Ballycastle >Local News
20th April '16

                                                      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.

Apologies to anyone having difficulty accessing this website over the last week.  This was due to technical difficulties with the website which have now been resolved.

 

Kiddies Korner

The second and final Kiddies Korner Draw will take place on Friday 29th April at 12.00noon in the Playschool. All participants are welcome to come along and see if they win one of our amazing cash prizes. Looking forward to seeing you all on the 29th.

 

G.A.A.

Fixtures:

Senior League Rd 3 : Ballycastle v Killala on Sunday 1st May at 12.00noon in Tom Langan Park .

 

Results:

Mayo Senior League Rd 2: (Saturday 23rd April).

Ballycastle: 3 – 7: Charlestown Sarsfields: 2 – 9.

North Mayo Winter league Final: (Sunday 24th April).

Ballycastle: 0-11; Killala: 3 – 9.

North Mayo A Championship:

Ballycastle: 0-6; Lahardane McHales: 2-12

50/50 draw

Congratulations to Kathleen McDonnell, Carrowniskey who won €230 in last week's 50/50 draw.

 

Club Text Messages

Anyone who would like to receive club news, fixtures and results, contact Máirtín Flannery 0863225128 and you will be added to a new group text for 2016.

 

Club Trip to Leeds
CLG Baile an Chaisil are hoping to have a club weekend away to Leeds in October.
This is a trip for players of the club but anyone else who would like to go is more than welcome but must book their own flights and accommodation. For more information contact Joe Gardiner/Martin Heffernan.

 

National School training

National School training on Saturdays at 1pm in Tom Langan Park .

 

Death

Sympathy is extended to Rose Lavelle on the death of her brother Tom Geraghty, Carne Hill, Belmullet on Saturday last.

May he rest in peace.

 

Lotto Jackpot now €14,800

No's drawn on 18th April were: 4. 6. 21. 23. No Jackpot winner.

Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Margaret McHale, Killala

Cecil Jackson, Ballinglen

Susan Tighe, Carrowmore

Michelle Moyles, Ballykinlettra

A. O'Donnell, The Glen

Tickets can be purchased at: John Burkes, Healy's Bar, Post Office, Katie Macs and Craft Shop.

 

Bingo

Bingo in the Community Hall on Monday 25th April at 8.30p.m. Guaranteed Jackpot of €300.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Club on 30th April. 1st tee is at 10.30am so please be there for 10am. Contact David Alexander on 0877965080 for more information.  
Deposit for our away outing on the weekend of the 16/17 June to Salthill, to be taken at Ballina outing (minimum deposit €20). For more information contact Gerry Henry on 0879391689.

 

Giro de Baile

This year's event will takes place on Sunday 31st July.

Register at www.girodebaile.com

 

Ballinglen Gallery

The Exhibition based on 1916 Suffragette Kathleen Lynn runs until 30th April in the Ballinglen Gallery.

 

Athletic Club

Athletic training on Friday evenings at 7pm at the football pitch.

Junior & Senior infants meet at the Community Hall.

Cycling Club

Club Spins for Members at 8am on Sundays from the Shambles.
If you know anyone interested in getting into cycling for beginners, Couch to the Giro continues at 9am on Saturdays from the Shambles, Ballycastle. All you need is a Bike (any), a Helmet and Motivation.

 

Irish Music classes

Children's Irish music classes in the old barracks, on Fridays from 5.30 to 7pm (beginners from 5pm). Contact 086-3016691.

Adult Irish music classes in Community Centre, Killala on Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Contact 086-3016691.

Irish Dancing classes

 

Irish dancing classes in St John's Hall. Beginners class 6.30-7.30pm, Advanced class 7.30-8.30pm.  Newcomers welcome. Contact 089494435/0860687342

 

Gymnasium

Opening times for the Gymnasium in Ballycastle Community Hall are:

Monday – Friday 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.

Saturday 10.00a.m. – 1.30p.m.

Prices: €5 per visit, €20 per month, €50 for 3 months or €120 per year.

 

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: Indoor Soccer 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years

Basketball for ages 10 – 14 from 6.30 – 7.30p.m.

Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.

For all Hall bookings, contact Breda at 089-4607901

 

Church Notices

First Holy Communion Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 15th May.

 

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: No Mass

Tuesday: Tom & Marjorie Doores

Wednesday: People of the Parish

Thursday 7.00p.m.: Paddy Healy, Glenurla (Anniversary)

Friday 7.00p.m.: John O'Donnell & Deceased Family Members

Saturday 12.00noon: Josie & Johnny Noone (Month's Mind)

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Deceased members of the Jordan Family

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Johnny Tighe, Laragon

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: Breege Gardiner

Sunday: Tony D'Arcy

 

Readers:

Saturday: Caroline Nealon

Sunday: Michael A. O'Connor

 

Servers:

Saturday: Caoimhe Tomas, Róisín O'Donnell

Sunday: Josh & Tristan Murphy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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