Local Notes: Swinford Active Minds raise €500 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Swinford Active Minds sincerely thank everybody that supported their recent Coffee Morning for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. A total of €500 was raised.
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There's a great event happening in Swinford this weekend. Michael Davitt CCE Swinford is once again hosting the Mayo finals of Ceol an Gheimhridh (The Winter Fleadh) in Swinford National School on Saturday, November 23. The competitions (confined this year to U11s and U14s) have been entered by over 150 children from all over Mayo and it is hoped that people will come out to support all the wonderful young musicians, singers, dancers and those telling stories or reciting poems. Everyone is welcome to attend the competitions. €5 admission fee covers all competitions/venues for the day. Competitions begin at 10am.
A great weekend of sessions for all age groups has been planned starting with a Seisiún na nÓg in The White House on Friday evening from 6.30pm followed by the official opening there at 8pm. A lovely Cupán agus Comhra event will take place from 3pm on Saturday afternoon in Padraig Horkan's. There will be go leor caint, amhranaíocht agus ceol...not to mention Hillary’s famous ham sandwiches and O'Hara's buns. The session in Boland's on Saturday evening begins at 7pm and the organisers are hoping to have a great blast of music there as usual. The usual Sunday session with Rob and friends will be happening in Padraig Horkan's of course and that is always a mighty session.
Branch Youth Officer and assistant youth officers Seán, Ríona and Martin along with all the committee here in Swinford are working hard to make Ceol an Gheimhridh a resounding success. Also, a shout out to all the senior musicians who help out in all the branch activities and in particular those who come along to support and encourage the young people. Michael Davitt CCE are very grateful for the generosity and support of the principal, Mr Adrian Cregg, and all the staff of Scoil Muire agus Treasa. All information will be on Mayo Comhaltas website and Facebook page, Swinford Comhaltas Facebook page and Instagram. Text/WhatsApp enquiries to 087 7454032.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto held on November 11, were 15, 25, 27 and 28. €70 vouchers were won by Padraic Cafferty, Clooninshin and Martina McLoughlin, Midfield. €35 was won by Tommie Henry, Curryane. The jackpot is now €18,600.
Results from the game played on Thursday, October 31, are as follows: 1st John Gallagher and Brian McNulty, 2nd and 3rd prize was shared between Peter Geraghty, Michael O’Neill, Philip Moore, Tom Durkan, Maureen Morley and Mary Higgins. Raffle prizes were won by Helen Gallogly, William Maughan, Eileen Geraghty and Brian McNulty.
Results from the game played on Thursday, November 7; 1st Martin McNeela and Marty Munnelly, 2nd/3rd prizes were shared by Ann Rowley, Geraldine Turbitt, Philip Irwin, Gerry Ronayne, Matt Duggan, Tom Durkan, Michael O’Neill, Peter Geraghty, William Maughan and Tom Maughan. Raffle prizes were won by Esther Munnelly, Helen Gallogly, Geraldine Turbitt and Michael O’Neill. The game continues every Thursday night in the golf clubhouse at 9pm.
Prayer Service for the deceased will be held on Friday, November 22, at 8pm in Killasser Church.
Swinford FC Jungle Challenge launch night will take place on November 23, in Julian’s of Midfield at 7pm with the Jungle Challenge event taking place on March 1st 2025.
Results of the card games played in Meelick on Tuesday, November 5, are as follows: card winners Phyllis Bredican, Maureen Morley, Eileen Cafferty, John Doyle, Anne McNeela, Esther Munnelly, Noreen Geraghty and Eileen Geraghty. Raffle prizes were won by Tom Durkin and Noreen Geraghty.
Results of the card games played in Meelick on Tuesday, November 12; card winners Michael Ryan, Francie Rowley, Anne McNeela, Margaret Sweeney, Tom Durkan and Tom Maughan. Raffle prizes were won by Anne McNeela, Terry Maughan and John Gallagher.
The game continues every Tuesday night at 9pm in Meelick Community Centre.
Swinford GAA will host their AGM on Sunday, December 1. If any club member wishes to obtain a nomination form or AGM agenda contact the club secretary:
The Killasser Community Care and Killasser Community Centre committees will hold the Annual 25 Card Drive on Monday, December 9.
The next Killasser Bingo will take place in the Turf Shed on Sunday, December 8, with 8 houses plus Snowball house and the €500 jackpot house. First house is at 8pm.
Following the success of the Killasser Parish Calendars in 2023 and 2024 the organising committee will be producing another one for 2025. People are invited to send in any pictures of Killasser. Contact any committee member or email killasser2023@gmail.com.
Circuit training for women and men takes place on Tuesday evenings from 8pm in Killasser Community Centre. €6 per session which lasts 45 minutes. Contact Michelle at 087 270 5204 if interested.
On Sunday, November 24, the rosary will be recited in the Workhouse Cemetery, Dublin Road, Swinford, at 1pm.
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Parishioners are invited to join for a remembrance service in honour of their dearly departed family members, on November 21, at 7pm in Bohola Parish Church. This special occasion offers an opportunity for bereaved families and friends to come together in prayer and reflection as they remember their loved ones who have passed this year. Join in and find comfort in faith, unity, and cherished memories.
Durkan Bohola Community Park is thrilled to confirm a new license agreement with Mayo LGFA, marking an exciting step forward for ladies' football in Mayo. With player numbers growing each year, the sport continues to thrive across the county, evident in the Mayo U16 team reaching the All-Ireland final in 2024, and the U14s capturing the All-Ireland title in 2023.
This partnership provides a valuable, centrally located training facility for Mayo LGFA teams. Given the size of the county, many players have faced lengthy journeys for training sessions. Access to a dedicated field in Bohola will not only help to reduce travel times but will also support the development and competitiveness of ladies' football at all age levels in Mayo.
This strong partnership between Mayo LGFA and Durkan Bohola Community Park promises mutual benefits, fostering growth and camaraderie in the sport. Both groups eagerly anticipate the positive impact this collaboration will have in the years ahead. With funding of €445,000 secured from Community Sports Facilities Funding, they hope to see the development progress rapidly in 2025.
Durkan Bohola Community Park and Mayo LGFA thank Bill Durkan for his continued support towards the project.
A Candlelight Concert with John McNicholl and his Band takes place in Bohola Church on Saturday, December 14, at 8pm in aid of the Durkan Community Park. Tickets are limited and can be purchased from committee members and are on sale online at www.ticketor.com/boholacommunitypark/tickets/candlelight-concert-with-john-mc-nicholl-band-298454.
The Moy Davitts AGM will take place on Sunday, December 1, at 5pm in the Brown Memorial Hall, Foxford. If you wish to attend email secretary.moydavitts.mayo@gaa.ie.
The launch of the club's 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book will take place on Saturday, December 7, in the Moy Hotel Foxford. All welcome to attend.
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Sean Keane is scheduled to appear in Kilmovee Community Centre on Friday, December 6, at 8pm. Tickets are €30. For further information contact 094 9649484.
The Achonry Pioneers Christmas party will be held in the Pastoral Centre Charlestown on Tuesday, December 10, at 7pm. This party is open to non-pioneers and costs €28.50 per person. It is necessary to book your place and to do so contact Caroline on 086 1660196.
Kilmovee Community Christmas Party will take place on Sunday, December 15, from 1-5pm. The lunch is supported by Kilmovee Bingo and you will be treated to carol singing, a festive two course lunch, dancing, mince pies, drinks and lots of fun. Tickets are €20. Call Kilmovee Community Centre to book your place on 094 96 49484 as places are limited.
The death took place of Helen Mulloy Fahy nee Finn, Toomanagh, Ballaghaderreen, and Cloonamna, Kilmovee, on November 10, peacefully after a short illness. Helen was predeceased by her first husband Michael Molloy and later by her late husband Tommy Fahy, and also by her brothers John and Martin.
Helen is survived by her heartbroken family, her children Helen and Sean, grandchildren Melissa, Antony, Alice, Oliver, Roisin and Aisleen, her great-grandchildren Charlotte, Sophie, Georgina, Madeline, her sister Mary MacVann, daughter-in-law Yvonne, son-in-law Richard, sister-in-law Joan, nephews, niece, cousins, relatives and her many friends. Helen reposed in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, on Tuesday, November 12, followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, November 13, at 11am was followed by interment in Naomh Mobhi Cemetery. May Helen rest in peace as sympathy is offered to all who are bereaved by her passing.
The death took place of Edward J Connor (Eddie), Ballintadder, Carracastle, peacefully in the Mayo Hospice in his 94th year. Eddie was predeceased by his parents John and Kate Connor, brother Sean, sisters Evelyn, Bernadette and Kathleen. Eddie is survived by his sisters Anne Murphy, Una Heiter, Theresa Connor, Margaret Courtes, Josephine Farrell, brother-in-law Larry Farrell, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Eddie reposed in the Horkan Funeral Home, Charlestown, on Thursday, November 14, with removal to St James's Church, Carracastle via Tonroe arriving for prayers at 8pm. Mass was held on Friday, November 15, at 11.30am followed by interment in Carracastle cemetery. May Eddie rest in peace as sympathy is extended to all who are bereaved by his passing.
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