Apologies for no Newsletter last week – this was because of computer problems.

Deaths

The entire community is shocked and saddened by the death of 30 years old Colm Kenny, Main Street , who died tragically in Australia . Deepest sympathy is extended to his parents Mary & John, brothers Ronan & Ciarán, relatives and friends. He will be laid to rest in Ballycastle cemetery on Sunday next. ( No further arrangements available) . Messages from friends, colleagues and people who know Colm have been posted on the following websites:

http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=6681574324

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?PHPSESSID=705d842479bf85bd1a63762ee7599492&topic=7782.0

Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Paddy O'Boyle ( brother of Kitty ) who died in England recently and to the family, relatives and friends of John Munnelly ( brother of Liz Winters, Main Street ) who died at the weekend in Australia.

Lotto

No's drawn on Saturday 17th May '08 were: 8. 11. 25. 26. No Jackpot winner so Jackpot now stands at 10,600euro. Next draw in Healys.

Five envelopes drawn:

Amanda & Chloe Walsh, Glenedagh

Padraic Hopkins, Kilbride

Mary Jackson, Killerduff

Loretto Grier, Glenurla

Patrick Bourke, Kincon

No's drawn on Saturday 24th May '08 were: 4. 6. 21. 24. No Jackpot winner so Jackpot now stands at 10,700euro. Next draw in Polkes.

Five envelopes drawn:

Gerard McDonnell, Seaview

Teresa Munnelly, Breaffy

Helen Bourke, Annaghmore

Peter Sweeney, Cappagh

Eileen Healy, Main Street

Fleadh Ticket Winners

Congratulations to the following winners in the Fleadh Draw:

1st : Hannah Kelly, Carrowcubic, Ballycastle ( Holiday for two with Enjoy Travel )

2nd : Marty Birrane, Fairfield , Moygownagh ( Gael Linn Voucher worth 350euro )

3rd : Eileen Moran, Castlebar ( 2 nights in Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone )

4th : Ann McDonnell, Seaview Place , Ballycastle ( Dinner for 2 in Mount Falcon Hotel, Ballina )

5th : Niamh Nimmo, Castlebar ( DVD Player & Radio )

6th ; Bridget Langan, Doonfeeney, Ballycastle ( Voucher from O'Connell Pharmacy, Swinford )

7th : Ruth Brennan, Knockmore Oil ( Voucher from Top Oil )

G.A.A.

Results:

County League : Ballycastle v Charlestown game on Saturday 17th was cancelled.

County League : Ballycastle were defeated by Balla on Sunday last by one point.

Final Score: Ballycastle: 0 – 8; Balla: 0 – 9.

Ballycastle Team : Jason O'Neill, John Paul Guiheen, Darren Madden, Patrick Tighe,

Jonathan McNulty (0-1), Fergus Tighe (0-1), Gerard Nealon, Anthony Tighe, Shane Healy (0-2),

Declan Caulfield, Shane Breslin (0-1), Simon Barrett (0-2), Padraic Madden, Aodhan Tighe, Patrick McNulty.

Sub : Michael Forde (0-1) for Aodhan Tighe.

Vintage Day

West Coast Vintage Society's first Field Day in Ballycastle on Sunday last was a great success with visitors from all over the country attending. There was a large variety of classic and vintage cars, tractors, motorbikes and machinery on display, Dog Show, milking cow competition, craft stalls and demonstrations by various craft workers, and face painting and bouncing castles for the children.

The flower festival in St. John's Church was also the first to take place there. The Church looked lovely with all the different flower displays and this also attracted many visitors. Money raised goes towards the Church Restoration Fund.

The committee would like to thank everyone who supported, contributed and participated in the Field Day to make it a great success.

Meetings

Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company Meeting on Wednesday 28th May at 9.15p.m. in the Resource Centre.

Meeting in the Playschool on Thursday 29th May at 9.00p.m. for parents wishing to enrol their children for September.

Hospice

Annual Walk for Hospice takes place in Ballycastle on Sunday 8th June led by Professor Seamus Caulfield. Sponsorship cards available from Phil Healy and Mary Munnelly. More details later.

Annual Procession

The Annual Corpus Christi Procession will take place on Sunday 1st June (weather permitting).

Mass in Irish

On Sunday last 25th May, Mass in Irish from St. Brigid's Church, Ballycastle was broadcast on Radio na Gaeltachta at 11.00a.m.

Church Notices

Fr Killeen is on Priests Anneal Retreat from Sunday until Thursday evening this week. For emergency, call 096-21518.

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m .

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday: No Mass

Tuesday: No Mass

Wednesday: No Mass

Thursday: No Mass

Friday 8.00p.m. : Willie Healy ( Month's Mind )

Saturday Vigil: Anthony McDonnell

Sunday 11.00a.m. : Jack McBrien ( Anniversary )

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday: Tony D'Arcy

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday: Seamus O'Connor

Adoration:

7.00p.m. : Breege Donerty, Peggy Burke

7.30p.m. : Bridie Hunt, Caroline Stadler

8.00p.m. : Breege Meyler, Margaret McLean

8.30p.m. : Kathleen Donnelly, Mary Connor

Community Care:

Cook: Breda O'Toole

Driver: Tony D'Arcy