Ballycastle >Local News
26th February '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

Pictures of snow in Ballycastle on 11th February can be seen in Photo gallery © Pádraig McCann.

Thanks to Padraig for sending in the photographs.

Golf Society

Next outing is to Enniscrone, flat nine, on 1st March ‘14

1st tee at 10.30a.m. New visitors and members welcome.

For more information contact Michael 0872290145 or text Vincent on 0863915009 or Ollie Clarke.

 

West Coast Vintage Society

West Coast Vintage Society Buffet style Dinner Dance in Hotel Ballina on Saturday 1st March.

Dinner commencing at 8.30p.m. sharp. Music by Misty Blue. Adm: €15.

For tickets contact Alastair McCormick 087 211121 or Anthony Walsh 096 43449.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 22nd February were: 7. 16. 23. 24. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €3,600. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Lisa Garry, Main Street

Sorcha O'Grady, Dublin

Evelyn & Conor Mc Donnell, Doonfeeney

Andrea & Padraic, Ballycastle

Agnes Winters, Main Street

 

Deaths

The death occurred on Thursday 20th of 11-year-old Olivia Doyle, Ballycastle & Trim, Co. Meath. Sympathy is extended to her parents Emma Donoghue & James Doyle, sisters Isabella & Caoimhe, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

 

Sympathy is also extended to the families, relatives and friends of

Ian Ruane, Corimbla South, Ballina (Brother of Rose Langan, Ballyknock) and

Anne Birrane (nee Rogan) , Moygownagh (Sister of Fr. Eddie Rogan)

May they rest in peace.

 

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 18th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ballycastle on Monday 17th March after 11.30a.m. Mass. Anyone interested in entering a float, contact Collette on 086 8477845.

 

G.A.A.

G.A.A. Club membership is now due.

Prices are as follows....family €50, single €30, OAP and student €10.

 

Ballycastle Cycling Club

Ballycastle Cycling Club, in Association with the Irish Kidney Association, will cycle 80km-100km through the North Mayo countryside on the 29 th March (route to be decided).
All funds generated through sponsorship and donations will be used to support the range of programmes provided by the IKA in Castlebar Hospital and the Renal Centre in Dublin .
Later that night (9.30p.m.), Music and food in Katie Macs, and the cheque will be presented to a member of the IKA.

Contact Tommy Flannery, Keith Scanlon, Clare Scanlon, Sinead Flannery or any member of Ballycastle cycling club for more details.

 

Over 55's Club

Over 55's Keep Fit continues in Suífinn Way Centre every Tuesday at 11.30a.m. Outside fitness equipment available to all adults in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Music Classes

Music classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm. For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

Set Dancing Classes

Set Dancing Classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. All welcome.

 

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.

 

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 and more.

Also, Paintings by local artists, 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.

 

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 26/2/14

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (except Tuesday – Mass at 7.30p.m.)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: John & Mary Scott & Deceased Family Members

Tuesday 10.00a.m : People of the Parish

Wednesday: No Mass

Thursday: No Mass

Friday 8.00p.m.: Mai, Jack & Michael Touhill

Saturday 10.00a.m.: Patrick & Mary McDonnell & Deceased Family (Kilbride)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Margaret, Frank & Mary Anne Scanlon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Patrick Desmond Connolly (Anniversary)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: John Busby

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday :

 

Adoration:

6.30p.m.: Breda McNulty, Breda O'Toole

7.00p.m.: Bridie Farrell, Phil Healy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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