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

Mission in Ballycastle/Belderrig Parish officially opens on Sunday 7th April at 8.00p.m. and ends on Saturday 13th .

Mass in Ballycastle Church Monday – Friday at 7.00a.m. and 9.30a.m. and Mass in

Belderrig Church at 7.00a.m. Monday - Friday.

On Saturday 13th, Mass to Our Lady in Belderrig at 10.00a.m. and Ballycastle at 12.00noon.

Evening Mission - Talk, Prayers and Benediction at 8.00p.m. in Ballycastle Church Sunday - Friday.

Golf Society

Results from outing to Donegal Golf Club on 23rd March:

1st : Dominic Flanagan 34pts 

2nd : Philip Devers     29pts

3rd : Tony Robinson    28pts 

28 handycaps: Michael Winters 27pts 

Longest Drive: David Alexander 

Nearest the Pin: N/A 

Visitors Prize: Michael Kelly 30pts 

Donkey Prize: Enda Burke 13pts 

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Club on 27th April.   10.30am 1st tee.

G.A.A.

Awards presented on Easter Sunday night:

Joint winners of ‘Clubperson of the Year' were Aidan Grier and Daniel Breslin

Player of the Year was awarded to Mark Gaughan

Hall of Fame award to Joe Walsh

Result:

Senior Football League Div. 1D : Ballycastle: 1 – 7; Davitts: 2 – 7.

Ballycastle Team: Mairtín Flaannery, Eoin Clifford, Mark gaughan, J.P. Guiheen,

Paul Whelan, John Carey (Captain), Daniel Breslin, Michéal Forde (0-1),

Shane Healy (0-2, 2f), Declan Caulfield, Fergal Forde (0-3), Barry McHale,

Alan Murphy, Simon Barrett (0-1,f), Dermot Kelly (1-0).

Subs: Richard Tighe for Alan Murphy; Walter Lynch for Declan Caulfield.

Fixture:

North Mayo Exclusive Junior B, Group B:

Ballycastle v Kilfian on Saturday 6th April at 6.00p.m.

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently:

Ted Higgins, Carlow (Brother of Greta Langan, Ballyknock)

William Timoney, Donegal (Husband of Anna Tomas, Belderrig)

Teenie Redmond McHale (Cousin of Joan Moyles, Annaghbeg).

May their souls rest in peace.

Development Course

Next meeting on Wednesday 24th April at 7.00p.m. This is the final deadline for all research material and all are requested to attend.

Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 12th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

Confirmation

Confirmation in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 28th April at 11.30a.m. Mass.

Lotto

No's drawn on 30th March were: 10. 22. 25. 30. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,900. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Francis Munnelly, Kincon

Tom Scott, Ballykinlettra

A.M.C. Dunne, Ballycastle

Martin Walsh, Annaghmore

Francie Ruane, Ballycastle

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street stocking goods by local craftworkers e.g. knitwear, crochet, handmade cards, candles, fridge magnets, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Paintings by local artists, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

Set Dancing

Set Dancing class will resume on10th April at 9pm. in St. John's Hall.

Music Classes

Music classes in St John's Hall will resume on the 13th April..

Art

Paintings by Ballycastle Art Group are on display in the Resource Centre Art Gallery , Ballycastle. Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

Community Alert

People 65years and over wishing to avail of monitored pendant alarms, please contact Joe Gardiner 086-8453067 or Caroline Stadler 086-3974408 as Application Forms are now available.

Classes

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

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.

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.

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

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.: Brigid, Stephen & Patrick Collins

Monday 11.00a.m.: Peggy O'Connor

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Brigid Tomas & John Tighe (Shanaghy)

Wednesday 10.00a.m.: Patrick Burke

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Thomas McNulty, Keane & McNulty Deceased Families

Friday 10.00a.m.: Pat & Kathleen Tighe (Portnahalla)

Friday 8.00p.m.: Anthony Walsh (Padre Pio Novena)

Saturday 1.00p.m.: Teenie Redmond McHale

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Eddie Gilmartin

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Loretto Grier

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Mary Hefferon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paddy Kelly

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: John Busby

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Carrie Stadler, Anna Hefferon

Sunday : Niamh McAndrew, Gerry Healy

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Margaret Walsh, Mary Timlin

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