Local Notes: Having fun in the snow in Swinford
Evanna, Christian, Lukas. Simon, Mikey, Charlie, Shania and Serena with their Arsenal snowman in Cois Coille estate in Swinford.
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 of the first Golf Club Development Draw in 2026 was as follows: €1000 Laura Duffy, Ballina, €300 John Burke, Killasser and €200 Tommy Moore, England.
Swinford AC Couch to 5k is back for all abilities, walkers, joggers, runners. Information session on Thursday, January 15, at 6.30pm in Swinford Amenity Clubhouse.
Weekly meet on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm for the 9-week programme, costing €45 which includes Swinford AC membership. Get fit while having fun. Contact Adette 087 2362112 or Trish 086 3048138 for more information.
Swinford Athletic Club 2026 membership is now due. Renewal via https://membership.athleticsireland.ie New training schedule commencing January 2026. Full details of the updated training schedule are available at https://swinfordac.com/age-based-pods/.
Congratulations to Tommy Henry, Curryane who won €542 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
Adult players and parents/guardians of underage players are asked to register players 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. Please sign up and support the club. Limited offer options to subscribe to Swinford GAA 50/50 draw in a value bundle to include membership. Family discounts too. Membership deadline is March 31, 2026. Please note that any person that is involved with the club as a coach, manager, executive committee member must register on Foireann by the above deadline.
Scoil Muire agus Pádraig, Swinford is setting up an Alumni Association. If you are a past pupil of St Mary's Secondary School Swinford (day pupil or boarder), St Patrick's College Swinford (amalgamating in 1985 to form Meán Scoil Muire agus Pádraig) or Swinford Vocational School (amalgamating in 1993 to form Scoil Muire agus Padraig the school would love to hear from you. If you want to learn more or get involved, email Mr Damien McGraith principal@scmap.ie.
Swinford Killasser LGFA Club is hosting a coaching workshop on January 21 at 8pm for all current and prospective coaches and is open to everyone, regardless of experience - new to coaching, returning, or experienced, your involvement matters. Registration on https://forms.office.com/e/DKfh7wJKDh.
Killasser Book Club will meet for good conversation and great company on Sunday, January 18, from 6.30 to 7.30pm in the Turf Shed, Killasser. Everyone welcome.
25 card game is held on Monday nights in Killasser Community Centre at 8pm. Beginners are welcome and the cost is €4 per night. Contact Geraldine on 085 156 5150 to join a WhatsApp group.
Results of Swinford Community Lotto draw held on January 5, had the numbers 5, 15, 25 and 26 drawn. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Tony Reddington, c/o Moore's and J, Mm and C, Culmore; €35 was won by Chris and Annie Gallagher, Carrowreagh, Meelick, Gail Smith, Midfield and Susan Nolan, Drumalooaun, Killasser. The jackpot in the latest draw held on January 12, was €10,800.
Swinford Tennis Club are delighted to announce that they have been awarded funding of €1000 from the Oweninney Community Benefit Fund 2025. The monies will be used to purchase much needed equipment for the club. The tennis club committee of Joe Mellett, Alma Tierney, Nathan Bell, Tom Lavin and Diane Lavin sincerely thank Kevin Kelly, Chairman of the board and Mayo County Council for their support. A meeting will be held later this year to plan for the 2026 season.
Congratulations to Martin Peyton who won €800 and the €100 spot prize winners Niall Armstrong and Nancy and Val Heaney in the Killasser Community Centre December 50/50 draw. The January 2026 draw will be held on Sunday, February 1.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Winifred (Winnie, Úna) Gallagher nee Frain, Ballinacurra, Killasser and formerly of Kilmovee; Margaret (Peggy) McNulty, Marian Row, Castlebar and formerly of Cloonainra, Swinford; Fr. Liam Rooney, England and formerly Station Rd, Swinford (brother of Val Rooney); Annie (Ada) Rogers, Killala (sister- in-law of Vincent Murray, Oak Drive, Swinford); Ann Mulligan, London and formerly of Rabawn, Swinford (sister of the late Peggy Lyons, Rabawn). May they all rest in peace.
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.
Pilate classes have resumed in the Cultural Centre on Mondays at 6.30pm and Tuesdays 9.15am and 6.30pm. Bookings and queries to Mary on 085 2150781.
The opening hours for Swinford Garda Station are 10am to 4pm where practicable. The station can be contacted on 094 9252990 or 094 9252998. Outside of the opening hours Ballina Station can be contacted on 096 20560. Email contact can be made to Swinford.SergeantOffice@garda.ie.
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 081 8222024 or volunteer@alone.ie. If you are over 60 and would like to know more about the services ALONE can offer call 0818 222024.
Ballyvary/Keelogues Development Company AGM
The annual general meeting of the company will be held in Ballyvary Central NS on Friday, January 16 at 8pm. All members/shareholders are invited to attend.
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Bohola.
Nia dance class which is barefoot to music is gentle on joints and great for fitness and well-being, will take place on Mondays at 10am at Swinford Cultural Centre. Contact Siobhan on 089 4182740 for details.
The death occurred of Peter Kennedy, Belmont, Offaly and late of Oldcastle, County Meath. He was buried in Ss. Patrick and Saran's Cemetery on Wednesday, January 7. Peter was brother of Rose Reddington, Ardacarra. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
Congratulations to Scott Lavelle who won a jackpot of €495 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, January 3. 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).
Kids jiving classes will commence in Bohola Community Centre on Wednesday, January 28,from 4.30 to 5.15pm for children aged 3-6; and from 5.15 to 6pm for children aged 7-11. The cost is €40 for 1, €75 for 2 siblings for a four week course. Learn to jive, line dance and waltz. Booking is essential by contacting jivingjuniors@gmail.com, 086 2108029, or www.sandraganleydance.ie.
