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

Road Race     Click for larger image

Ballycastle 10k Road Race, Walk & Fun Run coastal challenge on Sunday 1st September 2013 at 2.00p.m. Chipped timing. €15 entry fee. Enter now or register on the day in the Community Hall from 10.30a.m. – 1.30p.m. Email: ballycastle10k@gmail.com

Anyone who can help on the day in any way please contact Michael on 087-9145551.

Meeting on Friday 30th August at 8.30p.m. in the Resource Centre for stewards and helpers.

Lotto

No's drawn on 17th August were: 21. 22. 23. 28. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €6,900. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Kellie Barrett, Ballycastle

Francie Ruane, Ballycastle

Walter Robinson, Suífinn

Hayden McHale, Carrowniskey

Brian Polke, Ballycastle

Flower Festival

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Flower Festival in St. John's Church on 4th & 5th August. Also, the Cake Sale on 17th . Many thanks for all donations, cakes, jam and garden produce.

‘Guess the weight of the cake' was won by Martin John Healy, Ballycastle.

Ceide Fields Visitor Centre

Friday 23rd August at 3.00p.m.: Guided walk and talk on the folklore of bog plants by Bernie Lynn.

Lough Derg

One day retreat to Lough Derg on Sunday 1st September. For further information contact Mary McGrath on 097-87842.

G.A.A.

Breaffy House Senior League:

Ballycastle were defeated by Westport by 3 points on Sunday 18th .

Semi-Final

Bus going to the Semi-Final on Sunday 25th August. For further details contact Gerry Higgins on 087-6496551.

Golf Society

Outing to Tubbercurry on 31st August '13.

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.)

Shop open on Saturdays from 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. until the end of August.

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.

Outdoor Gym

The new outdoor fitness gym in Suífinn Way Estate is open to anybody over the age of 50. The equipment is clearly marked with instructions on how to use each individual piece.

For further information contact Suífinn Way Centre:

Phone No: 096-43848

Email: suifinnway2010@gmail.com

Website: www.ballycastlevoluntaryhousing.com

Exercise Club

Exercise Club meet each Tuesday at 11.00a.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 21/8/13

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday 8.00p.m.: Róisín Abbott

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Michael Walker

Wednesday: Deceased Burke Family, Killeen

Thursday: Annie Kate Munnelly

Friday: Paul Doherty

Saturday 12.00noon : Anthony Walsh

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Tom Ormsby (1st Anniversary)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Michael F. Munnelly, Muingelly & John Walsgrove

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paddy Kelly

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O'Connor

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Maria Maughan, Lauren Healy

Sunday : Shauna Healy, Caoimhe Grier

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Bridie Hunt, Caroline Stadler

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