Ballycastle >Local News
29th January '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

A.G.M.

A.G.M. of Ballycastle Community Hall will take place on Thursday 30th January at 8.00p.m. in the Community Hall. New members welcome.

 

Olivia's Wish Charity

Table Quiz in Katie Mac's on Friday 7th February starting at 8.30p.m. Also on the night we will have raffles and games. All proceeds go to Olivia's Wish.

 

On Sunday 9th February a 5km Walk and Fun Run will take place in Ballycastle, starting from the Shambles at 2.00p.m. Refreshments in the Seaview Lounge afterwards. All proceeds go to Olivia's Wish.  Donations appreciated. Sponsor card available from Deirdre on 087 1255837. Follow Olivia's charity on Facebook.

 

Ballycastle Cycling Club

Ballycastle Cycling Club, in Association with the Irish Kidney Association, will cycle 80km-100km through the North Mayo countryside on the 29th March (route to be decided).
All funds generated through sponsorship and donations will be used to support the range of programmes provided by the IKA in Castlebar Hospital and the Renal Centre in Dublin .
Later that night (9.30p.m.), Music and food in Katie Macs and the cheque will be presented to a member of the IKA.

Contact Tommy Flannery, Keith Scanlon, Clare Scanlon, Sinead Flannery or any member of Ballycastle cycling club for more details.

 

‘Grow your own Food Supply'

Carrowmore-Lacken propose to set up a course entitled “Grow your own Food Supply” in the near future if there is sufficient interest. If you would like to attend this Course, please text your name and phone number to Joe on 086-7378215 or Keith on 083-0080744.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 25th January were: 8. 16. 19. 23. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €3,200. Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Michael Bourke, Heathfield

Phil Tomas, Ballycastle

Patrick Conmy, Ballycastle

Michael Cooke, Behy

Magnus AF Forselles, Lisbrin

 

Golf Society

For any information contact Michael Winters 0872290145 or Vincent Tomas 0863915009.

 

Over 55's Club

Over 55's Keep Fit continues in Suífinn Way Centre every Tuesday at 11.30a.m. Outside fitness equipment available to all adults in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Music Classes

Music classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm. For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

Set Dancing Classes

Set Dancing Classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. All welcome.

 

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.

 

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 and more.

Also, Paintings by local artists, 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.)

 

Library

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

 

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

 

Weekly Newsletter compiled by Maeve Dunne 29/1/14

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (except Tuesday – Mass at 7.30p.m.)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: People of the Parish

Tuesday 7.30p.m : Mai Commins

Wednesday 10.00a.m.: Tony Geraghty & Deceased Family

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Anthony Murphy (Killena) & Deceased Family

Friday 8.00p.m.: Ann McCann & Daughter Sheila

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Peter & Brigid Langan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: William Grier (Anniversary) & Deceased Grier & Burke Family Members

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Hefferon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paddy Kelly

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Eileen Grier

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Chloe Scott, Finn McDermott Cox

Sunday : Aoife & Megan Kearney

 

Adoration:

6.30p.m.: Rose Lavelle, Mary Anne Sweeney

7.00p.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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