The Christmas Craft Fair in Ballycastle Hall this Saturday 29th November from 12.00 – 6.00p.m. & 8.00p.m. – 9.30p.m. and Sunday 30th November from 12.00 – 4.00p.m. will be well worth a visit with a huge variety of crafts, home baking and other items, by locals and craftworkers from all parts of Mayo.Â
An added attraction is a children's card making corner with Nicola. This is a chance to get most of your Christmas shopping done in one place and support local.
Admisssion is free and all are welcome.
Raffle for Hamper and other prizes.
For further information or to book a table, contact 086-3787551.
Congratulations to the members of Ballycastle Writers Group on the launch of their second book ‘Along the Way'.
The book can be purchased in all local businesses. Stories in the book are by the following: Cauleen Barrett, Sr. Loretto Burns, Mike Diamond, Catherine Donoghue, Thomas Forde, Molly Garvin-Doherty, Ena Langan-Gleeson, Sr. Maureen Kelly, Ursula Kelly, Pauline Mahon, Patricia McDonnell, Mary Jo Lavelle McNicholas, Teresa Moody, Margaret Munnelly, Aisling NÃ Fhlatharta, Fr. Eddie Rogan.
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Sunday 30th November: Ballycastle Cemetery at 2.30p.m. & Kilbride Cemetery at 3.15p.m.
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St Bridget's presentation night on Friday 5th December in Moygownagh Centre and the AGM will take place on Saturday 6th in Kilfian Clubhouse.
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Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club AGM will take place on Thursday 27th November at 8.00p.m. sharp in Ballycastle Hall.
Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club Dinner Dance takes place in the Wolfdog Tavern, Killala on the 5th December at 8pm. Music by the Céide Boys.  2nd Annual Christmas cycle takes place on Thursday 1st January at 1.00pm.
If anyone from outside the club would like to take part, you are more than welcome but you must contact a club member before the date.
Refreshments after in the Seaview Lounge. Admission free.
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The AGM of Ballycastle GAA will take place on Friday 19th December at 7.00p.m. in the Resource Centre, followed by a Table Quiz in Katie Macs.  Anyone hoping to have Baile an Chaisil Club Hoodies, Rain Jackets, Jerseys (Black) or hats in time for Christmas can do so by placing a order with Joe Gardiner at 0868453067.
Art Group meet in the Resource Centre on Mondays from 2.00 – 4.00p.m. ( Note change of time).
New members welcome and guidance available from our resident artist Sue Upton.
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No's drawn on 22nd November were: 1. 11. 16. 25. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €7,500.
Next draw in Katie Macs.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Sinéad Flannery, Killala
Miley & Phil, c/o Katie Macs
Evelyn & Conor McDonnell, Doonfeeney
Melanie & Lisa Rooney, Lacken
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Next outing to Mulranny Golf Course on Saturday 29/11/14 1st tee is at 10.30a.m. P lease be there for 10.00a.m.
For more information contact Olliver Clarke on 0860579204.
New members and visitors welcome.
Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Mondays at 8.30p.m.
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Market will be held in the Shambles Garden for locally produced food and handmade crafts on Fridays from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m .
Admission free, including stall holders.
For further information contact 086-0506262 or 086-0889010.
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Ballycastle National School Training for boys from second class to sixth class continues every Saturday from 2-3pm in Tom Langan park.
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Music classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm - 6.30pm. New beginners welcome. Keyboard, accordians, banjo, whistle catered for.
Call 0863016691 for info.  Line Dancing classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Thursdays from 9pm - 10.30pm. Call 086 3016691 for info.  Irish Dance classes in St. John's Hall every Monday and Thursday 5.00p.m. – 6.00p.m. for beginners and 6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. for advanced. New members welcome.
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Over 55's exercise club meet in SuÃfinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.
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Women's Art Group Exhibition remains open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. in the Resource Centre Gallery, Ballycastle.
Join us on Facebook (Ballycastle Art Group)
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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.
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Book Club meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m. Contact Mary at 086-8095536.
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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, bookmarks, biros, teabag holders, St. Brigid's crosses, Mayo Crystal and a range of other items. Â
Tourist Information, Photocopying, Laminating, Typing. Â Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. (closed for lunch 1 – 2.00p.m.)
Monday : Bingo at 8.30p.m.
Tuesday: Basketball 5.30p.m. – 6.30p.m. for children aged 8 – 10years and from 6.30 – 7.30p.m. for ages 12 – 14years.
Friday: Athletic Club: Training for young athletes from 7.00p.m. – 8.00p.m
For all Hall bookings, contact Breda at 089-4607901
 An AED Defibrillator is located in Ballycastle Community Hall
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Mass Times
Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.
Sunday: 11.30a.m.
 Masses this week
Monday 7.30p.m.: Dan, Catherine & Joe Tighe, Mary, Joe & Tom Clifford
Tuesday: Mary, Michael, Sarah & Pat Gilroy
Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Annie Donoghue (Anniversary) & Francie Donoghue
Thursday 7.30p.m.: Aggie Donerty (2 nd Anniversary)
Friday: Teresa, Jim & Gerry O'Donnell
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Mary & Pete Carey & Deceased Family
Saturday Vigil: John Maughan
Sunday: Margaret Burke  Readers:
Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier
Sunday: John Busby  Servers:
Saturday Vigil: To be arranged
Sunday : To be arranged  Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Anne & Paddy McDonnell
7.00p.m.: Teresa McHale, Rita Langan
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(Posted on Nov 28, 2014)