In Celebrating Culture Night on 19th September 6 - 9pm, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation invites you to an evening of Art, Culture & Music. Donald Teskey's Exhibition 'Atlantic - Paintings' continues in the Ballinglen Gallery and is definitely one not to be missed.
Philadelphia artist Alice Austin is hosting a workshop on an Artists Book including how to make an instant book, a woven flexagon and an endless origami book.
Open Artists Studios where you can see their work in progress and music by local talent Erin Langan. So come out and enjoy Culture Night with an action packed evening & a glass of wine.
This event is free of charge.
Cake Sale in St. John’s Hall, Ballycastle on Saturday 20th September at 8.30p.m. with home-made cakes, bread & jams, garden produce and lots of other items. Guess the weight of the cake. Please support.
All proceeds in aid of St. John’s Church, Ballycastle.
Another business at the bottom of Main Street closed its doors for the last time on Sunday 14th September. O’Gradys Victuallers, open since the 1850’s and run by three generations of the O’Grady family has closed. Georgie has run the business for the last forty eight years.
We wish Georgie, Marcella, Seán, Georgina and Sorcha all the very best for the years ahead.
The death occurred on Saturday 13th September of Catherine Kelly, Santry, Dublin and formerly of Main Street, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to her husband Martin, son Niall, mother Mary, brother Michael, sisters Mary, Margaret and Breege, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The death occurred on Saturday 13th September of Jerry Connor, Crott and formerly of Main Street, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to his wife Mary, daughters Geraldine and Ãine, sons Michael and Tom, brother Willie, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The death occurred on Sunday 14th of Willie Barrett, Carrowcubic, Ballycastle. Sympathy is extended to his wife Cauleen, sons Liam, Anthony, Richard, Pádraic, and Oliver, daughters Kathryn and Kellie, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends.
May they rest in peace.
No’s drawn on 13th September were: 9. 15. 26. 27. No Jackpot winner. Jackpot now stands at €6,500.
Next draw in McNamees.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Margaret McHale, Bartra Heights, Killala
Erin Flannery, Seaview Place
Teresa Collins, Seaview
Melanie & Lisa Rooney, Lacken
Bingo in Ballycastle Hall on Mondays at 8.30p.m.
Music classes resume in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Friday 12th September from 5pm - 6.30pm.
New beginners welcome. Keyboard, accordians, banjo, whistle catered for. Call 0863016691 for info.
Line Dancing classes in St. John's Hall, Ballycastle on Thursdays from 9pm - 10.30pm.
Call 086 3016691 for info.
Irish Dance classes in St. John’s Hall every Monday and Thursday 5.00p.m. – 6.00p.m. for beginners and 6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. for advanced.
New members welcome.
Next outing is Michael Winters captain prize at Castlebar Golf Club on 27th September.
1st tee is at 10.00am. Please all be there for 9am. Visitors welcome. For more information about outing call Michael Winters at 0872290145.
Over 55’s exercise club meet in SuÃfinn Way Centre on Tuesdays at 11.30a.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)
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.)
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
Masses this Week:
Monday: Paddy McDonnell (2nd Anniversary)
Tuesday: Tommy Gildea
Wednesday: Private Intention
Thursday: Agnes Doherty
Friday John & Kathleen Nealon:
Friday 7.30p.m.: Kate, Pat & Johnny Sweeney & Dec. Family Members (Ballyglass)
Saturday 10.00a.m.: Michael Edward Tomas (3rd Anniversary)
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: John Langan (1st Anniversary)
Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday Vigil: Breege Gardiner
Sunday: Paddy Kelly
Readers:
Saturday Vigil: Mary Walsh
Sunday: John Busby
Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Rose Lavelle, Mary Anne Sweeney
7.00p.m.: Mary Walsh, Mary Boyle
(Posted on Sep 18, 2014)