Ballycastle >Local News
9th April '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

Weddings

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Zara Hunt, Carrowcubic and

Michael Munnelly, Garden Hill, Killala who were married on Saturday 4th April and to Frankie Scanlon, Ballycastle and Elaine Clerkin, Sligo who also got married on Saturday 4th .

 

Kiddies Korner Playschool

AGM on Friday 11th April at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

 

Cake sale, in aid of ‘Kiddies Korner', will be held in the Playschool, on Easter Saturday after evening Mass.

 

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. Please see link attached for the 6k.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/517615681
Contact Mike on 0879145551 or email ballycastle10k@gmail.com

 

Golf Society

Results from outing to Sligo Golf Club:

1st : David Alexander 33pts 

2nd : David Finnerty  32pts back nine

3rd : Oliver Clarke. 32pts

Donkey Winner: Michael Winters

Next outing to Tubbercurry Golf Club on 26 th April.

1st : tee 10.30. Be there for 10am thank you.

Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 or text Vincent Tomas on society number.

 

Outing to Connamarra Golf Club on weekend of June 20/21. All names of those who are going for 1 night or 2 nights have to be in by Tubbercurry Outing as hotel and golf club are looking for final numbers for rooms to keep and slots on timesheets to keep. Those who have not booked their room or slot will not be able to go unless they phone hotel or golf club themselves. Visitors and new members welcome.  For more information on trip contact Oliver Clarke on 0860579204

Tidy Towns

Tidy Towns Spring clean up organised for Friday 18 th April from 10.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. Everyone welcome. We will provide gloves and plastic aprons, rubbish bags etc. We will meet at the old National School . Please come along.

 

Bio Diversity training

Bio Diversity training, organised by Deirdre Cunningham from the Heritage Office, on 24th April, 1st and 8th May at 8.00p.m. in Ballycastle Resource Centre. Course is free. All welcome.

 

Smear Clinics

Nurse led, Smear Clinics held on a monthly basis in the Health Centre, Ballycastle. To arrange an appointment, telephone 096-43339.

 

Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, raised €1,240 (Ballycastle: €1,142.25; Kilfian: €97.75). Sincere Thank You to all who supported, all who helped in any way and to Michael & Antoinette Jackson for supplying the daffodils.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 5th April were: 5. 17. 23. 24. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €4,200. Next draw in Katie Macs.

Five Envelopes drawn:

The Grandchildren, Ballymachugh

P. J. McCann, Belderrig

Sally Bourke, Heathfield

Francie Ruane, Ballycastle

Attie McNulty, Ballycastle

 

Cycling Club

Do you enjoy getting out on a bike, but are too intimidated to join a bike club that promotes racing? Are you new to cycling or just ge tting back into riding?
Maybe you are looking for a little motivation to cycle more frequently or want to exercise in the outdoors with some really great people.
Then come join our Club where it's not about speed, it's about FUN.

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.

 

G.A.A.

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

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

First Holy Communion

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 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

 

Church Notices

Mass Times:

Weekdays at 10.00a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: Pat, Bridie & Jack Langan

Tuesday : Martin Moran (Anniversary)

Wednesday: Holy Souls

Thursday 11.00a.m.: Michael, Mickey Joe & Sean Desmond

Friday 7.30p.m.: Mary (Anniversary) & Jim McHale

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Loretto Grier, Peter & Sabina Burke

Sunday 11.30a.m.: William Gardiner (Month's Mind)

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Tommy Carey

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Michael A. O'Connor, John Maughan, Cauleen Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Margaret Burke, Elizabeth O'Donnell, Jerome Chambers

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Chloe Scott, Finn McDermott Cox

Sunday : Caoimhe Grier, Adam Clinton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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