Ballycastle >Local News
7th November '12

                                                      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

Table Quiz

Kiddies Korner Playschool would like to thank Noel Kelly, John Burke and Geraldine O'Connor for all their hard work in organizing a wonderful quiz night in Healys Pub Ballycastle on Wed 31st Oct. A great night was had by all and a fantastic 432 euro was raised. A big thank you to all who turned out on the night and supported this event.

 

Congratulations to Stephen Cooke, Brian Forde, John James Bourke and Francie Bonner – winners of the Table Quiz.

Winners of the Fancy Dress were Éilis Ormsby, Dympna McDermott and Natasha O'Toole.

 

G.A.A.

 

A big thank you to all who turned out for the club workshop on Friday 3rd November. Some great ideas generated, now the hard work starts. The club hope to launch their development plan on the 1st December.

 

Well done Baile an Chaisil on winning the Shane Williams Cup against Lacken recently on a score line of 0-12 to 1-5 and in the process insured their league status for another season.

 

Fixture:

Senior Football League Div 1D : Crossmolina v Ballycastle on Saturday 10th at 3.00p.m

 

Craft Fair

Annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Resource Centre, Ballycastle on Saturday 24th November 12.00noon – 5.00p.m. & 8.30p.m. – 10.00p.m. and on Sunday 25th November 12.00noon – 4.00p.m. Raffle on Sunday 25 th .

1st Prize: Hamper; 2nd : Small Hamper; 3rd : Set of 3 cushions; 4th : Bottle of Wine; 5th : Tin Biscuits; 6th : Box Sweets. Lines at €2 each now on sale in local businesses.

 

Fashion Show

Kiddies Korner Fashion Show on Friday 16th November in Ballycastle Hall. Doors open 7.30p.m. Cheese & wine reception. Tickets €10. Children free.

 

Card Game

Ballycastle GAA Annual Card Game on Wednesday 21st November in Ballycastle Hall at 8.30p.m. €1,700 in prizes. Ladies Prize and Buyers Prize. Spot Prizes and Raffle. Tickets €10.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 3rd November were: 2. 22. 28. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €2,800. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

John Burke, Ballycastle

Megan Garry & Padraic, Ballycastle

Ann & Pav, c/o Tramps Bar

P. J. Kelly, Rathlacken

Mary G, Padraic, Rosie & Harry, Ballycastle

 

Community Development Course

Community Development Course continues on Wednesdays from 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. All welcome to attend.

 

Ballycastle Golf Society

Next outing to Mullranny Golf Club on 24th November 2012

Anyone interested in going to Hudson Bay in June 2013, please bring a deposit at next outing.

Contact number for Dominic Flanagan is 0876950976 / Michael Winters 0872290145.

 

Basketball

Basketball on Thursdays in the Community Hall 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.

 

Music classes

Music classes in St. John's Hall Ballycastle on Saturdays from 1pm - 2.30pm. All are very welcome

 

Set Dancing

Set Dancing classes in St. John's Hall Ballycastle on Wednesdays from 9pm - 11pm. Enjoy a great night out. Everyone very welcome.

 

Irish Dancing  Fun

Irish Dancing classes continue every Monday and Thursday, in St John's Hall, Ballycastle from 5pm till 6.30pm. New members are always welcome.  Children can start from age 3 up.

 

Bingo

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

 

Art Exhibition

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

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

Library

Library is now 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 is finally installed in Suífinn Way Estate and 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.

 

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. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

 

Community Hall

 

Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.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: No Mass

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Michael McHale & Ellen Horsfield

Wednesday: Frank Finnerty

Thursday: Tom Ormsby, Margaret & J.T. Gardiner

Friday: Dan & Catherine Tighe

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Deceased Tighe Family

Sunday 11.30a.m.:   Maura (Anniversary) & Patrick McGuire & Deceased Family

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary Boyle

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Seamus O'Connor

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Florrie McBrien

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Liam Óg Barrett, Tara Earley

Sunday : Carrie Stadler, Gerry Healy

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Anne & Paddy McDonnell

7.30p.m.: Teresa McHale, Marcella O'Grady

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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