"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.
Events during Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 which takes place from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August include:
Thursday 31st July:
8.00p.m.: Festival Opening and Voice of Ballycastle Semi Final in Céide Fields Centre.
9.00p.m: Teen Disco in Ballycastle Hall.
Friday 1st August:
6.00p.m.: Car Treasure Hunt
7.00p.m.: Children’s Trad Music in Healys
9.00p.m.: Adults Trad Night in Healys
Saturday 2nd August:
10.00a.m.: Loop Walk 7km (start at The Shambles)
12.00noon: Belderrig Bronzeman and Children’s Sports Day after the main race.
1.00p.m.: Tug of War in Belderrig.
8.00p.m.: Open Mic Night in Healys and Fundraiser for Cancer Care West
9.00p.m.: Final of the Voice Prize Giving/Bronze Man in Belderrig Bay Hotel
Sunday 3rd August: 10.00a.m.: Sralagagh Loop Walk 9.5km (start at The Shambles)
12.00noon: Golf Challenge at Ballycastle Beach
4.00p.m.: Healyfest Annual Music Festival
Monday 4th August: 1.00p.m.: Children’s Fun Events. Sandcastle Competition.
4.00p.m.: Village Fair day including events – Pimp my sheep, Sheep races, Soap Car race, Arts & Crafts display, Street Games, Potato Pickin’, Best Dressed Lady, Live Entertainment and more.
8.30p.m.: Bingo in the Community Hall
10.00p.m.: Mr & Mrs Competition in Seaview Lounge
Tuesday 5th August: 2.00p.m.: Street Art
3.00p.m.: Turas Tonnta (Trip on the Waves) Family Day at Killerduff Pier with a display of local Fishing Boats including Gráinne Uaile, Paddle & Pedal and Canoeing Club (weather permitting)
Wednesday 6th August: 10.00a.m. – 6.00p.m: Céide Fields Open Day. Fun Day. Free Admission.
10.00p.m.: Mr & Mrs Competition in Katie Macs
Thursday 7th August: 12.00noon: Teddy Bears Picnic & Fancy Dress
Friday 8th August: 9.30p.m.: Mr & Mrs Competition Final in Healys
Saturday 9th August: 10.00a.m.: Walk 10km (start at The Shambles)
7.00p.m.: The Shambles Hooley with BBW from 7.00p.m. onwards
Prize for Best Dressed Window in the town (private or public building) during the Festival.
Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle: Thursday 31st July : Céide Fields Visitor Centre at 8.00p.m.
Final: Saturday August 2nd: Healyfest Beer Garden at 9.00p.m.
You can now vote for your favourite act by going online to http://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.
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Shane Whelan, Killerduff and Dympna Moyles, Ballykinlettra, Ballycastle who were married on Friday 25th July.
Sunday 3rd August: Ballycastle Cemetery at 3.00p.m. and Kilbride Cemetery at 4.00p.m.
Sunday 10th August: Belderrig Cemetery at 2.30p.m. and Doonfeeney Cemetery at 4.00p.m.
Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently:
Michael Gilboy, London and formerly of Annagh, Belmullet (Brother of Anne Madden, Sea Road)
Angela O’Boyle (nee Moyles) Raheen, Belderrig Mór
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.
No’s drawn on 26th July were: 7. 15. 22. 30. No Jackpot winner.
Jackpot now stands at €5,800. Next draw in Healys.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Madison McCormack, c/o Healys
Walter Robinson, Ballycastle
Eamonn Clarke, c/o Healys
J. Roberton, Sea Road
Padraig & Aiobhe, Seaview
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: Aggie Doherty Monday 7.30p.m.: John & Michael Pryal (Leeds & Ballyknock)
Tuesday: Annie Kate Munnelly
Wednesday: Brigid & Tom Tighe, Dennis Farrell & Deceased Family Members
Thursday: People of the Parish
Friday 7.30p.m.: Private Intention. Padre Pio Novena
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Private Intention
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Deceased Bourke & Dempsey Families and Domhnall Bourke
Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday: Mary Hefferon
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Mary Boyle
Readers:
Saturday: Eileen Grier
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Michael A. O’Connor
Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Loretto Munnelly, Maureen Healy
7.00p.m.: Bernie Healy, Mary McDonnell
(Posted on Aug 01, 2014)