Ballycastle >Local News
28th October '15

                                                      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

Annual Christmas Fair will take place in Ballycastle Community Hall on Saturday 28th November from 12.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. and Sunday 29th November from 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. Tables cost €15 for one day or €25 for 2 days.  Contact 086 3787551 or 086 8492070.

Deaths

The death has occurred of Paddy Healy, Moyney, Ballycastle.  Reposing at his residence with removal on Thursday at 6.30p.m. to St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle, arriving at 7.00p.m.  Mass on Friday at 12.00noon followed by burial in Ballycastle cemetery.

The death occurred on Saturday 24th October of Kitty O'Boyle, Main Street , and late of the Post Office, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to her nephew Seán Callaghan, Ballycastle, her nieces Geraldine Collins, Ballina, Patricia Barrett, Knockroe, Killala, and Rita O'Boyle, Manchester , extended family, relatives and friends.

 

GAA

Card Game:

Ballycastle GAA's 25 Card Game will take place on Friday Night 30th October in Ballycastle Community Hall at 8:30pm with €1700 in prizes and numerous spot prizes on the night. A good night's fun is guaranteed. Your support would be appreciated.

 

50/50 Draw:

Winner of this week's GAA 50/50 Draw was Denise McGoldrick, Tubbercurry who won €373.

 

Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League Result:
Baile an Chaisil: 1 - 7; Crossmolina Deel Rovers: 1 – 10.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Carna Golf Club, Belmullet on Saturday 31st October.

1st tee is booked for 11am. Please be there for 10am, as we also have membership to collect that morning thank you. New members and visitors welcome. For more information contact David Alexander on 0877965080.

 

Fashion Show

Fashion Show, in aid of Kiddies Korner, on Friday 6th November in Ballycastle Hall.

Doors open at 7.30p.m. Show at 8.00p.m. Admission: Adult €10, Child €3. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Lotto Jackpot now €12,300

No's drawn on 26th October were: 4. 7. 9. 23. No Jackpot winner.

Next Draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Chris Murphy, Annaghbeg

M. Bourke, Heathfield

Anne & Joe Greene, Ballycastle

Josie Irwin, Knockroe

Edward Scott, Healys

Tickets can be purchased at: John Burkes, Healy's Bar, Post Office, Katie Macs and Craft Shop.

 

Bingo

Bingo in the Community Hall on Monday 2nd November at 8.30p.m. Guaranteed Jackpot of €300.

Community Alert

Ballycastle Community Alert are setting up a text alert system in Ballycastle and surrounding areas. A text alert system would enable people in the community to be informed of any suspicious activity taking place in their area. A once-off registration fee of €20, to fund signage and texts, will apply. For registration forms and any other queries contact Caroline Stadler 086 3974408, Joe Gardiner 086 8453067 or Michael Dunican 087 2675179.

 

Social Dancing

Social Dancing in the Merry Monk, Ballina on Thursday nights starting a 9.00p.m.

 

Gymnasium

Opening times for the Gymnasium in Ballycastle Community Hall are:

Monday – Friday 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.

Saturday 10.00a.m. – 1.30p.m.

Prices: €5 per visit, €20 per month, €50 for 3 months or €120 per year.

 

Athletic Club

Ballycastle Athletic Club meet on Friday evenings from 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. at the pitch. Athletes from 5yrs upwards welcome.

 

Irish Dancing Classes

Scoil Rince Ui Mhurchu Classes take place on Monday and Thursday evenings in St John's Hall, Ballycastle. Beginner class from 5.30pm - 6.30 pm. Intermediate 6.30pm - 7.30pm and Advanced 7.30pm- 8.30pm. Enquiries to Ann Marie 0860687342

 

Ballycastle Writers Group

Creative Writing on Tuesdays 7.30 - 9p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre, Ballycastle.

Contact Ursula 087 7133432.

 

O-55's Club

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

 

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: 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.

Thursday: Men & 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: People of the Parish living & dead

Tuesday: Private Intention

Wednesday: Daniel & Annie O'Horo, Samuel & Mabel Busby, Anthony & Dolores O'Horo

Thursday: No Mass

Friday 7.00p.m.: Kevin & Kathleen Earley (Anniversary)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Gerry O'Donnell (Anniversary) & Deceased Family Members

Sunday 11.30a.m.: John Donnelly (Anniversary)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner

Sunday: Paddy Kelly

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday: Seamus O'Connor

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Rebecca Maguire, Kim Stadler

Sunday: Kate Heffernan, Adam Clinton

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

10.30a.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle

11.00a.m.: Margaret Walsh, Mary Timlin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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