Ballycastle >Local News
3rd August '16

                                                      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.

Giro de Baile

Taoiseach Enda Kenny took part in the Giro de Baile in Ballycastle, Co. Mayo on the 31st July.

456 cyclists took to the roads of North Mayo for one of the top sportives in Ireland .

Save the date the 5th August 2017 for the 4th Giro de Baile.

(Photographs next week)

 

Lotto Jackpot now €16,300

No's drawn on 1st August were: 5. 13. 14. 21. No Jackpot winner.

Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Mary Boyle, Ballycastle

Dave Deane, Ballycastle

Breda O'Toole, Ballycastle

Healy Family, Behy

Phil Tomas, Ballycastle

Tickets can be purchased at: John Burkes, Healy's Bar, Post Office, Katie Macs and Craft Shop.

 

Bingo

Bingo in the Community Hall on Monday 8th August at 8.30p.m. Guaranteed Jackpot of €300.

 

Tourism meeting

Tourism meeting in Ballycastle on Wednesday August 17th at 8pm in Ballycastle Community Hall with Anne-Marie Flynn from Mayo North Promotions office.

All are welcome to attend, particularly those involved in tourism, or thinking about setting up a tourism-related business in Ballycastle or Belderrig to meet the team from Mayo North, talk about future tourism-related initiatives and ideas for Ballycastle/Belderrig and see how we can support each other.

 

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of J.P. Garvin, Kincon who died on Monday 1st August.

Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Martin Nealon, England and formerly of Castletown, Ballycastle who died recently.

 

G.A.A.

50/50 draw

Congratulations to John Burke, Main Street who won €260 in last week's 50/50 draw.

Remember you can now purchase your 50/50 tickets online go to www.ballycastlegaa.com for more details or contact any of the executive.  

 

‘Margaret McGreal Economy Run'

The inaugural ‘Margaret McGreal Economy Run' takes place on Sunday 7th August. 

Cars will leave the Great National Hotel Ballina from 11am and the route takes in Killala, Kilcummin, Lacken, Ballycastle, Belmullet and Blacksod before returning to Ballina via Bangor later that afternoon.  There will be an increase in traffic through the area for a short time from 11am.   All are welcome to enter a car and participate.  For more information please see www.mayomotorsportclub.com   

email: mmcgecorun@gmail.com or find us on facebook – mmcgecorun. 

All proceeds from the event are in aid of Cancer Care West.

 

Cemetery Mass

Mass will be celebrated in Ballycastle Cemetery on Sunday 28th August at 11.30a.m.

 

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ballycastle

Irish Artist Mick O'Dea 15th July - 21st August 2016 at the Ballinglen Gallery, Ballycastle.
Art work exhibited includes portraits by Mick O'Dea of Tom Clarke, Eamon de Valera , Patrick Pearse and James Connolly to name but a few of up to 20 wonderful portraits in total.
Enquiries: Ballinglen Arts Foundation: 096 43184.

 

Garda in attendance

Garda will attend at Ballycastle Community Hall from 2 – 3pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month.

 

Gymnasium

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.

 

Irish Music classes

Children's Irish music classes in the old barracks, on Fridays from 5.30 to 7pm (beginners from 5pm). Contact 086-3016691.

Adult Irish music classes in Community Centre, Killala on Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Contact 086-3016691

Irish Dancing classes

Irish dancing classes in St John's Hall. Beginners class 6.30-7.30pm, Advanced class 7.30-8.30pm.  Newcomers welcome. Contact 089494435/0860687342

 

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,

St. Brigid's Crosses, 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

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.

Tuesday: Indoor Soccer 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years

Basketball for ages 10 – 14 from 6.30 – 7.30p.m.

Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.

For all Hall bookings, contact Breda at 089-4607901

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: People of the Parish

Tuesday: Noel Deane (Anniversary)

Wednesday: Deceased members of the Bourke & Dempsey Families

Thursday 7.00p.m.: Frank & Julia Geraghty & Deceased Family (Tallagh Hill)

Friday 8.00p.m.: Jim O'Donnell (Anniversary), Teresa, Gerry & John

Saturday 12.00noon: Angela O'Boyle (Anniversary)

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Jim McDonnell (Anniversary)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Francie Healy

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: Eileen Grier

Sunday: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Saturday: George O'Grady

Sunday: Seán Callaghan

 

Servers:

Saturday: Katelyn O'Donnell, Elise Touhill

Sunday: Erin & Óisín Flannery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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