Local Notes: Regina Mullaney wins Tara Ryan Memorial Cup for 2024 at Swinford Killasser LGFA awards night.
Fiona Ryan presenting The Tara Ryan Memorial Cup for 2024 to Regina Mullaney at the recent Swinford Killasser LGFA Awards Night.
The Swinford Killasser LGFA Club awards night was held recently in Swinford Cultural Centre celebrating the 2024 teams (U13 and above). Regina Mullaney was MC and together with Kieran Gallagher reflected on 2024 and thanked the members, players, coaches, liaisons and the entire back-room teams, volunteers and the executive team that all contribute extensively to make the club a success. Regina, commending the hard work of Phillip, Martin and their teams at Swinford Amenity Park noted how lucky the club is to have such incredible facilities dedicated for the benefit of the people of Swinford and thanked the broader community for their ongoing support of the lotto. Regina noted all the initiatives both on and off the pitch that support the wider community from nursery, parades, language and culture and its interaction with community clubs and groups. Regina made a special mention to role models within the club playing for Mayo - Emily Gavin, Chloe Gallagher, Claudine Brennan, Rhona Brennan, Lauren Crawford and Kaitlin Henry and to all the minor and senior players representing their college and universities. The club is very proud of all their achievements and the paths fostered for upcoming players. It is wonderful to know that the players who have honed their skills in Swinford Killasser LGFA club are continuing to play in college and beyond. Regina thanked all the supportive committee who had participated in organising and running the event.
The following medals were presented: U13 league shield division 1 managed by Alan Heaney, Sean Roughneen and Vanessa Crawford; U14A division 2 Cup winners managed by Leo Gavin and John Dunne; U14B Championship (F) cup winners managed by Eddie Moore, and Paulette Lynskey; U15 league cup division 2 runners up managed by Leo Gavin and John Dunne; U16B championship cup runners up managed by James Mc Nicholas, Tony Doherty and Sean. Roughneen.
The following awards were presented: Player of the Year as voted by the senior team, the recipient of The Tara Ryan Memorial Cup for 2024 was Regina Mullaney; Most committed player (minor) went to Sarah McCallion; Most committed player (senior) was won by Sarah Rowley; Presentations were made to former chairperson Regina Mullaney and former secretary and chairperson Vanessa Crawford for her dedicated work for and on behalf of the club.
Síamsa Sráide Street Festival Swinford presents 'A Grey Wing Upon Every Tide' by Colin Carberry on Friday, August 1, at 2pm in Boland's Bar where poet, editor and reviewer Colin Carberry of Toronto will give a talk covering many topics from the Irish Diaspora to Irish History. Colin will reminiscence on his own family and Republican activity during the War of Independence in Longford as well as colourful historical Irish figures in Mexico. Colin will also launch his new poetry book 'Ghost Homeland'.
On Saturday, May 24, at 11am the Youth Memorial Garden Team will be getting the garden summer ready. Anyone who wishes to help are very welcome to come along. You may be someone with a gift for planting flowers or be happy pulling weeds, all help will be very much appreciated. A Mass at the garden is planned – date and time will be published when finalised. A Prayer Service will be held at the garden on Friday, 30, May at 7pm.
Swinford Petanque Club meet every Thursday from 1 to 3pm at the Amenity Park for games of Petanque/Boules. Why not join for low impact exercise, fun, throwing, walking and bending. Contact Bernadette 087 3134461 or Ann 087 7459089.
Swinford Active Minds are holding a three-week floristry course, offered by Blossoms Floral and Home Styling Boutique in Ballina, in Swinford Cultural Centre, commencing Wednesday, May 14, from 7.30 to 9.30pm. As this course is partially funded by MSLETB, spaces are limited, and booking is essential. Contact 087 4150663 by phone or WhatsApp to reserve your place. The reduced cost is €20 for three classes.
A great night was enjoyed in Julian’s of Midfield for Swinford GAA Club’s club fundraiser, “Up for the match” style, hosted by Ah Ref. Thanks to guests Stephen Cowboy Kelly, John Casey, Noel Connelly and the Ah Ref lads for making it a success. Special thanks to Chris Toner for supplying the sound. Big thanks to the main organiser Aidan McLoughlin and Paddy Cunney who was MC on the night. And finally, the Midfield Pipe band for concluding the event.
Killasser Community Care Group is organising a day retreat to Knock Shrine on Tuesday, May 20, to celebrate the Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope. The bus will leave Killasser Community Centre at 11am. Contact Vera 087 635 4880, Nancy 087 672 0705 or Kathleen 087 617 9317 to reserve a seat.
Congratulations to Damien Tansey who won €555 in the Killasser Community Centre April 50/50 draw with Breege McDonnell and John and Geraldine Burke winning €20 spot prize each. The next draw takes place on Sunday, June 1.
Congratulations to Darren McLoughlin, Midfield winner of €474 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on May 6, were 8, 9, 21 and 22. €70 vouchers were won by Mullaney Family c/o Moore's and John Burke c/o The Sheepwalk Bar; €35 was won by Kieran, Ballina; Michael Neary, Callow; Kevin Powell c/o The Sheepwalk Bar and Anne Forkan, Lislackagh. The jackpot this evening Tuesday, May 13, is €4,000.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mick Geraghty, Fairview, Marino, Dublin and Ardhoom, Meelick; Gabriella Flanagan (nee Deacy), Oranmore, Co Galway and formerly of Cloonainra, Swinford; Mary Moran nee Reilly, New York and formerly of Barnacogue, Swinford. May they rest in peace.
Mass will be celebrated outside Callow Church on June 1, at 10am, weather permitting.
Mission of Hope will be held in Killasser parish from Wednesday, May 14, until Saturday, May 17, and it will be given by Fr. Michael McCullagh CM and Fr. Aidan Galvin CM. The topics discussed will include; Wednesday 14, A Journey of Faith; Thursday 15, A Journey of Love; Friday 16, A Journey to Wholeness; and Saturday 17, A Journey of Hope. Morning Mass will be celebrated at 9.30am from Wednesday until Friday. Evening session at 7.30pm from Wednesday until Friday. Early morning Mass on Thursday, May 15, at 7am, Babies and young children blessing ceremony at 2pm on Saturday, May 17. Closing Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 8pm which is also the Exam Mass for 2025.
Congratulations to Carramore NS boys and girls football teams who have made it through to the Cumann na mBunscol county semi-final which will take place in Castlebar on May 20.
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Moy Davitts GAA For All is back on Saturday mornings. If your child is interested in joining, contact Barbara on bconlon02@gmail.com or Deirdre at 087 6951835.
Applications for the 2025 Martin Sheridan Bursary awards, in association with The Western People, are now open and the closing date for receipt of entries is Friday, May 16. Details and criteria for application are available by emailing: martinsheridanbursary@gmail.com or at https://sites.google.com/site/martinsheridanbursary/home. The committee are grateful to Mayo County Council for their continued and ongoing support of the awards.
This summer's Kellogg's Cul Camp takes place at Moy Davitts GAA grounds from Monday, June 30 until Friday, July 4. Registration is now open on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
Bohola Summer Camp will be held from July 28 to August 1, in Bohola Community Centre from 10am - 2pm daily. It is suitable for children aged 3 -12, and the cost is 1 child €80, 2 siblings €140. The camp will be music, song and dance themed with a performance on Friday. There will also be multi activities such as art, treasure hunt, obstacle course and more. A half day option is available for younger tots aged 3 - 5. Contact Sandra at 086 2108089 or jivingjuniors@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Monikia Rys who won a jackpot of €350 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, May 3. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated.
Fr Padraig Costello, parish priest of Foxford parish, is celebrating his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood this year. Fr Padraig spent many years in the parish of Bohola. To mark this special milestone, Foxford Parish Pastoral Council and organising committee invite everyone to his Golden Jubilee celebration Mass on Sunday, June 1, in St. Michaels Church Foxford and reception afterwards in the Sports and Leisure Centre, Foxford. If anyone has any photos of his time in Bohola, they can be emailed to foxfordparishcouncil@gmail.com to create a memory book. Any queries contact Geraldine Carroll 085 1174497.
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Congratulations to the thirteen children from the parish who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 3, in Kilmovee Church. Thanks has been extended to their parents and families, to Fr Joseph, and to who helped out to prepare for their special day.
Kilmovee parish will organise a day pilgrimage to Lough Derg (10am to 4pm on the Island) on Monday, May26. The cost for the day is €70 including the island fee and coach. Call Fr Joseph on 086 1605373 for more details.
‘Go Purple Day’ is a free coffee morning to create awareness of domestic violence on Thursday, May 16, from 11am-1pm in Kilkelly Community Centre. This is a Garda initiative and Community Garda Karen Weymouth will be present with Andrea from Safe Ireland and they will deliver an informal talk. Contact 0894179929 for further information.
