Ballycastle >Local News
9th July '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

Ballycastle Festival

Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 takes place from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August with lots of events, including children's events, planned. The Festival begins with a heat of ‘The Voice of Ballycastle' in Céide Fields Centre on Thursday 31 st and ends with a Barbeque in the Shambles on Saturday 9 th . More details next week.

 

‘Spirit of Place' (some photos in Photo Gallery)

Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport officially opened the Spirit of Place installation ‘The Crossing' at Downpatrick Head on Friday last. This is one of two signature points in Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way 1,500 mile route that follows the coastline from Donegal to Cork . The site was blessed by Fr. Michael Harrisson P.P. Ballycastle, Rev. Niall O'Raw and Canon Seán Killeen. Bodrán players – local and students from Washington College – lined the berm before the official opening. The beat of the bodrán depicting the pagan origin of the site.

This was followed by a barbeque and a night of music and dance in the Shambles, courtesy of Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company and Mayo County Council.

It was great to see such a large crowd attend and a very enjoyable night was had by all.

Well done to all who were involved in this installation project.

 

Outdoor Mass

Mass will be offered at Our Lady's Grotto, Ceide Fields, Ballycastle on Friday 11th July at 7.00p.m. for all who have died tragically along the North Mayo coast.

 

Voice of Ballycastle

Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle:

Saturday July 19th: Healy's Bar at 8.30pm.

Saturday July 26th: Katie Macs Bar at 8.30p.m.

Thursday 31st July: Céide Fields Visitor Centre at 8.00p.m.

Final: Saturday August 2nd: Healyfest Beer Garden at 9.00p.m.

You can now vote for your favourite act by going online to www.ballycastlegaa.com and following the instructions.

The 12 Contestants are: Michael Kelly, Kevin Tomas, Ray Tighe, The Gardiner Sisters, Miriam Walsh, Siobhán and Seán Murphy, Erin Langan, Catherine Scott, Brian Healy, Concreta, Coultry Girls, Bob O'Neill.

 

Giro de Baile an Chaisil

Hosted by Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club, Giro de Baile an Chaisil takes place on Sunday August 3rd at 10:30am. The Giro follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballycastle Village right along the North Mayo Coast cycling right into the heart of Erris. 3 routes to choose from: 140km, 60km and 10km family route.

For more information, contact Noel Kelly 0863828713, Máirtín Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.

 

Water Safety

Water Safety Classes commencing at Lacken Pier on Monday 21st July at 2.00p.m. for beginners, all swims, safety, rescue and survival. Enrolment at Lacken Pier on Sunday 13 th July from 2.00 - 4.00p.m. All enquiries to Anne at 096-43180 (after 6p.m.)

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Ballina Golf Course on 25/07/2014

1st tee is at 10.00am so please be there for 9.30a.m. 

Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 for more information.

Lotto

No's drawn on 5th July were: 2. 11. 24. 26. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,500. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Willie Barrett, Ballycastle

Maura Hopkins, Kilbride

Eileen Munnelly, c/o Francie Gardiner

Bernie Lynn, Moyne, Killala

McHales, Kilroe, Killala

 

Fair Day

Anyone interested in having a stall at the Fair Day on August 4th please phone 087-1365194 or 086-3571231 to book. Limited spaces. No Charge.

 

Dog Licences

Mayo County Council would like to advise dog owners that the dog wardens will be in the East Mayo region including Ballina/Ballycastle/Swinford/Callow/Brackloon and surrounding areas checking dog licences in the next few days. If you do not have a licence, you can buy one on line at www.mayococo.ie or from your local post office.

 

Macra na Feirme 

Macra na Feirme celebrates it's 70th Anniversary this year. To mark this, Mayo Macra are holding a Dinner Dance and Reunion for past and present members on Saturday September 13th in Hotel Ballina. Music by The Trevor Moyles Band & Disco. Tickets are €25 if bought by August 16th and are on sale now. To prepare for this, they are looking for any old pictures of Macra dances or field days, newspaper clippings or any promotional material. Please email mayomacra@hotmail.com or contact Sharon on 086-1600395 or the Mayo Macra Facebook page. 

 

Art Exhibition

Women's Art Group Annual Art Exhibition remains open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.

Join us on Facebook (Ballycastle Art Group)

 

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.

 

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.

Tuesday: Ladies Basketball at 8.00p.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. (unless otherwise stated)

Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

Sunday: 11.30a.m.

 

Masses this week:

Monday: People of the Parish

Tuesday : Mary Murphy& Deceased Family ( Killena)

Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Michael & Tessie Kenny

Thursday: Tony & Mary McAndrew

Friday: Brigid Healy Douglas

Saturday 1.00p.m.: Frankie Bonner (Month's Mind)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Michael John, Katie & Tony Barrett

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Special Intention

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday: Rose Nealon

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan

 

Readers:

Saturday: Mary Walsh

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Nuala Delaney

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: To be arranged

Sunday : To be arranged

 

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Breege Gardiner, Mary Hefferon

7.00p.m.: Des & Gabrielle Gribbin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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