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

Lotto

No's drawn on 15th February were: 7. 15. 19. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €3,500. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Eileen Healy, Main Street

Eileen Kearney, Carrowcullen

Phil Tomas & Michael B., Ballycastle

Seamus Langan, Carrowcur

Melanie & Lisa Rooney, Lacken

Death

The death occurred on Friday 14th of Mary Munnelly (nee O'Malley), Muingelly Lower, Ballycastle.

Sympathy is extended to her son Michael, daughters Agatha, Christina & Bernadette, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 18th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ballycastle on Monday 17th March after 11.30a.m. Mass. Anyone interested in entering a float, contact Collette on 086 8477845.

G.A.A.

G.A.A. Club membership is now due.

Prices are as follows....family €50, single €30, OAP and student €10.

Community Alert

Community Alert meeting on Friday 21st February at 8.00p.m. in the Community Hall. On Agenda – text alert system and AGM. All are welcome.

St. Bridget's Ladies F.C.

St. Bridget's Ladies Football Club are holding a Social Dance (Fundraiser) on Saturday 22nd February in the Merry Monk, Ballina commencing at 9 30pm. Music by Medicine Bow. Tickets now on sale.

Golf Society

Next outing is to Enniscrone, flat nine, on 1st March ‘14

1st tee at 10.30a.m. New visitors and members welcome.

For more information contact Michael 0872290145 or text Vincent on 0863915009 or Ollie Clarke.

West Coast Vintage Society

West Coast Vintage Society Buffet style Dinner Dance in Hotel Ballina on Saturday 1 st March. Dinner commencing at 8.30p.m. sharp. Music by Misty Blue. Adm: €15.

For tickets contact Alastair McCormick 087 211121 or Anthony Walsh 096 43449.

Ballycastle Cycling Club

Ballycastle Cycling Club, in Association with the Irish Kidney Association , will cycle 80km-100km through the North Mayo countryside on the 29 th March (route to be decided).
All funds generated through sponsorship and donations will be used to support the range of programmes provided by the IKA in Castlebar Hospital and the Renal Centre in Dublin .
Later that night (9.30p.m.), Music and food in Katie Macs, and the cheque will be presented to a member of the IKA.

Contact Tommy Flannery, Keith Scanlon, Clare Scanlon, Sinead Flannery or any member of Ballycastle cycling club for more details.

Over 55's Club

Over 55's Keep Fit continues in Suífinn Way Centre every Tuesday at 11.30a.m. Outside fitness equipment available to all adults in Suífinn Way Centre.

Music Classes

Music classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm. For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

Set Dancing Classes

Set Dancing Classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. All welcome.

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.

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.)

Library

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

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 19/2/14

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (except Tuesday – Mass at 7.30p.m.)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday: People of the Parish

Monday 7.30p.m.: Mary Walsh (Anniversary)

Tuesday 10.00a.m : Michael & Sheila Healy & Deceased Family (Castletown)

Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Michael McHale

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Annie Kate Munnelly

Friday 10.00a.m.: O'Hara & Busby Families

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Stadler & Madden Deceased Families

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Maureen Mallon (nee Healy) Behy

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Michael A. O'Connor

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Niamh McAndrew, David Doherty

Sunday : Kevin Scott, Jamie TImlin

Adoration:

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

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