Local Notes: Siobhan Hyland, Swinford AC athlete wins bronze in All Ireland Indoor Championshipis
Siobhan Hyland, Swinford AC athlete pictured with Michael Oliver, Chairperson of Swinford Athletics Club. Siobhan won an All Ireland bronze medal at the recent All Ireland Indoor Championships competing in the U15 Walk Competition
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 after 6pm. Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm Wednesday.
Congratulations to Gabriel Howley who won €605 in the March Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw. Brid and Tony Peyton and Eoin Rowley (Ballinacurra) each won a €20 spot prize. The next draw takes place on Saturday, May 4.
The Swinford AC Spring 5k Series continues every Wednesday until May 8, as follows; 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 Community Games will take place on Monday, May 6 (Bank Holiday Monday) at Swinford Amenity Athletics Track. Registration from 10.30am with a start time of 11am. Entry fee €5 per child or €20 per family. Races for children from Preschool age to U16 as well as the parents’ race.
A Gardening Club outing will take place to Athenry and Portumna on Saturday, May 11. There will be guided tours of Portumna Castle and Gardens and Portumna Workhouse along with a visit to Athenry Heritage Centre. The cost is €80 for club members and €85 for non-members. Price includes entrance fees and guided tours. Breakfast and dinner are also included. Departure 8.30am. Enquiries to Angela 087 7917136 or Maura 087 7604763.
The next meeting of Swinford Camera Club will take place on Wednesday, May 1, in the meeting room on Lower Main St. Come along to a meeting and see if you would like it. You don't have to have an expensive camera or equipment to join the camera club. All abilities catered for as well as the different makes and types of cameras and mobile phones. As always, new members are very welcome, especially beginners.
The next Swinford Indoor Market will take place in the Cultural Centre on Saturday, May 4, from 10.30am to 3pm. The vendors will be showcasing an array of products, including locally sourced produce, crafts, and other unique items. Cácaí Acla will be serving teas, coffees and their fabulous bakes adding to the overall experience.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community lotto draw held on April 22, were 1, 5, 17 and 26. €70 vouchers were won by Anne Forkan, Lislackagh and C McCann, Rathunas; €35 was won by Lisa Molloy, c/o Eurospar and Laura Campbell, c/o Campbells. The jackpot is now €12,800.
Have you always been curious about golf but never had the chance to try it? Eight one-hour lessons for women will start on Tuesday, April 30, at 7pm. If you can’t make the first night, you can join in at any time. The cost is €20 for course and all equipment will be provided. For more info or to book your place, contact 086 8151377.
Midfield Co-Operative Society Group Water Scheme Limited will hold their 2023 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 1, at 9pm, in Julian's of Midfield. All members welcome to attend.
The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday, May 4, in Knock Shrine. The pilgrimage begins with Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm, followed by Mass at 3pm and rosary procession after Mass, weather permitting. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy.
Congratulations to Michael Smyth who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA Club 50/50 draw held in Eurospar winning €369. The next draw will take place on Tuesday, April 30, in Moores.
A fundraising table quiz in aid of Irish Breast Cancer Association and Irish Kidney Association will take place in the Whitehouse on May 17, at 8.30pm. Doors are open at 7pm. €40 per table, 4 per table.
Congratulations to Eóghan Lavin who made his professional boxing debut on April 20, in York Hall, London, with Eóghan claiming victory over his opponent. He is wished continued success in his professional career.
Congratulations to Eamon Horkan who successfully completed The Marathon des Sables raising funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. The Marathon des Sables is held each year in the Sahara Desert covering 250km which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons and is considered by many runners as one of the toughest foot races. Well done Eamon on your fantastic achievement.
Boys and girls Gaelic Nursery (ages 4-5 years) commences on Saturday, May 11, at 9.30am in Swinford Amenity Park with lots of Gaelic football, games, skills development and fun. Boys register on Swinford GAA Club app and girls register on HTTPS://Foireann.ie. Enquiries to swinfordkillasser.mayo@lgfa.ie.
Event launch Cathal Kelly will launch Kelly’s Walk 2 Rome in the Whitehouse on Friday, May 3, at 8pm. This summer Cathal will Walk the Via Francigena (Canterbury to Rome 2,200km) in aid of Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin and Mayo Parkinson’s Association. The launch event will be a night of chat, craic agus ceoil. Live music with Padraic McNeela. Contact Cathal on 087 6412785, cathalkellyswinford@gmail.com or check out www.kellyswalk2rome.ie.
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As part of the 50th anniversary of the club, Moy Davitts is compiling a special commemorative book looking back at the five eventful decades of our club’s history. This book will be launched at a special club event later this year.
The committee are on the look-out for material which can be included in the book including old match programmes, press cuttings, articles, team photos, pictures from special trips and events or anything you may have relating to the club’s development over the past number of years.
Email details to: moydavitts50@gmail.com or call Bernie on 086 853 2293 for further details.
Congratulations to Mary Devers (c/o Tommy Fleming, Foxford) who won a jackpot of €470 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, April 30. 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.
Straide Darkness into Light Walk on behalf of Pieta House, will take place at 4.15am on the morning of May 11, in Straide. This is the first time as an official walk and them organisers would welcome people to join them on the rural route. People can register in person at Straide Community Hall on Thursday, May 2, from 7 - 8pm or you can register online at www.darknessintolight.ie and click on Mayo/Straide option.
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A special Oíche Cheoil fundraiser in aid of St Patrick’s Church, Glann, will take place at The Brusna Inn on Friday, May 24, starting at 8pm. The Master of Ceremonies on the night will be Christy McCann who will introduce an array of musical talent, including: The Piper’s Cross Céilí Band who are the current All Ireland senior champions, The Collis family and Sylvie Golden, the Towey family; members of Kilmovee Comhaltas; and for one night only to mark this special occasion, there will be a performance from past and present members of the Tavrane School Band. The organisers are calling on past members who would like to join them on the night to get in touch. You can do so by text or WhatsApp to Catriona on 086 2148123. Admission is €10 for what promises to be a wonderful night of music and memories.
The U8s and 10s returned to training on Friday, April 26, at 6.30pm on the astroturf pitch. Registration is on your foireann account, foireann.ie. using last years’ account if you already have one. The nursery U6s will start in the coming weeks.
The lotto numbers drawn for Saturday, April 13, were 17, 31, 33, 42 and there was no winner.
The death took place of Anne Frances Corrigan, New York and late of Station Road and Bothar Buí, Ballaghaderreen, on April 14, peacefully. Anne Frances was predeceased by her son Andrew, brothers Michael and Peter, sister Mary (Gallagher), niece Grace and nephew Brian.
Anne reposed in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Tuesday, April 19, followed by removal to St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen, arriving at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection was held on Wednesday, April 20, at 12 noon, with the funeral proceeding to Lisacul cemetery.
Anne Frances will be sadly missed and remembered by her husband Leo (formerly of Kiltobranks, Ballaghaderreen), daughter Patricia, son Michael, sister Margaret (Garvey), brother Pat, grandchildren Jack, Madeleine, Gavin and Olivia, daughters-in-law Kellie and Gina, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends. May Anne Frances rest in peace as deepest sympathy is offered to all who mourn her passing.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation was held on Sunday last, April 28, in Gurteen Church. Bishop Paul Dempsey, came, to confer the sacrament on the 39 young people of 5th and 6th classes of 3 schools Carn, Cloonloo and Mullaghroe. Well done to all the children, teachers their family and sponsors for a happy day and a memorable meeting with Bishop Paul as this was one of his last ceremonies.
Eastern Harps 50/50 draw held on April 15 had a jackpot of €674 and the winner was Barry Gallagher, Gurteen.
The numbers drawn in the Gurteen Celtic lotto draw last week were: 3, 13, 16 and 28. Winner of the €50 was Janice Dwyer, Gurteen Battlefield, Culfadda. The latest jackpot was €3,400 in the draw which was held in the Roisin Dubh, Gurteen.
There will be a concert in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, on next Saturday, May 4, at 8pm featuring Donal Clancy, Brian McGrath and Damien Quinn. Donal is son of the legendary Liam Clancy of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. To book or for further information call 071 9182599.
