Ballycastle >Local News
17th September '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

Culture Night in Ballycastle

In Celebrating Culture Night on 19th September 6 - 9pm, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation invites you to an evening of Art, Culture & Music. Donald Teskey's Exhibition ' Atlantic - Paintings' continues in the Ballinglen Gallery and is definitely one not to be missed.   Philadelphia artist Alice Austin is hosting a workshop on an Artists Book including how to make an instant book, a woven flexagon and an endless origami book. Open Artists Studios where you can see their work in progress and music by local talent Erin Langan.

So come out and enjoy Culture Night with an action packed evening & a glass of wine. This event is free of charge.

 

Cake Sale

Cake Sale in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Saturday 20th September at 8.30p.m. with home-made cakes, bread & jams, garden produce and lots of other items. Guess the weight of the cake. Please support. All proceeds in aid of St. John's Church , Ballycastle.

Retirement

 

Another business at the bottom of Main Street closed its doors for the last time on Sunday 14th September. O'Gradys Victuallers, open since the 1850's and run by three generations of the O'Grady family has closed. Georgie has run the business for the last forty eight years.

We wish Georgie, Marcella, Seán, Georgina and Sorcha all the very best for the years ahead.

 

Deaths

The death occurred on Saturday 13th September of Catherine Kelly, Santry, Dublin and formerly of Main Street , Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to her husband Mark, son Niall, mother Mary, brother Michael, sisters Mary, Margaret and Breege, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

 

The death occurred on Saturday 13th September of Jerry Connor, Crott and formerly of Main Street , Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to his wife Mary, daughters Geraldine and Áine, sons Michael and Tom, brother Willie, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The death occurred on Sunday 14th of Willie Barrett, Carrowcubic, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to his wife Cauleen, sons Liam, Anthony, Richard, Pádraic, and Oliver, daughters Kathryn and Kellie, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends.

 

May they rest in peace.

 

Ploughing Championships

Wednesday 24th Sept – Bus Day Trip. For pick up Times & prices please contact McGrath Coaches on 097 87842/087-2313029.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 13th September were: 9. 15. 26. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €6,500. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Margaret McHale, Bartra Heights , Killala

Erin Flannery, Seaview Place

Teresa Collins, Seaview

Melanie & Lisa Rooney, Lacken

Catherine Jordan, Killerduff

 

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Mondays at 8.30p.m.

 

Ballycastle Athletic Club

Training for young athletes in Ballycastle Hall on Friday evenings from 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m.

 

Music Classes

Music classes resume in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Friday 12th September from

5pm - 6.30pm. New beginners welcome. Keyboard, accordians, banjo, whistle catered for. Call 0863016691 for info.

Line Dancing

Line Dancing classes starting in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Thursday 11th September from 9pm - 10.30pm. A great night assured. Call 086 3016691 for info. 

 

Dance Classes

Irish Dance classes in St. John's Hall every Monday and Thursday 5.00p.m. – 6.00p.m. for beginners and 6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. for advanced. New members welcome.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is Michael Winters captain prize at Castlebar Golf Club on 27th September .

1st tee is at 10.00am.  Please all be there for 9am. Visitors welcome.

For more information about outing call Michael Winters at 0872290145.

 

O-55's Club

Over 55's exercise club meet in Suífinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.

 

Art Exhibition

Women's Art Group 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.

 

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.)

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: Paddy McDonnell (2nd Anniversary)

Tuesday 12.00noon: Funeral Mass for Gerry Connor

Tuesday 7.30p.m.: Tommy Gildea

Wednesday: Private Intention

Wednesday 12.00noon: Funeral Mass for Willie Barrett

Wednesday 2.00p.m.: Funeral Mass for Catherine Kelly   

Thursday: Agnes Doherty

Friday: John & Kathleen Nealon

Friday 7.30p.m.: Kate, Pat & Johnny Sweeney & Dec. Family Members (Ballyglass)

Saturday 10.00a.m.: Michael Edward Tomas (3rd Anniversary)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: John Langan (1st Anniversary)

Sunday 11.30a..m.: Kathleen & James Maughan

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner

Sunday: Paddy Kelly

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Walsh

Sunday: John Busby

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Finn McDermott Cox, Rebecca Maguire

Sunday : Caoimhe Tomas, Erin Flannery

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Rose Lavelle, Mary Anne Sweeney

7.00p.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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