Ballycastle >Local News
15th July '15

                                                      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.

Giro de Baile

Calling all cyclists, dust down the bikes as the Giro de Baile an Chaisil takes place Sunday August 2nd at 10:00am from Main Street, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo.

Hosted by Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club, the Giro follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballycastle Village right along the North Mayo Coast cycling right into the heart of Erris. Glancing around you will see the rugged coastline of North Mayo with Céide and the Staggs of Broadhaven in the distance.

The ride is not a race, it's a chance to enjoy a challenge with like minded people with spectacular views throughout the routes.

You can expect the following for your entry fee:
• Choice of three challenging routes – 130 km, 60 km and a 10 km family route
• Clearly marked routes with signage and marshals
• Route-cards and maps
• GPS routes
• HQ and Feed station with toilets. Food and drinks will be provided.
• Professional photography of the event
• Free food and drinks after your ride
• Free Car Parking
• Support Vehicles
• Professional Bike Service
• Rider Public Liability Insurance
• Shower and changing facilities
• Free Camping
• Free BBQ
Bouncy Castle and Face painting for the children

Registration from 8:00 or at www.girodebaile.com

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Art Exhibition

This year's scenes are depicting ‘The Wild Atlantic Way'. Official opening is at 8.30p.m. on Saturday August 1st in the Resource Centre Gallery. The opening will be launched by Nuala Clarke, Ballinglen Fellow and renowned artist.    Cheese & wine reception.

The Gallery will be open Sunday and Monday during the Festival weekend.

The artists taking part in this exhibition are: Ellen Stagg, Ann O'Gorman, Margaret Kelly,

Cath Doores, Rita Langan, Mary Delaney, Sue Upton and Florrie McBrien.

Contact: ballycastleart@gmail.com and Facebook.

Fáilte roimh go léir. Welcome all.

 

Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival

Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival will take place from Thursday 30th July – Wednesday 5th August with Children's Events, Céide Concert, Fair Day, Golf Challenge, Treasure Hunt, Scenic Walks, Belderrig Bronze Man, Healyfest and Giro de Baile.

Anyone interested in a stall for Fair Day contact Maura 086-3571231 or Mary 086-2287161. Go kart racing on Fair Day – contact Seán 086-4082416.

A great few days entertainment and craic promised.

 

Dev. Co. Meeting

Ballycastle/Belderrig Dev. Co. meeting Wednesday 22nd July at 9.00p.m. in Resource Centre.

 

Mayo Job Club

From Monday 10th August – Friday 21st August 2015 in The Barracks, Glen Road, Ballycastle,

Monday – Friday from 10am – 1pm. €40 paid to each participant towards travel.

The Job Club is a 3 week training course which is hosted in various locations throughout the County.

It provides guidance in the following areas: CV Preparation, Interview Skills and Job Resourcing.

It facilities learning of essential job seeking skills as a group and also provides help on a one-to-one basis. The Job Club is for unemployed people who want to find work, to upskill, to change careers or to return to education in an atmosphere with people who will have similar issues to you, allowing you to talk freely in comfortable surroundings. You also write your CV.

The Mayo Job Club is managed by Mayo North East under contract from Dept. of Social Protection. It aims to help you plan and actively work towards targeting and securing the best possible job for you.

To contact Job Club, Tel: 094-9256745 or email info@mayonortheast.com

 

G.A.A.

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League:
Davitts 2 - 19 1 - 8 Baile an Chaisil

North Mayo Junior Football Championship :
Friday 17July at 7.30p.m. in Tom Langan Park .

Baile an Chaisil V Cill Chomáin

 

50/50 Weekly Draw

Ballycastle GAA will launch their new 50/50 Weekly Draw in the next few weeks.

The draw is simple but very effective, every Saturday someone will win 50% of all the money collected and the other 50% will go to Ballycastle GAA club who are fund raising to carry out important maintenance and improvement work to the Tom Langan Memorial Pitch.

To enter the draw, go into any of the participating businesses. Put €2 in a 50/50 Weekly Draw envelope and write your name, address and contact details on it and wait for the call on Saturday night!

 

Pub Quiz

Pub Quiz in Phil Healys on Friday 17th July at 9.30p.m. Proceeds in aid of Ballycastle Community Hall Gymnasium.

 

Outdoor Mass

Mass at Céide Fields Grotto on Friday 17th July at 7.00p.m.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 11th July were: 4. 8. 19. 26. No Jackpot winner.

Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Vincent McGuiness, Suífinn Way

Ciaran Jordan, Killerduff

Alan Doores, Doonadoba

John Clarke, Ballycastle

Simon Barrett, Ballycastle

Tickets can be purchased at: John Burkes, Healy's Bar, Post Office, Katie Macs, Craft Shop.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Castlebar Golf Club on Saturday 25th July.

1st tee is booked for 9.30am. Please be there for 9am. 

Visitors and new members welcome.

For more info contact Ollie Clarke on 0860579204.

 

Food & Craft Market

The Shambles Food & Craft Market takes place on Fridays from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m.

Ballycastle Writers Group

Creative Writing on Tuesdays 7.30 - 9p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre, Ballycastle.

Contact Ursula 087 7133432.

 

Art Gallery

Art Gallery, featuring paintings by local artists, upstairs in the Resource Centre.

Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (Closed for lunch 1.00 – 2.00p.m.)

 

O-55's Club

Over 55's exercise club meet in Suífinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.

 

Book Club

Book Club meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m. Contact Mary at 086-8095536.

 

Craft Shop

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

Ballycastle souvenir items e.g. candles, fridge magnets, keyrings, bookmarks, biros, teabag holders, St. Brigid's Crosses, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

 

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Photocopying, Laminating, Typing.

 

Opening Hours:

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

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday: Basketball 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years and from

6.30 – 7.30p.m. for ages 12 – 14years. Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.

Thursday: Men & Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.

For all Hall bookings, contact Breda at 089-4607901

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: Bridget Langan (Killerduff), Pat & Jack Langan & Deceased Family

Tuesday 7.30p.m. : Johnny Tighe

Wednesday: Anthony Barrett

Thursday: Michael John & Kate Barrett

Friday: People of the Parish

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Deceased Tomas Family Members, Belderrig

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jack Maughan (Anniversary) & Kathleen Maughan

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Rose Nealon

Sunday: Jerome Chambers

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday: Nuala Delaney

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Finn McDermott Cox, Katelyn O'Donnell, Róisín O'Donnell

Sunday: Anna & Kate Heffernan, Josh & Tristan Murphy

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Kathleen Donnelly, Mary Connor

7.00p.m.: Teresa McHale, Rita Langan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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