Ballycastle News 11h February 2015

Ballycastle News (Local Community)


Cycling Club

First Sportive of the season is on Saturday 14th February from Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar. 40km, 80km or 120km cycle to coincide with 1st Epilepsy Day.

For further information contact Martin, Noel or Cara.

 

Art Camp

Art Camp for children. February 16th &17th, 11am-1pm both days in Ballycastle Community Hall for ages 6-12. Wear clothes suitable for painting.

Call Nuala to reserve a spot: 086-822-2126  

Lotto

No's drawn on 7th February were: 5. 8. 13. 20. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €8,600.

Next draw in McNamees.

Five Envelopes drawn:

  • Conor Divers, Dominick Street

  • Michael Tomas, Ballycastle

  • M. Doherty, Suífinn Way

  • Richard & Fiona Timlin, Ballinglen

  • Kathleen McDonnell, Carrowniskey

     

    Green Schools Programme

The children of Scoil Naomh Bríd are “Springing into action” in the “Big Travel Challenge”. Pupils who travel by car are making a special effort to Part n'stride for the month of February.

They are hosting a “Love Walking Action Day” on Tuesday 10th and will be putting a green school's twist on their school subjects.

Our message to the public is to wear a high-vis jacket when walking the road…Be safe, Be seen.  

Painting with oils

The basics of painting with oils, with Nuala Clarke in Ballycastle Community Hall, Wednesdays  in FEBRUARY, 7-9pm. brush up on the basics, colour mixing, layering, composition and other fun, for anyone interested; adults and teenagers. 

4 weeks: €50 (or drop - in €15 per class). 

Basic materials available, bring whatever you have.

 

Golf Society

Next outing is to Tubbercurry Golf Club on 28/2/15.

1st tee is for 10.30am so please be there for 10am.

For more information contact Oliver Clarke on 0860579204.  

Coastal Challenge

Ballycastle 10k & 6k road race, walk & fun run on Saturday 27th June 2015.

 

Basketball

Children's Basketball on Tuesdays at 5.30 – 6.30p.m. for 8 – 10yrs and from 6.30 – 7.30p.m. for ages 11 – 14.

Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m. on Tuesdays. Men & Ladies basketball on Thursdays at 8.00p.m.

 

Athletic Club

Ballycastle A.C. Operation Transformation 5k walk and run Saturday mornings at 10am to February 14th from Ballycastle Community Hall, contact Mike 087 9145551.

Juvenile training every Friday in the Hall at 7pm.

 

Art Group

Art Group meet in the Resource Centre on Mondays from 2.00 – 5.00p.m.

New members welcome. Guidance available from our resident artist Sue Upton.

Art Gallery, featuring paintings by local artists is situated upstairs in the Resource Centre, Main Street.

Open 10.00a.m. - 5.00p.m. Monday - Friday.

O-55's Club

Over 55's exercise club meet in Suífinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.  

Book Club

Book Club meet the last Thursday of every month at 9.00p.m. Contact Mary at 086-8095536.

Craft Shop

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.)

Community Hall

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  

 AED Defibrillator                                                    

An AED Defibrillator is located in Ballycastle Community Hall. In the event of a person collapsing and becoming unresponsive:                                               1. Call 999 (landline) or 112 (mobile)                                               2. Call local Defibrillator Responder on                                                   A) 086-257-6771 or B) 086-257-6772                                               3. Start CPR immediately while awaiting responder and emergency service.

Church Notices

Mass Times:

  • Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated)

  • Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m.

  • Sunday: 11.30a.m.  

Masses this week:

  • Monday: People of the Parish

  • Monday 10.00a.m.: Elaine Madden

  • Monday 7.30p.m.: Una & Julie Purcell & Jimmy Murphy

  • Tuesday: Mary, Jack & Michael Touhill

  • Wednesday: No Mass

  • Thursday 8.00p.m.: John & Mary, Tom & Johnny Scott

  • Friday 10.00a.m.: Deceased Lavelle and Geraghty Family Members

  • Friday 7.30p.m.: Ann McCann (4th Anniversary), Sheila McCann (7th Anniversary) and David McCann

  • Saturday 12.00noon: Patrick & Mary McDonnell & McDonnell Deceased Family Members(Kilbride)

  • Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Mary Munnelly (1st Anniversary) & Michael Munnelly (Muingelly)

  • Sunday 11.30a.m.: John & Sarah McAndrew and Deceased Family Members

     

Eucharist Ministers:

  • Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

  • Sunday: Seán Callaghan

      Readers:

  • Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

  • Sunday: Mary Hefferon

      Servers:

  • Saturday Vigil: Anna Hefferon, Caoimhe Tomas

  • Sunday : Caoimhe Grier, Adam Clinton  

Adoration: (Tuesday)

  • 6.30p.m.: Bridie Farrell, Phil Healy

  • 7.00p.m.: Susan Tighe, Peggy Tighe          

     



(Posted on Feb 13, 2015)

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