Local Notes: Fr Victor was Grand Marshall at Swinford St Patrick's Day parade
Fr Victor, Grand Marshall of Swinford St Patrick's Day Parade 2024 with St. Patrick. Fr. Victor is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination this year.
Once again, the Swinford St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee organised and facilitated a very successful St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The favourable weather conditions assisted in the success of the event with participants and spectators alike enjoying the day.
Results: Pat Gough Memorial Most Original - Swinford GAA; Joe Thompson Memorial Most Humorous - Naionra Montessori; Best School Band – Swinford NS; Best Local Business – MG Plant Hire; Best Out of Town – The Moy Hotel Foxford; Most Topical – Kinaffe National School; Overall winner taking the inaugural Padraic Gavin Memorial Trophy was Swinford Killasser LGFA.
Swinford Siamsa Sraide Festival are delighted to announce the start of its 40th anniversary celebrations will take place in New York this coming Friday, April 5, at 8pm in Connollys Bar, Time Square, as part of the Mayo GAA football teams championship match versus NY GAA. This year they are pulling out all the stops as they continue their fantastic annual street festival for the 40th year. For more information, contact info@siamsasraide.ie or Cathal Kelly on 087 6412785.
The 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt takes place at 2pm on Easter Sunday in Brabazon Woodlands with the kind permission of the Park Trustees. Thanks to Derek Kennedy, Eurospar Swinford for sponsorship. Assemble at the playground early.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on March 19, were: 4, 6, 17 and 19. €70 vouchers were won by John Horkan, Dublin Road and Brendan Kenny, Brabazon Heights; €35 each was won by NJ Duffy, Dublin Road, Mary O'Hara, c/o Moore's and Gary Buckley, Swinford. The jackpot tonight is €11,800.
Results from the weekly game played in Swinford Golf Club on Thursday, March 14; card winners were Peter Geraghty, Michael O’Neill, Carmel Timoney, Ronan Monaghan, Margaret Waters and Philip Irwin. Raffle prizes were won by Geraldine Turbitt, Mary Callaghan, Margaret Waters and Margaret Sweeney.
Congratulations to Billy Kavanagh winner of the February Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw winning €590. Vincent Conlon and Paul Walsh each won a €20 spot prize. The next draw (March) will take place on Sunday, March 31.
The Butterfly Garden committee are delighted to announce that Feileacain will host the Mayo Spring Service of Remembrance on April 14, at 3pm in the Gateway Hotel.
Swinford GAA 7 a side fundraiser on Easter Monday, April 1, from 11am to 4pm will take place in Swinford Amenity Park. €10 per player, prizes to be won, over 16’s only. Bake sale also on day. For further information contact Dylan 087 4459313.
This year Blath na Féile will take on a new and different format. The organisers are calling all past Blath’s (everyone who participated, not just crowned Blath’s) to compete in the ultimate Queen of the Blath’s. 2024 is a big year for Síamsa Sráide Street Festival celebrating 40 years and is also the 10th anniversary of the first Blath na Féile winner.
Swinford Tidy Towns are once again taking part in the National Spring Clean with the annual Good Friday Spring Clean taking place on Friday, March 29. The meeting point on the day will be at Swinford Courthouse at 11am.
Club registration remains open until March 31. If you missed the club's registration open evening you can still register your membership on the GAA Foireann app. If you are having difficulties with the app, contact Carmel Heaney or Trish Smyth.
Horticulturist Conor Brennan will give a talk on 'Spring in the Garden' at 8pm on Tuesday, March 26, in the Meeting Room on Lower Main St. He will be happy to answer questions from the audience. Talks are free to members, non-members €5.
The Swinford AC Spring 5K Series will commence on Wednesday, April 3, in Killasser and will continue until May 8 as follows - April 10 Meelick, April 17 Swinford, April 24 Midfield, May 1 Foxford and May 8 Kiltimagh. Registration from 7pm each night with a start time of 7.30pm. €5 entry fee. For more info contact Adette 087 2362112 or Micheal 086 8196511.
Swinford Active Retirement meet on Mondays in Swinford Cultural Centre from 2 to 4pm for fun, chat, games, bingo, quizzes, demonstrations, speakers and outings. €4 weekly which includes tea, biscuits and cakes. For more information contact Ann 087 7459089 or Bridie 087 9049723.
Swinford Go Getters meet on the first Thursday of the month from 1.15 to 3.15pm in the Cultural Centre for Activator Pole Walking which helps improve posture. There is also a game or two of Boccie. €4 per day which includes tea and biscuits. Remaining Thursdays there is a walk from 1.15 to 2.15 to help keep active. For more information call Ann 087 7459089 or Bridie 087 9049723.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Mary Spencer (née Salmon), Leeds and formerly of Carnaculla, Swinford; Nora O'Neill (née Brady), Barnacogue, Swinford and formerly of Killawalla, Westport; Michael Maloney, The Orchard, Swinford and Cloonmung, Toomore, Foxford. May they rest in peace.
Results of the game played in Meelick Community Centre on Tuesday, March 19; Card winners were John Gallagher, Michael O’Neill, Michael Lynskey, Mary Lynskey, Bridie Ruane, Dette Ryder, Philip Moore and Seamus Conwell. Raffle prizes were won by Dette Ryder, Ann Rowley, Eddie Bredican, Aidan Horkan, Virginia Heeran and Philip Moore. Games continue every Tuesday in Meelick Community Centre at 9pm.
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Kiltimagh Knock United's fundraising clothing collection returns this Easter. You are asked to donate reusable and clean, old and pre-loved clothes - all women's, men's and children's clothing, handbags, belts, all paired shoes, also curtains, bedlinen, towels, blankets and soft toys. No pillows or duvets.
The collection days are Saturday, March 30, from 11am to 1pm and Bank Holiday Monday, April 1, from 11am to 1pm at the Kiltimagh Knock United clubhouse, CMS Park, Cloonlee, Knock (F12 HF61).
Knock Drama Group presents ’Paige Fright’ An Ode to Joy at Aghamore Community Centre (F35 AT21) on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, at 8pm. It is a hilarious comedy written and directed by Stephen Flatley. Strictly over 18’s. Tickets €12.50 plus booking fee are available online at Eventbrite. Limited tickets available on the night at the door. Enquiries: Leonie 086 8486924 or Joe 086 2938216.
A new Play Therapy service is now available at Knock Counselling Centre. Play Therapy is an excellent therapeutic response to younger and some older children/adolescents, who experience emotional or psychological distress. Contact 094 9375032 or email: counsellingoffice@knockshrine.ie.
Congratulations to Ronan Malee, Shanaghy, and Marie Prendergast, Tourmakeady, who were married in Tourmakeady on Friday, March 15. They are wished every blessing and many happy years of married life together.
Congratulations to Martin Canning, Ballyvary Post Office who won a jackpot of €412 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, March 16.
Ministers of Holy Communion in Bohola and Straide are asked to renew their commitment for the coming year at the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at 8pm in Bohola.
A four week programme on ‘Understanding grief, a journey towards healing’ will be held in St John’s Welcome Centre, Knock on April 9, 16, 23 and 30, beginning each evening at 8pm. It will be presented by Monica Morley. Admission is free but booking is essential. Call 094 9375320.
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The Kilmovee 10k and 5k will be taking place on Saturday, March 30, at 1pm and registration is now open at www.kilmovee10k.com. The committee are thankful to all sponsors who help them cover costs meaning more funds goes to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation and the Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA club. The organisers look forward to welcoming you to Kilmovee on Easter Saturday as they continue to grow and become a runners, joggers, or walker's favourite each year.
The lotto numbers drawn for Saturday, March 9, were 13, 17, 40 and 46. There was no winner.
A cash for clothes collection in aid of Glann church is taking place. All items of clean clothing accepted, also paired footwear, handbags, belts, towels, bedlinen, blankets, curtains and soft toys. No pillows or duvets. Drop off location is Tavrane National School on Saturday, March 23, from 2-5pm, Monday, April 1, from 2-5pm and Tuesday, April 2, from 2-5pm Enquiries to Sarah 086 151 1869 or Mary 086 313 2769.
The death took place of Cormac McDonagh, Lissergool, Tibohine, Castlerea on March 11, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of Eithne and her staff in the Oakwood Nursing Home, Ballaghaderreen. Cormac was recently predeceased by his wife Laura. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his sons Eamonn and James, daughters Mary (McCann) and Collette, grandchildren Ella and Jonathon, sisters Mary (Whelan) and Bernadette (Shannon), son-in-law Darragh, sisters-in-law Mary (Rushe) and Peggy (Balfe), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Cormac reposed in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Thursday, March 14, and removal took place on Friday, March 15, to St Baoithin’s Church, Tibohine (via Lissergool) arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am, followed by interment in Tibohine (new) cemetery. May Cormac rest in peace as sympathy is offered to all who are bereaved by his passing.
