Ballycastle >Local News
16th March '11

                                                      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

St. Patrick's Day Parade

A St. Patrick 's Day Parade will take place in Ballycastle tomorrow 17th starting at 12.00noon from the Community Hall with many floats and vintage cars etc taking part. There are also awards for different categories.

 

Lotto

 

No's drawn on Saturday 12th March were: 18. 22. 29. 30. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,400. Next draw in Polkes.

Five Envelopes drawn:

John Burke, Ballycastle

Peter Healy, Carrowcur

“The Duo”, c/o Seán Healy

Ann McDonnell, Seaview

Phil Hunt, Carrowcubic

 

St. Patrick's College

St. Patrick's College, Lacken Cross, in conjunction with the Parent's Council are holding a 25 Card Game on Tuesday 22nd March in St. Patrick's College, Lacken Cross, at 8.30p.m. Tickets €10. All Welcome. Total prize money €300. Raffle and Spot Prizes also.

 

G.A.A. Dinner Dance

Special Guest at the Ballycastle G.A.A. Annual Dinner Dance which will take place on Saturday 26th March in Hiney's, Crossmolina starting at 8.00p.m. will be Brian Ruane, Ballina Stephenites. Tickets €25 must be bought by Friday 25th . Music by The Country Boy.

Special Guest : Brian Ruane.

The following awards will be presented on the night:

Hall of Fame : Seamus Caulfield

Junior Player of the Year : J. P. Guiheen

Clubperson of the Year: Michéal Forde

A presentation will also be made to the 1981 Team who won the North Mayo Championship.

 

‘Kiddies Korner'

‘Kiddies Korner' AGM will be held on Wednesday 30th March at 8.30p.m. in the Playschool in Ballycastle.

 

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool Ballycastle are holding their parents/enrolment night on Wednesday 6th April at 8.30p.m. in the Playschool.

 

Seaview Residents

Seaview Residents meeting on Thursday 24th March in the Community Hall at 8.30p.m.

 

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice is looking for volunteers to take part in the Western People West of Ireland Ladies Mini-Marathon on Sunday May 1st (Bank Holiday Weekend) in Castlebar or the Women's Mini-Marathon in Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday June 6th .

Information, sponsor cards and T-Shirts available from 094-9388666.

 

Ballycastle Golf Society

 

The next outing is to Mulranny Golf Club on the 26th March. Anyone interested in playing can contact Vincent on 087 7719359 or Michael on 087 9145551.

 

G.A.A. Membership

Club Membership is now due and can be paid to Martin Hefferon, Chairman, Éilis Ormsby, Treasurer or any Club officer. Students and O.A.P.'s: €10; Single: €25; Family: €40.

Belderrig Old School Re-union

A Re-union of the above is being arranged for June Bank Holiday weekend 2011. Anyone interested in getting involved contact Padraig McAvock email pptmarine@gmail.com or Padraig Walsh email twalsh909@gmail.com or phone Edith Mullen 096-32218 or Deirdre McDonnell 096-43275.

 

Community Care

Meals for elderly and anyone that would like to avail of this service continues on Monday and Friday each week from 12.00 – 1.30p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre.

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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.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street .

Facilities available :

Broadband Internet, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

 

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday : Ladies Indoor Soccer at 8.00p.m.

Wednesday : Men's Indoor Soccer (Adults only) at 9.00p.m.

Thursday : Adults Basketball at 8.00p.m.

Anyone wishing to book the Hall for meetings or activities, contact Breda McNulty at 086-0644114.

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: Michael & Ann Grier (Muingelly) & Deceased Family

Tuesday: Kevin Healy (Anniversary) Moyney

Tuesday 8.00.p.m.: McGuire Family (Carrowcur)

Wednesday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Frank Stadler & Jack Hunt

Thursday 11.30a.m.: People of the Parish (St. Patrick's Day)

Friday 8.00p.m.: Michael & Elizabeth Scot & Seán

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Bridget Tighe (Laragon)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret & Frank & Mary Ann Scanlon

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Vigil 17 th : Kathleen Donnelly

17 th 11.30a.m.: Mary Boyle

Saturday Vigil: Tommy Carey

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Vigil 17 th : Cauleen Barrett

17 th 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Florrie McBrien

 

Adoration:

No Adoration this week. Mass at 8.00p.m.