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

Parish Mission Postponed

Mission in Ballycastle/Belderrig Parish due to be held in September has been postponed to a later date.

Lotto

No's drawn on Saturday 25th August were: 6. 10. 22. 25. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €12,000. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Martina Walsh, Annaghmore

Michael Conmy, Ballycastle

Martin McDonnell, Main Street

Marcella O'Grady, Ballycastle

CarolineTighe, Carrowmore

Schools re-opening

St. Patrick's College, Lacken Cross reopens for students as follows:

Tuesday 28th August: 1st , 3rd & 6th Years

Wednesday 29th August: 2nd & 5th Years

Thursday 30th August: All Students (except Transition years)

Monday 3rd September: Transition Years

Scoil Naomh Bríd (St. Brigid's National School ) re-opens on 29th August for Staff and on 30th August at 9.20a.m. for all pupils.

'Kiddies Korner' Playschool re-opens on Monday 3rd September.

Community Development Course

Community Development Course scheduled to begin on 13th September has been deferred to the beginning of October. (Date to be confirmed)

Cancer Care West

Healyfest Barbeque raised €1,030 in aid of Cancer Care West. Thanks to all who contributed.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

A two day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course will
be held in Ballycastle Community Hall on (Wednesday and Thursday) 19th and
20th September. This practical first aid for suicide course, which is free
of charge, is organized by HSE Suicide Prevention Department with Iorras Le
Chéile. It is open to everyone over the age of 18 and will be of particular
benefit to parents and those who work with members of the public. This
includes those in service industries, clergy, care workers, guards, and
those working with statutory and voluntary groups. Participants must be able
to complete the two full days from 9am to 5pm. Places are limited and must
be booked in advance by telephoning Rose Conway-Walsh on 097 20828.

Art Exhibition

Ballycastle Art Group's Annual Art Exhibition ‘Faces and Places' will remain open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. in the Resource Centre Art Gallery , Ballycastle.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

Ballycastle Golf Society

Next outing to Claremorris Golf Club on September 1st .

Anyone interested in playing can contact Vincent Tomas on 087 7719359 or Padraig Winters on 086 3203736

G.A.A.

County Board Draw:

Every person who buys a County Board ticket and paid up membership is entitled to buying a ticket to all Mayo Senior Championship matches including All-Ireland Final. Tickets available from any club officer.

Membership

Club Membership is due and can be paid to any committee member.

Céide Fields

Céide Fields is offering free admission to everybody on the first Wednesday of every month. Open every day from 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m.

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 is finally installed in Suífinn Way Estate and 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.

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Monday nights at 9.00p.m.

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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.

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street .

Facilities available :

Broadband Internet, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 9.00p.m.

Thursday : Adults Basketball at 8.00p.m.

Anyone wishing to book the Hall for meetings or activities, contact Breda McNulty at 086-0644114.

Church Notices

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 : No Mass

Saturday 12.00noon: Tom Ormsby

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Mary Coyle

Sunday 11.30a.m.:   Busby & O'Hora Families

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Seamus O'Connor

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Cauleen Barrett

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Liam Óg Barrett, Tara Earley

Sunday : Carrie Stadler, Gerry Healy

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Paddy & Ann McDonnell

7.30p.m.: Anne Carey, Bridget Langan

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