Ballycastle >Local News
4th May '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                                                            service

Vintage Society

West Coast Vintage Society Annual Field Day will take place in Ballycastle on Sunday 15th May 2011 from 12.00noon – 6.00p.m. with Vintage Motor Bikes, Vintage Tractors, Vintage cars, Vintage Lorries, Modern Motorcycles, Retro Cars, Model Exhibits, Working Tractors Exhibit, Blacksmith, Straw Weaving, Butter-making, Potter's Wheel , Wood Turning, Crafts Display, Trade Stands, Dog Show, Amusements and much more. MWR will broadcast live from the event. All exhibits must be insured.

For further information contact Alistair McCormick on 087-2111211 or Aishling Ruddy on 087-9915434.

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of James Noone who died in London (brother of Johnnie, Ballinglen)

Development Company

Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company AGM will be held on Wednesday 25th May at 9.00p.m. in the Resource Centre. New members needed. All welcome.

Lotto

 

No's drawn on Saturday 30th April were: 2. 4. 8. 23. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,100. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Susan Tighe, Carrowmore

George O'Grady, Ballycastle

Brian Polke, Ballycastle

Martina & Emma Maughan, Ballycastle

Karen McHugh, c/o Breslins

G.A.A.

Comórtas
Beidh Baile an Chaisil ag taistil chuig Dún na nGall ar an deireadh seachtaine saoire i Meitheamh. Tá súil againn go ndeanfaidh lucht tacaíocht gach iarracht taisteal suas agus tacaíocht a thabhairt don foireann.

Baile an Chaisil will be travelling to Donegal on the Bank Holiday weekend in June for the All Ireland Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta competition. We hope that supporters will make every effort to travel and support the team.

Results:

Mayo Senior League Div 1E: Ballycastle: 3 – 10; Kilmovee: 0 – 7.

North Mayo Exclusive Cup Final: Ballycastle v Moygownagh scheduled for Monday 2nd May was postponed.

U-16 League: Naomh Padraig: 7 – 17; Kiltane: 2 – 11.

U-18 League : Naomh Padraig: 3 – 9; Mayo Gaels: 0 – 18.

Fixtures:

Senior League : Ballycastle v Kiltimagh on Saturday 7th May at 7.00p.m. in Kiltimagh.

U-14 League: Bonniconlon v Naomh Padraig on Thursday 5th May at 7.00p.m.

U-18 League : Naomh Padraig v Breaffy on Friday 6th May at 7.00p.m.

 

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.

County Board Draw tickets are now available from any club member. Please support.

 

Naomh Padraig Training

Boys U-8, U-10 & U-12 training continues every Friday at 700p.m. in Kilfian pitch.

Fundraiser

Cancer Awareness Fundraiser in aid of Hospice Friendly Hospital in Healy's Pub, Ballycastle on Friday 20th May at 8.00p.m. Your support would be appreciated.

 

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition ‘Different Strokes' will take place in the Reading Room, Ballina Library from 19th April–7th May featuring Ballycastle Art Group, Ardagh Artists, Kay Duncalf, Sue Upton, Frankie Friess and others. For further information contact Sue at 085-7359275 or Kay at 087-7713882.

 

Community Care Outing

Lacken Community Care Outing from Tuesday June 7th – June 9th . Bus leaves Ballycastle at 9.00a.m. on Tuesday 7 th . Price €160. Price includes 2 nights B & B, 2 dinners, tea and scones on journey up on Tuesday, admission fees to all scenic sites. Corn/Flax Mill, Donegal Museum, Glebe House & Gallery, Workhouse/Dunfaraghy & Colmcille Heritage Centre, Walls of Derry & Derry sites and shopping. Music provided on nights of tours. Return on Thursday. Deposit of €50 will hold place.

 

Ballycastle Golf Society

Anyone interested in playing can contact Vincent Tomas on 087 7719359 or Michael Kelly on 087 9145551.

 

Church Diary

Confirmation will take place in Ballycastle on 22nd May 2011.

First Holy Communion will take place in Ballycastle on 29th May 2011.

 

Ballycastle Book Club

Meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m. For further details contact Mary at 086-8095536.

 

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 9.00p.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: Michael Scott (Anniversary)

Tuesday: David Kelly

Wednesday: Michael John Winters (Ballyknock)

Thursday 8.00p.m.: Martina Doyle

Friday 8.00p.m.: John Collins (Anniversary) & Bridgie (7.45p.m. Novena Rosary)

Saturday 8.15p.m.: Martin Connor, Nora & Fidelma

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Gerry Healy (Anniversary) & Emma

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Paddy Kelly

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Caroline Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Elizabeth O'Donnell

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Breege Doherty, Peggy Burke

7.30p.m.: Bridie Hunt, Caroline Stadler

8.00p.m.: Breege Meyler, Margaret McLean

8.30p.m.: Kathleen Donnelly, Mary O'Connor

 

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