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

‘The Gathering' Festival

Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival takes place from Thursday 1st to Saturday 10th August.

Festival Events Schedule

Thursday 1st :

• Festival Opening (Belderrig) & the Céide Rose Final (Céide Fields)

Friday 2nd:   

• Healyfest Trad Night (Healy's Bar)

Saturday 3rd:

• Belderrig Bronzeman Triathlon
• Family Sports Day (from 10.00a.m. Belderrig Harbour )
• Healyfest Beergarden Open Mic Music Night & Fundraising BBQ (Healys)
• Bronzeman Prizegiving (Belderrig Bay Hotel)

Sunday 4th:

• The Sea Stack Golf Challenge ( Ballycastle Beach )
• Healyfest Annual Music Festival (Healys)

Monday 5th:

• Children's Funday Event (Beach Party, Ballycastle Beach at 1.00p.m. - weather permitting)
• The Village Fair Day Gathering (Ballycastle) 4.30p.m. including Pimped Sheep Races, Soap Cart Races, Arts & Crafts Displays, Street Games, Live Entertainment and much more.
• Mr & Mrs (Seaview Lounge)

Tuesday 6th:   

• Walk 10.00a.m.
• Children's Funday Event (“The Good Old Days” – Suífinn Centre at 1.00p.m.)
• Traditional Turf Cutting Competition (Glenlossera Bog)
• Céide Fields Open Day with 20th Anniversary celebration Events (10.00a.m.-6.00p.m.
• Concert in Céide Fields Visitor Centre

Wednesday 7th:

• Walk at 10.00a.m.
• Children's Funday Event (Street Art, Main Street Ballycastle at 1.00p.m.)
• Memories Photo Display (Ballycastle Community Hall)
• Ecumenical Service, Nostalgia Night Music & Dancing (Ballycastle Community Hall)

Thursday 8th:

• Walk at 10.00a.m.
• Children's Funday Event (Science Day in Belderrig Research Centre at 1.00p.m.)
• Car Treasure Hunt
• Teen's Disco (Ballycastle Hall)
• Mr & Mrs (Healys)

Friday 9th:   

• Walk at 10.00a.m.
• Children's Funday Event (Pet Show and Fancy Dress in the Shambles at 1.00p.m.)
• The B2B@C (Ballycastle to Belderrig or Belderrig to Ballycastle by sea

          Gathering of the Boats – weather dependent)

• Armada After Party ( Belderrig Bay or Katie Macs)

Saturday 10th:   

• GAA 7-a-side Competition, Townlands Tug of War, Wife Carrying ( Tom Langan Park )
• St Brigids 2001 (County Junior Champions) v St Brigids 2012 (County Junior Champions)
• Presentation of 7's Trophies (Katie Macs)
• Street Parade of Lights followed by The Shambles Hooley with BBQ and Music by Flat Out (The Shambles)

Flower Festival

Flower Festival in St. John's Church on Sunday 4th & Monday 5th August from 12.00noon - 5.00p.m.  Even Song on Sunday at 5.00p.m. All welcome.

All events and time tables can be viewed on our facebook page - Ballycastle/Belderrig Gathering

Outdoor Mass

Mass will be celebrated on Downpatrick Head on Sunday 28th July at 11.30a.m. (weather permitting).

Cemetery Masses

Sunday 4th August: Ballycastle Cemetery at 3.00p.m.

Sunday 11th August: Belderrig Cemetery at 3.00p.m. Doonfeeney Cemetery at 5.00p.m.

Sunday 18th August: Kilbride Cemetery at 6.00p.m.

Lotto

No's drawn on 20th July were: 5. 12. 13. 24. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €6,500. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

John McHale, Kilroe, Killala

Mary Hefferon, Carrowcubic

Peggy Burke, Main Street

M. Bourke, Heathfield

‘The Duo', c/o Seán Healy

Bingo (Change of Time)

As and from Monday 29th July, Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall will commence at 8.30p.m .

Golf Society

Next outing is changed to Claremorris Golf Club on 27 .07. 13. 1 st tee at 10.30am.

Outing to Tubbercurry will now take place on 31st August '13.

G.A.A.

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.

Water Safety

Water Safety week at Lacken Pier commencing Monday 29th July at 3.00p.m. Contact Anne Healy 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.)

Shop will also be open on Saturdays from 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. for July and 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 24/7/13

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday: No Mass

Tuesday: No Mass

Wednesday: No Mass

Thursday 8.00p.m.: Gerry Healy

Friday 10.00a.m.: Patrick & Margaret O'Malley & son Paddy

Friday 8.00p.m.: Evelyn Killeen

Saturday 12.00noon: Seán Scott

Saturday 1.00p.m.: Paul Doherty (Month's Mind)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Michael & Tessie Kennedy

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary & John Barret & Rose Erratt

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Kathleen Donnelly

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Walsh

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Nuala Delaney

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Shane Maughan, Gerry Healy

Sunday : Carrie Stadler, Patricia Loftus

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Bridie Farrell, Phil Healy

7.30p.m.: Susan Tighe, Peggy Tighe

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