Ballycastle >Local News
27th August '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

Lacken Trail Walk

A guided walk of the Lacken Trail will take place on Thursday August 28th at 2pm, incorporating the Rathlackan court tomb and the Gazebo. Distance is 8km and duration about 4 hours. Meet at Church carpark and bring appropriate footwear and raingear, drink and snack. Information 086 4080550.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Claremorris Golf Club on Saturday 30/08/2014

1st tee is at 10.30am. Please be there for 10am.

For more information contact Michael Winters on 0872290145.

Visitors and new members welcome.

 

Kiddies Korner

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool re-opens on Monday 1st September at 9.15a.m. Anyone wishing to book their child into the after school service can call into the Playschool, phone 096-43407 or talk with any member of staff.

 

Bingo

Bingo resumes in Ballycastle Hall on Monday 8th September at 8.30p.m.

New Gymnasium

Work has been ongoing for some time and is now making good progress on the new gymnasium in Ballycastle Hall. A grant of €20,700 from the Dept. of Sport and Tourism has been approved for the purchase of equipment and this will see the project through to completion by early October 2014.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 23rd August were: 5. 11. 12. 25. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €6,200. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Vincent McGuinness, Suífinn Way

Paul Kneafsey, Ballymachugh

Fr. Michael Harrison, Ballycastle

Aodhán McHale, Killala

John McHale, Kilroe, Killala

 

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Bridget Sweeney, Ballyglass who died yesterday (Sister of Kathleen Tomas, Ballyglass).

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Ivan Owens who died recently (Brother of Teresa Moody).

May they rest in peace.

 

O-55's Club

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

 

Occ. First Aid Autumn 2014

Occ. First Aid Fetac Level 5, commencing from late August/ early Sept 2014, also Paediatric First Aid Training . Manual Handling, CPR/AED Heartsaver - full and refresher training also available to interested persons/GAA Junior and Senior Clubs. Contact Michael on 087 4185892, 096-32618, for details.

 

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)

 

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.

 

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.)

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: Aggie Doherty

Tuesday: People of the Parish

Wednesday: Mary & James McHale, Mary Dowd Chirco & Thomas Muller   

Thursday 11.00a.m.: Fr. Martin Barrett

Friday: Mary & Martin Gilroy and Deceased Family Members

Friday 7.00p.m .: Richard Timlin

Saturday 1.00p.m.: Angela O'Boyle (Month's Mind)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Frank Stadler

Sunday 11.30a..m.: Private Intention

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Rose Nealon

Sunday: Seamus O'Connor

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday: Seamus O'Connor

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Leah Munnelly, Erin Flannery

Sunday : Caoimhe Grier, Eoin McDonnell

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Kathleen Donnelly, Mary Connor

7.00p.m.: Anne & Paddy McDonnell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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