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

Award winners at the G.A.A. Dinner Dance

Left to right -

Seamus Ormsby, Secretary

Shane Breslin, Player of the Year

Ger Brady, Guest of Honour

Joe McDonnell, Hall of Fame

Éilis Ormsby, Club Person of the Year

Martin Hefferon, Chairperson

G.A.A. Dinner Dance

A Great night was had by all who attended the annual Dinner Dance on the 25th March. Special guest Ger Brady talked about playing against Ballycastle - who used to play hard but always fair. He spoke of the many people he met through football from Ballycastle and how friendly they were after matches (not so while the match was on). 

Hall of Fame winner Joe Mc Donnell had the attendance in the palm of his hand as he talked about the good old days, when playing for Ballycastle was more than just togging out, and how in times of hardship it brought the whole parish together to forget their troubles for one hour ever weekend. He talked about the great Tom Langan and how he remembers Tom playing and how all the footballers at the time looked up to the giant of the game and he told of the great gentleman Tom was. He spoke of great days and the rivalry between Ballycastle and Ardnaree at the time and he spoke of the great people he played with throughout those years like Willie Barrett. He also spoke of his love of Ballycastle and always  loves to hear the news from home even though he has been in England for many years. After his speech there was a deserved standing ovation for a worthy winner of the Hall of Fame.

Eilis Ormsby was the winner of Club Person of the Year award. Eilis being the first woman from the parish to win this award, made it extra special and no one deserved it more. She has done trojan work since taking over from Aidan Tighe (R.I.P.) who himself left a great legacy for her to continue. She was presented with the Aidan Tighe trophy from Martin Hefferon (Chairman) with a great applause from the 160 in attendance.

Shane Breslin was winner of the Player of the Year award. His great work rate in every match he played in last season left no one in any doubt he deserved it. He led the team from midfield and was never wanting in any match he played in.

Martin Hefferon thanked all who attended the Dinner Dance, with special thanks to the winners and their families. He also talked about the great plans Ballycastle had for the coming year regarding the club house and facilities in Tom Langan Park .

G.A.A.

Result:

Breaffy House Hotel Senior Football League Div 1D:

Ballycastle: 0 – 8; Castlebar Mitchells: 3 – 12

Fixture:

Saturday 7th April at 5.00p.m.: Ballintubber v Ballycastle

Club Membership is now due and can be paid to any committee member. Single: €25; Family: €40; Students and O.A.P.: €10.

West Coast Vintage Society

At our recent Dinner Dance cheques totalling €4,250 were given out to National Charities and local causes. These were: Jack & Jill Foundation, Aware, Rock Rose House, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, Community Alert, Kiddies Korner, Sr. Mary McNulty, both Ballycastle & Belderrig defibrillators and Ballycastle Christmas Lights.

This is only made possible by the continued support from the local community. Thanks also to all who donated spot prizes on the night.

Just to remind everyone that this year's Field Day will be held on the 20th May in Ballycastle.

Lotto

No's drawn on Saturday 31st March were: 5. 19. 23. 30. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €9,900. Next draw in Healy's.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Kevin Walsh, Killala

Des & Trish Earley, Ballycastle

Gráinne Grier, Muingelly

John Kenny, Ballycastle

Mary Cooke, Behy

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Maura Perciville, London (Sister of Paddy & Benny Langan, Kilbride) who died recently.

Social Dance

Social Dance in Ballycastle Community Hall on Friday 6th April. Music by Kay and the Country Stars.

Water Safety Classes

Water Safety Classes at Lacken Pier Monday 2nd July – Friday 6th July and

Monday 23rd – Friday 27th July.

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool

‘Kiddies Korner' Enrolment night on Wednesday 11th April at 8.30p.m. in the Playschool.

AGM on Wednesday 18th April at 8.30p.m.

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Monday nights at 9.00p.m.

Ballycastle Golf Society

Next outing to Westport Golf Club on 28th April.

Anyone interested in playing can contact Vincent Tomas on 087 7719359 or Padraig Winters on 086 3203736

Music Classes

Music Classes in St. John's Hall Ballycastle every Saturday 11.30a.m. - 1.30p.m. --

tin whistle, keyboard, accordians, banjo, marching band drumming.

Call Maria 086-3016691 for more details.

Set Dancing

Set Dancing continues every Wednesday night in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle from 9pm. All welcome.

Art

Artworks are constantly on display in the Art Gallery upstairs in the Resource Centre, so please drop in to the Gallery when visiting Ballycastle.

Ballycastle art can be viewed at www.ballycastle.ie/touristinformation

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

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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 9.00p.m.

Tuesday : Zumba Dancing 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. Ladies football at 8.00p.m.

Wednesday : Men's Indoor Soccer (Over 18's) at 8.00p.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

Monsignor Seán Killeen will be covering duty for Fr. Harrison while he is away from the Parish.
Fr. Paddy Hoban (096-32176) and Fr. Brian Conlon (096-34014) will cover any sick calls.

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

Masses this week:

Monday: No Mass

Tuesday: No Mass

Wednesday 8.00p.m.: Martin Moran (1st Anniversary) Followed by Confessions with visiting Priest.

Holy Thursday 8.00p.m .: Mass of the Lord's Supper. Mary Joe & Tom Clifford

Good Friday 3.00p.m.: Good Friday Ceremonies

Holy Saturday Vigil 9.00p.m .: People of the Parish

Easter Sunday 11.30a.m.: Maura Perciville

Eucharist Ministers:

Holy Thursday: Margaret Burke, George O'Grady

Good Friday: Seán Callaghan, Seamus O'Connor, Tony D'Arcy

Holy Saturday: Paddy Kelly, Kathleen Donnelly, Breege Gardiner

Easter Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary Boyle, Cauleen Barrett, Margaret Burke

Readers:

Holy Thursday: Caroline Nealon

Good Friday: Michael A. O'Connor, Margaret Burke, Frankie Scanlon

Holy Saturday Vigil: Seamus O'Connor, John Maughan

Easter Sunday 11.30a.m.: Nuala Delaney

Servers:

Holy Saturday Vigil: Shane Maughan, Maria Maughan

Easter Sunday : Anna Healy, Carrie Stadler, Tara Earley

Adoration:

No Adoration this week.

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