Local Notes: 400 plus take part in Kilmovee 10k
A section of the 400 plus runners, joggers and walkers who part in the recent Kilmovee 10k race recently. Pic James Hunt Photography.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted to Julie Ryan as follows: email ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call leaving a voicemail if not answered/text/WhatsApp 0877694781 (after 6pm). Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm Wednesday.
Results of the final prize positions of the Masters Sweep: 1st Paul Halligan (€500), Joint 2nd Michael Dee (€250) and Michael Neary (€250), 4th Vincent Roughneen (€150), 5th Mary Doyle (€100), 6th Tom Regan (€75) and 7th Jonathan Conlon (€75).
Swinford GAA held its first social club morning on Monday, April 13, at the Amenity Park Clubhouse. The club will meet every second Monday at 11am, it’s open to all who would like to come along and have the chats about the weekly football, go for short walk and of course have a cuppa and the craic. It is an ideal morning for retirees who love football and would like to socialise with others. The next social club get together is Monday, April 27, at 11am.
Sing a Song with Bridie Rowley on Friday, April 24, at 7pm in The White House, Swinford. This special night will feature a selection of Bridie’s favourite songs, along with a beautiful songbook sharing her story and spirit, created especially for the occasion. All proceeds will go towards supporting Foxford Alzheimer’s and Community Trust CLG / FACT Social Club. All are very welcome, so go along, bring a friend, and enjoy a heartfelt evening of music, memories, and community.
Congratulations to Brendan Cunney who won €370 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community lotto draw held on April 13, were; 4, 9, 17 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Linda Cronnolly and Aine Doyle. €35 was won by Joanne Towey, Diane Ryan, David J Langford, Mary Maloney, Caroline Birt and Natalie Marren. The jackpot is now €4,200.
Swinford Gardening Club will hold their next talk on Tuesday, April 28, at 8pm in the Meeting Room on Lower Main St. Horticulturist Conor Brennan will speak on flower and vegetable planting, lawn care and give tips on dealing with moss. Everyone is welcome to attend. Non-members €5.
The 42nd Siamsa Sraide Street & Arts Festival Swinford returns from July 30 to August 5 with a blockbuster brochure of a festival which will include free open-air music to Ritchie Remo, Ruaile Buaile, Stuart Moyles, Lovefest, Mike Denver and whole host of historic and cultural events. Brochure of Events will be launched in May.
Time to Shine Talent Competition, in association with Siamsa Sráide Street Festival returns this August. Applications to take part will be opening very soon. All talents and acts welcome. U16 and 16+ categories. Whether you sing, dance, perform, or have a hidden talent, the organisers want to hear from you. Keep an eye on The Railway Players and Time to Shine social media page for application details.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Annual Easter Sunday Easter Egg Hunt. A total of €460 was collected for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice.
Swinford AC Ireland West ¾ Marathon is looking for sponsors for this year's Ireland West ¾ Marathon, 10k and 5k. Over 800 runners, one great community event. More info at https://swinfordac.com/sponsor.
Congratulations to all the Swinford AC athletes who competed at the National Championships recently in Athlone. It was a fantastic display of teamwork and determination, with outstanding individual performances across the board. Many achieved personal bests, and every athlete secured a top 10 finish, a brilliant achievement. You’ve done yourselves and the club proud.
U13 Boys 4 x 200m relay (Fionn Julian, Quinlan Gladding, Charlie Corcoran, James Darcy, Aaran Hastings and Ethan Oreilly) ran in a very competitive event, achieving a personal best of 1.58. In the triple jump U15 Jane Heaney placed 6th with an impressive personal best of 9.45m. Cormac Fearon competing in the boys U15 triple jump placed 6th with a personal best of 8.50m. In Shot Putt, U18 girls Caoimhe Hughes put in a great performance with a throw of 8.75m and placing 5th. U17 Boys Cathal McNicholas threw a massive 14.46m placing him in 4th place and securing a personal best. Back on the track Rory Gruddy ran a tactical race with grit and determination in a very competitive field, racing home to take gold in the U16 1500m. Congratulations is extended also to the Swinford AC young athletes who competed in Athlone. For many it was their first competition, all athletes performed well and the club is very proud of your achievements. Well done to Emma Darcy who secured gold in U10 long jump and Ciara Casey who secured silver in the U11 60m with a personal best.
Swinford Active Retirement Club meet every Monday at Swinford Golf Club from 2-4pm with a variety of activities tea/coffee etc at a cost of €5 weekly. Why not go along and join and bring new ideas with you. Contact Ann on 087 7459089 or Bridie on 087 9049723.
Go Getters meet in the Cultural Centre every Friday from 10.30am-12.30pm. Walking with activator poles and exercises then refreshments followed by Boccia. €5 weekly, come and join for some fitness and laughs. Contact Ann on 087 7459089 or Bridie on 087 9049723.
Congratulations are extended to Roisin Sheerin on winning her first National Boxing title. Roisin is a member of Swinford Boxing Club.
Pétanque games at the Amenity Park on Thursdays from 1pm-3pm, €2 weekly, spare boules available so why not give it a try. Contact Ann on 087 7459089 or Martin on 085 128 5175.
A benefit dance for Brenda Walsh Grealis will be held in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris on Thursday, May 7, with music by Streetwise and Friends. Music and dancing from 9 to 11.30pm. Tickets are available from Kennedy’s Eurospar, Swinford, The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, The Connacht Telegraph, Castlebar, Mulroy’s Londis, Moneen Roundabout, Castlebar, Carrabine’s Centra, Bangor Erris, O’Hara’s Centra, Foxford, Doherty’s Costcutter, Mulranny, Mulranny Post Office. Tickets cost €20.
Brenda, originally from Callow, was recently diagnosed with PERM Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). This is an extremely rare, severe neurological disease that causes extreme muscle rigidity, painful spasms, and progressive loss of mobility. A gifted singer and musician, she is a wife and mother of four children. All support will be greatly appreciated.
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Preparations are now underway for the 20th edition of the Kilkelly–Kilmovee Parish Magazine, which will be published later this year. This special milestone promises to be a bigger and better edition, celebrating the life and stories of the community. The committee is inviting parishioners at home and abroad to contribute articles, photographs, memories, or local news items for inclusion.
Submissions can be sent by email to kilkellykilmoveemagazine@gmail.com, or you can contact any member of the magazine committee. The magazine team look forward to your continued support in making this anniversary edition a memorable one.
Mass will be celebrated at the Lios na Leanbh, Culliagh on May 4 at 11am; on May 16, at 11am Holy Communion in Kilmovee Church; May 17, at 11.30am for Holy Communion in Kilkelly Church; May 25, Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg with the bus leaving Kilmovee at 7am. Contact Fr Joseph on 086 1605373 for more information; and on June 7, at 2pm Corpus Christi procession in Urlaur.
The numbers drawn in the Shamrocks GAA lotto which was held on Saturday, April 4, were 1, 14, 31 and 35. There was no winner.
Bingo is held in Kilmovee Community Centre on Sunday evenings at 8.30pm with a jackpot of €1150 on 48 calls or less, a house jackpot of €400 on 4 correct numbers and also a 50/50 draw with a guaranteed winner every week.
Kilmovee FRC together with Kilmovee Community Centre will be commencing a Breakfast Club starting 2026/2027 school year. Expressions of interest should be forwarded to kilmoveehwc@gmail.com.
Amanda McGuinness, an autism specialist and a parent living in a multi neurodivergent family will be providing a series of free workshops for parents and carers, on April 21, Understanding Autistic Experience; May 19,Understanding Autism and ADHD; and on June 16, Understanding Autism and Puberty. Those workshops take place in Kilkelly Community Centre (F35EP60) from 7 to 9pm. To book your place or if you would like more information, contact Bernadette on 089 4179929 or email bmoran@kilmovee.ie.
Ballaghaderreen Golf Club commenced their ‘Get into Golf’ programme for beginner ladies on Monday, April 13, at 7pm in the clubhouse with an introduction night, meet and greet and some light refreshments. No experience or golf clubs are needed. Further details are available from 087 1463628 or email ballaghaderreengolfclub@gmail.com.
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Durkan Community Park is taking part in An Taisce's national spring-clean anti-litter campaign. Meet at Sheridan Community Centre on Saturday, April 25, at 2pm. All volunteers are welcome to litter pick throughout the village or tidy up your own road or townland. Bring bags to central location for disposal. Contact 086 -3620928 for further information.
Are you interested in helping your community while earning extra money? Kiltimagh RSS are seeking people for caretaking, maintenance, and social care positions in the Kiltimagh/Bohola/Midfield areas. 19.5 hours per week based on a farmer-friendly schedule. New eligibility applies making it more accessible to join the team. Contact Caroline if you have any questions on 087 2107385.
Congratulations to Ambrose Coleman who won a jackpot of €502 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, April 11. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app - Moy Davitts GAA.
