Local Notes: Fr Victor celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Mass of Thanksgiving in Swinford.
Congratulations are extended to Fr Victor who recently celebrated his Silver Jubilee. To mark this milestone Fr Victor celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in Swinford Church on Friday, July 12, followed by a get together in Swinford Cultural Centre organised by the parish council.
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Cathal's walking adventure across Europe continues and early this week sees him hit the 750kms milestone on his 2200km long charity walk from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Mayo Parkinson's Assoc and Childrens Health Foundation Crumlin. The messages from home and from Swinford people all over the world continue to give him a great boost as he walks. Cathal’s family and friends will be having a stand on the street during the upcoming Siamsa Festival and look forward to seeing you there. You can follow Cathal's journey on all social media channels and on his blog www.kellyswalk2rome.ie.
A meeting to revive Swinford Tennis Club will be held in Melletts Emporium on Tuesday, July 23, at 8pm, the success of which depends on turn out.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community lotto held on July 15, were 12, 13, 16 and 21. €70 vouchers were won by Susan Nolan, Killasser and Paddy and Fiona, Swinford; €35 was won by Yvonne Grealy, Swinford, Tríona O'Dohoghue, Cloonaghboy, Margaret Muldowney, Rabawn and Mullaney Family, c/o Moore's. The jackpot in the latest draw held on July 22 was €15,200.
Over the weekend of July 13 and 14, Swinford Golf Club witnessed exceptional golfing performances in both the men’s and women’s competitions, generously sponsored by Tower Hardware. The pleasant weather conditions provided the perfect backdrop for some of the season's highest scores.
In the men’s division, Padraig O'Toole led with an impressive 45 points, closely followed by Ian Lyndon with 44 points and Gearoid Brady with 43. Noteworthy was Francisco Lamarque's round, who shot a remarkable 2 over gross to place fourth with 42 points.
The women’s competition saw equally high scores with Siobhan King taking the lead with 43 points. Catherine Loftus and Mary Horkan followed with 41 and 40 points, respectively.
Parking will be prohibited on Main, Market and Bridge Street from 9pm on Monday, August 5, until 1am on Thursday, August 8, to facilitate the two biggest days of the Síamsa Sráide Street and Arts Festival, the Heritage Day and The Old Harvest Fair Day. The committee is seeking help and support from the public, residents and businesses in making this possible. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Further info contact Brendan 087 7420617.
There is a skip placed at Killasser graveyard until August 19, to facilitate the clean-up graves. A clean-up day will be held on July 27.
Congratulations to Maeve Nevin who was the winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held on Tuesday, July 16, in Horkan’s winning €444. The next draw will be held on Tuesday, July 23, in The Sheepwalk.
Congratulations to Brendan Scully who won €600 in the Killasser Community Centre June 50/50 draw. Keisha Groarke and Megan Sweeney each won a €20 spot prize. The next draw will take place on August 4.
Save the date - Tara’s Run/Walk for Fun takes place on Saturday, September 28.
The Railway Players Variety and Drama Group in collaboration with Flare Productions and Siamsa Sráide are planning Musical Theatre workshops which will take place during the week before Siamsa Sráide, July 29 to August 2, from 10am to 1pm. A week of song, dance and drama will culminate in a performance which will be one of the many highlights of the 40th anniversary of Siamsa Sráide. If you are interested in participating email railwayplayers2018@gmail.com or call into Ray Lambes.
The annual Scoil Cheoil Siamsa will take place during the week before Siamsa Sráide, from July 29 to August 2. Music, singing, dancing and conversational Irish classes will take place between 4 and 7pm in the Primary School in Swinford (Scoil Muire agus Treasa). Instruments include banjo, bodhrán, button accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute, guitar, tin whistle, harp and keyboard. Availability of classes depends on level of interest. Classes last an hour and the cost for the week is €35. Dancing with Gráinne Kelly and comhrá gaeilge (conversational Irish) will be free in collaboration with Swinford/Killasser LGFA. Several group performance sessions will be held during the week. Participants are encouraged to book as soon as possible to facilitate timetabling. Application forms for the Michael Davitt CCE Swinford Scoil Cheoil Siamsa are available from Ray Lambes. You can also email cceswinford@gmail.com, message Swinford Comhaltas Facebook page or contact 087 7454032.
The annual Killasser Cemetery Mass will take place on August 14, on the eve of the Feast of the Assumption. Mass will be celebrated in Meelick Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 9am; Kilconduff Cemetery on Monday, August 5th at 6.30pm and Midfield Cemetery on Thursday, August 15, at 7pm.
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The bicentenary celebrations will commence with Mass at 4pm on August 3 in St Patrick’s Church, Glann. A book to mark the special occasion will be available on the evening, and a function will be held afterwards in Julians of Midfield commencing with dinner at 6.30pm followed by live music with Mary Kathleen Henry. Tickets for the Glann Church Bicentenary celebration are on sale costing €35. For details contact Mary Teresa Duffy 086 060 3654, Anne Moran 086 8202886, Mary Brennan 086 313 2769, or Bridget Callaghan 086 074 2998.
It is understood that people are walking from Urlaur and surrounding areas to reinact how people walked to Mass in Glann in the past.
Community Art Group Ballaghaderreen is organising an art exhibition for all local artists during the upcoming BallaghDream Festival. The exhibition will run from Monday, August 5 until and including Thursday 8 August in the big hall in Phoenix Youth Centre. Artists who are not involved yet and would like to be included, get in touch as soon as possible via the Art Group's Facebook page or email comartgroupballagh@outlook.ie.
Three cemetery Masses will be held on August 4; in Noamh Mobhi, Kilmovee, at 10am; Culmore cemetery, Kilmovee at 11.30am and Urlaur Pattern Mass at 1pm in Urlaur Abbey.
Urlaur Pattern commences with Mass at the Abbey at 1pm, on Sunday, August 4, followed by traditional music by the lake shore, with music by Tempo. There are free activities for children, soccer with the Domnic Henry Cup, the Michael McDermott Cup for group and solo musicians and singers, face painting, fancy dress, free arts activities, with a magician and many other attractions, fast food, ice cream, Urlaur Tea Shop and a book launch entitled Divided Paradise, and a pattern social in Urlaur Community Centre at 10pm with live music with Mary Kathleen Henry.
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Gurteen Cemetery Mass will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 11am. Mass in Templeronan Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 4pm and in Killaraght Old Cemetery on Sunday, August 11, at 1pm.
King of the Hill - part of Keash Garland Festival will be held on Saturday evening, July 27. There are two routes that are challenging, offering wonderful views of Keash countryside. Also a 5k family walk with proceeds going to Gurteen/Culfadda/Keash Community First Responders Defibrillator Group, which is an invaluable service to the local area. Register online or on the day at Eastern Harps Clubhouse from 5.30. 10k run starts at 7pm, the 5k run starts at 7.20, and 5k walkers at 7.10.
Gurteen Tidy Towns committee extend thanks to members who spread a total of 12 bags of bright stone on the bank strip opposite AOL to show off shrubs and flowering plants. Gurteen looks really well, with flower beds on approach roads, and planter boxes on the streets and bridge. They also extend thanks to the men on Leader who are keeping the streets clean. Well done to all.
Shebeen are in concert tomorrow night, July 24, at 8pm in Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co Sligo. The line up of musicians include; PJ Hernon, Pat Sweeney, Peggy McHale and John Dwyer. For more information call 071 9182599.
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Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola, is available for Summer birthday parties. People can have the use of the main hall, astro and kitchen; hot food is available in Bohola Village and local party entertainment is available. For further details message sheridanmccbohola@gmail.com.
Toy Story mini dance workshop will take place on Tuesday, July 30, from 10am to 12 noon for children aged 3-8, at Bohola Community Centre. There will be fun dances and games with a Toy Story theme with Woody, Buzz and all the gang. The cost is €15 for one person and €25 for two siblings. Booking is essential, so contact Sandra 086 2108029,or jivingjuniors@gmail.com.
East Mayo Anglers will hold their yearly Youth Angling Event on July 24 from 6-8pm. For enquiries and application forms contact Kathleen at EMAA office on 094 9253955 or 086 3946837. Early booking is advised as numbers are limited for safety reasons.
Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola, on Saturday, August 3, at 6pm and in Straide Cemetery on Sunday, August 4, at 11am.
Moy Davitts GAA Golf Classic at Ballina Golf Club will be held on Saturday, August 31. They have great prizes on the day and will run a competition for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Entry Fee €160 per team of 4. If you don’t play golf and would like to sponsor a hole, get in touch with Annette 087 6781500. To book your tee-time contact Patricia 087 2768080, Annette 087 6781500, Declan 087 9900289 or Pat 087 4136896. Presentations for all winners will take place on the night in The Village Inn Bohola.
