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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
A
sincere Thank You to all who helped in any way with the Christmas
Fair and Raffle last weekend, to all the stall holders who
came and to all who visited over the two days, without all
of your support it would not have been possible to have this
event.
Winner
of the Hamper was Tom Burke, Carrowcur
2nd
: Mary Scott, Ballinglen
3rd
: Mary Burke, Carrowcur
4th
: Brenda McDonnell
5th
: Louise Kelly, Main Street
Winner
of the Bottle of Brandy: Aisling Ní Fhlatharta
Lotto
No's
drawn on 27th November were: 9. 10. 14. 28. No Jackpot winner.
Jackpot
now €4,100. Next draw in Katie Macs.
Five
Envelopes drawn:
Katie
Ruddy, Ballycastle
Ciaran
Jordan, Killerduff
Phil
Healy Scott, Healys
A.M.C.
Dunne, Ballycastle
Seamus
Lavelle, Ballycastle
New
Christmas Lights
In
order for Ballycastle to be brightly lit this Christmas new LED
Christmas lights are going to be installed both sides of the
main street. The Development Company will be running a Church
Gate collection on 9th and 10th December to help fund the
€4,500 cost involved. Your support would be appreciated on
those dates, or you can drop a donation into Siopa Suifinn.
GAA
Congratulations
to Sharon and Lauren Healy, winners of last week's 50/50 (€247).
The
Inaugural Peter Sweeney Cup will take place on the 26th December
at 1pm in Tom Langan Park - East v West.
G.A.A.
Club Officers for 2018:
At
the AGM on 25th November, the following officers were elected:
Patron:
Fr
Brian Conlon
President: Ray Tighe Snr
Chairman: Martin Heffernan
Ass. Chairman: Aidan Grier
Secretary: Joe Gardiner
Ass. Secretary: Edel Golden
Treasurer: Eilish McCann
Ass. Treasurer: Martin Tighe
PRO: Mairtín Flannery
County
Board
Delegate: Fergal
O'Connor
North
Board Delegate : Michéal
McDonnell
Coaching
Officer : Máirtin
Flannery
Oifig
Na Gaeilge/Registration:
Declan Caulfield
Children's
Officer: Niall Murphy
Heath
and Well Being Officer :
Tony D'Arcy
Other
Executive Members:
Vincent Tomas, Padraig Mitchell
Deaths
Sympathy
is extended to the families, relatives and friends of the
following who died recently:
Margaret
Flanagan (nee O'Malley), Roscommon ( Sister of
Katie O'Boyle, Belderrig)
Frankie
Healy, USA (son of Martin Healy, Main Street and nephew
of the late Gerry and Vinnie).
May
they rest in peace.
Ballinglen
Arts Foundation
25th
Anniversary - Children's Open Day at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
"Our
World Our Lives" December 2nd: 2pm - 5pm
Exhibition
of prints made by 450 school children who visited Ballinglen
in 2017.
An
opportunity for the children to come back with their families
and see the wonderful work they made on display in the Gallery.
Fun
Activities: Christmas Decoration Making, Hot Chocolate, Visit
with the Artists in their Studios, Christmas Carols.
Do
come along. All welcome.
The
Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street Ballycastle, Co. Mayo.
Tel:
096 43184
Christmas
Party
The
Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be held on Sunday
3rd December in the Community Hall, starting with Mass at
3.00p.m.
Quiz
Night
Quiz
night on Friday December 8th in Healy's Bar, starting at 9.30p.m.
sharp.
Ballycastle
Christmas Experience
On
Saturday 16th December Ballycastle gets into the festive spirit
with our annual “Ballycastle Christmas Experience”.
Organised by
BEO (Ballycastle Events Organisation).
This
celebration of the spirit of Christmas will be held in the
stunning setting of “The Shambles”
from
5pm-7pm.
This
Christmas experience will feature Santa and Mrs Claus in their
grotto, and the elves busy at work in their workshop ahead
of the big day. There will also be a living crib with real
animals, with live music and other entertainment also being
provided. The very best of festive food and drink will also
be on offer for all the family to enjoy.
This
event is Free. Any Donation to the Donation Box would be appreciated
For
more information: Tel: 0863225128 Email: mairtinflannery@yahoo.com
Ballycastle
Christmas Cycle
Baile
an Chaisil Cycling Club 5th annual Christmas cycle on New
Year's Day at 12noon. Registration in Healy's bar at 11.30a.m.
36km and 12km family cycle with refreshments after in Healy's.
This
year we will be cycling in memory of our friend and former
club member Patrick McHale.
Collette
and her family have chosen Head Way Ireland as this year's
charity.
Winter
spinning classes will commence on Wednesday 22nd in St Johns
Hall, Ballycastle at 8pm. Beginners and non club members welcome.
Music
Classes
Irish
music classes for children in Ballycastle Hall on Fridays
5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Beginner Irish music classes for Adults in Killala Community
Centre on Thursdays from 8pm to 9pm. 086-3016691
Athletic
Club
Ballycastle
Athletic Club training on Fridays 6.30p.m. – 7.45p.m. at Ballycastle
Football Pitch.
All
Welcome.
Over
55 Exercise Club
Wednesdays
at 3.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre. New members always
welcome.
Barber
John's
Barber
John's, now open at the top of Main Street on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday each week from 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. Gents Haircut:
€10; Pensioners
& Children: €8; Beard Trims €5.
Phone
085 7571594.
Ballycastle
Bike Hire
Tour
some of the scenic areas in North Mayo with bicycle hire from
Ballycastle bike hire. Bikes provided are high quality with
a wide selection to match all ages and abilities (Mountain
Bikes, Road Bikes, Hybrid, Children's Bikes) and can
be rented from short to long term use.
Service
includes free drop-off and pick-up locations in the Céide
Coast region including the monasteries of the Moy green-way
Killala. Hi-vis vests and helmets supplied.
Opening
hours for Céide Coast Lodge on Main Street , Ballycastle
are
Monday
– Sunday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.
Bike
hire available out of hours - just ring 086 3225128.
Call
Máirtín on 086 3225128 or email ballycastlebikehire@gmail.com
.
www.ballycastlebikehire.com
Garda
in attendance
Garda
will attend at Ballycastle Community Hall from 2 – 3pm on
the 1st Wednesday of every month.
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,
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
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.
Monday
: Bingo at 8.30p.m.
Tuesday:
Boys and Girls Basketball from 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m.
Boys
and Girls Indoor Soccer from 6.30p.m. – 7.30p.m.
For
all Hall bookings, contact Breda at 089-4607901
Church
Notices
Masses
this week:
Monday
10.00a.m.: People of the Parish
Tuesday
7.00p.m.: Aggie Doherty (Anniversary)
Wednesday
11.00a.m.: Deceased Doherty Family (Carrowcur)
Thursday
11.00a.m.: James, Kathleen & Aidan Tighe
Friday
7.00p.m.: Peter & Mary Kelly
Saturday
1.00p.m.: Hannah Parish (Month's Mind)
Saturday
8.15p.m.: John Walsh (1st Anniversary)
Sunday
11.30a.m.: Thomas, Margaret, Tomás, Paddy &
Sadie Healy
Eucharist
Ministers:
Saturday
Vigil: Rose Nealon
Sunday
11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan
Readers:
Saturday
Vigil: As arranged
Sunday
11.30a.m.: As arranged
Servers:
Saturday
Vigil: Róisín O'Donnell, John Healy
Sunday
11.30a.m.: Josh & Tristan Murphy
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