Local Notes: Joint winners of the Senior Player of the Year at Swinford Killasser LGFA awards.
Congratulations to Orla Mullaney and Regina Mullaney joint winners of the Senior Player of the Year Award, The Tara Ryan Memorial Cup for 2025 at the recent Swinford Killasser LGFA Awards Night.
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.
Trade stand applications are now open for Swinford Agricultural Show which will be held on August 23, at Gleeson’s Farm, Cullane. Catering and coffee, agri supplies and demonstrations, crafts, confectionary, artisan craft and food stalls. Public liability insurance must be in place. To apply email swinfordagrishow@gmail.com or call 087 1181680.
Results of the games played on Tuesday, February 10, were; card winners Michael Ward, Tom Durkan, Annie McNeela, Esther Munnelly, Mary Lynskey and Michael Lynskey. Raffle prizes were won by Seamus Conwell, Tom Durkan, Margaret Mannion, Noreen Geraghty and Michael Ward. Games continue every Tuesday at 9pm in Meelick Community Centre.
Congratulations to Martin Kearney who won €320 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
Killasser Book Club will meet on Sunday, March 8, from 6.30 to 7.30pm in the Turf Shed, Killaser where Anna Carey’s book Our Song will be discussed and enjoyed.
Congratulations to Michelle Kelleher winner of €590 in the Killasser Community Centre January 50/50 draw. €20 spot prizes were won by Brendan Fallon, Siobhan O’Hara and Kathleen Bolton. The February draw will take place on Sunday, March 8.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on February 9, were 9, 10, 16 and 18. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Breege McDonnell, Killasser and Jimmy McDonnell, Killasser; €35 was won by Jimmy McDonnell, Killasser, Joan McKeown, Swinford, The Nolan's, Killasser, Ann Convey, Cloonaghboy and Eileen McDermott, Barnacogue. The jackpot in the draw held on February 16, was €11,800.
Swinford Youth Garden of Remembrance members are looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden situated at the Cultural Centre. Any help would be appreciated. If interested contact 085 7468401.
Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in the area. Full training and support provided. If interested, apply via the ALONE website www.alone.ie or for further information contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 or volunteer@alone.ie. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer call 0818 222 024.
Pickleball is held in Swinford Community Centre on Wednesdays from 7 – 8pm. All welcome.
Swinford’s Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade is in its 74th successful year and will be held on St Patrick’s Day at 3pm. The 2026 theme is Irish Myths, Legends and Folklore. The parade is open to all clubs, organisations, schools, businesses and individuals to participate. The more floats the better the day is. All questions / applications can be sent to Swinford St Patrick’s Day Parade Facebook page or contact swinfordstpatricksparade@gmail.com.
Enrolment forms for Meelick NS are now available. Contact Meelick NS on 094 9384214 or email meelickns1@gmail.com; for Carramore NS contact 071 918 1435 or email carramorenationalschool@gmail.com; for Killasser NS contact 094 9251489 or email: killasserschool@gmail.com; for Culmore NS contact 094 9252038 for an enrolment pack or visit www.culmorens.ie and download an enrolment form. Open day for new pupils and their families will take place on Friday, February 27, at 2pm.
Swinford Killasser LGFA, Swinford GAA, and Swinford Football Club are coming together for a Jersey and Sports Gear Sale in the Cultural Centre on Saturday, February 28, from 2–4.30pm. The initiative is all about pre-loved gear, one big swap, and an even bigger sense of community. Three clubs, one brilliant event with something for everyone. Gear drop-off dates are February 20 and 27 to Swinford Amenity Park from 6–9pm.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Delia McManus (nee McAndrew) Carramore, Killasser and formerly of Culduff, Callow; Martin Bourke, Ballina (husband of Lena Bourke nee Gallagher, formerly Market Street, Swinford); Agnes Gavin (nee Murphy) Rathunas, Swinford and formerly of Roslea, Co Fermanagh and Manchester, UK; Delia Woods (nee McNeela) Chicago and formerly Carrowcanada; Jimmy Farren, Dungiven (uncle of John and Laura Farren, Killasser). May they rest in peace.
The Butterfly Garden, Kilkelly Road, is having the first clean-up of 2026 on Saturday, February 28, from 10.30am to 12.30. All volunteers welcome and please bring gloves, brushes, rakes and any other tools you may have.
Swinford Gardening Club will hold their AGM on Tuesday, February 24, at 8pm in the Meeting Room on Lower Main St. All members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served after the AGM.
Results of the Golf Development Draw held on Saturday, February 7, was €1000 Padraic Peyton, €300 Tom Deasy and €200 Nicola Murtagh. Congratulations to all. The next draw will take place on February 21.
Results from the card game played on Thursday, February 5, in Swinford Golf Club were; card winners 1st Gerry Ronayne and Philip Irwin, 2nd/3rd prize was shared by Michael Lynskey, Mary Lynskey, Bernadette Ryder, Esther Munnelly, Margaret Sweeney, Brian Convey, Brian McNulty and Michael O’Neill. Raffle prizes were won by Mary Lynskey, Helen Gallogly, Matt Duggan, Michael Ryan and Gerry Ronayne. Game continues every Thursday night at 9pm.
Swinford Golf Club are now accepting enquiries for membership for 2026. Contact Michael Walsh on 087 9064865 or John Sheahan on 087 9100572 for adult membership. Contact Raymond Horkan on 086 3066494 for junior membership.
Results from the weekly competition on February 8; Men 1st Pat Henry, 2nd Marty Munnelly; Ladies 1st Caroline Goldrick, 2nd Helen McNicholas.
The Westnet Mayo Indoor Athletic Championships were held in TUS Athlone IT recently. Over five hundred and eighty athletes competed in over one hundred and thirty competitions and ninety-seven relays. Competition was fierce in these action-packed championships. Congratulations to Swinford AC members who competed.
Results. 60m U11 girls 1st: Ciara Coyle, U13 boys 2nd James Darcy, U15 girls 3rd Caoimhe Hanley, U16 boys 3rd Jimmy Fulham, U13 boys 3rd: Aaron Hastings, U15 girls 2nd: Jane Heaney.
200m U16 boys 3rd Jimmy Fulham. 600m U11 girls 2nd: Aoife Connelly, U13 boys 1st James Darcy.
800m U16 girls 1st Sarah Groarke. 1500m U16 boys 1st Evan Hughes, 2nd: Darragh O’Brien.1000m walks U16 girls 1st Siobhan Hyland, U17 girls 1st Isla Heaney.
Long Jump U13 girls 3rd Charlotte Heaney, U15 girls 1st Jane Heaney, U17 boys 3rd Patrick Cuddy, U18 girls 2nd: Aoibheann Devaney, senior ladies 1st: Saoirse Hunter.
High Jump U13 boys 2nd Kyle Marrey, U14 girls Alisha Broderick, U15 boys 2nd Cormac Fearon, U18 girls 1st Aoibheann Devaney, U19 girls 1st Saoirse Hunter.
Triple Jump U15 boys 1st Cormac Fearon.
Shot Putt U13 girls 1st: Aibhe Cunney, 2nd: Sarah Fulham, 3rd: Caoimhe Julian; U15 girls 1st: Emma Nolan, 2nd: Aine Lavin, 3rd: Aoibhin McNicholas, U16 girls 1st Rachel McNicholas, U18 Boys 1st Cathal McNicholas, U19 Girls 1st Caoimhe Hughes.
Relays U13 girls 3rd: Swinford A.C: Robyn Monteith, Juliette Devaney, Alyssa Ryder, Emma Jane Burke, Charlotte Heaney. U13 boy’s 1st: Swinford A.C: Quinlan Gladding, Charlie Corcoran, James Darcy, Fionn Julian. U15 girls 3rd: Swinford A.C: Eris Gruddy, Alisha Broderick, Emma Nolan, Caoimhe Hanley, Jane Heaney, Niamh Devaney.
Adult players and parents/guardians of underage players, please complete registration as soon as possible. Players cannot attend any training sessions or use gym if not registered. Membership is open to all; parents/guardians and to the wider community. Limited offer options to subscribe to the 50/50 draw in a value bundle to include membership. Family discounts also. Any person that is involved with Swinford GAA club as coach, manager, executive committee member must register on Foireann by March 31 deadline.
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A book swap box is now available in Bohola Community Centre where you can bring a book and take a book, it’s that simple. You can get to read new books without spending a cent. If you need a new bedtime read, love a good thriller, romance or kid’s story, call in and have a look. You never know what you might find.
Congratulations to Finbar Ryan, who won a jackpot of €424 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, February 7. The club extend thanks 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).
Enrolment is now open at Bohola National School for the 2026/2027 school year. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and application form for admission is available to download from the school website at www.boholans.ie. Alternatively, these documents may be requested by emailing boholaschool@gmail.com or by writing to: The Principal, Bohola NS, Bohola, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, F12 PR53. An open evening will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 5pm, providing an opportunity to view the school and meet the staff.
MS Ireland will hold a church gate collection in Bohola and Shraheens next weekend, February 21 and 22. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Are you interested in helping your community while earning extra money? Positions for caretaking, maintenance, and social care are available in the Kiltimagh/Bohola/Midfield areas. 19.5 hours per week based on a farmer friendly schedule. New eligibility criteria applies making it more accessible to join the team. Contact Caroline if you have any questions on 087 2107385.
Dust down that fiddle and polish that whistle because the Museum's Music Circle is back, at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. Come along on Saturday, February 21, from 2 to 3.30pm to learn, practice, share and play tunes and songs with other musicians. No booking is required - a free, drop-in activity, suitable for adults. The Music Circle meets in the Courtyard Education Room in the courtyard of Turlough Park House.
