Ballycastle >Local News
25th July '12

                                                      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

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Niamh Grier, Glenurla and Keith Plunkett, Dublin who were married in St. Brigid's Church, Ballycastle on Friday 20th July.

 

Healyfest Music Festival

Healyfest Music Festival 2012 takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Healy's Pub, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo.

 

Friday 3rd August: Trad Session, all musicians welcome

Saturday 4th August: Music, Open Mic, BBQ in aid of Cancer Care West starting at 8.00p.m.

Sunday 5th August:

1.00p.m. – 2.00p.m.: Renegade Neighbour

2.00p.m. – 3.00p.m.: Snuggle Machine

3.00p.m. – 4.00p.m.: Senor Spiffy Penguino

4.00p.m. – 5.00p.m.: Greg Clifford

6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m.: The Stone Colts

7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m.: Back and to the Left

8.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.: The Voyeurs

9.00p.m. - 10.00p.m.: Wicker Bones

10.00p.m. – 12.00a.m.: Buck Taylor

12.00a.m. – 1.00a.m.: Subaltern

 

Free Camping. Free entry for children. Sunday admission €10.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on Saturday 21st July were: 1. 3. 26. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €11,500. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Padraic Mitchell, Ballyglass

Carmel Duggan, Killala Comm. Bus

Áine McNamee, Ballycastle

Tom & Ann Carey, Doonfeeney

David McDonnell, Behy

 

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently:

Kevin Doocey (Nephew of Margaret Walsh, Glenurla)

Mary Coyle, Pullathomas (Aunt of Anne O'Donnell)

 

Downpatrick Head Mass

Mass will be celebrated on Downpatrick Head on Sunday next 29th July at 12.00noon (weather permitting).

 

Cemetery Masses

Sunday 5th August: Mass in Kilbride Cemetery at 3.00p.m. and in Ballycastle Cemetery at 5.00p.m.

Sunday 12th August : Belderrig Cemetery at 5.00p.m.

Sunday 19th August: Doonfeeney Cemetery at 5.00p.m.

 

Cake Sale

Cake Sale in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Saturday 11th August at 8.30p.m. Homemade cakes, bread and jams, garden produce, and lots of other items. Guess the weight of the cake. Spot prizes on door tickets. Admission €3, children free. All proceeds in aid of St. John's Church , Ballycastle.

 

Ballycastle Golf Society

Next outing to Castlebar Golf Club on 28th July.

Anyone interested in playing can contact Vincent Tomas on 087 7719359 or Padraig Winters on 086 3203736

 

Water Safety

Water Safety Classes at Lacken Pier: Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August.

All enquiries to 096-43180 after 6.30p.m.

 

Set Dancing/ Music Classes

Set dancing and Music Classes in St. John's Hall have finished for the rest of the Summer. Classes will resume in September.

 

Community Care

Lacken Community Care Annual Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Wednesday 8th August. Fr. Brian Conlon will celebrate Mass at 5.15p.m. in the Gable Chapel. Dinner in Knock House Hotel, tea in Pontoon Bridge Hotel. Bus transport included, price €30. Names and deposit of €20 to be given to Carrowmore P.O. by Friday 3 rd August.

096-34072 or 086-3350261.

 

Art

The Art Group's annual Exhibition will be held at the August Bank Holiday week-end in the Resource Centre.

 

Artworks are constantly on display in the Art Gallery upstairs in the Resource Centre, so please drop in to the Gallery when visiting Ballycastle.

Ballycastle art can be viewed at www.ballycastle.ie/touristinformation

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

Céide Fields

Céide Fields is offering free admission to everybody on the first Wednesday of every month. Open every day from 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m.

 

G.A.A.

Result:

Junior Football Championship Group 2 Rd 3:

Ballina Stephenites: 2 – 12; Ballycastle: 1 – 10

 

Fixture:

Junior Football Championship Group 2 Rd 4:

Ballycastle v Ardagh on Friday 29th July at 7.45p.m. in Tom Langan Park , Ballycastle.

County Board Draw:

Every person who buys a County Board ticket and paid up membership is entitled to buying a ticket to all Mayo Senior Championship matches including All-Ireland Final. Tickets available from any club officer.

 

Membership

Club Membership is due and can be paid to any committee member.

 

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 is finally installed in Suífinn Way Estate and 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.

 

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Monday nights at 9.00p.m.

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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.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street .

Facilities available :

Broadband Internet, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

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

 

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 9.00p.m.

Thursday : Adults Basketball at 8.00p.m.

Anyone wishing to book the Hall for meetings or activities, contact Breda McNulty at 086-0644114.

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: John, Nan & Michael Pryal (Leeds & Ballyknock)

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Evelyn Killeen

Wednesday: People of the Parish

Thursday: No Mass

Friday : John Brogan & Deceased Family

Saturday 10.00a.m.: Frank Langan

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Thomas & Margaret Healy & Deceased Family

Sunday 12.00noon:   Sean Scott (Anniversary) Mass on Downpatrick Head

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Michael A. O'Connor

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Elizabeth O'Donnell

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Ciarán McDonnell, Liam Óg Barrett

Sunday : Katelyn Healy, Shauna Healy, Kevin Scott

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Bernie Chambers, Mauretti Bn Uí Fhlatharta

7.30p.m.: Breda McNulty, Breda O'Toole

8.00p.m.: Bridie Farrell, Miriam Burke

8.30p.m.: Susan Tighe, Peggy Tighe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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