Local Notes: Cultural Night in Kilmovee.
Enjoying Cultural Night in Kilmovee were John Cannon, Sr Maureen Lally, John Caulfield (Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council), Mary Prendergast and Jeremi Salitova. Picture James Hunt
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The Ladies Golfer of the Year title was retained by Dympna O'Donnell. A runaway winner this year and well deserved. Dympna played the most competitions of all the ladies this Summer and was twice a winner. She had nine Top 5 finishes and never finished outside of the top 8. Well done Dympna, a model of consistency. 2nd was Helen McNicholas who had one win and 3rd was Mary Horkan who also had one victory.
In the gents section, there won't be a kitchen made in the workshop this side of Christmas as Trevor McDonnell came out on top in a closely fought Gents Golfer of the Year. Trevor didn't play in as many competitions as his rivals, but when he did, he scored heavily, recording a major victory in the Presidents Prize and five further top 5's. 2nd was Tony Spain who had two wins and a runner-up finish in the Ormsby Cup. 3rd was Neil Fallon who had two wins and played in the most competitions during the Summer (20).
Thanks to all members who competed in the weekend competitions throughout the summer. The weekly competition is the soul of the club and that regular source of income that helps run the club. Thanks to all the sponsors, to the greens staff for having the course in super condition all Summer and finally a big thank you to Hilary McCrohan for organising and running the competitions. There is a huge amount of work that goes on in the background to run a competition every week.
Meelick 25 Card Games resume in Meelick Community Centre on Tuesday, October 6, at 9pm.
Michael Davitt Branch CCE, Swinford are planning their 14th annual Féile na Samhna which will be held from October 23 to 26. The format will be quite similar to previous years which has been a great success. On Friday night, October 23, the weekend will commence with the official opening with a Seisiún na nÓg followed by a senior session. On Saturday 24th workshops will be held. This year there will be singing with Emily Rooney and Síle Ui Mhongáin, bodhrán with Junior Davey, dancing with James Frayne, Rhythm and Song for 3- to 6-year-olds and a pop-up Gaeltacht le Gráinne Gleeson agus a cháirde. An Oíche Amhránaíochta on Saturday night is always a very popular event.
The main event on Sunday evening, October 25, is the annual Rambling House party in the Gateway Hotel. Pub sessions take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. There will also be a photographic exhibition of Swinford musicians and Comhaltas events from throughout the 68-year history. On Monday, October 26, along with the Local History group there will be a historical walk followed by cupán tae, comhrá agus ceol.
The October Fair Night Session will be held in the Front in The Gateway Hotel on Wednesday, October 7 at 9pm. Martin Quinn (brother of Éilis, Folk Café), brilliant accordion player and well-known accordion maker, is the special guest. Whether you come to play, sing or listen, everyone is welcome to what promises to be a great session.
The annual Killasser Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, October 18, with registration from 1.30pm at Killasser Community Centre. The drive departs at 2pm. €20 per tractor, €10 for second tractor. Refreshments and participants raffle afterwards.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on September 28, were 7, 8, 17 and 26. €70 vouchers were won by T.J Kelly, Castleroyan and Helen Gallagher, Church View; €35 was won by Wínne Chai Suet Li, c/o Lettuce Eat. The jackpot is now €9,000.
Swinford Active Minds are running a 6-week Chair Pilates course in the Cultural Centre commencing Wednesday, October 7, at 8pm. It is open to everyone, pay as you go.
The Novel Bean Swinford F12XF60 will be hosting three Spoken Word events this month as part of the National Books week. Sunday, October 18, at 3.30pm a spoken word event for boys and girls aged 8-13; on Tuesday 20th a spoken word event at 7.30pm as Gaeilge for anyone aged 13+ and on Wednesday 21st a spoken word event at 7.30pm in English for anyone aged 13+. If you are interested in participating in any of these spoken word events, contact Cathal on 087 6412785 or email cathalkellyswinford@gmail.com.
Swinford GAA is currently planning the annual Halloween Scary Walk, Freaky Family Fun Night which will take place on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 10pm, with refreshments and Traditional Halloween Games afterwards in Swinford Community Centre.
The White House, Swinford will host a Mayo Night on Saturday, October 24. A great night’s entertainment is planned with DJ Michael Burke and will include fun events - Best Dressed Mayo Supporter prizes, chat with past Mayo players and a fun quiz with spot prizes.
A new song titled "Midfield in County Mayo", written by Midfield parishioner, Bernard O'Brien, and sung by local artist Michael Fox (Callow, Foxford) has been released, and it can be requested for airplay on local radio and online radio stations.
The Rivers Trust and South Kerry Development Partnership is holding a Paludi Fair in Killasser Community Centre on Thursday, October 8, from 11am to 4pm. Paludiculture is the practice of farming on wet or restored peatlands, producing everything from berries and moss to thatching reeds and biomass crops. This event provides a welcoming space for all to discover some of the products emerging from this growing sector and learn about its potential in Ireland.
Swinford Folk Choir are looking for musicians to join them for Saturday evening Mass. If you are an adult or teenager and enjoy playing music, why not give it a try. Music notes will be provided. If interested contact Marie on 087 2805222.
Card games will take place in Killasser Community Centre on Monday nights at 8pm. If you are interested, contact 085 1565150 to be added to the WhatsApp Group - games will go ahead depending if enough people are available to attend. Beginners welcome.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Eithna Nilan (nee Kavanagh), Doocastle and formerly of Killasser; Kevin O’Brien, Leeds and formerly of Kiltibo; John Cronnolly, Park Ridge, Chicago, Newpark, Swinford and Killasser; James (Jim) Donnelly, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (brother of Mary Lynskey, Newpark); Terry Mellon, Ballintemple, Meelick, Swinford and formerly of Carnlough, Co. Antrim. May they rest in peace.
Santa is coming to Julian’s of Midfield on Sunday, December 6 at 5pm. A magical evening of Christmas fun is planned. Further details in the coming weeks.
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Kilmovee Active Age Thursday Club are hosting an open day on Thursday, October 29, from 12 noon to 4pm. Admission is €10 and it is open to the public. There will be finger food, live music, and a raffle with valuable prizes. In addition, there will be a door prize and a fancy-dress prize. The organisers would appreciate if people came to the open day in fancy dress but this is not essential. Book your place and pay in advance by contacting Kilmovee Community Centre on 094 9649484. The last day to book is October 22.
Fr Joseph Gavvigan PP is very grateful to the members of the Kilmovee Altar Society for their commitment to the Church over the past three years. He extends an invitation to new members to join the rota. Your support is very much appreciated. Contact Fr Joseph on 086 160 5373 to join the new rota.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Peggy Egan, Shamer, Kilkelly on the death of her brother Paddy McNulty, Carrowbehy, Castlerea, and also to Agnes Caulfield, Clooncara, Kilmovee, on the death of her brother Eugene Beggan, London May they both rest in peace.
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Carmel from Sage Wellbeing is delighted to be bringing her Nail Board Workshop to Sheridan Community Centre, Bohola, on Saturday, October 17, from 10am to 11.30am. Join her for a 1.5 hour nail board workshop, combining the ancient practice of standing on nail boards with breathwork and Qigong. This is a powerful experience designed to bring together body, mind and breath, with benefits including physical stimulation of acupressure points, mental focus, mindfulness and deep relaxation.
The session will begin with guided breathwork and Qigong to help calm the nervous system and bring the mind and body into a more relaxed, grounded state, before stepping onto the nail boards and experiencing this unique practice for yourself.
Places are limited, so if you’d like to experience this for yourself, emailing carmel@sagewellbeing.ie if you have any queries. The cost is €40.
A new date has now been confirmed for the visit of Sam Maguire to Moy Davitts. All-Ireland winner, Cian McHale, will be bringing Sam Maguire to Srath Garbh alongside some of his Mayo teammates on Saturday, October 24, from 1-4pm.
Bohola Pastoral Council are looking for new members. Thanks to the following outgoing members for their service for the last eight years: Noreen Byrne, Emma Galligan, Vera Jordan, Marie McGahon and Alan Regan. Continuing members are Éilìs Mulhern, Barbara Conlon, Mary Sewell, Mary O’Brien and Kenneth Moran.
Congratulations to Lynda Kennedy, Bohola, who won a jackpot of €825 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 on Saturday, September 26.
Thank you has been extended to everyone who supported the Annual Mayo Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning especially everyone who did baking, to all who helped out on the day and to the Urguhart Family Band for providing the lovely music. It was a very successful day and your generosity is greatly appreciated.
