Ballycastle >Local News
16th April '14

                                                      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

Cake Sale

Cake sale, in aid of ‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool, will be held in the Playschool, on Easter Saturday after evening Mass.

 

‘The Real McCoy'

‘The Real McCoy', presented by Mid West Radio Players, in Ballycastle Community Hall on

Sunday 18th May 2014 commencing at 8.00p.m. sharp. Admission €15.

 

Fianna Fáil Function

A Pre-Election Function will be held in Seaview Lounge, Ballycastle on Sunday 4th May 2014 at 9.00p.m. Local Candidate Eamon Moore will attend and also guest speakers. Music and refreshments.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 12th April were: 4. 11. 24. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,300. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Lisa, Aoibhe & Patrick, The Mews

Lisa & Aoibhe, The Mews

Susan Tighe, Ballycastle

Margaret McLean, Ballycastle

Phil Tomas, Ballycastle

 

Ladies Basketball

Ladies Basketball (over 35's) on Tuesday nights at 8.00p.m. in the Community Hall.

A fun way to exercise.

 

Athletic Club

Ballycastle Athletic club meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at 8.00p.m. Club membership now due for all current members. New members welcome.

Juvenile training starting on August 30th . Contact 085-1745540.

 

Ballycastle Coastal Challenge

Ballycastle 10k Coastal Challenge road race/fun run takes place this year on 28th June and will introduce a 6k fun run/walk route in addition to the 10k.
Contact Mike on 0879145551 or email ballycastle10k@gmail.com

 

Golf Society

Outing to Connemara Golf Club on weekend of June 20/21. All names of those who or going for 1 night or 2 nights have to be in by Tubbercurry Outing as hotel and golf club are looking for final numbers for rooms to keep and slots on times sheet to keep. Those who have not booked their room or slot will not be able to go unless they phone hotel or golf club themselves. Visitors and new members welcome.  For more information on trip contact Oliver Clarke on 0860579204

Tidy Towns

Tidy Towns Spring clean up organised for Friday 18th April from 10.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. Everyone welcome. We will provide gloves and plastic aprons, rubbish bags etc. We will meet at the old National School . Please come along.

 

Bio Diversity training

Bio Diversity training, organised by Deirdre Cunningham from the Heritage Office, on 24th April, 1st and 8th May at 8.00p.m. in Ballycastle Resource Centre. Course is free. All welcome.

 

Smear Clinics

Nurse led, Smear Clinics held on a monthly basis in the Health Centre, Ballycastle. To arrange an appointment, telephone 096-43339.

 

Cycling Club

If you are interested in getting fit, seeing the beautiful North Mayo countryside and making some new friends, then why not join Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club (Ballycastle Cycling Club). We cycle at a pace that suits everyone.
Find us on Facebook or call 0876563249 or 0863225128

 

Music Classes

Music classes on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm.

For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

 

Book Club

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

 

G.A.A.

G.A.A. Club membership is now due.

Prices are as follows....family €50, single €30, OAP and student €10.

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 18th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Over 55's Club

Over 55's Keep Fit continues in Suífinn Way Centre every Tuesday at 11.30a.m. Outside fitness equipment available to all adults in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Living Health

Come join in the fun with a small group of people (adults only), men and women, once a week for an hour to walk, jog or run and start getting the energy and vitality back into your life. Meet 7.30p.m. every Tuesday at the Resource Centre, Ballycastle. For more details call 087-9145551.

 

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition by Ballycastle Art Group is open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle. <br>

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

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, biros, teabag holders, St. Brigid's crosses and more.

Also, Paintings by local artists, 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.)

 

Library

Library is located in the VEC Building (former Secondary School) and is open on Wednesdays from 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

 

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 8.30p.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: Mary Joe & Tom Clifford

Tuesday : Pearse Hegarty

Wednesday: William Gardiner

Thursday 8.00p.m.: Holy Thursday. Mass of Our Lord's Supper

Friday 12.00noon: Good Friday . Stations of the Cross

Friday 3.00p.m.: Passion Liturgy

Saturday Vigil 9.00p.m.: Holy Saturday. People of the Parish

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Easter Sunday. Deceased of the Parish

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Holy Thursday: George O'Grady

Good Friday: Rose Nealon

Holy Saturday: Kathleen Donnelly, Tommy Carey, Breege Gardiner

Easter Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan, Seamus O'Connor, Tony D'Arcy

 

Readers:

Holy Thursday: Caroline Nealon

Good Friday: Mary Walsh, George O'Grady, Seán Callaghan

Holy Saturday: Florrie McBrien, Mary Hefferon

Easter Sunday 11.30a.m.: John Busby

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Niamh McAndrew, Robert Tighe

Sunday : Tara Earley, Kevin Scott

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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