Ballycastle >Local News
26th July '17

                                                     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.                                       

Lotto

No's drawn on 24th July were: 1. 7. 12. 21. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now €2,300.

Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Fiachra Caulfield, Behy

Alison Tomas, Carrowcubic

Alan Martin, c/o Burkes

Cauleen Barrett, Ballycastle

A.M.C. Dunne, Ballycastle

 

Water Safety

Water Safety Classes from Saturday 29th July – Wednesday 2nd August (inc) on Lacken Pier at 2.00p.m. All enquiries to Anne at 096 – 43180 after 7.00p.m.

 

Garland Sunday

Next Sunday, July 30th, is Garland Sunday. Mass will be celebrated at Downpatrick Head at 11.30a.m. (weather permitting).

 

Giro de Baile

The Giro de Baile cycle takes place on Sunday 6th August from Ballycastle village.

There are 3 routes: 60km, 120km and 146km – one for every type of fitness and ability.

Registration from 8.00a.m.

Cycle starts at 10.00a.m.

Entry online is €40 or €45 on the day.

€5 for the Family Route which will take place on Saturday 5 th August at 6.00p.m.

 

For more information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, www.girodebaile.com.

or contact Mairtín or Noel 086-3225128/086-3828713 or email girodebaile@gmail.com .

 

Belderrig Bronze Man

Belderrig Bronze Man Triathalon (Swim, Cycle, Run) will take place on Saturday 5th August. 

Registration 1.00 - 1.45p.m. at the shore.

Men's Race at 2.00p.m.

Women's Race at 2.30p.m.

Junior Bronze Man at 3.30p.m. (Ages 10 - 15).

G.A.A. News

50/50 Draw:

Congratulations to Annie McCann, Belderrig winner of last week's 50/50 draw (€210).

Club Gear:

CLG Baile an Chaisil are presently taking orders for Club Gear. Anyone interested in ordering gear please contact Deaglán Mac Congamhna 0872515292 or email ballycastlegaa@hotmail.com

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Course on Saturday 29th July. 1st tee is booked for 10.30am so please be there for 10am.

Keith Wilson Exhibition

Solo Exhibition entitled ‘BEING HERE' by Keith Wilson RUA will continue in Aras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet until 15th August. The Exhibition will include recent paintings and drawings.

For many years, Keith has been concerned with describing the natural world of his immediate environment, at home and away, highlighting notions of stillness, awareness and how it can be important to return and look again. Do come along to see this wonderful Exhibition.

For more information please visit  www.keithwilson.co.uk

Seaview Residents Reunion

Seaview Residents Committee are delighted to invite former residents of Seaview Place between 1985 and 2017 to a reunion on Friday August 25th at 7.00p.m.

Join us for an evening to reconnect with other former residents over drinks and live music. The evening will also include a Mass for deceased and sick members of Seaview and a BBQ.
If you know another former resident who has not received the reunion invitation, please encourage them to come along.
Contact Máirtin Flannery 0863225128 for more details.

 

Ballycastle Bike Hire

Tour some of the scenic areas in North Mayo with bicycle hire from Ballycastle bike hire. Bikes provided are high quality with a wide selection to match all ages and abilities ( Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Hybrid, Children's Bikes) and can be rented from short to long term use.

Service includes free drop-off and pick-up locations in the Céide Coast region including the monasteries

of the Moy green-way Killala. Hi-vis vests and helmets supplied.

Opening hours for Céide Coast Lodge on Main Street , Ballycastle are

Monday – Sunday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

Bike hire available out of hours - just ring 086 3225128.

Call Máirtín on 086 3225128 or email ballycastlebikehire@gmail.com .

www.ballycastlebikehire.com

 

Baile an Chaisil CC

Weekend away:

Ballycastle Cycling Club weekend away is planned for September 9th in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim to take part in the Giants Causeway coast sportive 57km, 126km and 182km. Any non club member who would like to come along will be made more than welcome. Contact Máirtin Flannery for more details.

 

Turbo Training:

Club turbo training on Monday nights at 8.00pm in St. John's Hall. All welcome. For more details contact Máirtín at 086 3225128.

 

Club spins on Sundays at 9.00a.m. from the Shambles.

 

Over 55 Exercise Club

Wednesdays at 3.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre. New members always welcome.

 

Garda in attendance

Garda will attend at Ballycastle Community Hall from 2 – 3pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month.

 

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, bookmarks, biros, teabag holders,

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.)

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday: Indoor Soccer 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years

Basketball for ages 10 – 14 from 6.30 – 7.30p.m.

Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.

For all Hall bookings, contact Breda 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 11.00a.m.: No Mass

Tuesday 11.00a.m.: Willie & Winifred Bourke

Wednesday 11.00a.m.: People of the Parish

Thursday 11.00a.m.: Nellie Cavanagh (Anniversary)

Friday 7.00p.m.: Angela O'Boyle (Anniversary)

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Michael & Michael Edward Tomas

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Anthony & Teresa O'Donnell. Mass at Downpatrick Head.

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Caroline Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: John Busby

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: R. O'Donnell, C. Scott, J. Healy

Sunday 11.30a.m.: K. & T. Carden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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