Swinford: Butterfly Garden win special award at Pride of Place Awards
Congratulations to the members of The Butterfly Garden, recipients of a Special Award at the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2023 in Armagh. It is fantastic to see their hard work and dedication recognised on a national platform. Well done to all involved.
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 evening.
The Turf Shed, Killasser, will host a table quiz on Saturday, November 25, at 8pm. Proceeds from the quiz will go towards the senior parishioner’s Christmas dinner.
Weekly Card Games in the Golf Club continue every Thursday at 9pm.
Monday night card game continues in Killasser Community Centre at 8pm. All welcome including beginners.
Plans are in place to renovate and refurbish the old weighbridge building at Lower Brookville Avenue, Swinford. Efforts are being made to find out the history of the weighbridge and any stories about this historic piece of the town’s history would be particularly welcome. For further details contact Joe Mellett.
Coolegrane Lights will be switched on Friday, December 8, at 7pm. All proceeds this year will go to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Service.
A Christmas spectacular in Knock Basilica on Friday, December 1, with an evening of songs of faith, hope and love, and Christmas. The event will feature Margo, Philomena Begley, Donna Taggart, John McNicholl and Marc Roberts. Also featuring are Una Nolan and Schola Cantorum Basilicae. Tickets costing €30 are available from ticketmaster.ie - handling fee may apply. Limited number of tickets are available from Mary McNicholas in Victim Assistance Head Office This special event will raise funds for Victim Assistance, supporting victims of crime and trauma victims in Ireland. Doors at 6.30pm and the show begins at 8pm. Further information is available from Victim Assistance Head Office, Kiltimagh. Tel: 094 9000 251/ 1800 277 477.
The annual two-day Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday 3rd from 10.30am to 4pm in the Cultural Centre.
The Butterfly Garden is organising the Light of Love this year in the lead up to Christmas. It will be possible to sponsor a Light of Love in memory of someone who has passed away or in honour of someone going through a tough time due to illness, bereavement etc. All names for which lights are sponsored are entered into a special register and will be remembered at the Light of Love Mass on December 22, at 10am in Swinford Church. The Light of Love Christmas Tree will be lit up in early December on a date to be confirmed.
All proceeds in aid of The Butterfly Garden Maintenance Fund.
Payment for a Light of Love can be made via Revolut, PayPal or cash on delivery for local deliveries. To order a light, you can private message The Butterfly Garden Facebook page or call/text Anita McNicholas O'Sullivan at 087 9794338, Natasha Durkan Ginty 086 3622522 or Emma Kirrane 083 1229823.
Congratulations to Euan O’Grady who was the October winner of the Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw winning €600. €20 spot prizes were won by Frank Heaney and Beatrice Goldrick. The November Draw will be held on Saturday, December 2.
The Swinford Meals on Wheels committee thank both collectors and contributors to their recent church gate collection in Swinford, Meelick and Midfield. A total of €893 was raised which will assist with the successful continuation of the meals on wheels service for the coming year.
Swinford and District Gardening Club have postponed, with regret, to a later date their previously advertised flower demonstration for December 5.
Swinford Agricultural Show fundraising table quiz will be held on Friday, December 1, at 8pm in Boland’s Bar, Swinford. The cost is €40 per team of 4. Fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night.
Join Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, for a festive journey exploring the origins of Christmas traditions. This talk takes place at 3pm on Saturday, December 2, at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar.
People are so familiar with elements of the Christmas story and the traditions which developed from it, that we can almost take them for granted. But where did these traditions come from? Some are very ancient while others are relatively recent. Find out more at this interactive event. Admission is free but booking is required. Telephone the bookings office on 094 90 31751 or email educationtph@museum.ie.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto Draw held on November 13 were: 2, 19, 25 and 27. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by James Irwin, c/o The Sheepwalk Bar and Laura Durkan, Bollingbrook Drive; €35 each was won by Valerie Reynolds, c/o Moore's, Una McInerney, Sancta Maria Terrace and Kathryn Gavaghan, Cloonlara. The jackpot is now €8,600.
Western Alzheimer’s Christmas Cards are available to buy in Lavins, Market Street Swinford. Pack of eight cards €5.
Swinford Church Christmas Cards are available from the Parish Office during opening hours and also from Lavins, Market Street. Pack of nine cards €5.
Killasser 2024 calendars are now available from any Killasser Community Centre committee member for €10. A perfect Christmas gift for family or friends at home or away.
Congratulations to Bobby Roughneen who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA Club 50/50 draw held in Horkan’s, winning €405. The next draw will take place in The Sheepwalk.
Thanks to all who participated, supported, and sponsored the Killasser Parish Tractor drive held on October 29th at which a total of €555 was raised.
The annual 25 Card Drive takes place on Monday 18th December in Killasser Community Centre at 8.30pm. €1,000 prize money. Admission €10. Proceeds in aid of Killasser Community Care and Killasser Community Centre AGM The AGM of Swinford Athletic Club will take place on Wednesday December 8th, upstairs in Swinford Amenity Park. All members are welcome to attend to reflect on 2023 and plan for the running of Swinford AC in 2024 Wedding Bells Congratulations to Kelly McGann and Enda O’Connell who were married in Swinford Parish Church on October 27.
Results of the games played in Meelick on Tuesday 14th November. Card winners: Tom Durkan, Michael Ward, Brian McNulty, Mary Higgins, Peter Geraghty, Margaret Waters, Ann Rowley, Geraldine Turbitt, Eddie Bredican and Jimmy Lynskey. Raffle prizes were won by Michael Ryan, Patricia Rowley, Tom Durkan, Bernadette Ryder and Matt Duggan. Games continue in Meelick Community Centre every Tuesday at 9pm.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Mary Mooney née McGeary, Graffy, Killasser and formerly of Lislasley, Co. Armagh; Debbie (Deborah) O'Hagan née Dennehy, Sacre Coeur, Bollingbrook Drive, Swinford and formerly of Lixnaw, Kerry. May they rest in peace.
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Cemetery Rosary will be recited in the old graveyard after Mass on Sunday, November 26. As always the weather will have the final say.
Bohola Christmas Market will be held on Sunday, December 3, in The Sheridan Memorial Community Centre from 6-8pm.
Social bingo is held every Monday night at 9pm in The Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola. Books are €5 each and tea and sandwiches are available on the night.
The 2023 Bohola Moy Davitts annual general meeting will be held on Sunday, November 26, at 5pm in Straide Hall. To make the club successful every voice counts.
The death occurred of Tom Colgan, late of Ballinlag, who died in Ballinamore Nursing Home on Monday, November 13. He was the brother of John, Ballinlag and Noel, Clooneen. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
If anyone in the parish would like to receive their silver or gold pioneer pin or become a member of the Achonry Pioneer Association, email achonrypioneers@gmail.com or contact Thomas at 087 2344338 before December 31.
Moy Davitts LGFA AGM
Moy Davitts LGFA annual general meeting will be held on Friday, December 1, at 7pm in Foxford Leisure Centre. All are welcome.
Congratulations to Vincent Moylett who won a jackpot of €330 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, November 11. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by clicking https://smartlotto.ie/Bohola-moy-davitts.
With the cost of living crisis, times are that bit harder for us all. The Global School Feeding Movement Mary's Meals have launched our Christmas Gifts Campaign - giving gifts that have a real and tangible impact on those in need. From as little as €5.50, which will provide 50 meals for children in their place of education, we can play our part in changing the lives of those most in need. Visit marysmeals.ie to download a gift today or call 01 8535163/089 4339592.
Join Salvador Ryan, Professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, for a festive journey exploring the origins of Christmas traditions. This talk takes place at 3pm on Saturday, December 2, at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar. People are so familiar with elements of the Christmas story, and the traditions which developed from it, that we can almost take them for granted. But where did these traditions come from? Some are very ancient while others are relatively recent. Find out more at this interactive event. Admission is free but booking is required. Telephone the bookings office on 094 90 31751 or email educationtph@museum.ie.
The Three Tenor live concert at the Friary Church, Ballyhaunis, will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 8pm. Come and enjoy another great night of popular songs - from Dubliners to Andrea Bocelli and Christmas favourites with the Three Tenors and special local guests. Tickets are on sale at The Gem, Cost Cutters, Bridge St., by email at ballyhaunisabbeytrust@mail.com or online at www.eventbrite.ie. The concert is in aid of the Friary Church Preservation Fund.
