Ballycastle News 20th August 2014

Ballycastle News (Local Community)


Go Wild at Céide

For National Heritage Week, Céide Fields are having a “Wild Day” on Sunday August 24th. Meet real birds of prey and wild animals up close with Merlin Wildlife from 11am to 5pm.

Plus other activities and competitions for all the family. Come dressed in Stone Age costume – prizes for the best entrants.

All free of charge.

Lacken Trail Walk

A guided walk of the Lacken Trail will take place on Thursday August 28th at 2pm, incorporating the Rathlackan court tomb and the Gazebo.

Distance is 8km and duration about 4 hours.

Meet at Church car park and bring appropriate footwear and rain gear, drink and snack.

Information 086 4080550.

Lotto

No’s drawn on 16th August were: 5. 10. 22. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €6,100.

Next draw in Healys.

Five Envelopes drawn:

  • M. Bourke, Heathfield

  • Tim Masterson, Downpatrick

  • Mary Walsh, Ballykinlettra

  • Patrick Conmy, Ballycastle

  • Sinéad McDonnell & Vinny Healy, Ballycastle

Death

Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Thomas Gildea, Killala who died recently (Brother of Eileen Healy, Main St. and uncle of Caroline Tighe, Carramore).

May he rest in peace.

O-55’s Club

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

Occ. First Aid Autumn ‘14

Occ. First Aid Fetac Level 5, commencing from late August/early Sept 2014, also Paediatric First Aid Training. Manual Handling, CPR/AED Heartsaver - full and refresher training also available to interested persons/GAA Junior and Senior Clubs.

Contact Michael on 087 4185892, 096-32618, for details.

Golf Society

Next outing is to Claremorris Golf Club on Saturday 30/08/2014 1st tee is at 10.30am. Please be there for 10am.

For more information contact Michael Winters on 0872290145.

Visitors and new members welcome.

Art Exhibition

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

Music classes in St John's, Ballycastle on Fridays from 5pm to 6.30pm.

For further information, contact Maria 086 3016691.

Living Health

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

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.)

Community Hall

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

Defibrillator

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

  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 services.

Church Notices

Masses this Week:

  • Monday: Patsy Keane (Heathfield)

  • Tuesday: Brigid, Pat & Jack Langan & Deceased Family (Killerduff)

  • Wednesday: Róisín Abbott

  • Thursday: Anthony & Dolores O’Horo

  • Friday: Tommy Gildea

  • Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Tom Ormsby (2nd Anniversary)

  • Sunday 11.30a.m.: Michael F. Munnelly (Muingelly) Mary Munnelly, John Walsgrove

Eucharist Ministers:

Saturday Vigil: Eileen Grier

Sunday: Seán Callaghan

Readers:

Saturday Vigil: Cauleen Barrett

Sunday: Jerome Chambers

Adoration: (Tuesday)

6.30p.m.: Bridie Hunt, Caroline Stadler

7.00p.m.: Breege Meyler, Margaret McLean



(Posted on Aug 21, 2014)

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