"GIRO DE BAILE" North Mayo Cycle Tour run by Baile An Chaisil Cycling Club will take place on Sunday 3rd August commencing at 10.30a.m.
A large number of cyclists will be in the town and passing through the Ballycastle area throughout the day - starting from 9.00 a.m. onwards. Road users are advised to take due care. Thank you for your co-operation in facilitating this tour.
Cyclists interested in taking part in the 130km or 60km Routes and 10km family cycle can register at the Parish Hall in Ballycastle on Sunday morning from 9a.m. or alternatively you can Register on-line at cyclingireland.ie. Please support.
For more information, contact Noel Kelly 0863828713, MáirtÃn Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.
Some more events during Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 which takes place from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August include Belderrig Bronze Man triathlon on Saturday 2nd August, which consists of a 100m swim, 4km Cycle and 4km run. Open to men and women. Junior section consists of a cycle and run. Registration at the shore from 12.00noon.
Children’s Sports Day after the main race and Tug of War at 1.00p.m. in Belderrig also on Saturday 2nd.
Golf on Ballycastle beach on Sunday 3rd at 12.00noon.
Free entry to Céide Fields on Wednesday 6th from 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m.
There will be a competition for the best dressed window in the town (public or private building).
Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle:
Saturday July 26th : Katie Macs Bar at 8.30p.m.
Thursday 31st July : Céide Fields Visitor Centre at 8.00p.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.
Mass on Downpatrick Head (weather permitting) on Sunday next 27th July at 12.00noon.
Sunday 3rd August: Ballycastle Cemetery at 3.00p.m. and Kilbride Cemetery at 4.00p.m.
Tractor Run, organised by West Coast Vintage Society, will take place on Saturday 9th August in aid of ‘Kiddies Korner’ Playschool.
Registration will take place at 5.00p.m. in Ballycastle Resource Centre where refreshments will be served.
Run will depart at 5.30p.m. and return at 7.00p.m. All types of vehicles welcome. €10 per vehicle.
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 18th July were: 3. 17. 25. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €5,700.
Next draw in McNamees.
Five Envelopes drawn: Fr. Michael Harrison, Parish House Mal & P.J., Main Street Tess McHale, Ballycastle Seán Deane, Ballycastle Paddy Gardiner (Jnr), Knockaun
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
Call 999 (landline) or 112 (mobile)
Call local Defibrillator Responder on A) 086-257-6771 or B) 086-257-6772
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: Agnes Tighe & Deceased Family
Wednesday: People of the Parish
Thursday 11.00a.m.: Jack & Kate Gilboy
Friday: Kathleen Forde (Anniversary) John & Teresa Forde
Saturday 10.00a.m.: Evelyn Browne
Saturday 11.00a.m.: Brigid Healy Douglas (Month’s Mind) Gerry Healy & Deceased Family
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Deceased Tomas Family (Belderrig)
Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday: Kathleen Donnelly
Readers:
Saturday: John Maughan
Adoration: Tuesday:
6.30p.m.: Bridie Farrell, Phil Healy
(Posted on Jul 25, 2014)