Ballycastle >Local News
16th July '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

Ballycastle Festival

Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 takes place from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August with

'The Voice of Ballycastle' in Céide Fields Centre on Thursday 31st July

Car Treasure Hunt on Friday 1st August at 6.00p.m.

Mr. & Mrs. in Seaview Lounge on 4th August, in Katie Macs on 6th and Healys on 8th

Prize for best dressed lady at the Fair Day on 4th August

Barbeque in the Shambles on Saturday 9th and lots more.

 

Voice of Ballycastle

Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle:

Saturday July 19th : Healy's Bar at 8.30pm.

Saturday July 26th : Katie Macs Bar at 8.30p.m.

Thursday 31st July : Céide Fields Visitor Centre at 8.00p.m.

Final: Saturday August 2nd : Healyfest Beer Garden at 9.00p.m.

You can now vote for your favourite act by going online to www.ballycastlegaa.com and following the instructions.

The 12 Contestants are: Michael Kelly, Kevin Tomas, Ray Tighe, The Gardiner Sisters, Miriam Walsh, Siobhán and Seán Murphy, Erin Langan, Catherine Scott, Brian Healy, Concreta, Coultry Girls, Bob O'Neill.

 

Giro de Baile an Chaisil

Hosted by Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club, Giro de Baile an Chaisil takes place on Sunday August 3rd at 10:30am. The Giro follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballycastle Village right along the North Mayo Coast cycling right into the heart of Erris. 3 routes to choose from: 140km, 60km and 10km family route.

For more information, contact Noel Kelly 0863828713, Máirtín Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.

 

Water Safety

Water Safety Classes commencing at Lacken Pier on Monday 21st July at 2.00p.m. for beginners, all swims, safety, rescue and survival. Enrolment at Lacken Pier on Sunday 13 th July from 2.00 - 4.00p.m. All enquiries to Anne at 096-43180 (after 6p.m.)

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Course on 25/07/2014

1st tee is at 10.00am so please be there for 9.30a.m. 

Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 for more information.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 12th July were: 20. 26. 27. 28. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,600. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Alan Martin, c/o John Burke

Neil & Mummy Greer, c/o Healys

Barry Cox, c/o Healys

David Langan, Carrowcur

Anthony Walsh, Glenurla

 

Fair Day

Anyone interested in having a stall at the Fair Day on August 4th please phone 087-1365194 or 086-3571231 to book. Limited spaces. No Charge.

 

Art Exhibition

Women's Art Group Annual Art Exhibition remains open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

Join us on Facebook (Ballycastle Art Group)

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, 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.

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday: Ladies Basketball at 8.00p.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. (unless otherwise stated)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: Frank Langan

Tuesday : Peter & Sabina Burke (Killerduff) & Deceased Family Members & Connor Family (Killerduff)

Wednesday 10.30.a.m.: Martin Haley ( Fairview , Dublin ) & Deceased Family Members

Thursday 7.30p.m.: Deceased Madden & Keane Family Members & Pat Golden

Friday 7.30p.m.: Tommy Clarke & Deceased Family Members

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Deceased Tomas Family (Belderrig)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jack & Kathleen Maughan

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O'Connor

 

Readers:

Saturday: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Bernie Chambers, Mauretti Bn Uí Fhlatharta

7.00p.m.: Breda McNulty, Breda O'Toole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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