Ballycastle >Local News
27th March '13

                                                      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

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Mary Josephine Lavelle, Main Street and John Forde, Lacken who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Saturday 23rd March.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 23rd March were: 2. 11. 24. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,800. Next Draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Evelyn & Conor McDonnell, Doonfeeney

Mary Timlin, The Glen

Breda Ruddy, Killala

Mary Boyle, Ballycastle

Michael Anthony O'Connor, Sea Road

 

G.A.A.

Fixture:

Senior Football League Div. 1D: Ballycastle v Davitts on Saturday 30th March at 5.00p.m. in Tom Langan Park .

 

Ballycastle GAA will launch their Development Plan in Healy's on Easter Sunday Night. We will also present our Club Person, Player of the Year and Hall of Fame awards on the night. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to preparing the development plan for their hard work.

 

Dance

Fundraising Dance, in aid of Scoil Naomh Bríd, in Ballycastle Hall on Friday 29th March from 10.30p.m. – 12.30a.m. Tickets €10. Music by Breege Kelly & Michael Cleary.

 

Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day in Ballycastle/Kilfian raised €1,073. Many thanks to all who supported and helped in any way, to Michéal & Antoinette Jackson for supplying the daffodils and to Bridie & Michéal Tomas for supplying the trailor.

 

Parish Mission

Parish Mission in Ballycastle from 6th – 13th April conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers. More details later.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street stocking goods by local craftworkers e.g. knitwear, crochet, handmade cards, candles, fridge magnets, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Paintings by local artists, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

 

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

 

Set Dancing

Set Dancing class will resume on10th April at 9pm. in St. John's Hall.

 

Music Classes

Music classes in St John's Hall will resume on the 13th April after the Easter holidays.

 

Art

Paintings by Ballycastle Art Group are on display in the Resource Centre Art Gallery and in the Craft Shop, Ballycastle.   Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

Community Alert

People 65years and over wishing to avail of monitored pendant alarms, please contact Joe Gardiner 086-8453067 or Caroline Stadler 086-3974408 as Application Forms are now available.

 

Classes

Art Class on Mondays at 7.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre. All welcome.

 

Irish Dancing classes continue every Monday and Thursday, in St John's Hall, Ballycastle from 5pm till 6.30pm. New members are always welcome. Children can start from age 3 up.

 

Library

Library is now located in the VEC Building (former Secondary School) and is open on Wednesdays from 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

 

Outdoor Gym

The new outdoor fitness gym in Suífinn Way Estate is open to anybody over the age of 50. The equipment is clearly marked with instructions on how to use each individual piece.

For further information contact Suífinn Way Centre:

Phone No: 096-43848

Email: suifinnway2010@gmail.com

Website: www.ballycastlevoluntaryhousing.com

Exercise Club

Exercise Club meet each Tuesday at 11.00a.m. in Daycare Centre, Suífinn Way . New members welcome.

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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

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday 10.00a.m.: Mary, Joe & Tom Clifford

Tuesday 10.00a.m.: Deceased Gallagher & Hunt Families

Wednesday 10.00a.m.: Paddy, Michael & Norah McDonnell, Killena

Wednesday 8.00p.m.: Penitential Rite & Confessions

Thursday 8.00p.m.: Holy Thursday. Mass of the Lord's Supper

Friday 12.00noon: Good Friday. Stations of the Cross

Friday 3.00p.m.: Passion Liturgy & Ceremonies

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Holy Saturday. People of the Parish

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Easter Sunday . Faithful Departed

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Holy Thursday: Eileen Grier, Margaret Burke

Good Friday: Rose Nealon, Seán Callaghan

Holy Saturday: Cauleen Barrett, Rose Nealon, George O'Grady

Easter Sunday: Tony D'Arcy, Mary Boyle, Seamus O'Connor

 

Readers:

Holy Thursday: Michael A. O'Connor

Good Friday: John Maughan, Margaret Burke, Jerome Chambers

Holy Saturday: Caroline Nealon, Elizabeth O'Donnell

Easter Sunday: N/A

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Katelyn Healy, Patricia Loftus

Sunday : Michael & Robert Tighe

 

Adoration:

No Adoration this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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