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.

Christmas Fair

The Christmas Craft Fair in Ballycastle Hall this Saturday 29th November from 12.00 – 6.00p.m. & 8.00p.m. – 9.30p.m. and Sunday 30th November from 12.00 – 4.00p.m. will be well worth a visit with a huge variety of crafts, home baking and other items, by locals and craftworkers from all parts of Mayo.  An added attraction is a children's card making corner with Nicola. This is a chance to get most of your Christmas shopping done in one place and support local.  Admisssion is free and all are welcome. Raffle for Hamper and other prizes. For further information or to book a table, contact 086-3787551.

Book Launch

Congratulations to the members of Ballycastle Writers Group on the launch of their second book ‘Along the Way'. The book can be purchased in all local businesses. Stories in the book are by the following: Cauleen Barrett, Sr. Loretto Burns, Mike Diamond, Catherine Donoghue, Thomas Forde, Molly Garvin-Doherty, Ena Langan-Gleeson, Sr. Maureen Kelly, Ursula Kelly, Pauline Mahon, Patricia McDonnell, Mary Jo Lavelle McNicholas, Teresa Moody, Margaret Munnelly, Aisling Ní Fhlatharta, Fr. Eddie Rogan.

Cemetery Rosary for November

Sunday 30th November: Ballycastle Cemetery at 2.30p.m. & Kilbride Cemetery at 3.15p.m.

St. Bridget's Club

St Bridget's presentation night on Friday 5th December in Moygownagh Centre and the AGM will take place on Saturday 6th in Kilfian Clubhouse.

Cycling Club

Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club AGM will take place on Thursday 27th November at 8.00p.m. sharp in Ballycastle Hall.

Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club Dinner Dance takes place in the Wolfdog Tavern, Killala on the 5th December at 8pm. Music by the Céide Boys.

2nd Annual Christmas cycle takes place on Thursday 1st January at 1.00pm.

If anyone from outside the club would like to take part, you are more than welcome but you must contact a club member before the date. Refreshments after in the Seaview Lounge. Admission free.

G.A.A.

The AGM of Ballycastle GAA will take place on Friday 19th December at 7.00p.m. in the Resource Centre, followed by a Table Quiz in Katie Macs.

Anyone hoping to have Baile an Chaisil Club Hoodies, Rain Jackets,  Jerseys (Black) or hats in time for Christmas can do so by placing a order with Joe Gardiner at 0868453067.

Art Group

Art Group meet in the Resource Centre on Mondays from 2.00 – 4.00p.m. ( Note change of time). New members welcome and guidance available from our resident artist Sue Upton.

Lotto

No's drawn on 22nd November were: 1. 11. 16. 25. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €7,500. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Sinéad Flannery, Killala

Miley & Phil, c/o Katie Macs

Evelyn & Conor McDonnell, Doonfeeney

Melanie & Lisa Rooney, Lacken

Mary Timlin, Ballinglen

Golf Club

Next outing to Mulranny Golf Course on Saturday 29/11/14

1st tee is at 10.30a.m. P lease be there for 10.00a.m.

For more information contact Olliver Clarke on 0860579204.

New members and visitors welcome.

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Mondays at 8.30p.m.

Ballycastle Country Market

Market will be held in the Shambles Garden for locally produced food and handmade crafts on Fridays from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m . Admission free, including stall holders. For further information contact 086-0506262 or 086-0889010.

N.S. Training

Ballycastle National School Training for boys from second class to sixth class continues every Saturday from 2-3pm in Tom Langan park. 

Classes

Music classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm - 6.30pm. New beginners welcome. Keyboard, accordians, banjo, whistle catered for. Call 0863016691 for info.

Line Dancing classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Thursdays from 9pm - 10.30pm. Call 086 3016691 for info. 

Irish Dance classes in St. John's Hall every Monday and Thursday 5.00p.m. – 6.00p.m. for beginners and 6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. for advanced. New members welcome.

O-55's Club

Over 55's exercise club meet in Suífinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.

Art Exhibition

Women's Art Group Exhibition remains open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

Join us on Facebook (Ballycastle Art Group)

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.

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, bookmarks, 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.)

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday: Basketball 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years and from

6.30 – 7.30p.m. for ages 12 – 14years.

Friday: Athletic Club: Training for young athletes from 7.00p.m. – 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 7.30p.m.: Dan, Catherine & Joe Tighe, Mary, Joe & Tom Clifford

Tuesday: Mary, Michael, Sarah & Pat Gilroy

Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Annie Donoghue (Anniversary) & Francie Donoghue

Thursday 7.30p.m.: Aggie Donerty (2 nd Anniversary)

Friday: Teresa, Jim & Gerry O'Donnell

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Mary & Pete Carey & Deceased Family

Sunday 11.30a..m.: Frank & Anne Whelan & Frank Whelan Jnr.

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday: Margaret Burke

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday: John Busby

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Anne & Paddy McDonnell

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