Ballycastle >Local News
5th March '14

                                                      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

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Natasha O'Toole, Seaview and Christopher Birrane, Moygownagh who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Friday 21st February.

 

Quiz

Fun Pub Quiz and Fancy Dress Party, in aid of Kiddies Korner, on Friday 14th March in Healys.

 

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ballycastle on Monday 17th March after 11.30a.m. Mass. Anyone interested in entering a float, contact Collette on 086 8477845.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 1st March were: 1. 21. 26. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €3,700. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Cecil Jackson, Ballinglen

Margaret Gallagher, Killala

William & Tricia, c/o Seaview

Michael Moran, Annaghbeg

Steven Healy, Doonfeeney

 

G.A.A.

G.A.A. Club membership is now due.

Prices are as follows....family €50, single €30, OAP and student €10.

 

Ballycastle Cycling Club

 

Ballycastle Cycling Club, in Association with the Irish Kidney Association, will cycle 80km-100km through the North Mayo countryside on the 29 th March (route to be decided).
All funds generated through sponsorship and donations will be used to support the range of programmes provided by the IKA in Castlebar Hospital and the Renal Centre in Dublin .
Later that night (9.30p.m.), Music and food in Katie Macs, and the cheque will be presented to a member of the IKA.

Contact Tommy Flannery, Keith Scanlon, Clare Scanlon, Sinead Flannery or any member of Ballycastle cycling club for more details.

 

Golf Society

For information contact Michael 0872290145 or text Vincent on 0863915009 or Ollie Clarke.

Over 55's Club

Over 55's Keep Fit continues in Suífinn Way Centre every Tuesday at 11.30a.m. Outside fitness equipment available to all adults in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Music Classes

Music classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm. For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

Set Dancing Classes

Set Dancing Classes in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. All welcome.

 

Living Health

Come join in the fun with a small group of people (adults only), men and women, once a week for an hour to walk, jog or run and start getting the energy and vitality back into your life. Meet 7.30p.m. every Tuesday at the Resource Centre, Ballycastle. For more details call 087-9145551.

 

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.)

 

Library

Library is located in the VEC Building (former Secondary School) and is open on Wednesdays from 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.

 

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 5/3/14

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: Marie Jordan & Deceased Family

Tuesday : Deceased Moyles Family

Wednesday: Ash Wednesday. Elizabeth & James Earley

Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Private Intention

Thursday: Patrick Burke

Friday 8.00p.m.: Bridie & John McKenzie & Mary Cosgrave. (Padre Pio Novena)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Deceased Jordan Family Members

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Tilly Duggan (1st Anniversary) & Deceased Family

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Rose Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Tony D'Arcy

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O'Connor

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday :

 

Adoration:

6.30p.m.: Susan Tighe, Peggy Tighe

7.00p.m.: Loretto Munnelly, Maureen Healy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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