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

Giro de Baile an Chaisil

"GIRO DE BAILE" North Mayo Cycle Tour run by Baile An Chaisil Cycling Club will take place on Sunday 3rd August commencing at 10.30a.m.  A large number of cyclists will be in the town and passing through the Ballycastle area throughout the day - starting from 9.00 a.m. onwards.  Road users are advised to take due care.  Thank you for your co-operation in facilitating this tour.  Cyclists interested in taking part in the 130km or 60km Routes and 10km family cycle can register at the Parish Hall in Ballycastle on Sunday morning from 9a.m. or alternatively you can Register on-line at  cyclingireland.ie . Please support.

Route 1:   60k
Ballycastle, Lacken, Killala, Crossmolina, Moygownagh, Kilfian, Ballycastle.
Route 2:   130k
Ballycastle, Lacken, Killala, Crossmolina, Bangor Erris, Barnatra, Iver, Pullathomas, Glenamoy, Bederrig, Ballycastle.

Family Spin:  10k

It's been confirmed that Mayo will play their All Ireland Quarter Final game on Sunday August 3rd at 4pm. so all cyclists should be back in good time to catch the Match. A TV will be on hand to broadcast the match live from Ballycastle Hall. Roll on August 3 rd , its going to be good.
For more information, contact Noel Kelly 0863828713, Máirtín Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.

Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival

Events during Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 which takes place from

Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August include:

Thursday 31st August:

8.00p.m.: Festival Opening and Voice of Ballycastle Semi Final in Céide Fields Centre.

9.00p.m: Teen Disco in Ballycastle Hall.

Friday 1st August:

6.00p.m.: Car Treasure Hunt

7.00p.m.: Children's Trad Music in Healys

9.00p.m.: Adults Trad Night in Healys

Saturday 2nd August:

10.00a.m.: Loop Walk 7km ( start at The Shambles)

12.00noon: Belderrig Bronzeman and Children's Sports Day after the main race.

1.00p.m.: Tug of War in Belderrig.

8.00p.m.: Open Mic Night in Healys and Fundraiser for Cancer Care West

9.00p.m.: Final of the Voice Prize Giving/Bronze Man in Belderrig Bay Hotel

Sunday 3rd August:

10.00a.m.: Sralagagh Loop Walk 9.5km ( start at The Shambles)

12.00noon: Golf Challenge at Ballycastle Beach

4.00p.m.: Healyfest Annual Music Festival

Monday 4th August:

1.00p.m.: Children's Fun Events. Sandcastle Competition.

4.00p.m.: Village Fair day including events – Pimp my sheep, Sheep races,

Soap Car race, Arts & Crafts display, Street Games, Potato Pickin', Best Dressed Lady, Live Entertainment and more.

8.30p.m.: Bingo in the Community Hall

10.00p.m.: Mr & Mrs Competition in Seaview Lounge

Tuesday 5th August:

2.00p.m.: Street Art

3.00p.m.: Turas Tonnta (Trip on the Waves) Family Day at Killerduff Pier with a display of local Fishing Boats including Gráinne Uaile, Paddle & Pedal and Canoeing Club ( weather permitting)

Wednesday 6th August:

10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m: Céide Fields Open Day. Fun Day. Free Admission.

10.00p.m.: Mr & Mrs Competition in Katie Macs

Thursday 7th August:

12.00noon: Teddy Bears Picnic & Fancy Dress

Friday 8th August:

9.30p.m.: Mr & Mrs Competition Final in Healys

Saturday 9th August:

10.00a.m.: Walk 10km (start at The Shambles)

7.00p.m.: The Shambles Hooley with BBQ from 7.00p.m. onwards

Prize for Best Dressed Window in the town (private or public building) during the Festival.

Voice of Ballycastle

Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle:

Saturday July 26th : Katie Macs Bar at 8.30p.m.

Thursday 31st July : Céide Fields Visitor Centre at 8.00p.m.

You can now vote for your favourite act by going online to www.ballycastlegaa.com and following the instructions.

The 12 Contestants are: Michael Kelly, Kevin Tomas, Ray Tighe, The Gardiner Sisters, Miriam Walsh, Siobhán and Seán Murphy, Erin Langan, Catherine Scott, Brian Healy, Concreta, Coultry Girls, Bob O'Neill.

Outdoor Mass

Mass on Downpatrick Head (weather permitting) on Sunday next 27th July at 12.00noon.

Cemetery Masses

Sunday 3rd August : Ballycastle Cemetery at 3.00p.m. and Kilbride Cemetery at 4.00p.m.

Sunday 10th August : Belderrig Cemetery at 2.30p.m. and Doonfeeney Cemetery at 4.00p.m.

Tractor Run

Tractor Run, organised by West Coast Vintage Society, will take place on Saturday 9th August in aid of ‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool.

Registration will take place at 5.00p.m. in Ballycastle Resource Centre where refreshments will be served.

Run will depart at 5.30p.m. and return at 7.00p.m. All types of vehicles welcome. €10 per vehicle.

Lotto

No's drawn on 19th July were: 3. 17. 25. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,700. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Fr. Michael Harrison, Parish House

Mal & P.J., Main Street

Tess McHale, Ballycastle

Seán Deane, Ballycastle

Paddy Gardiner (Jnr), Knockaun

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Course on 25/07/2014

1st : tee is at 10.00am so please be there for 9.30a.m. 

Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 for more information.

Art Exhibition

Women's Art Group Annual Art 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.

Cycling Club

If you are interested in getting fit, seeing the beautiful North Mayo countryside and making some new friends, then why not join Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club (Ballycastle Cycling Club). We cycle at a pace that suits everyone.
Find us on Facebook or call 0876563249 or 0863225128

Music Classes

Music classes on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm.

For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

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, 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.)

Library

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

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday: Ladies Basketball at 8.00p.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. (unless otherwise stated)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday: No Mass

Tuesday 7.30p.m. : Agnes Tighe & Deceased Family

Wednesday: People of the Parish

Thursday 11.00a.m.: Jack & Kate Gilboy

Friday: Kathleen Forde ( Anniversary) John & Teresa Forde

Saturday 10.00a.m.: Evelyn Browne

Saturday 11.00a.m.: Brigid Healy Douglas (Month's Mind) Gerry Healy & Deceased Family

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Deceased Tomas Family (Belderrig)

Sunday 12.00noon : Michael Bourke (Anniversary) & Kathleen Bourke

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Kathleen Donnelly

Sunday: Tony D'Arcy

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday: Margaret Burke

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Bridie Farrell, Phil Healy

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