Ballycastle >Local News
17th April '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

Aercam Competition Winners

1st :    Damien Walsh, Kilbride Ballycastle

2nd :   Siobhan Heffernan, Cabintown Ballycastle

3rd :   Martin Maheady, Ballintean, Killala

 

Many thanks to all who supported.

Contact - Dermot

Phone - 0862389454 

Email - Aercam@gmail.com

 

Day Trip to Lough Derg

A coach will travel to Lough Derg for a day trip on Sunday 26th May.

For Bookings and Details, Contact Mary McGrath, McGrath Coaches at 097 87842.

 

Development Course

Next meeting on Wednesday 24th April at 7.00p.m. This is the final deadline for all research material and all are requested to attend.

 

Lotto

 

No's drawn on 13th April were: 9. 23. 25. 28. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,100. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Caroline Tighe, Carrowmore

Mary Murray, Moyne, Killala

Mary O'Donnell, Ballycastle

Fr. M. Harrison, Ballycastle

Áine McNamee, Ballycastle

 

Water Safety

Water Safety – one week only – commencing on July 29th at Lacken Pier. All enquiries to Anne at 096 – 43180.

G.A.A.

Membership:
Membership may still be given to committee members. Family membership €40; Adult €25; Youth €10; OAP €10; Student €10. Membership cards will be available from club officers.

Scrap Metal Collection:

CLG Baile an Chaisil Scrap metal collection takes place all next week until Saturday 20th April. All scrap metals (excluding microwaves, fridges and tv's) can be left at the pitch or can be collected at a location of your choice by contacting Martin Tighe on 086-3957586 or Michéal McDonnell on 086-3519974  

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Club on 27th April. 10.30am 1 st tee.

 

Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 12th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Confirmation

Confirmation in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 28th April at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street stocking goods by local craftworkers e.g. knitwear, crochet, handmade cards, candles, fridge magnets, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Paintings by local artists, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

 

Art

Paintings by Ballycastle Art Group are on display in the Resource Centre Art Gallery , Ballycastle. Open

Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

Community Alert

People 65years and over wishing to avail of monitored pendant alarms, please contact Joe Gardiner 086-8453067 or Caroline Stadler 086-3974408 as Application Forms are now available.

 

Classes

Art Class on Mondays at 7.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Set Dancing class on Wednesdays at 9pm. in St. John's Hall.

 

Music classes in St John's Hall on Saturdays 11.00a.m. – 12.30p.m..

 

Irish Dancing classes continue every Monday and Thursday, in St John's Hall, Ballycastle from 5pm till 6.30pm. New members are always welcome. Children can start from age 3 up.

 

Library

Library is now 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

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday 10.30a.m.: Kevin & Kathleen Earley

Tuesday 10.30a.m.: Pat Hopkins

Wednesday 8.00p.m.: Aggie Doherty

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Pat, Bridie & Jack Langan

Friday 8.00p.m.: Tom & Marjorie Doores

Saturday 1.00p.m.: Tilly Duggan (Month's Mind)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Deceased Jordan Family

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Michael J. Tighe

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Tommy Carey

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Liam Óg Barrett, Patricia Loftus

Sunday : Michael & Robert Tighe

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Gabrielle & Des Gribbin

7.30p.m.: Anne & Paddy Joe Madden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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