Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Noel Tighe, Rathoonagh and Lisa Tomas, Killala & Birmingham who were married on Saturday 13th December in St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle.
Christmas Nativity Play/Carol Service hosted by the staff and children of Scoil Naomh BrÃd, will take place in the Church on Thursday 18th December at 7.30p.m.
All welcome.
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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 at 9.00p.m. Table of four €40.
All monies raised will go towards the Players Holiday Fund. Â East v West charity gaelic match on St. Stephen's Day at 1.30p.m. in Tom Langan Park . Â North Mayo A Final: Baile an Chaisil v Ardagh scheduled for Friday 12th was postponed until the new year.
Christmas Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Monday 22nd December at 8.30p.m. Guaranteed Jackpot of €300.
Raffle for Hamper valued at €250 and other prizes, also spot prizes on the night.
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Congratulations to nine members of Scoil Rince UÃ Mhurchu who qualified for the All-Ireland Irish Dancing competitions: Niamh Murphy, Jodie Kelly, Gillian Tomas, Nicole Tomas, Caoimhe Tomas, Anna Heffernan, Leah Munnelly, Alise Tuohill and Denise Walsh.
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The last Market for this year takes place on Friday in the Community Hall from 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m.
The market will re-commence in March 2015.
No's drawn on 13th December were: 7. 10. 21. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €7,800.
Next draw in Katie Macs.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Patrick McDonnell, Carrowniskey
Lisa Garry, Ceide Court
Eoghan McNulty, Ballina
Martin McAndrew, Katie Macs
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.
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Ballycastle A.C. are hosting a 10k & 5K Family Fun Run / Walk on St. Stephens day at 1pm, registration from 12noon in Healy's Pub.
All fundraising on day will be donated to a local cause.
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Carol Service in St. John's Church on Sunday 28th December at 8.00p.m. All are welcome.
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.
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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.  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
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: Katie Walsh (Anniversary) , Michael Walsh & Deceased Family
Tuesday: Deceased Tighe Family
Wednesday: Jim, Peter and Maria McDonnell
Thursday: People of the Parish
Friday: Kieran Cooke
Friday 12.00noon: Seán Healy (1 st Anniversary)
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: John Sweeney (Anniversary)
Sunday 11.30a..m.: Paddy McHale (Anniversary)
 Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner
Readers:
Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett
Sunday: Florrie McBrien
 Servers:
Saturday Vigil: Finn McDermott Cox, Rebecca Maguire
Sunday : Jamie Timlin, Adam Clinton  Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Rita Langan, Teresa McHale
7.00p.m.: Margaret Walsh, Mary Timlin Â
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(Posted on Dec 19, 2014)