Swinford
The Humbert Duathlon is sponsored by O'Connell's Pharmacy, Swinford. Photographed from left are; Sean Tuffy, Marie Fallon, Eoghan O'Connell, Sponsor, Padraic Frain, Gavin Tuffy, Brendan Doyle, Kieran Gallagher and Pierce Gallagher.
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.
Swinford Tidy Towns weekly Wednesday evening clean-up continues with the meeting point at the Courthouse at 7pm. All help appreciated.
Swinford Athletic Club 5k Autumn Series registration takes place at 7pm and the race starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 13, in Midfield and on Wednesday, September 20, in Kiltimagh. All are welcome to run, walk or jog.
Active Retirement weekly meetings take place each Monday from 2 to 4pm in The Cultural Centre, Swinford with a cup of tea, cake and treats. Everyone over 55 years can join in the games, bingo or just a chat. New members are very welcome to try out this very friendly group.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice are calling for people to host a coffee morning, evening with family, friends or work colleagues on National Coffee Morning for Hospice on Thursday, September 21, or on another date if it suits you better. Register at www.hospice.ie, email info@hospice.ie or call 094 93 88666 and a free pack will be sent out to you. All funds raised local stay local. Please support.
Join Irish Folklife curator Tiernan Gaffney at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, for a special Culture Night talk at 6.30pm on Friday, September 22, exploring the life and folklore associated with St Gobnait, Patron Saint of Bees and Iron Workers. Learn about the miracles, places and museum objects associated with this interesting medieval saint and the folk history of bees in everyday life. Admission is free but booking is required. Telephone 094 90 31751 or email educationtph@museum.ie.
Swinford Active minds will host introductory classes to Tai Chi in Swinford Cultural Centre on Friday mornings for six weeks, commencing on September 15, from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Michael Davitt CCE (Swinford Comhaltas) members are looking forward to a busy Autumn. The weekly classes are off to a good start on Saturdays and Tuesdays in Swinford NS and new pupils are always welcome. The next event is on Culture Night September 22 when Michael Davitt CCE will host a singing, storytelling and music evening in Coffee Doc from 7pm followed by a session. Feile na Samhna is not too far away either. There is a busy programme of events planned for Friday, October 27 to Monday, October 30.
The Humber Duathlon takes place in Swinford on Sunday, September 24, at 10am adjacent to the Robert McCallion GAA pitch. This duathlon will consist of a 3.5km run followed by 22km cycle and finish with a further 3.5km run. Both runs will take place off road on the outer perimeter of the park. On completion of the first run, the cycle will start on Park Road and from there proceed onto Kiltimagh Road/Meelick/Oldcastle/Laughtadurkan/Bohola/N5 /Kiltimagh Road/Park Rd. and back to the transition area where Run 2 will commence. This event is open to individuals and to relay teams of two.
Entry is online only via www.triathlonireland.com. For further information email swinfordtriclub@gmail.com.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community lotto held on September 4, were; 7, 8, 23 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Linda O'Hara, Tullinacurra and Susan Lavin, Midfield; €35 each was won by John O'Hagan, Lislackagh and Tara Quinn, c/o Tara Café. The Jackpot is now €6,600.
Another cracking weekend of golf at Swinford Golf Club on September 2 and 3 as both gents and ladies competed in 18 Hole Stableford competitions.
In the Gents - Mulligan Cup 18 Hole Stableford John 'Sheets' Sheahan led the way with an impressive 40 pts, Pat O'Neill and Barry 'Goose' Durkan were right on his heels with 39 pts each.
In the Ladies - Betty Casserly Cup 18 Hole Stableford, Mary Horkan secured the top spot with 35 pts, Geraldine Turbitt second with 33 pts, and Ann Moore rounded out the top three with a commendable 32 pts.
Congratulations to all the winners and participants.
Piano/Keyboard lessons available in the Charlestown area. Riam Exam preparation or learn for fun. All ages welcome. Contact Carmel on 086 3271196.
Congratulations to Fiona Reilly who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 jackpot of €460 in Horkans.
Congratulations to Katie Gleeson and Éoin Carberry who were married in Swinford Church on August 26. They are wished many years of wedded bliss.
The Further Education Centre, Swinford is offering computer and business courses to people over 21 in receipt of social welfare. If you fit that category why not consider joining one of these courses? The courses are full time and all the course materials, including laptops are provided. The courses also offer family friendly hours, small class numbers and QQI accreditation. Further information from Emer at 086 0610009 or email swinford.hub@mayocollege.ie.
The Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on companies, individuals and communities in Co. Mayo to take part in its new Go Pink campaign to help raise vital funds for breast cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital. Taking place on October 18, Go Pink is a new fundraising campaign that will support patients with breast cancer by investing funds where they are needed most in the hospital.
To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Foundation is calling on people across the country to get on board by hosting their own Pink Party. Getting involved couldn't be easier. You can hold your event on October 18, or whatever date works best for you. Simply register on the website or by getting in contact with the Mater Hospital Foundation directly and you will receive your free pink specs to bring even more razzle dazzle to your go Pink event.
Your party can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and the funds you raise will be put to work to support women and men with breast cancer from all across Ireland. Your colleagues and friends will be tickled pink to take part, knowing that they will be having a positive impact on the lives of so many Mater Hospital patients.
Hosting your own Go Pink breakfast, brunch, event or activity is such an easy and fun way to bring people together, create a real sense of togetherness in your workplace or community and make a huge difference in the Mater Hospital. To register today, simply visit our website – www.materfoundation.ie/gopink or call the Mater Hospital Foundation on 01 830 3482 to find out more about how your workplace or community can get involved.
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Auditions for Claremorris Musical Society’s 17th musical production, ‘Young Frankenstein’ take place in The Dalton Inn Hotel, Claremorris on Wednesday, September 13, from 6.30pm (Chorus) and Sunday, September 17, from 12pm (Principals). Audition material and time slots will be sent in advance to all those auditioning. To register for an audition, please email claremorrismusicalsoc@gmail.com <mailto:claremorrismusicalsoc@gmail.com> or check social media for link.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is calling for people to host a coffee morning/evening with family, friends or work colleagues on National Coffee Morning for Hospice on Thursday, September 21, or on another date if it suits you better. Register on www.hospice.ie <http://www.hospice.ie> , email info@hospice.ie <mailto:info@hospice.ie> or call 094 9388666 and a free pack will be sent out to you. All funds raised local stay local. Please support.
The death occurred of James (Jimmy) Goldrick, Killasser, on Friday, August 18 last and his funeral took place in Killasser on Monday 21. He was the father of Martina Lyndon, Lower Treenduff and of Declan Goldrick, Churchpark. Sympathy is extended to their families..
The diocesan celebration of the Anointing of the Sick will take place in the St Nathy’s Cathedral on Sunday, September 17, at 4pm. This will be celebrated outside of Mass. All are welcome.
Congratulations to Clara Bourke, Shraheens, who won a jackpot of €635 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, August 26. 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.
Knock Market will resume Sunday, September 24, at Pope Francis Plaza, adjacent to Knock Shrine. Browse the colourful stalls which offer fabulous handmade crafts made by local crafters and artists here in the west of Ireland. You can also visit Knock Shrine and Museum. Take a stroll around the beautiful manicured gardens or grab some lunch in any of the lovely restaurants offering homemade delicious food, all within easy access. There are lots of gift shops to enjoy too.
Free admission to the market which offers free car parking (disabled friendly) and toilet facilities close by. For bookings contact: leoniekilroy@gmail.com.
A fundraiser will take place in aid of local man Jimmy Duggan, to raise much needed funds for a lifesaving transplant operation. Please support and give what you can.
Join Irish Folklife curator Tiernan Gaffney at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, for a special Culture Night talk at 6.30pm on Friday, September 22, exploring the life and folklore associated with St Gobnait, Patron Saint of Bees and Iron Workers. Learn about the miracles, places and museum objects associated with this interesting medieval saint and the folk history of bees in everyday life. Admission is free but booking is required. Telephone 094 90 31751 or email educationtph@museum.ie.
