Local Notes: Swinford FC U14's are crowned league champions.
Swinford FC U14B team who were crowned League Champions in James McEvaddy Park recently. Well done to all the players and coaches involved.
Items for inclusion in the notes can be submitted to Julie Ryan as follows: email ryankneafsey@gmail.com or call/text/WhatsApp 087 7694781 after 6pm. Deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of Michael Regan, Leeds (brother of Tom Regan, Brabazon Heights, Swinford); Jimmy Teehan, Perth, Western Australia (brother of Imelda Kelly, Kilkelly Road); Brian Lavin, Bollingbrook Drive, Swinford/Carnaculla; James (Jimmy) Durkan, Camden Town, London and formerly Kilbride, Swinford; John O’Brien, Deerpark, Swinford. May they all rest in peace.
Bingo starting in Aghamore Community Centre on October 1st at 8.30pm. All welcome.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place October 1-31. For further information, log onto www.breastcancerireland.com.
Set dancing classes take place in the Ox Mountain Heritage Centre, Drumartin, on Thursday nights at 8pm. All age groups are welcome so come along for some good fun and exercise. Further information on 087 2771778 or 087 6368834.
Congratulations to Derek Kelly, winner of €550 in the August Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw. €20 spot prizes were won by Mairéad Lawlor, Breege McDonnell and Eddie Durkan. The September draw will be held on Sunday, October 5.
Killasser Community Centre Tractor Drive will be held on Sunday, October 5, starting from Killasser Community Centre. Registration from 1.30pm, drive departs at 2pm. €20 per tractor, €10 for second tractor. Refreshments and participants raffle afterwards.
After the success of the Killasser/Callow Parish Calendars 2023, 2024, 2025 another one will be produced for 2026. The theme of the 2026 calendar is Killasser/Callow from the air. Interested parties are invited to send in aerial pictures of Killasser or Callow. Contact any committee member or email killassercalendar@gmail.com.
Swinford Indoor Market, will take place on Saturday, October 4, in Swinford Cultural Centre from 10.30am to 3pm with numerous vendors showcasing a wide selection of locally sourced produce, crafts, and unique items. Cácaí Acla will be serving teas, coffees, and their fabulous bakes indoors at the market.
Congratulations to Anne Kirraine who won €356 in the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on September 22, were 3, 5, 7 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. €70 vouchers were won by Tommy Henry, Curryane and Marina Byrne, Park Road, Swinford; €35 was won by Eimear King (x2) Rathcluain, Kitimagh, Bernard Lavin, Castlebawn Midfield and Patrick Joseph Gallagher, Callow. The jackpot is now €8,000.
Swinford AC and the ¾ Marathon, 10km and 5km race director Kieran Gallagher thanks everyone in the community for supporting their fundraising race on September 6. So many of the community ran and walked in the race and donated cakes and sandwiches for the all-important cuppa held in the community centre afterwards. Swinford AC also acknowledge the patience of the community who had to deal with road closures that were in place on race day in order to cater for over 900 runners and walkers. A particular word of thanks to the residents of Park Road, Kiltimagh Road, Meelick, Bohola and the Ballylahan Bridge area. Thank you to everyone who marshalled and organised water stations along the route. Without your help the race would not be the success it is every year. Swinford AC look forward to organising this event again in 2026.
Swinford Folk Choir welcome new members to join their choir for Saturday evening Mass in Swinford Church. If you enjoy singing or playing music, come and try it out. Adults and children welcome. Contact Marie on 087 2805222.
Remembrance by Candlelight in St Michaels’ Church, Foxford, will be held on Wednesday, October 29, at 7pm. Join opera singer Sean Ruane and Bernadette Ruddy alongside St. Anne’s Choir (UK), Maria Lynn, The Doherty’s and The Doocey’s for a candlelight evening of amazing performances. Proceeds are towards Foxford and District Alzheimer’s Trust (FACT) and Foxford’s Search and Rescue. Tickets which cost €20 are available from Sarah on 087 7965520 and Irene on 087 2795242.
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The 13th annual dance competition for the Tony and Bernie Towey Perpetual Cup will take place in The Brusna Inn on Friday, October 3, commencing at 9pm, so get your dancing shoes ready and put this date in your diary. The old time waltz, jive and quickstep will be the order of participation. The competition this year will see trophies presented to 1st , 2nd and 3rd prize winners in each category of dance with one overall winner being presented the Tony and Bernie Towey Perpetual Cup.
There will also be a slow waltz competition for a perpetual trophy. This promises to be a memorable night so come along and enjoy a great night of music and dancing to the best of country and Irish with Pat Mulchrone. Admission is €12 which includes tickets for raffle on the night.
Kilmovee Active Thursday Club are hosting an open day on October 30, in Kilmovee Centre from 1 to 5pm. They will have finger food, live music with Mark Finn with prizes for the best fancy dress effort, a big raffle with loads of prizes, a door prize, and much more. Everyone is welcome and admission is €10. Contact Margaret on 086 3187292 or James on 086 0680702.
Fr Padraig Costello's Golden Jubilee celebrations will take place in Kilkelly Church with Mass on Sunday, October 5, at 5pm followed by light refreshments in the Trimoige - Kilkelly Community Centre. The parish pastoral council and parishioners congratulate Fr Padraig and invite all to join them for this special occasion.
English classes for beginners will be commencing very soon in Kilkelly Community Centre. This is a free course. If you or anyone you know would like to attend phone the Family Resource Centre on 094 964 9814.
Mindfulness classes will be starting in The Thatch Cottage in Kilmovee Community Centre on Tuesday, October 7. This is a free course and if you would like to attend phone the Family Resource Centre on 094 9649814.
Work on the19th edition of Kilkelly Kilmovee Parish Magazine is underway and if you have any stories, events, photos or information for inclusion in this year's edition, get in touch or email kilkellykilmoveemagazine@gmail.com as soon as possible. The deadline for submissions is drawing near. Check out the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kilkellykilmoveemagazine for further updates.
Bingo is held in Kilmovee Community Centre on Sunday evenings at 8.30pm for a jackpot of €1550 on 50 calls or less. The house lotto is €240 and there is also a 50/50 draw with a guaranteed winner on the night.
Kilmovee Parent and Toddler Group meet each Tuesday from 10am-12 noon in Kilmovee Community Centre. All parents, grandparents, carers and toddlers are welcome to attend for a chat, play and coffee. It’s a great place to meet for a chat.
The death took place of Margaret Cassidy, Scallen Road, Trillick, Omagh, Co. Tyrone and formerly of Cuddoo, Colemanstown, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry on September13. Margaret, also known as Margo was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Agnes, her infant sister Teresa and her sister-in-law Ellen. Margaret is survived her heartbroken husband James, brothers Vincent and Kevin, sisters Dympna, Kathleen, Ann, Carol and Aedamer, mother-in-law Alicia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Margaret reposed in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday, September 17. Removal took place from the home of her niece-in-law Michelle Jordan, Kilmovee on Thursday, September18, at 11am to St. Patrick’s Church, Gurteen, County Sligo arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Naomh Mobhí cemetery, Kilmovee.
Margaret was sister in law of Mary Jordan, Rusheens, Kilmovee. May Margaret rest in peace as sympathy is offered to all who mourn her passing.
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A Halloween Camp will be held in Bohola Community Centre on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31, with lots of spooky games, art, dance and more. The camp is suitable for children aged 3-12 and takes place from 10am to 1pm on both days. The cost is €30 per child or €50 for two children. Booking is essential by contacting 086 2108029 or emailing jivingjuniors@gmail.com.
The death occurred of Peter Flanagan, Roscommon, who died on Wednesday, September 17, and whose funeral took place in Roscommon on Saturday, September 20. He was the brother-in-law of the late Micksey Clarke, Bohola; Frank Killigrew, Modeligo, Waterford, who died on Saturday, September 6, and whose funeral took place in Modeligo on the following Tuesday. He was the husband of Philomena (née Groarke), formerly of Knockatemple and the brother-in-law of Peggy Henry and Patrick Groarke, Knockatemple. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
Individuals and groups are being sought to be part of a Lipsync Show which will take place on Saturday, November 15, in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh. For further information, call Mary Ellen on 087 7929138. The event is organised by the Durcan Bohola Community Park Committee.
Congratulations to Barbara Conlon who won a jackpot of €1,334 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, September 20. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app (Moy Davitts GAA).
