Ballycastle >Local News
22nd May '13

                                                      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

West Coast Vintage Society

West Coast Vintage Society are having their 6th Annual Field Day on Sunday, May 26th in Ballycastle. This year we are having an Auto Jumble and car boot sale theme. The club will welcome car boot sellers on the day for a small fee. Other attractions include Threshing, static vintage display and children's entertainment etc.

For enquiries call Alastair on 087-2111211 or Seán on 086-8373112 or any club member. Proceeds go to various charities.

 

Day Trip to Lough Derg

A coach will travel to Lough Derg for a day trip on Sunday 26th May.

For Bookings and Details, Contact Mary McGrath, McGrath Coaches at 097 87842.

 

Art Exhibition

Ballycastle Art Group Annual Art Exhibition ‘Fáilte' will take place on Saturday 1st June 2013 in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle. Official opening at 8.30p.m. by Vivian Woods. Cheese and wine reception. Fáilte róimh go léir.

Exhibition will remain open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Open June Bank Holiday weekend Sunday and Monday 12.00noon – 4.00p.m.

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

 

This year the group have brought the Exhibition forward from the August weekend to June Bank Holiday weekend as a contribution to the ‘Gathering ‘13'.

The ladies this year have concentrated on the tranquil landscape around our scenic village, the wild coastline and dramatic skies. The mediums are acrylic, oil and watercolours. The following names are listed: Mary Delaney, Rita Langan, Cath Doores, Mauretti Uí Fhlatharta, Susan Upton, Ann O'Gorman, Margaret Kelly, Ellen Stagg and Florrie McBrien. Please support.

Golf Results

Results from last Outing:

1st :  Oliver Clarke 39pts  

2nd : David Alexander 37pts back nine 

3rd : Michael Gilroy 37pts 

Nearest the Pin: Enda Rooney 

Longest Drive: Mark O'Donohue 

28s:  Brian Forde, Lacken  30pts 

2s: Jerry Collins 

Vistor's Prize:  Michael Kelly  

Donkey Prize: Martin Cosgrave 

Well done to all. 

Next outing is to Westport Golf Club on Saturday 1st June. 1 st tee at 10.30am. 

 

Outing to Hudson Bay on weekend of 28/29th June. 

Anyone interested in going contact Dominic Flanagan on 0876950976 or

Michael Winters on 0872290145.  

Ballycastle Tidy Towns

Clean up organised for Saturday 1st June. Meeting at the old National School at 12.00noon. Everyone welcome.

‘The Shambles' Project

Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company committee would like to inform the community of the ongoing work taking place in the ‘Shambles'. The project is intended to be an enhanced garden that will provide seating, picnic and barbecue area and potentially a venue for music and dance for the community and visitors to the area.

The project is being developed by the Ballycastle Tidy Towns Committee with financial support from Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company Ltd. and also supported by Mayo County Council, Rural Social Scheme and Tús Scheme.

Lotto

No's drawn on 18th May were: 14. 16. 17. 22. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,600. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Delia Lowther, Killala

Eileen McHale, Belderrig

Patrick Conmy, Ballycastle

Michael Hegarty, Keerglen

Chris Newcombe, Kilfian

 

G.A.A.

Fixture:

Mayo G.A.A. Junior Football Championship - Group 4 (Round 1):
Ballycastle v Ballintubber on Sunday 26th May at 4.00p.m. in Tom Langan Park .

 

Membership:
Membership may still be given to committee members. Family membership €40; Adult €25; Youth €10; OAP €10; Student €10. Membership cards will be available from club officers.

‘Kiddies Korner'

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool will hold a parents information evening on Friday 31st May at 8.00p.m. for parents of children attending the service in September 2013.

 

Water Safety

Water Safety – one week only – commencing on July 29th at Lacken Pier. All enquiries to Anne at 096 – 43180.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street stocking goods by local craftworkers e.g. knitwear, crochet, handmade cards, candles, fridge magnets, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Paintings by local artists, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

 

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

 

Art

Paintings by Ballycastle Art Group are on display in the Resource Centre Art Gallery , Ballycastle. Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

Classes

Art Class on Mondays at 7.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Set Dancing class on Wednesdays at 9pm. in St. John's Hall.

 

Music classes in St John's Hall on Saturdays 11.00a.m. – 12.30p.m..

 

Irish Dancing classes continue every Monday and Thursday, in St John's Hall, Ballycastle from 5pm till

6.30pm. New members are always welcome. Children can start from age 3 up.

 

Library

Library is now 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 9.00p.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.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday 7.00p.m.: Sheila McDonnell

Tuesday: No Mass

Wednesday 7.00p.m.: Doll & Willie Healy (Doonadoba)

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Paddy, Peter & Johnny Barrett & Deceased Family

Friday 10.00a.m.: John & Sarah McDonnell & Deceased Family

Saturday 12.00noon: Stephen Kerrane

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Michael & Barbara Tighe

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Deceased Langan, McDonnell & Tighe Families

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paddy Kelly

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Nuala Delaney

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Carrie Stadler, David Doherty

Sunday : Michael Tighe, Robert Tighe

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Mary Bryce, Eileen Tighe

7.30p.m.: Bridie Hunt, Caroline Hunt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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