Ballycastle >Local News
16th October '13

                                                      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

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Dermot Earley, Laragon and Martina Sheehan, Tipperary who were married on Saturday 12th October.

 

Halloween Activities

Friday 25th : Halloween Fancy Dress Quiz in Healys

 

Wednesday 30th : Fancy Dress Teen's Disco in the Hall 9 – 11p.m. Admission €6. For anyone who comes in Fancy Dress Admission €4. Prize for best costume.

 

Thursday 31st : Children's Halloween games in the Shambles 5 – 7p.m., scary story telling, scary movie, music, scary ghosts in attendance, followed by party. Admission €2.

 

The highlight of the Halloween activities takes place in Katie Macs on Halloween night. Fancy dress a must (but not essential) . Free punch for anyone who dresses up. Some hilarious adult Halloween games have been planned. Prizes for the best male/female costume. Free admission. Commencing at 9.00p.m.

Organised by Ballycastle/Belderrig Events Committee.

 

Ballinglen Arts Foundation

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street , Ballycastle are pleased to present “A Drawing for Everything” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Nuala Clarke. Opening on Saturday October 19th from 8-10pm.  All are welcome to the opening. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition continues until December 20th.  Nuala, a returning fellow to Ballinglen, lives in Killala.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 12th October were: 5. 11. 12. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €1,700. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Martin Walsh, Annaghmore

Rebecca Clarke, Killeen Cottage

Eddie & Shelly, Healy's Bar

David Langan, Carrowcur

Phil & Eddie, Healy's Bar

 

Christmas Fair

Ballycastle's Annual Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November. Any craft workers who would to book a table can contact 086-8492070.

 

Badminton/Volleyball

Badminton on Tuesday nights at 8.00p.m. in the Community Hall. Anyone interested in Volleyball on Wednesday nights at 8.00p.m. contact 089-4607901.

 

‘Kiddies Korner'

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool, Ballycastle are inviting applicants to join their relief panel. Fetac Leval 5 or equivalent essential. Please post CV including copies of relevant qualifications and two written references to ‘Kiddies Korner', Main Street, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo or e-mail to bckiddieskorner@gmail.com (please note change of email address).

 

Golf Society

New members and visitors welcome.  Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 or Dominic Flanagan on 0876950976

Next outing to Ballinrobe Golf Club on 19th Oct 13 (1 st tee 12.00pm - be there for 11.30 am).

 

Book Club

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

Set dancing class

Set dancing class in St. John's Hall on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. 

 

Music Class

Music class in St John's Hall on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm with Maria 086-3016691. New beginners very welcome. 

 

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday nights at 8.30p.m.

 

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.)

 

Art Exhibition

Ballycastle Art Group Annual Art Exhibition ‘Fáilte' will remain open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

e-mail:ballycastleart@gmail.com. www.ballycastletourism/info.ie

 

Library

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

 

Outdoor Gym

The new outdoor fitness gym in Suífinn Way Estate is open to anybody over the age of 50. The equipment is clearly marked with instructions on how to use each individual piece.

For further information contact Suífinn Way Centre:

Phone No: 096-43848

Email: suifinnway2010@gmail.com

Website: www.ballycastlevoluntaryhousing.com

 

Exercise Club

Exercise Club meet each Tuesday at 11.00a.m. in Daycare Centre, Suífinn Way .

New members welcome.

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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.

 

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

 

Weekly Newsletter compiled by Maeve Dunne 16/10/13

Church Notices

Novena to Divine Mercy for the Holy Souls in St. Bridget's Church 3rd to 11th November, beginning with Rosary at 7.45p.m.

 

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: People of the Parish

Tuesday 7.30p.m.: John Langan

Wednesday: Special Intention

Thursday 7.30p.m.: Catherine Lynn ( Main Street )

Friday: Deceased Madden & Keane Families

Saturday 12.00noon : Tom Ormsby

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Mary & Peter Carey

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Tom & Kathleen Grier

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: John Busby

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Patricia Loftus, David Doherty

Sunday : Caoimhe Grier, Leah Munnelly

 

Adoration:

6.30p.m.: Anne & P. J. Madden

7.00p.m.: Bernie Chambers, Mauretti Bn Uí Fhlatharta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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