Ballycastle >Local News
19th November '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.

G.A.A.

Congratulations to Baile an Chaisil on winning the North Mayo Junior Final by defeating Ballycroy 1 – 11 to 0 – 13 on Sunday 16th .

The AGM of Ballycastle GAA will take place on Friday 19th December in the Resource Centre, followed by a Table Quiz in Katie Macs.

 

Anyone hoping to have Baile an Chaisil Club Hoodies, Rain Jackets,  Jerseys (Black) or hats in time for Christmas can do so by placing a order with Joe Gardiner at 0868453067.

 

Christmas Fair

Come along to the Christmas Craft Fair in Ballycastle Hall on Saturday 29th November from 12.00 – 6.00p.m. & 8.00p.m. – 9.30p.m. and on Sunday 30th November from 12.00 – 4.00p.m. Browse a variety of crafts and home baking by locals and craftworkers from all parts of Mayo. Admisssion is free and all are welcome. Raffle for Hamper and other prizes. For further information or to book a table, contact 086-3787551.

Book Launch

Ballycastle Writers Group are launching their second book ‘Along the Way' in Ballycastle Hall on Friday 21st November at 7.30p.m. Guest speaker is Manchan Magan (editor). Everyone is warmly invited.

 

Cycling Club AGM

Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club AGM will take place on Thursday 27th November at 8.00p.m. sharp in Ballycastle Hall. Please come along. It's a chance for members and new members to voice opinions, suggest developments to the club and vote for the 2015 committee and proposals. For more details on the AGM, please see the Baile an Chaisil C.C Facebook Page. Everyone welcome.

 

Cemetery Rosary for November

Sunday 23rd: Belderrig Cemetery at 2.30p.m. & Doonfeeney Cemetery at 3.15p.m.

Rosary in Ballycastle & Kilbride Cemeteries to be re-arranged for another date.

 

Art Group

Art Group meet in the Resource Centre on Mondays from 2.00 – 4.00p.m. ( Note change of time). New members welcome and guidance available from our resident artist Sue Upton.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 15th November were: 6. 16. 19. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €7,400. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Tony D'Arcy Snr, Main Street

Conor Divers, Dominick Street

Áine McNamee, McNamees

John Hoban, Ballycastle

B. Bourke, Belderrig

 

Golf Club

Next outing to Mulranny Golf Course on Saturday 29/11/14

1st tee is at 10.30a.m. P lease be there for 10.00a.m.

For more information contact Olliver Clarke on 0860579204.

New members and visitors welcome.

Bingo

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

 

Ballycastle Country Market

Market will be held in the Shambles Garden for locally produced food and handmade crafts on Fridays from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m . Admission free, including stall holders. For further information contact 086-0506262 or 086-0889010.

 

N.S. Training

Ballycastle National School Training for boys from second class to sixth class continues every Saturday from 2-3pm in Tom Langan park. 

 

Classes

Music classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm - 6.30pm. New beginners welcome. Keyboard, accordians, banjo, whistle catered for. Call 0863016691 for info.

 

Line Dancing classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Thursdays from 9pm - 10.30pm. Call 086 3016691 for info. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, bookmarks, 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: Basketball 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years and from

6.30 – 7.30p.m. for ages 12 – 14years.

Friday: Athletic Club: Training for young athletes from 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m

For all Hall bookings, contact Breda 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: Anthony McDonnell, Killerduff

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Dan & Catherine Tighe

Wednesday 8.00p.m.: Maura McGuire ( Anniversary) & Patrick McGuire

Thursday 8.00p.m.: Johnny & Mary Kate McGuire & Deceased Family

Friday 8.00p.m.: Michael & Elizabeth Scott

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Special Intention

Sunday 11.30a..m.: Special Intention

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday: Margaret Burke

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: George O'Grady

Sunday: Nuala Delaney

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Breege Meyler, Margaret McLean

7.00p.m.: Kathleen Donnelly, Mary Connor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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