North Mayo A Final : Baile an Chaisil v Ardagh in Moygownagh on Friday 12th December at 9pm. Let's get behind the lads as they go in search of more silverware.  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 at 9.00p.m. Table of four €40. All monies raised will go towards the Players Holiday Fund.  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. Â
Ballycastle Community Hall are holding a monster Christmas Raffle this year with a Hamper valued at €250 as 1st prize, 2nd prize: €50; 3rd : Cosmetic Hamper: 4th : €30; 5th : €20.
Draw will take place at the Christmas Bingo on 22nd December. Tickets are on sale locally.
No's drawn on 6th December were: 1. 2. 16. 30. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €7,700.
Next draw in McNamees.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Handmade quilt by Anona will be raffled, in aid of the National Rehab Centre, Dun Laoghaire , on Saturday 20th December in Healys.
Come along after Mass and enjoy music by the Jackson family, food and a chance to win some other prizes. Quilt is on display in the Craft Shop and tickets for raffle are €5 each. Â
Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club 2nd Annual Christmas cycle takes place on Thursday 1st January at 1pm (36km).
We encourage non cyclists to drop into the Seaview Lounge afterwards for a cup of tea and refreshments and maybe give a donation to a local cause the club are collecting for.
Market is 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. Â
Art Group meet in the Resource Centre on Mondays from 2.00 – 4.00p.m. New members welcome and guidance available from our resident artist Sue Upton.
Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Mondays at 8.30p.m. Â
Ballycastle National School Training for boys from second class to sixth class continues every Saturday from 2-3pm in Tom Langan park. Â
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. Â
Over 55's exercise club meet in SuÃfinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.
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) Â
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. Â
Book Club meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m.
Contact Mary at 086-8095536. Â
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.  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.)
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 Â
An AED Defibrillator is located in Ballycastle Community Hall
In the event of a person collapsing and becoming unresponsive:
Call 999 (landline) or 112 (mobile)
Call local Defibrillator Responder on     A) 086-257-6771 or B) 086-257-6772
Mass Times:
Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.
Sunday: 11.30a.m. Â
Masses this week:
Monday 11.30a.m.: The Holy Souls
Monday 6.00p.m.: John Forde, Kathleen Forde & Teresa Forde
Tuesday: Gerry, Vincent, Emma & Mary Healy & Deceased Rodgers & Goldrick Family members.
Wednesday: Mary & Peter Sweeney, Cappagh
Thursday: Michael McLean
Friday 7.30p.m.: Paddy Joe, Josephine & Seán Loftus
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Private Intention
Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday Vigil: Mary Hefferon
Sunday: Mary Boyle
 Readers:
Saturday Vigil: Mary Walsh
Sunday: Michael A. O'Connor
 Servers:
Saturday Vigil: Kate & Anna Heffernan
Sunday : Aoife & Megan Kearney
 Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Rose Lavelle, Mary Anne Sweeney
7.00p.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle
(Posted on Dec 13, 2014)