Ballycastle >Local News
8th May '13

                                                      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

Holy Communion

First Holy Communion in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 12th May at 11.30a.m. Mass.

 

Deaths

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of John Connor, Galway and Ballycastle, who died last week (Brother of Gerard (Crott), Willie (Sligo), Anna R.I.P. (Main Street) and

Chris R.I.P. (Galway).

 

Sympathy is also extended to the family, relatives and friends of Agnes Smith (nee Healy) , Manchester & Doonfeeney who died recently (Sister of Paddy, Johnny and Marty).

May their souls rest in peace.

 

West Coast Vintage Society

Auto Jumble and Car Boot Sale on Sunday 26th May '13 in Ballycastle, commencing at 12.00noon.

Parts for Tractors, Cars, Commercials and Motorcycles.

Also on the day, Static Vintage display, Threshing and lots more.

For more information, contact Alastair at 087-2111211 or Seán at 086-8373112.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 4th May were: 2. 7. 12. 29. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,400. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Daniel Healy, Seaview Place

Marian & Seán Timlin, Ballinglen

Patrick McDonnell, Carrowniskey

Kathleen McDonnell, Carrowniskey

Kathleen Donnelly, Dominick Street

 

G.A.A.

Result:

Senior Football League Div 1D : Ballycastle: 3 – 9; Bohola Moy Davitts: 1 – 6.

Ballycastle Team: Brian Healy, Paul Whelan, Mark Gaughan, Eoin Clifford, John Carey,

Daniel Breslin, Fergal Forde (0-1), Michéal Forde (1-3, 1-0 penalty), Shane Breslin, Barry McHale, Shane Healy (0-1f), Declan Caulfield, Simon Barrett (0-2), Padraic Gardiner (1-0),

Dermot Kelly (1-2 (1f)).

Subs used: Fergus Tighe for Declan Caulfield; J.P. Guiheen for Shane Breslin;

J.J. Burke for Padraic Gardiner; Declan Murphy for Eoin Clifford.

Subs not used: Craig Kelly, M. McCann.

 

Membership:
Membership may still be given to committee members. Family membership €40; Adult €25; Youth €10; OAP €10; Student €10. Membership cards will be available from club officers.

Dance

T. J.'s Social Dance in the Community hall on Saturday 18th May at 10.30p.m. Music by Tom Campbell.

 

Community Alert

Community Alert meeting on Friday 17th May at 9.00p.m.

 

‘Kiddies Korner'

Ballycastle ‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool will hold its AGM on Friday 17th May at 8.00p.m. in the Playschool. All welcome.

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool will hold a parents information evening on Friday 31 st May at 8.00p.m. for parents of children attending the service in September 2013.

 

Bring and Buy Sale

Bring and Buy Sale in St John's Hall, Ballycastle on Saturday 11th May at 7.30 pm.

All proceeds go to building a Girl's School in Malawi . Please support.

 

Day Trip to Lough Derg

A coach will travel to Lough Derg for a day trip on Sunday 26th May.

For Bookings and Details, Contact Mary McGrath, McGrath Coaches at 097 87842.

 

Water Safety

Water Safety – one week only – commencing on July 29th at Lacken Pier. All enquiries to Anne at 096 – 43180.

 

Craft Shop

Craft Shop is located in the Resource Centre, Upper Main Street stocking goods by local craftworkers e.g. knitwear, crochet, handmade cards, candles, fridge magnets, wooden bowls, cushions etc.

Also, Paintings by local artists, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items.

 

Other Facilities available :

Tourist Information, Fax, Laminating, Photocopying, Typing.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)

 

Art

Paintings by Ballycastle Art Group are on display in the Resource Centre Art Gallery , Ballycastle. Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.

E-mail: ballycastleart@gmail.com

 

Community Alert

People 65years and over wishing to avail of monitored pendant alarms, please contact Joe Gardiner 086-8453067 or Caroline Stadler 086-3974408 as Application Forms are now available.

 

Classes

Art Class on Mondays at 7.00p.m. in Suífinn Way Centre.

 

Set Dancing class on Wednesdays at 9pm. in St. John's Hall.

 

Music classes in St John's Hall on Saturdays 11.00a.m. – 12.30p.m..

 

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.

 

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 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 9.00p.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.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday 10.30a.m.: Jack Heffernan

Tuesday 8.00p.m.: Thomas, Bridget & Martin Healy

Wednesday 7.00p.m.: John Farrell (Anniversary)

Thursday 10.00a.m.: Peggy & John Hughes, Kilbride

Friday 10.00a.m.: Holy Souls

Saturday 12.00noon: Jim & Mary Boyle & Deceased Family

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Margaret Gardiner (Anniversary)

Sunday 11.30a.m.: First Holy Communion Day. Mai & Anthony Quinn (Anniversary)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Rose Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Tony D'Arcy

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Michael A. O'Connor

Sunday 11.30a.m.: First Holy Communion Children

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Conor Tomas, Gerry Healy

Sunday : Shauna Healy, Liam Óg Barrett

 

Adoration:

7.00p.m.: Loretto Munnelly, Maureen Healy

7.30p.m.: Bernie Healy, Mary McDonnell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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