Ballycastle >Local News
9th October '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

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Josephine Cannon, Turlough, Castlebar who died recently (Mother of Antoinette Jackson, Sea Road ).

Golf Society

Results of outing to Castlebar Golf Club (Captains Day):

1st : Hamilton Madden 36pts

2nd : Shane Winters  33pts

3rd : Ray Finnerty    32pts back nine

4th : Eddie Keigher   32pts back nine

5th : Mark O'Donohue  32pts

Cat 1)  1st : David Alexander  31pts back nine 

            2nd : Noel Kelly   31pts

Cat 2)  1st : Gerry Henry 31pts

            2nd : Brian Forde 30pts

 Nearest the pin: Tony Robinson

 Longest drive: Oliver Clarke

 Visitors:  1st :  Dick Melrose

               2nd : Jim Kenny

Castlebar donkey winner: Philip Lavin

Donkey of the year: Tom Ivors

 

Congrats to all winners and thank you again for your support throughout the year from out-going captain Dominic Flanagan.

Good luck to incoming captain Michael Winters and vice captain Oliver Clarke. Have a good year.

New members and visitors welcome.  Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 or Dominic Flanagan on 0876950976

Next outing to Ballinrobe Golf Club on 19th Oct 13 (1st tee 12.00pm - be there for 11.30 am).

 

Ballinglen Arts Foundation

The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street , Ballycastle are pleased to present “A Drawing for Everything” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Nuala Clarke. Opening on Saturday October 19th from 8-10pm.  All are welcome to the opening. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition continues until December 20th.  Nuala, a returning fellow to Ballinglen, lives in Killala.

 

Lotto

No's drawn on 5th October were: 13. 15. 26. 28. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €1,600. Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

Kathleen Rowland, Downpatrick View

Donal Tomas, Ballyglass

Geraldine Moran, Annaghmore

Margaret Walsh, Glenedagh

Josie Ruane, Ballycastle

 

Christmas Fair

Ballycastle's Annual Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November. Any craft workers who would to book a table can contact 086-8492070.

 

Badminton/Volleyball

Badminton on Tuesday nights at 8.00p.m. in the Community Hall. Anyone interested in Volleyball on Wednesday nights at 8.00p.m. contact 089-4607901.

 

‘Kiddies Korner'

‘Kiddies Korner' Playschool, Ballycastle are inviting applicants to join their relief panel. Fetac Leval 5 or equivalent essential. Please post CV including copies of relevant qualifications and two written references to ‘Kiddies Korner', Main Street, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo or e-mail to bckiddieskorner@gmail.com (please note change of email address).

 

Book Club

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

Set dancing classes

Set dancing classes in St. John's Hall on Wednesdays from 9pm-11pm. 

 

Music Class

Music classes in St John's Hall on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm with Maria 086-3016691. New beginners very welcome. 

 

Bingo

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

 

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.)

 

Art Exhibition

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

e-mail:ballycastleart@gmail.com. www.ballycastletourism/info.ie

 

Library

Library is 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 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

 

Weekly Newsletter compiled by Maeve Dunne 9/10/13

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: No Mass

Wednesday: No Mass

Thursday 7.30p.m.: Private Intention

Friday: Michael Doherty (Carrowcur)

Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Johnny McHale & Deceased Family

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary (Anniversary) & Peter Carey

 

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Paddy Kelly

 

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: John Maughan

Sunday 11.30a.m.: Florrie McBrien

 

Servers:

Saturday Vigil: Anna Heffernan, Gerry Healy

Sunday : Tara Earley, Robert Tighe

 

Adoration:

6.30p.m.: Breege Gardiner, Marcella O'Grady

7.00p.m.: Gabrielle & Des Gribbin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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