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

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to Anne Madden, Sea Road on the death of her mother Kate Gilboy, Belmullet.

Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Jane Massey (nee Eakins) Carn, Carrowmore Lacken who died at the weekend.

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday morning of Anthony Walsh, Glenurla, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to his wife Margaret, sons Anthony Gerard, Declan, John and Brian, daughters Susan, Maura and Catriona, sisters Phil Healy, Teresa McDonnell, Mary Connor, Margaret and Sally, brother John Walsh and the late Michael Thomas, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May they rest in peace.

Kiddies Korner

Kiddies Korner Playschool, Ballycastle are inviting applicants to join their relief panel. Fetac Level 5 or equivalent essential. Please post CV including copies of relevant qualifications and two written references to Kiddies Korner, Main Street, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo or email emmagc4@hotmail.com.

Creative Writing Course

Creative Writing Course hosted by Ballycastle – Mayo Writers' Group facilitated by John Corless.

Duration: 10 weeks.

Starting :  Saturday, February 9th.  10.00am to 12 noon.

Venue:    Suifinn Way Centre, Ballycastle.

Cost:  120 Euro.

To register please contact Kathleen at 086-4429085

Ballycastle Golf Society

Results from outing to Ballyhaunis on 26th January:

1st : Philip Devers 35pts

2nd : Vincent Tomas 34pts 

3rd : Tony Robinson 31pts 

Nearest pin: Padraig Winters 

Longest drive: Hamilton Madden 

28 handicaps: Tom Ivors 22pts 

Donkey prize: David Alexender 

Next outing to Ballymote Golf Club on 23rd February ‘13 

Anyone interested in away trip to Hudson Bay on June 28/29 th please gave names at next outing. Deposits being taken. Contact Dominic 0876950976 or Michael 0872290145.

St. Bridget's Club

St. Bridget's Ladies Football Club are holding a Social Dance (Fundraiser) in Hotel Ballina on Friday 1st February at 9.30pm. Music by Medicine Bow. Entry €10. Please support.

Dinner Dance

Mayo North Old Engine & Tractor Club annual Dinner Dance on Friday 1st February in Hiney's Upper Deck, Crossmolina. The Social event of the season. Music by Stewart Moyles. Tickets €25 available from Seán Healy, Main Street 096-43018 or Peter Langan, Ballyknock 096-43280.

Lotto

No's drawn on 26th January were: 3. 10. 18. 24. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,000. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Donal Tomas, Ballyglass

L. & E. Scott, c/o Tramps Bar

Patrick Conmy, Ballycastle

Gardiners, Knockaun, Ballycastle

Betty Jackson, Ballinglen

Church Gate Collection

Irish Pilgrimage Trust Church gate collection on 2nd /3rd February. This money is used to bring children with special needs to Lourdes . Please support.

G.A.A.

As part of Ballycastle GAA development plan we are updating our members list. Could all members and future members email us their name, address, phone no, date of birth and email address as we hope to be able to email a quarterly newsletter to our members. Email: ballycastlegaa@hotmail.com . Thank you for your continued support.

Art Class

Art Class on Mondays at 7.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre. All welcome.

Set Dancing

Set dancing class on Wednesdays from 9pm - 11pm in St John's Hall. All are welcome 

Music classes

Music classes in St Johns Hall on Saturdays from 11am -12.30pm - tin whistle, keyboard, banjo, accordians etc 

Basketball

Basketball on Thursdays in the Community Hall 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.

Irish Dancing  Fun

Irish Dancing classes continue every Monday and Thursday, in St John's Hall, Ballycastle from 5pm till 6.30pm. New members are always welcome.  Children can start from age 3 up.

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

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 in Suífinn Way Estate is 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.

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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 :

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 8.30p.m.

Thursday : Adults Basketball at 8.00p.m.

Anyone wishing to book the Hall for meetings or activities, contact Breda McNulty at 089-4607901

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday 10.00a.m.: No Mass

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Padraic Healy (Snr), Padraic Healy (Jnr) & Matt Horan

Wednesday 10.00a.m.: Anthony & Pat Mangan & Deceased Family

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Tony Geraghty (Anniversary) & Deceased family

Friday 11.00a.m.: St. Brigid's Day. Scoil Naomh Bríd

Friday 8.00p.m.: John, Kate & John & Edward Caulfield (Padre Pio Novena)

Saturday 12.00noon: Candlemas Day. Kate Gilboy   

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: William Grier (Anniversary)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Elizabeth Scott & Deceased family

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary Hefferon

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Katelyn Healy, Tara Earley, David Doherty

Sunday : Ciara Sweeney, Chloe Scott, Gerry Healy

Adoration:

7.00pm: Kathleen Donnelly, Mary Connor

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