Local Notes: Kilmovee Shamrocks LGFA minors won the League Division 1 Shield final.
Kilmovee Shamrocks LGFA minor team who won the League Division 1 Shield Final at the Centre of Excellence in Bekan.
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The June Swinford Indoor Market will take place on Saturday, June 7, in Swinford Cultural Centre from 10.30am to 3pm and will feature a wonderful selection of stalls offering locally sourced produce, handcrafted goods, and unique items sure to appeal to the local community. Cácaí Acla will be serving tea, coffee, and their delicious homemade bakes, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who attend.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on May 26, were 6, 11, 20 and 29. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Hannah O'Connor, Midfield and Bill O'Brien, Charlestown; €35 was won by Maureen Cunningham, Belcarra and Mary McNicholas, Park Road. The jackpot is now €4,600.
Congrats to Swinford GAA Steering Committee and Executive Team on delivering the Club Strategic Plan (2025-2028) and launching it on Sunday, May 25. The overall 10-year plan is to be “Senior by 2034 or before” and this is more about building a senior club than winning senior titles – it is ultimately about becoming senior in everything the club does - club administration, facilities, finance and fundraising, football and coaching, senior in values, behaviour and standards, how each member conducts themselves both on and off the field. The Strategic Plan for Swinford GAA Club sets out clear, achievable goals, broken down into yearly actions for the next 3 years. This plan outlines the types of actions which must be undertaken to ensure continued growth in the club to remain vibrant for the next 3 years and beyond. These are exciting times for Swinford GAA Club and the club will need more volunteers and helpers to help us realise their goals. A special word of thanks to facilitators - Pat Naughton and Mary Prenty for their guidance along the way; to everyone involved - the stakeholders i.e. members, coaches, players, local sporting clubs, business owners and local community (55 in total) who participated in the workshop in March and provided ideas of what the club could do better; to everyone who completed the club survey with honesty and sincerity, you are the supporters who care and have a genuine love of the club; and finally a special word of thanks to the Steering committee for their long hours of planning and developing the plan, to Eamon Horkan for kicking off the Strategic Plan and Padraig Owens for ensuring it was completed on time.
Results from play over the weekend of May 24/25 sponsored by Moore’s were; Ladies 18 Hole Stableford 1st Marian Maloney 40 pts, 2nd Mary Horkan 37 pts and Lorena McNicholas 35 pts. Gents 18 Hole Stableford 1st Niall McHugh 42 pts, 2nd Mark Fulham 40 pts and 3rd Brian Turbitt 39 pts.
Congratulations to Sarah Ruane from Foxford who won €418 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
A special meeting of Swinford Tidy Towns will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 8pm in Melletts Emporium Museum. Swinford Tidy Towns is hosting this special meeting to discuss and develop their Tidy Towns strategies. The committee are looking for businesses and individuals who are passionate about enhancing the community and making Swinford a cleaner, greener place to live. Whether you have ideas for new initiatives, want to volunteer your time, or are interested in sponsoring a project, Swinford Tidy Towns want to hear from you. Come along to the meeting to share your thoughts, connect with like-minded individuals, and help shape the future of Swinford Tidy Towns. Contact 087 6412785 or swinfordtidytowns@gmail.com.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Kathleen Marcella Byrne (nee Lavin), late of Sancta Maria Terrace, Swinford and formerly of London and Midfield; Patrick Mitchell, Cortoonduff, Islandeady (father of Angelique Burrill, Meelick); John Cassidy, Ashgrove, Swinford and formerly of Ardlongfield, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal; Bob McCallion, Park Road, Swinford and formerly of Magherarnett, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal; Patricia Hurst nee Geraghty, England and formerly Castleroyan. May they all rest in peace.
This year has been designated Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope, pilgrims are invited to go on pilgrimage to three national sanctuaries Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Knock Shrine. A Pilgrim Passport is available and when you visit the above places you get your passport stamped. Passports are available from Knock Shrine Office or visit www.pilgrimagepassport.ie for details. Killasser Community Care group are organising one day retreats to visit each of these places. Knock Shrine took place on May 20, Croagh Patrick will take place on July 29 and Lough Derg on September 9. The annual day trip to Fr. Peyton Centre will take place on July 15 and plans are in place to visit Ballintubber Abbey in August. Contact Vera on 087 635 4880, Nancy on 087 672 0705 or Kathleen on 087 617 9317 to book a place on any of the events organised.
The official launch of the 2025 Síamsa Sráide brochure of events will take place on Friday, June 13, at 9pm in Mellett's Emporium.
On Sunday, August 3, at 2pm the first ever Siamsa Vintage Car and Tractor Run will be held starting and finishing at Swinford Amenity Park. Registration from 1pm at Swinford Amenity Park, €20 per vehicle and three lucky entrants will be in with the chance to win three €100 cash prizes and accompany trophies. All vehicles must be insured. For bookings and further information contact Brendan 087 7420617.
Following their Siamsa debut last year, Atlantic Rhythm will make their return to the streets of Swinford as part of Heritage Day on Tuesday, August 5, at 1pm. Also, on Tuesday, August 5, at 6pm the Siamsa Sraide committee are holding a Commemorative Famine Mass and Talk to honour all the famine victims in Swinford, from 564 buried in the Famine Plot to the untold numbers in Swinford Union Burial Ground.
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The next heritage Night (Cois Tine) will be held in Kilmovee Community Centre on June 9, commencing at 8.30pm. There will be a host of local and visiting traditional musicians, singers, and dancers present on the night. Admission is free and there will be a raffle on the night for valuable prizes.
Kilkelly Out-Reach Family Resource Centre are delighted to receive funding for the new Mother, Baby and Toddler Group by Mayo Childcare Committee, which will be run by local Public Health Nurse, starting with buggy buddy walk on June 18. Meet at the Kilkelly Community Centre for 11am. Mums, dads, caregivers are welcome.
A fostering information morning is taking place at Kilkelly Community Centre on June 18, from 12-1pm, with an informal talk by Ann Marie Bonner from Fostering Recruitment. This event is free and it suitable for those who may be thinking of fostering or would like more information.
A school secretary is required for Kilkelly National School (10 hours a week) and Kilmovee National School (15 hours a week). Please see educationposts.ie for full details.
Lynda Hanley made her first appearance in a Senior Connacht Final on Sunday, April 25. Unfortunately, Mayo came up short against a very strong Galway side, who look like they are right up there at the business end of the championship.
The minor team came out on top by four points in the League Division 1 Shield Final, at the Centre of Excellence in Bekan. They came up against a very strong Balla team but went in four points up half-time, 1-05 to 0-04. Playing into the wind in the second half, the Shamrocks dominated possession, however, Balla continued to counter attack with success. Both teams hit the net twice during this period, but the four point lead was still intact by full-time, with Kilmovee running out winners on a scoreline of 3-07 to 2-06. Joint captains, Katelyn Regan and Heather Duncan, were presented with the shield by Mayo U16 manager, Francis Regan. Katelyn was also awarded Player of the Match, after a fine display in midfield.
The U16 team welcomed Kilmaine to Canon Henry Park on Tuesday evening, where the produced another dominant display to go three wins from three to top their Division 2 group, earning a home semi-final in the process.
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Cruinniú na nÓg is on June 7, and The New Stage Youth Theatre, Group in Foxford are thrilled to be part of it. Join them at the Admiral Brown Hall, Foxford for workshops in acting and puppet making, hosted by the Youth Theatre facilitator Mary Ellen Doran. It will be a day filled with creativity, imagination, and fun. The times are as follows: 2 - 3.30pm for 5-8 year olds, and 4pm - 5.30pm for 9-12 year olds. Booking is required as places will be limited. Contact: Mary Ellen on 087 7929138.
Congratulations to Michael McHale who won a jackpot of €602 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, May 24.
This summer's Kellogg's Cul Camp takes place at Moy Davitts GAA grounds from Monday, June 30, until Friday, July 4. Registration is open on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
