Ballycastle >Local News
19th March '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

St. Patrick's Day Parade

A large crowd turned out for a very enjoyable Parade in Ballycastle. Thanks to Collette and the West Coast Vintage Society for organising the Parade, The Jackson Family and Michael Kelly who provided the music, Seán O'Grady MC and to all who took part in the parade.

Prizewinners were: The Nealon Family, Murphy School of Irish Dancing,

Kiddies Korner Playschool and Ballycastle Cycling Club.

 

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future Barbara Tighe, Muingreevagh and Richard Bourke, Tipperary who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Saturday 15th March.

 

Quiz Winners

Congratulations to Ray Finnerty, Cara Gilvarry, Shane Whelan, Dympna Moyles and Mickey Moyles who were the winners of the table quiz in Healys on Friday 14th .

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 15th March were: 4. 5. 10. 19. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €3,900. Next draw in Katie Mac's.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Rita & Phil, c/o Healys

Josie Irwin, Moygownagh

Tom Carey, Doonfeeney

Jason Ruane, Ballycastle

Frank Dunn, Ballycastle

 

Charity Cycle

In aid of The Irish Kidney Association, Charity Cycle takes place on Saturday 29th March 2014 starting at Katie Macs, Ballycastle.
Start Time: 11am
Cost: €20.00
Rules: Helmets must be worn at all times. All participants must register before
taking part in the event and sign a disclaimer. Rules of the road must be adhered to at all times. Please follow all directions from marshals.
Route: 85 km
Registration on the day from 10:30a.m. at Katie Macs.
Contact: 0863828713 or 0863225128 or view the event on http://www.ika.ie/?s=ballycastle+
Refreshments provided after the event in Katie Macs.
Presentation of cheque later that night in Katie Macs where food and music will be provided. Please support. If anyone would like to help out on the day please contact the numbers provided.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Rosses Point 9 hole 29/3/2014 

1st tee is at 10.30am. Be there for 10am.

Visitors and new members welcome. 

For information on Outing contact Michael Winters on 0872290145

or Oliver Clarke on 0860579204 or text Vincent on society . 

Outing to Connamarra Golf Course  on weekend of 20/21 June. Anyone interested contact Oliver Clarke (need to finalize numbers).

 

G.A.A.

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

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

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.

 

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition by Ballycastle Art Group is open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

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

 

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: Pat Hopkins

Tuesday : James Geahan (Month's Mind)

Wednesday 8.00p.m.: Mary Munnelly, Muingelly

Thursday 7.30p.m.: Tom Ormsby

Friday 7.30p.m.: John & Marie Timlin

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Private Intention

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Peter (Anniversary) & Mary Carey

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Hefferon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary O'Boyle

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Walsh

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Florrie McBrien

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Tara Earley, Robert Tighe

Sunday : Niamh McAndrew, Lauren Healy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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