Ballycastle >Local News
25th June '14

                                                      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

Ballycastle Coastal Challenge

Click for larger image

Ballycastle 10k Coastal Challenge road race/fun run takes place this year on 28th June and will introduce a 6k fun run/walk route in addition to the 10k.
Contact Mike on 0879145551 or email ballycastle10k@gmail.com

 

Death

Apologies for error in last week's newsletter.

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Frankie Bonner, Seaview and Donegal who died recently. May he rest in peace.

 

Voice of Ballycastle

Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle, running for the next 5 weeks with the Final on the 2nd August at Healyfest. 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.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 22nd June were: 3. 25. 28. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,300. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Tom Bourke, Annaghmore

P. Forde, Rathoonagh

Madeline McGuire, Ballyknock

Alan Doores, Doonadoba

Amanda, Anthony & Chloe Walsh, Glenedagh

 

Club 55 Exercise Group

Club 55 Exercise Group is taking a break for the Summer and will resume again in September.

 

Fair Day

Anyone interested in having a stall at the Fair Day on August 4th please phone 087-1365194 or 086-3571231 to book. Limited spaces. No Charge.

 

Giro de Baile an Chaisil

Calling all cyclists, the Giro de Baile an Chaisil takes place on Sunday August 3rd at 10:30am.

Hosted by Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club, the Giro follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballycastle Village right along the North Mayo Coast cycling right into the heart of Erris. 3 routes to choose from: 140km, 60km and 10km family route so you have plenty of time to get pedalling and getting in shape.

For more information, contact Noel Kelly 0863828713, Máirtín Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.

 

School Reunion

Stella Maris School Reunion will take place on Friday 8th August in Hotel Ballina. Enquiries to Katherine on 096-43229.

 

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)

 

Water Safety

Water Safety Classes commencing on Monday 21st July at Lacken Pier. All enquiries to Anne at 096-43180 (after 6p.m.)

 

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 7.00p.m.: Daniel & Annie O'Horo, Samuel & Mabel Busby

Tuesday 7.30p.m. : John Langan, Killena

Wednesday7.30p.m.: Jack Langan

Thursday 7.00p.m.: Paddy & Leah Langan, Paddy & Lizzie Langan, Frank & Ann Whelan, Frank Jnr., Dan & Dick Munnelly and Deceased Family Members

Friday 8.00p.m.: Tom, Sheila & Vincent Cavish

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Delia, Patrick, Alphonsus & Jacinta Golden

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paul Doherty (1 st Anniversary)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

 

Readers:

Saturday: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O'Connor

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Rose Lavelle, Mary Anne Sweeney

7.00p.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.