Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 takes place from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August with:
The Voice of Ballycastle’in Céide Fields Centre on Thursday 31st July,
Car Treasure Hunt on Friday 1st August at 6.00p.m.,
Mr. & Mrs. in Seaview Lounge on 4th August, in Katie Macs on 6th and Healys on 8th,
Prize for best dressed lady at the Fair Day on 4th August,
Barbeque in the Shambles on Saturday 9th and lots more.
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, MáirtÃn Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.
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.
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 13th July from 2.00 - 4.00p.m. All enquiries to Anne at 096-43180 (after 6p.m.)
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.
No’s drawn on 12th July were: 20. 26. 27. 28. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,600.
Next draw in McNamees.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Alan Martin, c/o John Burke
Neil & Mummy Greer, c/o Healys
Barry Cox, c/o Healys
David Langan, Carrowcur
Anthony Walsh, Glenurla
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.
Bingo in Ballycastle Community Hall on Monday nights at 8.30p.m.
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)
Music classes in St John's, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm. For further information, contact Maria 086 3016691.
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.
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, Photocopying, Laminating, Typing.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)
Library is located in the VEC Building (former Secondary School) and is open on Wednesdays from 9.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.
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
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has now been located at the Community Hall, Ballycastle and will operate within a two mile radius of the Hall.
In the event of a person collapsing and becoming unresponsive please
Monday: Frank Langan
Tuesday: Peter & Sabina Burke (Killerduff) & Deceased Family Members & Connor
Wednesday: Martin Haley (Fairview, Dublin) & Deceased Family Members
Thursday 7.30p.m.: Deceased Madden & Keane Family Members & Pat Golden
Friday 7.30p.m.: Tommy Clarke & Deceased Family Members
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Deceased Tomas Family (Belderrig)
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Jack & Kathleen Maughan
Saturday: George O’Grady
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seamus O’Connor
Saturday: Cauleen Barrett
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan
6.30p.m.: Bernie Chambers, Mauretti Bn UÃ Fhlatharta
7.00p.m.: Breda McNulty, Breda O’Toole
(Posted on Jul 17, 2014)