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   

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Christmas Fair

Annual Christmas Fair will take place next Saturday 23rd November 11.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. & 8.00 – 10.00p.m. and Sunday 24th November 12.00noon – 4.00p.m. in the Resource Centre, Ballycastle. Free Admission. All welcome.

This year promises to be bigger and better then ever, so come along and get all your Christmas shopping all under one roof, with something to suit everyone.

Raffle for Hamper and other prizes will take place on Sunday 24th November. Tickets for sale in local businesses. €2 per line.

Christmas Events

Ballycastle will be a winter wonderland this Christmas as it pulls out all the stops with new Christmas events to make the town an exciting and enjoyable place to visit this coming festive season.
Ballycastle is noted worldwide for the famous Céide Fields. Now we are hoping to run a unique Christmas Celebration for all ages which is crammed with traditional and modern festive events.
The Festival will be made up of an extensive range of free and ticketed events that will be a unique Christmas experience for all the family.

The Events Committee aims to bring local traditional crafts and artisan foods and lots of carol singing.
Children will be a central theme of the festival with a special visit by good old Santa Claus himself to Ballycastle.
The festival is a local initiative from Ballycastle/Belderrig Events Committee and all its members to bring some Christmas spirit into the town over the festive period.

15th December
Santa's coming to town and will meet and greet the children in the Hall, followed by the turning on of the Christmas lights by the Céide Rose.

20th December
Teenage disco in the Hall, times to follow.

21st December
Christmas Craft Fair and choir service taking place in the Shambles, Ballycastle from 5pm - 7pm.
The focus is on attracting local, handcrafted, high quality exhibitors to participate in the event and give them a platform to promote their products and services in a festive environment. The fee for a stand is €10 (stand provided) .

Ballycastle Choir and Mountpalmer Folk Group, Kilfian will entertain us while you sip on hot chocolate and mulled wine and take in the atmosphere of a real traditional Christmas. Admission Free.

(All times are subject to change)

Fashion Show

Fashion Show in aid of ‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool on Friday 22nd November in the Community Hall. Door open 7.30p.m.

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Bea Hueppauff (nee Carey) Doonfeeney who died recently in Australia (Sister of Tommy Carey). May she rest in peace.

November Rosary

Rosary for the faithful departed will be said on Sunday 24th November in Belderrig cemetery at 2.00p.m. and Doonfeeney cemetery at 2.30p.m.

Lotto

No's drawn on 16th November were: 3. 5. 13. 17. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €2,200. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Michael Moran, Annaghbeg

Cecil Jackson, Ballinglen

Mary Flynn, Mount Falcon

Bernie Lynn, Killala

Willie Kelly, Suífinn Way

Christmas Party

Senior Citizen's Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 8th December in the Community Hall.

Ballinglen Arts Foundation

“A Drawing for Everything” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Nuala Clarke will continue until December 20th in the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street , Ballycastle.

Golf Society

Next outing to Mulranny Golf Club on 30/11/13. 1st tee 10am.

All be there for 9.30 am please. All new members and visitors welcome.

Contact Michael on 0872290145 for any information.

Badminton/Volleyball

Badminton on Tuesday nights at 8.00p.m. in the Community Hall. Anyone interested in Volleyball on Wednesday nights at 8.00p.m. contact 089-4607901.

Book Club

Book Club meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m. Contact Mary at 086-8095536.

Set dancing class

Set dancing class in St. John's Hall on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. 

Music Class

Music class in St John's Hall on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm with Maria 086-3016691. New beginners very welcome. 

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday nights at 8.30p.m.

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.)

Art Exhibition

Ballycastle Art Group Annual Art Exhibition ‘Fáilte' will remain open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

e-mail:ballycastleart@gmail.com. www.ballycastletourism/info.ie

Library

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

Exercise Club

Exercise Club meet each Tuesday at 11.30a.m. in Daycare Centre, Suífinn Way .

New members welcome.

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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 20/11/13

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: No Mass

Tuesday 7.30p.m.: Langan & Jordan Deceased Family Members

Wednesday 10.00a.m.: Johnny McGuire & Deceased Family, Carrowcur

Thursday 10.00a.m. Michael T. Walsh

Friday 10.00a.m.: Seán Scott

Friday 8.00p.m.: John & Kathleen Nealon

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Tom, Vincent & Sheila Cavish

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Frances Donoghue, Annie , Frances , Seán, Ann & Deceased Family

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Tommy Carey

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paddy Kelly

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Nuala Delaney

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Anna Heffernan, David Doherty, Rebecca Maguire

Sunday : Gerry Healy, Niamh McAndrew, Adam Clinton

Adoration:

6.30p.m.: Bridie Hunt, Caroline Stadler

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