Best wishes to Michéal Forde who is back on the Mayo senior panel and who came on as a sub on Sunday last in the game against Monaghan. Great to see a Ballycastle player back on the Mayo panel. Final score: Mayo: 3 - 15; Monaghan: 0 – 11.
The Mayo Stages Rally will take place on Sunday March 8th around the Ballycastle area. This will involve a number of road restrictions as listed in the Public Notices Section in the Western People.
There will be an increase in traffic in the area over the weekend 7th and 8th March. Should you have any concerns, please contact Padraic on 087-2497936.
A Rally Show will take place on Saturday evening in Ballina and everyone is welcome to come along. The Mayo and District Motorsport Club would like to thank all residents for their co-operation in running the event.
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Ballycastle St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Tuesday March 17th. It will start at the Community Hall after 11.30a.m. Mass. For more information please ring Maura at 086 3571231. Â
Creative Writing starts 10 th March on Tuesdays 7.30 -9p.m. in SuÃfinn Centre, Ballycastle. Contact Ursula 087 7133432. Â
Writing workshop with Manchan Magan hosted by Ballycastle Writers' group.
Title 'Honesty In Writing takes courage but it has its rewards.'
Venue: SuÃfinn Centre, Ballycastle Date: 21st March, 2015Â Â Â Â 11am - 3pm Contact:Â Â 087 713 3432
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Thanks to all Baile an Chaisil cycling club members who marshalled in Kilfian, Ballycastle, Belderrig and Lacken on Sunday last. The club would especially like to thank Tommy Flannery, Mickey Moyles, Ashling Clarke, Michelle McGinty, Carmel McGinty, Liam O'Toole, Declan Blaine and his daughter – as always, you were there to help the club out. The riders who came from all over Ireland were very impressed on how safe they felt on the roads. Thank you. Â
Art Classes in Ballycastle Community Hall on Wednesdays 7-9pm. Call Nuala to reserve a spot. 086-822-2126. Â
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No's drawn on 28th February were: 4. 16. 22. 26. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €8,900.
Next draw in McNamees.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Michael Jordan, Killerduff
Michael Cooke, Behy
Michael Bourke, Heathfield
Carmel Duggan, Killala Com. Centre
Phil Healy Scott, Main Street
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For more information contact Oliver Clarke on 0860579204.
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Ballycastle 10k & 6k road race, walk & fun run on Saturday 27th June 2015. Â
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, upstairs in the Resource Centre. Open Monday – Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.
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Over 55's exercise club meet in SuÃfinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.m.
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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.  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. Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.
Thursday: Men & Ladies basketball at 8.00p.m.
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:
                      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.
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Mass Times:
Weekdays at 10.00a.m. (unless otherwise stated) Saturday Vigil: 8.15p.m. Sunday: 11.30a.m. Â Masses this week:
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday 7.30p.m.: Elaine Madden
Wednesday: No Mass
Thursday: No Mass
Friday: No Mass
Saturday 12.00noon: William Gardiner (1st Anniversary)
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m .: Peter Burke (Anniversary)
Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday Vigil: Kathleen Donnelly
Sunday: Paddy Kelly
 Readers:
Saturday Vigil: John Maughan
Sunday: Seamus O'Connor
 Servers:
Saturday Vigil: To be arranged
Sunday : To be arranged
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Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Marcella O'Grady, Breege Doherty
(Posted on Mar 07, 2015)