Ballycastle >Local News
15th March '17

                                                     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.

Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Friday 17th , starting from the Community Hall at 12.15p.m. approx.

Table Quiz

Table Quiz, in aid of Kiddies Korner, on Thursday 16th March in Healys.

Lotto Jackpot €19,500

No's drawn on 14th March were: 6. 12. 15. 29. No Jackpot winner.

Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Eileen Flannery, Killala

Monica Conway, c/o Peggy Tighe

Gillian Grier, Conaghrea (x 2)

BPPFCC Ltd, c/o Healy's

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

Exhibition

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo.

Sam Reveles "The Impossibility of Measuring Our Connectivity: New Painting and Drawings"

18th March – 15th April 2017

Opening on 18th March, 8 - 10pm. Refreshments Served. Everyone welcome.

Tel/Fax 096 43184

G.A.A. News

Fixture:

Ballycastle v Louisburgh on Friday 17th March at 11.30a.m. in Louisburgh.

 

Membership:

Club membership is now due. Family membership: €60; Adult Membership: €40;

Student & OAP Membership: €20; Child U-12Membership: €10.

 

50/50 Draw:

Congratulations to Phil Healy winner of last week's 50/50 draw (€295).

 

Baile an Chaisil GAA are delighted with the response to Chairde Baile an Chaisil. However there are a few limited places left. The scheme offers great value – €100 County Board ticket, year subscription to 50/50 draw, club membership and limited edition jacket. You can pay in instalments or pay upfront to avail of further discounts.

Contact Eilis Ormsby 0877936942 or Martin Tighe 0863957586 for more details.

 

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Willie Kelly, Suífinn Way, Ballycastle and Rathlacken, Carrowmore-Lacken who died recently.

May he rest in peace.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Westport Golf Club on Saturday 25th March. 1st tee is booked for 10.30 so please be there for 10am. For more information contact Gerry Henry (0879391689).

Anyone interested in going on away trip to Esker Hills, Tullamore on the weekend of 23/24 June, contact Alan Kelly (0868672002) for more information.

Baile an Chaisil CC

Weekend away:

Ballycastle Cycling Club weekend away is planned for September 9th in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim to take part in the Giants Causeway coast sportive 57km, 126km and 182km. Any non club member who would like to come along will be made more than welcome. Contact Máirtin Flannery by 17 th March for more details.

 

Turbo Training:

Club turbo training on Monday nights at 8.00pm in St. John's Hall. All welcome. For more details contact Máirtín at 086 3225128.

Club spins on Sundays at 9.00a.m. from the Shambles.

Instructor Cycling Course

A Sprocket Rocket instructor cycling course will be held on the 1st April in Ballycastle. The course runs from 10am to 4.30pm.

The Sprocket Rocket Instructor's Course is a one day course which is a mix of classroom work and practical outdoor experience. The cost is €30 and after the course you are fully qualified to deliver the Sprocket Rocket programme. Sprocket Rocket is Cycling Ireland's fun skills programme where children aged 5 to 12 are taught four fundamental cycling skills by a qualified Sprocket Rocket instructor.
If you are interested in taking part, or for more information, contact Máirtin Flannery on 0863225128.

Giro de Baile Early Bird Offer

Early bird registration €25 before the 8th June, Group Ticket €25 (Min 4).
Online registration after the 8th June €40.

Day registration €45
We highly recommend registration before the 8th June to avail of these special offers.
Follow the link below

eventbrite.com/e/giro-de-baile-2017-tickets-31262730669?aff=ehomecard

 

The Giro de Baile will take place this year on Sunday 6th August (Bank Holiday Weekend) at 9.00.am. from Main Street , Ballycastle.

Now in its fourth year, this year's event is hosted by Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club.

There is a choice of 3 routes - 146km, 104km or 60km.

For more information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, www.girodebaile.com.

or contact Mairtín or Noel 086-3225128/086-3828713 or email girodebaile@gmail.com .

 

Irish Dancing Class

Irish Dancing class every Monday and Thursday at 5.30p.m. in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle. New members welcome. Contact Annmarie 086 0687342.

 

Athletic Club

Ballycastle Athletic Club training every Friday evening 6.30p.m. at Ballycastle Community Hall. New Members welcome.

 

Gymnasium

Opening times for the Gymnasium in Ballycastle Community Hall are:

Monday – Friday 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.

Saturday 10.00a.m. – 1.30p.m.

Prices: €5 per visit, €20 per month, €50 for 3 months or €120 per year.

 

Over 55 Exercise Club

Wednesdays at 3.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre. New members always welcome.

 

Garda in attendance

Garda will attend at Ballycastle Community Hall from 2 – 3pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month.

 

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,

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: Indoor Soccer 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years

Basketball for ages 10 – 14 from 6.30 – 7.30p.m.

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: No Mass

Tuesday 11.00a.m.: Deceased Members of Noone and McDonnell Families

Wednesday 7.00p.m.: Thomas Nealon

Thursday vigil 8.15p.m.: John & Bridgie McKenzie & Mary Congrove

Friday 11.30a.m.: St. Patrick's Day. Josie & Johnny Noone (Anniversary)

Saturday 2.30p.m.: Yvonne Tohill nee Langan (Month's Mind)

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Mary Kelly (Anniversary) & Deceased Family Members

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Kevin Healy (Anniversary)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

St. Patrick's Day: Eileen Grier

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Rose Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Tony D'Arcy

 

Readers:

Thursday 8.15p.m.: Cauleen Barrett

St. Patrick's Day: A. O'Donnell

Saturday 8.15p.m.: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Servers:

Thursday 8.15p.m.: Róisín O'Donnell, Lorna Tomas

St. Patrick's Day : Eoin McDonnell, Cillian Scott

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Erin Flannery, Emily Loftus

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Kim Stadler, Liam Fox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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