars will be displayed.  

Events on the day will include a thrashing demonstration, working tractors exhibition, flower festival, dog show, forging by a blacksmith and much more.  

The flower festival will be held in St. John's Church on Saturday 24th from 3.00p.m. – 9.30p.m. and on Sunday 25th from 11.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. The theme of this year's festival will be “Rock of Ages” and there will be 13 exhibits.

The Dog Show will have a variety of classes, including ‘Dog in Fancy Dress' competition.

Live Bands will play throughout the day.   There will also be a food pavilion, a family fun zone and outdoor entertainment to keep the younger visitors happy.

Contact Cecil Jackson, PRO, at 096-43888 or Damian Scott, Treasurer, at

086-8768320 for further information.

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil:   8.15p.m .

Sunday:   11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday:   Connor Family (Killerduff)

Tuesday:   James & Mary McDonnell & Deceased Family (Behy)

Wednesday:    Anthony & Bridget Hoban & Ann

Thursday:   No Mass

Friday8.00p.m.:    Patrick & Maura McGuire

Saturday Vigil:   Mangan Family (Killerduff)

Sunday 11.30a.m.:    First Holy Communion Children

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil:   George O'Grady

Sunday:   Seamus O'Connor

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil:   Caroline Nealon

Sunday:   Nuala Delaney

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.:   Mary Kenny, Mary Kelly

7.30p.m.:   Anne & Joe Greene

8.00p.m.:   Marcella O'Grady, Peggy Burke

8.30p.m.:   Mary Bryce, Miriam Burke

 

Community Care:

Cook:   Sharon Healy

Driver:   Steven Healy