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

Some Photos from Festival week can be seen in Photo Gallery.

Coastal Challenge

Well done to all who took part in the Ballycastle 10k Road Race, Walk & Fun Run coastal challenge on Sunday 1st September 2013.

1st : Jonathon Deane (00:38:44)

2nd : Seán Gallagher (00:38:51)

Ladies:

1st : Claire O'Boyle (00:44:20)

2nd : Lorraine Carey (00:47:02)

Over 60's:

Men: 1st : Seamus Gaughan, (00:41:21),          2nd : Michael Callandar (01:47:44)

Ladies: 1st : Margaret Munnelly, (01:18:52),    2nd : Maureen Healy (01:42:22)

All Ireland Tickets

Ballycastle GAA will be raffling 4 All Ireland Final Tickets, in Katie Macs Bar on Saturday night 14th September. Tickets are now on sale from all shops and bars in Ballycastle. Tickets are €5 per line. The club must raise money for the Mayo team in order to increase the allocation of tickets the club receive.

G.A.A.

Any club members wishing to order All-Ireland tickets please contact Seamus on 086-3226646 no later than 12.00noon on Monday 9th September.

Result:

Ballycastle: 1 – 10; Lacken: 1 – 10

Ballycastle Team: Brian Healy, Paul Whelan, J.P. Guiheen, Eoin Clifford, John Carey,

Michéal Forde (1-2), Brian McHale, Shane Breslin, Shane Healy (0-2), Declan Caulfield (0-1),

Daniel Breslin, Richard Tighe, Alan Murphy, Fergal Forde (0-4), Dermot Kelly (0-1).

Sub: Simon Barrett for Daniel Breslin.

Irish Dancing Class

Scoil Rince Ui Mhurchu is very pleased to welcome you back to our fun Irish dancing classes. They take part every Monday and Thursday evening in St John's Hall, Main Street , Ballycastle. Beginners and new members class from 5pm-6pm with advanced class from 6pm-7pm.
This year our dancing class ran its first fun dance camp.  It was a week of Irish dance, games, hip hop and dance drama. It was a great success and was enjoyed by every one. Looking forward to up coming events and Christmas Show.

Lotto

No's drawn on 31st August were: 4. 8. 11. 18. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €1,100.

Next draw in McNamees

Five Envelopes drawn:

Tom O'Gara, Bogtown

P. J. & Caitriona Gillespie, Ballina

Frankie Bonner, c/o Tramps Bar

Emma & Kayla O'Boyle, Kincon

Margaret McHale, Killala

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Martin McAndrew, Barnatra who died recently (Uncle of Evelyn McHale and Angela Tomas, Belderrig).

Badminton

Anyone interested in playing Badminton in the Community Hall contact 089-4607901.

Irish Music & Dance

Neasa Timlin, School of Irish Music and Irish Dance will commence classes in the Community Hall on Tuesday 10th September. Irish Dance from 3.30 – 4.30p.m and Music at 4.30p.m. A fun way of learning to dance/play an instrument, getting exercise and meeting new friends.

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition by Crossmolina born Niamh O'Malley will be on view in the Ballinglen Art Gallery from

2nd – 9th September 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.

Christmas Fair

Annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held in the Resource Centre, Ballycastle on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November '13. More details later.

Bingo

Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday nights at 8.30p.m .

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, biros, teabag holders, St. Brigid's crosses and more. Also, Paintings by local artists, 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.)

Shop open on Saturdays from 11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m. until the end of August.

Art Exhibition

Ballycastle Art Group Annual Art Exhibition ‘Fáilte' will remain open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

e-mail:ballycastleart@gmail.com. www.ballycastletourism/info.ie

Library

Library is 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

Weekly Newsletter compiled by Maeve Dunne 4/9/13

Church Notices

Fr. Harrison is away until 14th September.

Priests covering are Fr. Paddy Hoban (096-32176) and Fr. Brian Conlon (096-34014).

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: No Mass

Thursday: No Mass

Friday 7.00p.m.: Brigid Breslin (nee Grier) Padre Pio Novena

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Bridget (Anniversary) & John Collins

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Antonia Langan

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Caroline Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Florrie McBrien

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Tara Earley, David Doherty

Sunday : Kevin Scott, Lauren Healy

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Teresa McHale, Marcella O'Grady

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