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FOREWORD

Ballycastle Community Development Office has produced thiscommunity directory for the residents of Ballycastle Town.

It is intended that the information contained herein will act as a publicservice by informing the local community of Ballycastle of the manyvaried groups that currently exist in the town. Such a directory can neverbe exhaustive, but merely provide general indicators of the broadcategories of groups available at the time of printing. While every efforthas been made to provide comprehensive lists, it has only been possibleto include details and contacts of the groups when authorised to do so.

ThanksBallycastle Community Development Office would like to thank thefollowing organisations for their support in this publication:

• The Community Representatives who gave up their time to assist inacquiring the information on the groups.

• The Department of Social Development through the BuildingSustainable Prosperity Programme, for helping to fund thisCommunity Directory.

• The Northern Neighbourhood Health Action Zone for part funding ofthis directory.

• The Administrator who assisted in putting this information together.

• Finally, the artist James McMichael who kindly permitted the networkto use his Lammas Fair print for the front cover of the directory.

DisclaimerThe publishers present the information in this community directory as apublic service, and whilst care has been taken to ensure its accuracy at thetime of going to press, they cannot accept responsibility and assume noliability for any action undertaken by any person using the informationcontained.

North Antrim Community Network(Ballycastle Community Development Office)

Ballycastle Community Development Office was opened onthe 1st September 2004 to provide a dedicated communitysupport service for the residents of Ballycastle Town.

The project was initiated by North Antrim CommunityNetwork and funded by the Department for SocialDevelopment (DSD) through the Programme for BuildingSustainable Prosperity, for a 21/2 year period.

Ballycastle Community Development Office offers theopportunities for groups to increase their capacity by promotinggood community development practices in Ballycastle Town,as well as assisting the groups to achieve opportunities todeliver programmes. Administrative assistance is available aswell as the opportunity to help secure funding which enablesgroups to increase voluntary involvement.

Community Groups are encouraged to participate in the decisionmaking process, which inspires them to be more involved inthe local decision making process. The Ballycastle CommunityDevelopment Office engages with statutory, voluntary andcommunity groups which enhances the sharing of information,as well as developing links with outside agencies who cansupport groups in the area.

The contact details for this office are on the back page ofthe directory.

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CONTENTSGroup Name Classification Page1st Antrim Scout Unit Youth 51st Ballycastle Guides Youth (girls) 5Ballycastle & District Gardening Club Environment 6Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society Cultural 6Ballycastle & District Over 55’s Club Social 7Ballycastle & District Probus Club Social/Special Group 7Ballycastle Art Club Arts 8Ballycastle Bowling Club Recreational/ Social 8Ballycastle Bridge Club Recreational/Social 8Ballycastle Building Bridges Cross-Community/ Youth 9Ballycastle Business Development Group Business 9Ballycastle Camogie Club Recreational 10Ballycastle Churches Action Group Special Group 10Ballycastle Comhaltas Group Cultural 11Ballycastle Community Development Assoc. Community 11Ballycastle Concern Group Community/Charity 12Ballycastle Creative Writers Arts 12Ballycastle Credit Union Community 13Ballycastle Cross Community Choral Society Community/Choral 13Ballycastle Film Club Recreational/Social 14Ballycastle Football Club Recreational 14Ballycastle Girls Brigade Youth (girls) 15Ballycastle Golf Club Recreational 15Ballycastle Hospice Support Group Support Group 16Ballycastle Presbyterian Bowling Club Recreational/Social 16Ballycastle Presbyterian Women’s Association Special Group 17Ballycastle School of Speech & Drama Drama 17Ballycastle Women’s Institute Special Group 18Ballycastle.org Special Group 18BCW Training Ltd Community Business 19Causeway Women’s Aid Women - Special Group 19Compass Advocacy Network Ltd Special Needs 20Craft Connections Arts & Crafts/Community Business 21Creative Stitching Group Crafts 21Dalriada Rural Sure Start Parents/Toddlers 22

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Group Name Classification PageDrop Inn Ministries Community/Religious Charity 22First Steps Parents/Toddlers 23Four Swans Cultural 23Friday Club Special Group 24Glens of Antrim Angling Development Assoc. Recreational 24Glens of Antrim Rambling Club Recreational 25Glens Young Farmers Youth/Social 25Glenshesk Gaelic Athletics Club Recreational 25Golden Boots Line Dancing Club Recreational 26Greenlight Gateway Special Needs 26Jack & Jill Playcare Parents/Toddlers 27Jack Horner Community Playgroup Parents/Toddlers 27Marie Curie Cancer Care Special Needs/Health Care 28McQuillan Gaelic Athletics Club Recreational 28Mother Goose Club Parents/Toddlers 29Moyle Community Safety Partnership Community 29Moyle Country Markets Arts & Crafts/Community 30Moyle Enterprise Company Business 30Moyle Football Club Recreational 31Moyle Gateway Youth & Friends Special Needs 31Moyle Tennis Club Recreational 32Moyle Youth Council Youth 32North Antrim Community Transport Community 33North Antrim Dalriada Group Cultural 33Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke Special/Health Care 34Pobal an Chaistil Cultural 34Ramoan & Culfeightrin Mother’s Union Mothers - Special Group 35Ramoan & Culfeightrin Women’s Fellowship Special Group 35Ramoan Parish Choir Community/Choral 35Ramoan Parish Indoor Bowling Club Recreational/Social 36Reid School of Irish Dancing Recreational 36St. John Ambulance Community/Health Care 37St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Bowling Club Recreational/Social 37St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Church Choir Community/Choral 38St. Vincent De Paul Special/Charity 38The Corrymeela Community Community 39The Cuan Group Special Group /Bereavement 40

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Organisation: 1st Antrim Scout UnitContact Person: James McCurdy Elizabeth Herald

(Group Leader) (Secretary)Address: 24 Fairhead View The Old Manse

Ballycastle 28 Quay RoadBT54 6LU Ballycastle BT54 6BH

Telephone: 028 2076 9558 Tel: 028 2076 9503

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Scouting provides young people from 6 years - 16 years an activitybased programme in which they‘learn through doing’. The Unitendeavour to extend activities to outdoor experiences in thesummer months and covers all aspects of scouting practice.

What age group does your organisation target?: 6 years - 16 years. Also roles for Leaders.

Organisation: 1st Ballycastle GuidesContact Person: Dianne McCookAddress: 64 Capecastle Road

BallycastleCo Antrim BT54 6HT

Telephone: 028 2076 9647Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The guides do team building exercises, badge work, for exampleprojects on environmental issues to sporting and film clubs. Theclub is cross community and new members are always welcome.

What age group does your organisation target?: 10 - 16 years.

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Organisation: Ballycastle & District Gardening ClubContact Person: Valerie JagoeAddress: 23 Rathlin Road

Ballycastle BT54 6AGTelephone: 028 2076 2521

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The club meets last Wednesday in month, from September toNovember and January to March, in the Ballycastle ChurchLounge, Presbyterian Church Hall, at 7.30 pm.

What age group does your organisation target?: 40 plus.

Organisation: Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society

Contact Person: Sean McAllisterAddress: 19 Novally Road

Ballycastle BT54 6HETelephone: 028 2076 2783

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To maintain the tradition of holding St Patrick’s Day HorsePloughing Match.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ballycastle & District Over 55 ClubContact Person: The SecretaryAddress: Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street

Ballycastle BT54 6QHTelephone: 028 2076 2225 Fax: 028 2076 2515Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The group was established in 1995 for charitable purposes only -in particular to provide social and recreational activities for itsmembers. The club are pleased to claim cross-community status.The club meet on a Thursday (from September till June) from 3pm to5pm at the Sheskburn Recreational Centre. There are opportunitiesto play bowls, snooker, table tennis, whist and to take part in keep-fit exercises and quizzes. The group have regular functions, outingsand other activities. One of the main social activities is when thereis the opportunity to meet for tea and a chat halfway through thesession. That is when members are kept informed of any plannedactivities. The membership fee is £8.00 per year and new membersare welcome. Come along to the Sheskburn House on a Thursdayand you will be made most welcome.What age group does your organisation target?: Over 55.

Organisation: Ballycastle & District Probus ClubContact Person: Mr. Frank RogersAddress: 7 Whitehall Close, Ballycastle BT54 6WRTelephone: 028 2076 8850Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Meet for mutual benefit and entertainment every Monday at MarineHotel from September to June, Off in July and August. The Club hasguest speakers each week on a variety of subjects and occasionallysome of own members would fill the role. The Probus Club arrangesocial outings to places of local interest and further a field. What age group does your organisation target?: Retired Professional and Business People.

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Organisation: Ballycastle Art ClubContact Person: Patricia McMullanAddress: 2 Rathlin Court

Ballycastle BT54 6AZTelephone: 028 2076 2084Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Group of amateurs coming together to draw and paint in a relaxedatmosphere with tutors. Occasional trips abroad. The Club meets atCraft Connections on Thursdays.What age group does your organisation target?: All ages welcome.

Organisation: Ballycastle Bowling ClubContact Person: Samuel CraigAddress: 70 Capecastle Road

Ballycastle BT54 6HTRoles and Responsibilities of the Group: To promote the game of bowls, for everyone to take part socially.Club meets at Bowling Centre at the sea front, Monday to Saturdayfrom April to September. This club is open to everyone in the area.What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ballycastle Bridge ClubContact Person: Patricia McMullanAddress: 2 Rathlin Court

Ballycastle BT54 6AZTelephone: 028 2076 2084

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Social place for all ages to gather, to play Bridge. Current meetingplace is Ballycastle Golf Club on Thursday evenings.


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Organisation: Ballycastle Building BridgesContact Person: Catherine CanningAddress: 33A Rathlin Road

Ballycastle BT54 6LDTelephone: 028 2076 2017 Fax: 028 2076 3688Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballycastlebuildingbridges.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Cross-community. New opportunities for young people preparingfor world of work.


Organisation: Ballycastle Business Development GroupContact Person: Margaret GaultAddress: c/o Craft Connections

45 Ann StreetBallycastle BT54 6AA


Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The Ballycastle Business Development Association is amembership organisation that “serves the community throughbusiness”. It seeks to represent the interests of businesses of allsizes and sectors in the economy within Ballycastle, and promotescompetitiveness and growth in the community.

What age group does your organisation target?: 18 Plus - Business Owners.

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Organisation: Ballycastle Camogie ClubContact Person: Una Kelly (Secretary)Address: 14 Clare Road

Ballycastle BT54 6DBTelephone: 028 2076 3152Website: www.mcquillangac.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To promote Camogie to girls of all ages and backgrounds withinthe Ballycastle area. The group meet at the McQuillan Park, inBallycastle.

What age group does your organisation target?: 5 years - 50!!.

Organisation: Ballycastle Churches Action GroupContact Person: David Quinney Mee (Acting Secretary)Address: 28 Strand Cottages

Ballycastle BT54 6HRTelephone: 028 2076 2225 (work) Home: 028 2076 2959Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Ballycastle Churches working together to serve the localcommunity. This group is newly formed and is currently workingon its own consolidation and vision to shape an appropriateprogramme.


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Organisation: Ballycastle Comhaltas GroupContact Person: Mr Robert BoyceAddress: 4 Leyland Heights

BallycastleBT54 6DN

Telephone: 028 2076 8462

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The encouragement and the learning of traditional music givingyoung people the opportunity to play from a beginner tointermediate level up to adult age. To be with other musicians andperform with confidence to an audience, or to competition level.

What age group does your organisation target?: 5 years to adults.

Organisation: Ballycastle Community Development Association

Contact Person: Mrs Elizabeth HeraldAddress: 28 Quay Road

Ballycastle BT54 6BHTelephone: 028 2076 9503

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Various activities which are organised consist of vintage vehicleparade, children’s fancy dress parade, helping out at the LammasFair. The group are also responsible for hanging baskets which inthe past years have presented a colourful display to local peopleand visitors alike.


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Organisation: Ballycastle Concern GroupContact Person: Imelda McCurdy Anne HoldenAddress: 21 Leyland Park Fairhead View

Ballycastle BT54 6AL BallycastleTelephone: 028 2076 3126 028 2076 2583Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Help relief of the Third World Poverty whilst providing a Drop-inThrift Shop, on Fairhill Street, where people meet on a regular basisand can purchase inexpensive clothing/small household items/books or shoes etc. The shop opens on Tuesday and Friday mornings.


Organisation: Ballycastle Creative WritersContact Person: Heather NewcombeAddress: “Culard”, 45 Drumavoley Road

Ballycastle BT54 6PQTelephone: 028 2076 2853 Fax: 028 2076 8270Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing a safe environment for people to write and to discusswriting. Providing tutorials and weekly classes with the view toediting, performance and publication. Hosts ‘Let Me Take You To TheIsland’ Festival on Rathlin Island in September. Publishes anthologiesof writers work, holds public readings and provides workshops.


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Organisation: Ballycastle Credit Union LimitedContact Person: Anne Marie McGarryAddress: 1 The Diamond

Ballycastle BT54 6AWTelephone: 028 2076 2188 Fax: 028 2076 2188

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Financial co-operative - to promote thrift within the communityand educate our members how to be prudent in their finances.Open daily except Wednesdays.

What age group does your organisation target?: Birth onwards.

Organisation: Ballycastle Cross Community Choral Society

Contact Person: Harry KennedyAddress: 14 Dunamallaght Road

Ballycastle BT54 6PBTelephone: 028 2076 2751 mobile - 07710089024Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Production of an annual musical and concerts.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages - (currently 16 - 72).

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Organisation: Ballycastle Film ClubContact Person: Harry HamillAddress: c/o Moyle Community Safety Partnership

Sheskburn House, 7 Mary StreetBallycastle BT54 6QH

Telephone: 028 2076 2225 mobile -07725958142Fax: 028 2076 2515Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The Film Club has been established to provide a social andrecreational space for young people. The Club offers trainingopportunities in film making as well as regular screenings ofcontemporary or special interest national and international productions.While the Club focuses on the youth sector, opportunities exist forother sectors in the community to engage with Club activities andto use the facility as a resource for additional community activity.


Organisation: Ballycastle Football ClubContact Person: Mr Mike NorcottAddress: c/o O’Neill’s Sports House

2 Quay RoadBallycastle BT54 6BH

Telephone: 028 2076 9940 Fax: 028 2076 9960Email: [email protected]: www.oneillssportshouse.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing a leisure sport for young people and adults as well ascreating a social outlet. The club plays at the Quay Rd. Soccer Pitch.

What age group does your organisation target?: 10 years and over.

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Organisation: Ballycastle Girls BrigadeContact Person: Selma McMullanAddress: 63 Lisnagat Road

Ballymoney BT53 8QRTelephone: 028 2074 1591 Fax: 028 2076 2859

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Girls come together to do a variety of projects, for example drama,arts and crafts. The group meets in Presbyterian Church Hall,Castle Street every Thursday evening from 6pm to 9pm fromSeptember to April. New members are welcome.


Organisation: Ballycastle Golf ClubContact Person: Brian J Dillon, Hon SecretaryAddress: 2 Cushendall Road

Ballycastle BT54 6QPTelephone: 028 2076 2536 - office Fax: 028 2076 9909

028 2076 2506 - Golf Professional Email: [email protected]: www.ballycastlegolfclub.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide golf and social facilities for members and visitors.

What age group does your organisation target?: 8 Plus.

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Organisation: Ballycastle Hospice Support GroupContact Person: Rosemary McConaghieAddress: c/o Haughey’s Shop

36 Ann StreetBallycastle BT54 6AD

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The support group fund raise for the Northern Ireland Hospice.The group also transport patients for treatment to Belfast. Thegroup meets three to four times a year in the Marine Hotel.What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ballycastle Presbyterian Bowling ClubContact Person: James BurnsAddress: 14 Hillside Road

Ballycastle BT54 6HZTelephone: 028 2076 9597

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The group meets every Monday and Tuesday from September toMarch in the Presbyterian Church Hall. Charity matches areplayed within the North Antrim League, to raise funds for Chest,Heart & Stroke Society etc.


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Organisation: Ballycastle Presbyterian Women’s AssociationContact Person: Mrs. L.A. MillarAddress: 7 Dunamallaght Road

Ballycastle BT54 6PBTelephone: 028 2076 2633

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Support for home church both prayerful and financial support forour missionaries abroad.

What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

Organisation: Ballycastle School of Speech & DramaContact Person: Shorna Newcombe-MeggittAddress: 4 Straid Road

Ballycastle BT54 6HQTelephone: 028 2076 8996Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcssd.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Voice coaching, corrective speech training, preparation for publicperformances, festival work and preparation for London Academyof Music and Dramatic Art - examinations. Preparation for stage,screen and drama school additions.

What age group does your organisation target?: Infants to Adults.

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Organisation: Ballycastle Women’s InstituteContact Person: Margaret PorterAddress: 21 Glenshesk Road

Ballycastle BT54 2PATelephone: 028 2076 3718

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To unite in promoting any work which makes for the betterment ofthe homes and the development and improvement of conditions ofrural life by providing a centre for educational and social activities.


Organisation: Ballycastle.orgContact Person: David Quinney MeeAddress: 28 Strand Cottages

Ballycastle BT54 6HRTelephone: 028 2076 2959Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To make an imaginative contribution to the social development andregeneration of Ballycastle through creative and co-operative use oflocal resources.


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Organisation: BCW Training LtdContact Person: Jacinta HillAddress: Unit 18

Moyle Enterprise Centre61 Leyland RoadBallycastle BT54 6EZ

Telephone: 028 2076 2902 Fax: 028 2076 8146Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Delivery of Job Skills Programme. New Deal Programme andOccupational Studies.

What age group does your organisation target?: Job Skills 16 - 18 years. New Deal 18 - 59 years.

Organisation: Causeway Women’s AidContact Person: Morag Smyth Avril WatsonAddress: 63a Castle Street 23 Abbey Street

Ballycastle BT54 6AS Coleraine BT52 1DUTelephone: 028 2076 3703 Tel: 028 7035 6573Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Causeway Women’s Aid provides holistic support services forwomen. Services offered includes: Welfare Benefits Advice andInformation, Self-Development/Education classes, Court Supportservice, Children and Young Persons Project, Floating Support,Refuge Accommodation, and a Drop-in facility.

What age group does your organisation target?: Women, Children and Young People.

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Organisation: Compass Advocacy Network LtdContact Person: Linda McKendryAddress: 11-12 Castle Croft

Main StreetBallymoney BT53 6TD

Telephone: 028 2766 9030 Fax: 028 2766 8271Website: www.compasspeople.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Our mission statement is: ‘Learning to speak out for ourselves withconfidence will bring out the best in us.’“Compass promotes speaking up by sharing experiences, advice,information and training to improve the quality of life of ourmembers. We support each other by having fun in learning newskills and roles that empower us to speak up for ourselves andothers. Speaking up helps us take control over our lives as equalcitizens within our local communities.”Being part of an advocacy group can help you to: Know yourrights; Get your rights; Build your confidence; Have courage tofulfil your dreams; Meet new people and make new friends; Makesure that people with learning disability have the chance to live lifeto the full like everyone else!Liaise with SureStart, Social Services and N.I.P.P.A.


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Organisation: Craft ConnectionsContact Person: Teresa Black / Teresa DuncanAddress: 45 Ann Street

Ballycastle BT54 6AATelephone: 028 2076 8716

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Craft Connections is a community business, providing a retailoutlet for arts and crafts producers, hobbyists and professionals.Goods are accepted on a sale or return basis. This makes for amarvellous variety of stock for sale, from hand knits to ceramics.Craft Connections also run classes and workshops, for all agegroups, and exhibitions. Room hire at reasonable rates.

What age group does your organisation target?: From 3 years to infinity.

Organisation: Creative Stitching GroupContact Person: Mrs F DouglasAddress: 51 Mayo Drive

Ballycastle BT54 6EHTelephone: 028 2076 2718

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: All types of stitching and knit, as well as providing tuition classes.The group operates from the Sheskburn Centre, September to June,on a Wednesday night from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.


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Organisation: Dalriada Rural Sure StartContact Person: Sharon KirkAddress: Head Office, 64 Main Street

Bushmills BT57 8QDTelephone: 028 2073 0444 Fax: 028 2073 1935Email: [email protected]: www.dalriadaruralsurestart.org.uk

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Sure Start is a government initiative to improve services forchildren under four and their families through providing additionalfamily support, advice on health and early learning services inareas of greatest need. Dalriada Sure Start covers the wards ofBushmills, Armoy, Mosside, Moyarget, Bonamargy, Rathlin,Dalriada, Kinbane, Glentaise, Dunseverick and Knocklayd.

What age group does your organisation target?: Parents with children under 4 years.

Organisation: Drop Inn MinistriesContact Person: Leslie BrownAddress: 42 Castle Street

Ballycastle BT54 6ARTelephone: 028 2076 9900Email: [email protected]: www.dropinn.net

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Bringing hope, help and healing to a hurting world. Charity Shopwhich sells clothes and second hand furniture to raise funds tosupport third world countries such as Albania, India and Brazil. Thefunds raised would help to support Orphanage Building Programmes,to bringing young people from Chernobyl to Northern Ireland to staywith families and to enjoy the hospitality. Open daily.


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Organisation: “First Steps” Parent and Toddler GroupContact Person: Paula ConnorAddress: 40 Moyle Avenue

Ballycastle BT54 6NXTelephone: 028 2076 3238Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Our aim is to provide a relaxed environment where parents andchildren from all sections of the community meet and playtogether, thus creating opportunities for friendships to developamongst adults and children. We provide a wide range of toys andactivities for the different ages and stages of development.

What age group does your organisation target?: 0-4 years.

Organisation: Four SwansContact Person: David Quinney MeeAddress: 28 Strand Cottages

Ballycastle BT54 6HRTelephone: 028 2076 2225 (office) 028 2076 2959 (home)Email: [email protected]: www.fourswans.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Recognising the wealth of stories in myths and history in theBallycastle area, the experience, talent and creativity resident in thelocality, the goodwill within and between our local communities.Four Swans offers an innovative project to bring these richresources together through the use of the arts, a creative meetingpoint for the voluntary, public and private sectors, an opportunity todevelop new skills through training and support. Four Swanswelcomes contributions that will shape the project and all active

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participation. Four Swans is now a partner in the Arts Council forNI Programme - Art of Regeneration and together with MoyleDistrict Council and others delivers the Spreading Wings (Art ofRegeneration) Programme. This includes the annual Four SwansFestival and developing Halloween events.What age group does your organisation target?: All ages - particularly keen to develop inter-generational opportunities.

Organisation: Friday ClubContact Person: Mrs Mary DorransAddress: 42 Everglades, Clare Road

Ballycastle BT54 6BETelephone: 028 2076 2197

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Children’s Club which involves games, bible stories, songs and aquiz. The club meet in the Presbyterian Church Hall on Fridaynights, 6.30 pm to 8 pm, from October to May. Everyone welcome.

What age group does your organisation target?: 5 – 10 years.

Organisation: Glens of Antrim Angling Development Assoc.Contact Person: Bill WilliamsonAddress: 26 Cushendall Road

Ballycastle BT54 6QRTelephone: 028 2076 2693

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Development of angling in North Antrim area.


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Organisation: Glens of Antrim Rambling ClubContact Person: Patrick J. McLaughlinAddress: 5 Gortanclochair Park

Ballycastle BT54 6HUTelephone: 028 2076 8325Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Promotes hill walking and club social events.

What age group does your organisation target?: All fit adults.______________________________________________________

Organisation: Glens Young FarmersContact Person: Elizabeth BlackAddress: 94 Glentop Road

Ballycastle BT54 6QGTelephone: 028 2075 1284 Fax: 028 2075 1944Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Glens, with leadership from Young Farmers Club of Ulster providea club for 11 year olds and upwards. Meetings take place twicemonthly, anything from games nights, trips, bowling or pantomime.

What age group does your organisation target?: 11 - 30 years. ______________________________________________________

Organisation: Glenshesk Gaelic Athletics ClubContact Person: Mrs Mary KaneAddress: 168 Cushendall Road

Ballycastle, Co AntrimTelephone: 028 2076 3437

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide hurling and recreational activities for boys and girls.


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Organisation: Golden Boots Line Dancing ClubContact Person: Mrs G McQuillan Address: 46 Moyle Avenue

Ballycastle BT54 6NX

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Line Dancing for fun, as well as fundraising for charities. The clubmeet in McKeague’s Bar, on Thursday evenings from 8.00 p.m. to10.00 p.m.


Organisation: Greenlight GatewayContact Person: Ann McIlroyAddress: Unit 6, Moyle Enterprise Centre

Leyland RoadBallycastle BT54 6EZ


Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Project work, promoting workshops and environmental issues.The aim of the group is to provide a working environment foryoung people.

What age group does your organisation target?: 16+ years.

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Organisation: Jack & Jill PlaycareContact Person: Rhonda GrayAddress: Moyle Enterprise Company

Units 1-4, 61 Leyland RoadBallycastle BT54 6EZ


Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing quality childcare and stimulating learning experiences ina caring environment.

What age group does your organisation target?: Pre-School.

Organisation: Jack Horner Community PlaygroupContact Person: Betty WilkinsonAddress: Sheskburn Community Centre

7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH

Telephone: 07712305541 Home: 028 2076 2879

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide stimulating and educational play for the pre-school child.

What age group does your organisation target?: Pre-School.

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Organisation: Marie Curie Cancer Care –Moyle District Support Group (fundraising for the home nursing service)

Contact Person: Catherine McCambridge - ChairpersonAddress: Trevillin, 35 Fairhead Road

Ballycastle BT54 6RDTelephone: 028 2076 3216 Fax: 028 2076 3216Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Voluntary fundraising for the Home Nursing Service of Marie CurieCancer Care - Supporting the choice of people terminally ill with cancerto die at home. (Local group established 14 years). £48,000 raised inpast 12 months. The group meets in the Antrim Arms on the firstWednesday of each month at 8 pm.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages creeds and classes. Active volunteers currently from 14 years - 82 years.

Organisation: McQuillan Gaelic Athletics ClubContact Person: Dessie Donnelly (Secretary)Address: 4 Caman Crescent, Ballycastle BT54 6EPTelephone: 028 2076 2877 Fax: 028 2076 2877Email: [email protected]: www.mcquillangac.com Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: McQuillan GAC was founded in 1907 and has a proud record of achievementthroughout its history as one of the foremost clubs in Antrim and Ulster.The club holds a record 17 Antrim Championships, 6 Ulster Championshipsand was the first Ulster club to contest an All-Ireland Club Championshipfinal. McQuillan currently cater for 23 adult and juvenile teams acrossthe four sports of Hurling, Camogie and Men and Ladies Gaelic Football.The club is of amateur status and is run entirely by voluntary labour. What age group does your organisation target?: U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, U-18, U-21 and adult playing andsocial members.

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Organisation: Mother Goose ClubContact Person: Hazel KirkpatrickAddress: Sheskburn Recreation Centre, 7 Mary Street

Ballycastle BT54 6QHTelephone: 07855309997Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Daycare for children aged 3 years and over. Playgroup; Daytrips;Fieldtrips; Liaise with SureStart, Social Services and N.I.P.P.A.

What age group does your organisation target?: 3-4 year olds.

Organisation: Moyle Community Safety PartnershipContact Person: Bridgeen ButlerAddress: Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street

Ballycastle BT54 6QHTelephone: 028 2076 2225 Fax: 028 2076 2515Email: [email protected] Web: www.moyle-council.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Respond to community concerns and reduce crime, anti-socialbehaviour and the fear of crime in the district.


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Organisation: Moyle Country MarketsContact Person: Carleen McCaughanTelephone: 028 2076 3456

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Community outlet for home and hobbyist producers to sell to thepublic - bakery, jams and preserves, cards, crafts and knitwear, gifts,herbs, plants and seasonal fruit, etc. New producers welcome.Meet in Ballycastle usually 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noonat Presbyterian Church Hall. Other floating markets visit aroundMoyle District as advertised.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages welcome.

Organisation: Moyle Enterprise CompanyContact Person: Marc McGerty, ManagerAddress: 61 Leyland Road

Ballycastle BT54 6EZTelephone: 028 2076 3737 Fax: 028 2076 9690Email: [email protected]: www.moyle-enterprise.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Support and assistance for new and developing businesses.Courses in computers, ICT and Business and Management.Workspace units available for rent.


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Organisation: Moyle Football ClubContact Person: Mr John CoylesAddress: 8 Bayview Road

Ballycastle BT54 6BPTelephone: 028 2076 3109

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Young people from the Moyle area, taking part in a game offootball. The group competes in the Coleraine and DistrictMorning League; training takes place on a Tuesday and Thursdayfrom 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. in the Playing Fields, Quay Road,Ballycastle. Everyone welcome.


Organisation: Moyle Gateway Youth & FriendsContact Person: Hilary MidgleyAddress: Unit 7, Moyle Enterprise Centre

Leyland RoadBallycastle BT54 6EZ


Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The group was set up in May 2000 to provide a social outlet foryoung people with special needs and learning difficulties across theMoyle Area. The club has 20+ members and meets every Thursdaynight, allowing the young people to enjoy a variety of social activitiesfrom arts and crafts to music and drama. Group members also enjoytrips to the cinema or bowling alley, and various day excursions.

What age group does your organisation target?: 8-25 years.

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Organisation: Moyle Tennis ClubContact Person: Mrs Melanie Shillington (Chairperson)Address: 21 Dunamallaght Road

Ballycastle BT54 6PRTelephone: 028 2076 8211

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Promotion of tennis both competitive and social.Providing a programme of coaching for members.Provision of programme of activities for members.

What age group does your organisation target?: 4 years and upwards.

Organisation: Moyle Youth CouncilContact Person: Tracey Walker (Co-ordinator)Address: 104 Gracehill Road

Ballymoney BT53 8JDTelephone: 07719695370

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To act as representatives for young people across Moyle. TheYouth Council meets on a monthly basis. They are available tohelp young people and youth groups with related concerns andissues and also organise events for young people.


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Organisation: North Antrim Community TransportContact Person: Frank NealisAddress: Unit 13, Moyle Enterprise Centre

61 Leyland Road, Ballycastle BT54 6EZTelephone: 028 2076 8960 Fax: 028 2076 8961Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: NACT is about improving the transport infrastructure within theNorth Antrim area. Allowing people greater access to services andappointments. Working together to enhance the quality of life forthe citizens of North Antrim. Those who have mobility problems,all minibuses are fully accessible and wheelchair friendly. Groupswishing to attend events, days away, shopping trips, sporting eventsetc. can avail of Community Transport in North Antrim area.All drivers have been trained to MiDAS standard, a high standardin passenger safety and awareness.NACT also provide a Social Car Scheme for those individuals whohave difficulty accessing public transport for health appointmentsand are living in rural areas. The Social Car Scheme can benefityou as it is an affordable door to door service.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages and abilities.

Organisation: North Antrim Dalriada GroupContact Person: Graham GaultAddress: 42 Cushendall Road

Ballycastle BT54 6QRTelephone: 028 2076 2139Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Local History - Connections with others in Scotland and Donegal,studying the Kingdom of Dalriada.


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Organisation: Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & StrokeContact Person: Elizabeth WhiteTelephone: 028 2075 1080

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Volunteering - can you say that you helped save someone’s life ormade a difference to the lives of others? No? Then don’t miss thisopportunity. Could you give an hour or two of your time each month?The Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke local BallycastleFundraising Support Group raise funds to support the work of CHS.NICHS aims to promote the prevention of and alleviate sufferingresulting from chest, heart and stroke related illnesses in NorthernIreland. Helping us could make a difference. The BallycastleFundraising Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday in the monthat 8.00 pm in the Rathmoyle Resource Centre, Ballycastle. Newmembers welcome.


Organisation: Pobal an ChaistilContact Person: Bridin Ni DHonnghaileAddress: 5 Bothar Na haithe

Baile an Chaistil BT54 6QQTelephone: 028 2076 8883 Fax: 028 2076 8883Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Irish language community services including parent and toddlergroup, nursery school, primary school, after school’s club, summerscheme, adult Irish language classes.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages welcome.

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Organisation: Ramoan & Culfeightrin Mother’s UnionContact Person: Mrs Jean FrayneAddress: 4 Gortamaddy Park

Ballycastle BT54 6RUTelephone: 028 2076 9058

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Supporting and upholding family values across the board.


Organisation: Ramoan & Culfeightrin Women’s FellowshipContact Person: Betty WilkinsonAddress: 18 Ramoan Road

Ballycastle BT54 6EGTelephone: 028 2076 2879

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Bringing people in the Parish together and arranging social events,as well as fund raising for the Church.


Organisation: Ramoan Parish ChoirContact Person: Mrs Lorna PalmerAddress: The Rectory

12 Novally RoadBallycastle BT54 6HB

Telephone: 028 2076 2461Email: [email protected]: www.ramoan.connor.anglican.orgRoles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide choral music at parish services and interchurch events.What age group does your organisation target?: 14 plus.

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Organisation: Ramoan Parish Indoor Bowling ClubContact Person: Mary McMullanAddress: 9 Boyd Court

Ballycastle BT54 6JUTelephone: 028 2076 9581

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The bowling club is open Tuesdays and Thursdays in the QuayRoad Hall from 7pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome.


Organisation: Reid School of Irish DancingContact Person: Ms Paula ReidAddress: 41 Main Street

Ballintoy BT54 6LXTelephone: 07843871937

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Irish dancing classes which run from September to June onSaturday mornings, Beginners start from 10.30a.m. - 11.30a.m.Advanced 11.30a.m. - 1.00p.m.For further information regarding venues, please contact Paula Reid.

What age group does your organisation target?: Ages 3 - 18. (Adult classes available also).

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Organisation: St. John AmbulanceContact Person: Anne M. McTaggart Ivan McAllisterAddress: 24 Fairhill Street 182 Moyarget Road

Ballycastle BT54 6AY Armoy BT54 6JQTelephone: 028 2076 3747 Tel: 028 2075 1404Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: St. John undertakes and provides first aid and ambulance cover atpublic events. St John also offers courses in first aid and related subjects.


Organisation: St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Bowling ClubContact Person: Mr Dan McAfeeAddress: 38 McAuley Park

Ballycastle BT54 6EJ

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Teach the game of Bowls and to create new skills to young and oldpeople as well meeting new people from the parishes and takingpart in the North Antrim League and the Ballycastle League. TheBowls take place in the parish hall on a Tuesday and Thursdayevening from 7 to 10 pm. The group operates inside fromSeptember to March and then the group uses the outside facilities.

What age group does your organisation target?: Young and Old.

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Organisation: St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s Church ChoirContact Person: Harry KennedyAddress: 14 Dunamallaght Road

Ballycastle BT54 6PBTelephone: 07710089024 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide music at church services including funerals andweddings when requested.


Organisation: St. Vincent de PaulContact Person: Desmond ElliottAddress: 4 Fairhead View

Ballycastle BT54 6LUTelephone: 028 2076 3209

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing a service including the supply of furniture and foodvouchers etc. Giving advice on money management for the morevulnerable in our society.


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Organisation: The Corrymeela CommunityContact Person: Ronnie MillarAddress: 5 Drumaroan Road

Ballycastle BT54 6QUTelephone: 028 2076 2626 Fax: 028 2076 2770Email: [email protected]: www.corrymeela.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Corrymeela works throughout Northern Ireland and beyond,developing and delivering focused community relations workthrough single-identity, cross-community and cross-bordercommunity and residentially based programmes. Each year over6000 participants take part in programmes at the CorrymeelaBallycastle Centre which has facilities for over 100 residents in 3units. This work can be categorised under 5 strands:Schools work: seeking to address community relations issues, oftenthrough citizenship.Family work: providing respite and development work with groups.Faith and Life: seeking to support individuals and churchcommunities in their journey of faith and to support encounter withdifferent traditions.Youth work: work primarily focused on marginalised young people.Community work: looking at issues of inter-community relations,both on a single identity and a cross community basis.


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Organisation: The Cuan GroupContact Person: Una LountAddress: 23 Glenshesk Road

Ballycastle BT54 6PATelephone: 028 2076 2907

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The Cuan Group is an inter-denominational, cross communitygroup which meets at 7.30pm on the second Monday of eachmonth in the Corrymeela Centre, Drumaroan Road, Ballycastle.The group was formed in 1999 to meet the need for an under-standing, caring group to provide support through the grief andloneliness of bereavement, within an informal, friendly, caringsetting. It is organised and facilitated by a group of people with arange of counselling skills, and personal experience ofbereavement; provides opportunities for mutual support, relevantdiscussion, advice, information, counselling and social activities.The aim of the group is to provide a safe base of mutual supportthrough the grieving process, where people can connect with eachother, share and understand grief experiences in a self help, selfsupport environment and ongoing mutually supportive network.Membership is open to anyone who has been bereaved or sufferedloss. Confidentiality is respected.


Ballycastle Community Development Office45 Ann Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6AA

Tel: 028 2076 9407 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nacn.org/ballycastle

Northern Neighbourhoods Health Action ZoneThe Chalet, County Hall, 182 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1QB

Tel: 028 2531 1212 Web: www.nnhaz.co.uk

North AntrimCommunity Network

This project is managed by North Antrim Community Network and funded bythe Department of Social Development through the Building Sustainable

Prosperity Programme.

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