Local Notes: All the latest news from Swinford.
On Friday, October 30, at a ceremony held in the Convention Centre, Dublin, Anita Prendergast, Bohola, officially graduated from RCSI with a professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership. She is continuing her studies. Anita is pictured with her daughter Caoimhe and her father Val McLoughlin.
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 087 7694781 (after 6pm). Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm Wednesday.
Results from the game played on Thursday, October 29 were; Mary Lynskey, Michael Lynskey, Peter Geraghty, Michael O'Neill, Phyllis Bredican and Geraldine Turbitt. Winners at table 3 on game 20 were Gerry Moran and Michael Moran. Raffle prizes were won by Pat Coyle, Gerry Ronayne, Annie McNeela, Michael Lynskey and Mary Doyle. Game continues every Thursday night at 9pm.
In Mayo County Council’s list of recorded monuments for Swinford, there is mention of a Holy Well beside the road into Deerpark and just opposite the Industrial Estate. If anybody has any details of the monument’s history, contact Joe Mellett at joemellett1951@gmail.com.
Are your from a cardiac event? Join the Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, Mayo Cardiac Peer Support Group, for heart recovery and support meeting in The Ellison Hotel, Castlebar on Wednesday, November 18, from 6.30-8.30pm. The topic to be discussed is ‘Well-being and Stress Management’. Connect with others who understand, share experiences and learn together. This initiative is a collaboration between Croí and the HSE in Mayo.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on November 2, were 9, 10, 17 and 24. €70 voucher winners were Michael O'Neill, Fraunhill and Ann Kirrane, Circular Road. €35 was won by Chris Higgins, c/o Moore's, James O'Hara, Kinaffe, Diane Ryan, Carracanada, Teresa Reynolds, c/o Moore's, Ken Spragg, c/o Eurospar, Susan McNulty, Esker. The jackpot in the draw held on November 9 was €10,000.
The Novel Bean Swinford will host a book reading and chat with Mayo author John Gunnigan about his recently published book 'Keeping The Faith'. This event will take place on Thursday evening, November 19, at 7.30pm.
Volunteers are needed for clean-up and planting day in The Butterfly Garden, Park Road, Swinford beside the playground on Sunday, November 22, from 12 to 2pm. All are welcome, please bring gloves and any tools you may have.
Exciting news - new to Cloonacool Players, along with ever-popular Dennis Ross, Brid Calvey and Tom Towey, is the one and only Vincent Sherlock. In Bruce Adam's 'When I snap my fingers' Vincent is totally convincing and in control. You'll definitely realise this is an understatement when you see this hilarious farce.
Fast moving, exciting and hilarious. Two perfect farces from the ever-popular Cloonacool Players. In 'Mary, Mary' - Martin McIntyre has a field day with the ladies or he's hoping to! And in 'When I snap my fingers' - the words take on new meanings on the lips of Mary Kathleen Johnston and Brid Calvey. December can't arrive soon enough.
Swinford GAA are delighted to welcome All-Ireland winning players along with the Sam Maguire cup on Tuesday, November 10. Swinford GAA be joined by members of the Mayo All-Ireland winning team and there will be an opportunity for everyone to get photos with the Sam Maguire cup and the players. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be some festivities - Midfield Pipe Band, local trad players and other musicians there on the night. The homecoming will take place at Swinford GAA clubhouse and pitch, from 5 to 8pm and everyone is encouraged to wear their county colours. There will be photographs taken by Swinford GAA club photographer on the day and shared through social media. Parking will be available at the Amenity Park, Golf Club and Community Centre with some spaces reserved for the elderly and those with mobility outside the GAA clubhouse. Please follow all stewards’ instructions both for your own safety and the safety of others attending the event. There will be a shop with teas, coffees and confectionery on sale.
Congratulations to Maximilian Kucharzyk who represented Ireland at the WUKF European Karate Championships in Sheffield, England, winning a silver medal and becoming the European vice-champion in karate. He missed out on the gold by just 0.1 points.
Killasser Community Centre sincerely thank all the sponsors of their recent tractor drive and all the participants who turned out on the day to make it a very enjoyable occasion. Paul Cunney Solicitor, Duffy Tyres Swinford, Delaney’s Mace Charlestown, O' Donnell Plant Spares, Homeland Swinford, Loftus Guttering, Corrib Oil Swinford, GC Flooring, Alan Heaney Lely, Ward Agri Consultants, Tower Hardware, Wavelengths Swinford, Foxford Woollen Mills, Callaghan Bouncy Castles, Moores Swinford, Killasser 50/50 Draw.
Congratulations to Paul McNeela on winning €350 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
The annual general meeting of Swinford Agricultural Show will take place on Monday, November 16, at 8pm in Boland’s Bar, Bridge St Swinford. All are welcome, especially new members.
A Prayer Service for members of the parish who died since November 2025 will take place on Friday, November 13, at 7pm.
A Prayer Service for all members of the parish who died during the year will be held on Friday, December 4, at 8pm.
Results of the game played on Tuesday, November 3; card winners Margaret Waters, Matt Duggan, Brian McNulty, Mary Higgins, Michael O’Neill and Tom Killilea. Raffle prizes were won by Michael Ryan, Bernadette Ryder, Michael Moran and Brian McNulty. Games continue every Tuesday in Meelick Community Centre at 9pm. All welcome.
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The annual dinner dance of Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA and LGFA takes place in Durkins, Ballaghaderreen on Saturday, November 14. Contact 087 1917832 or 083 4873752 for further details.
Fr Joseph will offer a novena of Masses for the dear departed and those who were included on the November lists envelopes which are available in all four churches in the parish. A service for our dear departed will be celebrated on Sunday, November 22, at 7pm, remembering those who have died in the past twelve months. Should you wish to include a relative who has died outside of the parish, kindly contact Fr Joseph on 086 1605373.
A craft fair is being held in Kilmovee Community Centre on Sunday, November 22, from 10.30 to 2.30pm. Support this local event with local crafts, handmade gifts and seasonal treats.
Traditional Rambling House music session is held every Wednesday night in Davey’s Carracastle at 9.30pm. All are welcome.
The committee of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community and beyond who turned out in huge numbers to attend and support the very special milestone occasion of the 20th Edition of Parish Magazine launch at Ireland West Airport on Sunday, October 25. Thanks to the management and staff of the airport who worked so hard hosting the event, to all our kind sponsors who donated fantastic prizes for the raffle, to the brilliant musicians and the mistress of ceremonies Eunice Moran who entertained everyone on the night, the photographers who captured all the special moments, and all who helped the committee out in any way on the night and recently, it is greatly appreciated.
The launch will be televised on TV Ireland Show Sky Channel 588 in December. The bumper edition magazines are now on sale locally in Kilkelly and in Kilmovee.
Kilmovee Community Centre committee look forward to welcoming everyone to the community centre to enjoy an evening of festive music and prose on Thursday, December. 10. This event will be raising funds for Kilmovee Meals on Wheels and Sunflower Children's Hospice.
Tickets cost €10 and include mince pies and mulled wine, tea and coffee. There will be raffle tickets for sale to help raise funds also and your support will be greatly appreciated.
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For 20 years the Winter games of basketball and soccer have ran on Thursday and Friday evenings from November to March for the children in 1st class to 6th class in Bohola and surrounding schools and areas. The feedback has always been positive from both the children and parents. To run the games they require a games committee of at least four parents to organise the games and a supervision rota.
At present, they don't have one, so this is a call for support to ensure the games can be run this year. If there is not enough volunteers, the games will not go ahead which would be a real shame for the children. If you would be interested or have any questions, please get in touch.
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Michael Goggins, Garryredmond, Claremorris, who died on Friday, October 30, and whose funeral took place in Claremorris on Monday, November 2. He was the father of Mary McNicholas, Tavnakinaffe, Shraheens. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
The Sheridan Memorial Community Centre has been bringing people together since 1994. Significant improvements have been recently completed and the committee continues to explore ways of reducing future costs. To ensure the centre remains safe, accessible and sustainable for future generations, they are aiming to raise €60,000 to help with these projects. Please support the fundraiser and help ensure this valued community facility continues to serve Bohola for many years to come. https://gofund.me/13f489146.
Congratulations to Gayle Commons who won a jackpot of €632 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, October 31. 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).
The Moy Davitts AGM will take place in the Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre on Sunday, November 29, at 5pm. All members are welcome to attend.
