Ballycastle/Belderrig Festival 2014 takes place from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 9th August with lots of events, including children’s events, planned.
The Festival begins with a heat of ‘The Voice of Ballycastle’ in Céide Fields Centre on Thursday 31st and ends with a Barbeque in the Shambles on Saturday 9th.
More details next week.
Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport officially opened the Spirit of Place installation ‘The Crossing’ at Downpatrick Head on Friday last.
This is one of two signature points in Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way 1,500 mile route that follows the coastline from Donegal to Cork.
The site was blessed by Fr. Michael Harrisson P.P. Ballycastle, Rev. Niall O’Raw and Canon Seán Killeen.
Bodrán players – local and students from Washington College – lined the berm before the official opening. The beat of the bodrán depicting the pagan origin of the site.
This was followed by a barbeque and a night of music and dance in the Shambles, courtesy of Ballycastle/Belderrig Development Company and Mayo County Council.
It was great to see such a large crowd attend and a very enjoyable night was had by all.
Well done to all who were involved in this installation project.
Mass will be offered at Our Lady’s Grotto, Ceide Fields, Ballycastle on Friday 11th July at 7.00p.m. for all who have died tragically along the North Mayo coast.
Hosted by Baile an Chaisil Cycling Club, Giro de Baile an Chaisil takes place on Sunday August 3rd at 10:30am. The Giro follows a wonderfully scenic course from Ballycastle Village right along the North Mayo Coast cycling right into the heart of Erris.
3 routes to choose from: 140km, 60km and 10km family route.
For more information: contact Noel Kelly 0863828713, MáirtÃn Flannery 0863225128, or Cara Finnerty Gilvarry 0863083149.
Best of Luck to the 12 Acts who will participate in the Voice of Ballycastle:
Saturday July 19th : Healy’s Bar at 8.30pm.
Saturday July 26th : Katie Macs Bar at 8.30p.m.
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 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.
Water Safety Classes commencing at Lacken Pier on Monday 21st July at 2.00p.m. for beginners, all swims, safety, rescue and survival.
Enrolment at Lacken Pier on Sunday 13th July from 2.00 - 4.00p.m.
All enquiries to Anne at 096-43180 (after 6p.m.)
Next outing is to Ballina Golf Course on 25/07/2014
1st: tee is at 10.00am so please be there for 9.30a.m.
Contact Michael Winters on 0872290145 for more information.
Macra na Feirme celebrates it's 70th Anniversary this year.
To mark this, Mayo Macra are holding a Dinner Dance and Reunion for past and present members on Saturday September 13th in Hotel Ballina.
Music by The Trevor Moyles Band & Disco.
Tickets are €25 if bought by August 16th and are on sale now.
To prepare for this, they are looking for any old pictures of Macra dances or field days, newspaper clippings or any promotional material.
Please email mayomacra@hotmail.com or contact Sharon on 086-1600395 or the Mayo Macra Facebook page.
No’s drawn on 5th July were: 2. 11. 24. 26. No Jackpot winner.
Jackpot now stands at €5,500.
Next draw in Healys.
Five Envelopes drawn:
Willie Barrett, Ballycastle
Maura Hopkins, Kilbride
Eileen Munnelly, c/o Francie Gardiner
Bernie Lynn, Moyne, Killala
McHales, Kilroe, Killala
Anyone interested in having a stall at the Fair Day on August 4th please phone 087-1365194 or 086-3571231 to book.
Limited spaces. No Charge.
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
Masses this Week:
Monday: People of the Parish
Tuesday: Mary Murphy& Deceased Family (Killena)
Wednesday 7.30p.m.: Michael & Tessie Kenny
Thursday: Tony & Mary McAndrew
Friday: Brigid Healy Douglas
Saturday 1.00p.m.: Frankie Bonner (Month’s Mind)
Saturday Vigil 8.15p.m.: Michael John, Katie & Tony Barrett
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Special Intention
Eucharist Ministers:
Saturday: Rose Nealon
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Seán Callaghan
Readers:
Saturday: Mary Walsh
Sunday 11.30a.m.: Nuala Delaney
Adoration: (Tuesday)
6.30p.m.: Breege Gardiner, Mary Hefferon
7.00p.m.: Des & Gabrielle Gribbin
(Posted on Jul 09, 2014)