Local notes: Swinford Athletic Club last training session of 2023
Swinford Athletic Club members pictured at the last evening of training before the Christmas break. Swinford AC wishes all their members, coaches, volunteers and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2024.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted by email to ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 (after 6pm). Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm Wednesday evening.
Coolegrane Lights were switched on Friday, December 8, and will continue to shine until January 7. All proceeds this year will go to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Service.
Results from the game played in Swinford Golf Club on December 14, are as follows; card winners - 1st Leo Murtagh and Michael Regan, 2/3rd was shared by Mary Lynskey, Michael Lynskey, Philip Moore and Tom Durkan. Raffle prizes were won by Martin McNeela, Michael Lynskey, Nuala Killgallon, Margaret Sweeney and Matt Duggan. Game continues every Thursday night at 9pm.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on December 18, were 7, 21, 23 and 25. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by J.A.K.P, c/o M. Campbell and Jennifer Brennan, Kilkelly; €35 each was won by Laura Durkan, Bollingbrook Drive, Maria Parker, c/o Tara Café, Catherine Morris, Fraunhill Swinford, Coreen McCree, Derryronane and Jeannie Rowley-Morris, Cloonlumney. The jackpot for the next draw will be €9,600.
Thank you for supporting Swinford Community Lotto in 2023. The committee wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks also to Swinford Killasser LGFA who process the tickets and do the weekly draw. The next draw will take place on January 8, 2024. Your support has ensured the ongoing development of the shared facility for sport and recreation in the community for all.
The annual Nollaig na mBan social takes place in the Turf Shed on Saturday, January 6, from 4pm. Places are limited. Tickets for a 4-course meal are €20. The event is part subsidised by Killasser Community Care and Community Centre committees. Please contact a member of committees for a ticket.
Jerry O’Sullivan has recorded a new album entitled Ón Tuath. Ón Tuath, as the title implies, is a celebration of Irish traditional music from the West of Ireland, with a few Scots tunes thrown in for good measure. Jerry O'Sullivan plays uilleann pipes, smallpipes, flute, and whistles and is accompanied by Galway maestro Gabe Donohue on keyboard, organ, guitar, bouzouki, etc. This recording features the music of Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Sliabh Luachra, and compositions by Martin Mulhaire, Turlough O'Carolan, Percy French, and a few by Jerry himself. The album is available from The Turf Shed and at a number of businesses in Swinford.
Congrats to Bradan Boland, winner of €585 in the November Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw. Tom Lavin and Michael Murphy each won a spot prize of €20. The December jackpot will be €1,000 with the draw taking place on January 6.
The Saint Stephen's Day Walk will take place from Killasser Centre at 12 noon.
Contact swinfordfootballclub@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved as a coach or volunteer with Swinford Football Club youth teams 2024. All coaches and volunteers must have Garda vetting and Safeguard 1 before the 2024 season commences. The club will assist with each of these requirements as well as helping anyone interested to progress up the FAI Coaching ladder.
Swinford Athletic Club annual ‘Run for Hope’ takes place on December 27, in Midfield. A 5km walk or run to brush of the cobwebs after Christmas. Proceeds this year are in aid of Cancer Care West. Donations can be made via the Go Fund me page https://gofund.me/ae8f442b or on the day there will be a donation bucket. Registration from 11.30am with the run/walk taking place at 12 noon.
Results of the game played in Meelick Community Centre on Tuesday, December 19, are as follows; card winners - Annie McNeela, Esther Munnelly, Michael Ward, Tom Durkan, Mary Higgins, Brian McNulty, Mary Lynskey and Michael Lynskey. Raffle prizes were won by Patricia Rowley, Francie Rowley, John Gallagher, Esther Munnelly, Mary Lynskey, Michael Ward, Leo Murtagh, Roger McCarrick, Mary Callaghan and Michael Lynskey. The game continues every Tuesday night in Meelick Community Centre at 9pm. All welcome.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Tony Campbell, Brackloon, Midfield, Swinford; Anne Catherine (Annie Kate) Groarke (nee Peyton), Corner House, Cloonfinish, Swinford; Michael Keane, Lough Conn House, Áras Attracta, Swinford and late of Ballinacurra, Killasser, Swinford and Mary Brennan (née Brogan), Gortnasella, Swinford and formerly of Carracanda, Swinford. May they rest in peace.
Congratulations to Elaine Frain who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held in Horkan’s winning €382. The next draw will be held on Wednesday, December 27, in Melletts. Entries are available through SwinfordGAA.ie, Foireann, Clubspot and throughout town. Thanks for all the support. Swinford GAA Club wish all their supporters a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
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The 51st edition of the Bohola Post is now on sale in Clarkes Bohola, Kennedy Eurospar Swinford, Walsh Gala Kiltimagh, Ballyvary PO and McHales Ballyvary and Castle books Castlebar and online at www.mayobooks.ie. It costs €10.
Living Well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with a long-term health condition to manage their condition and improve their overall wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops. The next programme in Westport commences on February 9, (or the online programme will commence on January 30). The programme is delivered over six weekly workshops (2.5 hrs x 6) by trained leaders. Advance registration is required. To find out more, contact Liam Gildea on 086 0142675 or by email at lgildea@southmayo.com.
Mayo Cancer Support provides free support services to those affected by cancer. Call 094 9038407.
North West STOP offers a free counselling service with no waiting lists. Call or text 086 7772009 to arrange an appointment.
Home Caregivers are urgently required in the local and surrounding areas and are currently being recruited. For further information, email cara.hughes@homeinstead.ie or phone our office on 094 9044785.
Upskill yourself with free certified online courses in Mayo College of Further Education and Training in 2024. They have courses in conjunction with Mayo GAA in mentorship, sustainability in the workplace, project management and leading through change commencing in January. Apply online at mayocollege.ie to improve your CV and employment options.
The death occurred of Stephen Jordan, Rathslevin, Bohola. He was son of Tom (Martin) and Margaret, brother Aiden, sisters Marie and Laura. His funeral Mass was held on December 21, in St Josephs Church, Bohola, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium. Sincere sympathy is extended to all of Stephens family, neighbours and lots of friends.
Congratulations to Imelda Turnbull, Foxford, who won a jackpot of €375 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, December 16. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw, it is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by clicking https://smartlotto.ie/Bohola-moy-davitts.
