Ballycastle >Local News
2nd March '11

                                                      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                                                            services

G.A.A. Dinner Dance

Ballycastle G.A.A. Annual Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday 26th March in Hiney's, Crossmolina starting at 8.00p.m. Tickets €25.

 

Ballycastle Golf Society

The February Outing of Ballycastle Golf Society took place at Enniscrone Golf Club on Saturday 26Feb. 36 golfers took part in a 4 ball betterball. The results are as follows:
1st : Enda Rooney/Raymond Finnerty 49 pts

2nd : John Reilly/David Alexander 46 pts

3rd : Johnny Burke/Dominic Burke 43pts

Nearest the Pin: Seán Forde

Longest Drive: Philip Lavin

Donkey Prize : Michael Winters/John Lavin.

The next outing is to Mulranny Golf Club on the 26th March. Anyone interested in playing can contact Vincent on 087 7719359 or Michael on 087 9145551.

 

West Coast Vintage Society

West Coast Vintage Society annual Dinner Dance will be held in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone on Saturday 5th March at 8.30p.m. Music by The Duets and spot prizes on the night. Tickets can be purchased from Alastair McCormick at 087-2111211.

 

St. Brigid's Ladies Football


Registration evening for St. Brigid's Ladies Football on Friday 11th March 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. in Killala Community Centre. Under 10's: €40; Over 10's: €55; Juniors: €70.

Registration to be paid to Club Treasurer. Parent to attend with Under 10's. New players very welcome.

 

Lotto

 

No's drawn on Saturday 26th February were: 1. 3. 23. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,200. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Francis Lavin, Rathlacken

Carmel Moyles, Cashel

Anne & T. Carey, Doonfeeney

Patrick Conmy/Catherine, Ballycastle

Seán McKeon, Creeves

 

Enrolment

Enrolment evening in St.Patrick's College, Lacken Cross on Thursday 3rd March from 6.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.

 

Organic Vegetable Growing

- Learn how to grow vegetables, salad greens, fruit and herbs, using organic methods,

- setting up a polytunnel,

- find out about plant and soil care, pests and diseases, controlling weeds, harvesting and storage.

- Work towards a FETAC accredited award.

To find out more, contact Marion at Mayo VEC 096-71652 or 087-6651796.

 

Venue: Ballycastle Further Education Centre (former VEC building on Main Street ).

Enrolment: March 9 th 11.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

 

Introduction to Golf

An information night will be held in Ballina Golf Club on Tuesday 8th March at 8.30p.m. for men and women interested in taking up Golf.

 

G.A.A.

Club Membership is now due and can be paid to Martin Hefferon, Chairman, Éilis Ormsby, Treasurer or any Club officer. Students and O.A.P.'s: €10; Single: €25; Family: €40.

 

Belderrig Old School Re-union

A Re-union of the above is being arranged for June Bank Holiday weekend 2011. Anyone interested in getting involved contact Padraig McAvock email pptmarine@gmail.com or Padraig Walsh email twalsh909@gmail.com or phone Edith Mullen 096-32218 or Deirdre McDonnell 096-43275.

 

Community Care

Meals for elderly and anyone that would like to avail of this service continues on Monday and Friday each week from 12.00 – 1.30p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre.

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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.

 

Community Hall

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday : Ladies Indoor Soccer at 8.00p.m.

Wednesday : Men's Indoor Soccer (Adults only) 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: Pat & Margaret Tighe & Deceased Family

Tuesday: Margaret & John T. Gardiner

Wednesday: Loughney Family (Ballycastle)

Thursday: Marie Jordan

Friday 8.00p.m.: James & Elizabeth Earley (7.45p.m. St. Pio Novena)

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Mangan Family

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Patrick Connolly (Anniversary)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Tony D'Arcy

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O'Connor

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Rose Lavelle, Mary Anne Sweeney

7.30p.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle

8.00p.m.: Rita Langan, John Morgan

8.30p.m: Margaret Walsh, Mary Timlin