Ballycastle >Local News
7th May '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

GAA Awards

Congratulations to the following who were presented with awards at the GAA function on Easter Sunday night:

Hall of Fame award: Donal O'Grady

Club Person of the Year: Joe Gardiner and Seamus Ormsby

Player of the Year: Michéal Forde

 

G.A.A. Membership

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

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

 

Golf Society

Results from Outing to Tubbercurry:

1st : John Reilly 35pts

2nd : Dominic Flanagan 34pts

3rd : David Finnerty 32pts

Longest drive: Oliver Clarke

Donkey prize: Peter Regan

 

Next outing is to Westport Golf Club on 31st May. 1st tee is at 10.30am, please be there for 10am.

 

Outing to Connemara Golf Club on weekend of 20/21 June. Last chance to book. If interested, please contact Oliver Clarke 0860579204 or Michael Winters on 0872290145 for more information. Visitors welcome. 

 

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, grandchildren, relatives and friends of Julia Gillespie ( nee Healy), Derra Lower, Bellacorrick and late of Bunnawillan and Shranakilla who died on Friday 2 nd May (mother of Mary D'Arcy, Main Street ) .

May she rest in peace.

 

Wedding

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Walter Lynch, Glenossra and Louise Kilcourse, Ballyhaunis who were married in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 4 th May.

 

Lough Derg

We will running a coach for a one day retreat on Sunday 25th May to Lough Derg.

All enquiries to Mary McGrath on 097 87842.

 

‘The Real McCoy'

‘The Real McCoy', presented by Mid West Radio Players, in Ballycastle Community Hall on

Sunday 18th May 2014 commencing at 8.00p.m. sharp. Admission €15.

 

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 18th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 3rd May were: 10. 16. 21. 30. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,600. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Eileen Kearney, Carrowcullen

Marcella O'Grady, Ballycastle

Johnny Flannery, Seaview Place

Mag Gallagher, Killala

Padraig & Michael McDonnell, Seaview

 

Club 55 Exercise Group

Club Exercise Group at 11.30a.m. each Tuesday in Suífinn Way Centre. All welcome. Outdoor Gym available any time for all adults in the community also for tourists and visitors.

 

Water Safety

Water Safety Classes commencing on Monday 21st July at Lacken Pier. All enquiries to Anne at 096-43180 (after 6p.m.)

 

Ballycastle Coastal Challenge

Ballycastle 10k Coastal Challenge road race/fun run takes place this year on 28th June and will introduce a 6k fun run/walk route in addition to the 10k.
Contact Mike on 0879145551 or email ballycastle10k@gmail.com

 

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.

 

Cycling Club

If you are interested in getting fit, seeing the beautiful North Mayo countryside and making some new friends, then why not join Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club (Ballycastle Cycling Club). We cycle at a pace that suits everyone.
Find us on Facebook or call 0876563249 or 0863225128

 

Music Classes

Music classes on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm.

For further information contact Maria 086 3016691.

 

Book Club

Book Club meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m. Contact Mary at 086-8095536.

 

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition by Ballycastle Art Group is open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

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, 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.

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

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

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

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday7.30p.m.: Richard Timlin

Tuesday : John, Winifred & Breege Keane

Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Gerry, Vincent, Emma & Mary Healy

Thursday: Jack & Mary Gaffney & Annie McHugh

Friday 7.00p.m.: Martin (Anniversary) & Nora Connor

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Thomas & Brigid Healy (Behy)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Eileen & Tony Whelan

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: Eileen Grier

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jerome Chambers

 

Readers:

Saturday: George O'Grady

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Bernie Chambers, Mauretti Bn. Uí Fhlatharta

7.00p.m.: Breda McNulty, Breda O'Toole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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