Local Notes: Visiting angler claims Swinford's GAA 50/50 draw
Congratulations to Eric Weisser who was last week's winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held in Moore's. Eric is visiting Swinford on a fishing trip from Brittany, France. He purchased the winning ticket in Mellett's Emporium.
Congratulations to Eric Weisser who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held in Moore's, winning €362.
Eric is visiting Swinford on a fishing trip from Brittany, France. He purchased the ticket in Mellett's Emporium on the Saturday evening prior to the draw.
The next draw will take place on Tuesday, June 11th, in Horkan’s. Entries available through www.SwinfordGAA.ie , Foireann, Clubspot and throughout town.
Items for inclusion in the Swinford 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 on Wednesday.
Kilmovee Meals on Wheels Service urgently need volunteer drivers for the Kilkelly and Swinford route. If you can help keep this service going, please contact 094-9649484.
Mayo North East will host a free six-week cookery programme for families online (all groceries supplied).
Cook from the comfort of your home on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7pm, starting July 3rd.
This programme is facilitated by the Safefood CFI Initiative. For more information, contact Ciara on 087-9298956 or email ciarasheedy@mayonortheast.com. Register early as places are limited.
Meelick ICA will host an Introduction to Chair Yoga in Meelick Community Centre on Wednesday, June 12th, at 7pm. Admission is €10. All are welcome. Full course to start in September. Enquiries to Patricia Campbell, Meelick on 087-7856461.
Cathal Kelly departs for Canterbury this weekend to set off on his 2,200km walk to Rome in aid of Mayo Parkinson's and Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin.
Please follow Cathal on his journey at www.kellyswalk2rome.ie and on the usual social media channels. Cathal would like to thank everyone for your support and well wishes and looks forward to keeping you up to date on his four-month trek across Europe following one of the world’s most epic pilgrim routes, the Via Francigena.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Swinford Community Lotto when the draw was held on June 4th. The numbers drawn were 10, 20, 21 and 30.
The winners of €70 vouchers were David J. Langford, Tulleague and Mary McNicholas, Swinford; €35 was won by Kevin Powell, c/o The Sheepwalk Bar and Maureen Cunningham, Belcarra.
The jackpot is now €14,000.
The official launch of the 40th Siamsa Sráide Street and Arts Festival will take place on Friday, June 21st, at 8.30pm in the White House. All are welcome.
Another weekend of golf with impressive performances in both the men's and women's competitions took place over the June Bank Holiday weekend on Swinford Golf Course.
Gents Competition – Judge Bank Holiday: Francisco Lamarque stood out, remarkably scoring +9, a full seven shots ahead of the nearest competitor. John Sheahan came in second with +2 and Barry Durkan rounded out the top three with +1.
Ladies Competition – O’Hara Cup: Lorena McNicholas led the field with an outstanding score of 42, securing her win for the second consecutive week, Catherine Loftus followed with 33 and Dympna O'Donnell finished strong with 32.
Well done to all who played and supported the events.
The Junior Golf program continues on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. The programme is designed to nurture young talents and introduce them to golf in a supportive and structured environment.
The Railway Players Variety and Drama Group, in collaboration with Flare Productions and Siamsa Sráide, are planning musical theatre workshops, which will take place during the week before Siamsa Sráide, July 29th to August 2nd (10am to 1pm).
A week of song, dance and drama will culminate in a performance that will be one of the many highlights of the 40th anniversary of Siamsa Sráide. Application forms will be available shortly. In the meantime, names can be sent to railwayplayers2018@gmail.com or dropped into Ray Lambe's.
The exciting talent show, Time to Shine, will once again be staged during Siamsa Sráide this year and, as hoped, this competition is becoming an annual Siamsa event.
The show will be divided into two sections this year: under 16 and 16 and over. The search for talent is beginning this week and entries will close on Friday, July 6th. For entry forms and information on terms and conditions, you can call, text or WhatsApp 087-1440138 or email railwayplayers2018@gmail.com .The Railway Players Facebook and Instagram pages will be updated regularly.
The Gala Live Final Show will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, at 7pm (juniors) and 9pm (seniors) in Julian’s of Midfield. If you’ve ever felt that you could shine on stage, or if you know someone else who could, now is the time to have a go!
The annual Scoil Cheoil Siamsa will take place during the week before Siamsa Sráide, from July 29th to August 2nd.
Music, singing, dancing and conversational Irish classes will take place between 4pm and 7pm in the Primary School in Swinford (Scoil Muire agus Treasa). Instruments include banjo, bodhrán, button accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute, guitar, tin whistle, harp and keyboard.
Availability of classes depends on level of interest. Classes last an hour and the cost for the week is €35. Dancing with Gráinne Kelly and comhrá gaeilge (conversational Irish) will be free in collaboration with Swinford/Killasser LGFA. Several group performance sessions will be held during the week.
Participants are encouraged to book as soon as possible to facilitate timetabling. Application forms for the Michael Davitt CCE Swinford Scoil Cheoil Siamsa are available from Ray Lambe's. You can also email cceswinford@gmail.com, message Swinford Comhaltas Facebook page or contact 087-7454032.
The winner of the Killasser Community Centre 50/50 draw in May was Patricia Smyth, winning €600, with Jack Lawlor and Tiernan Sutherland winning a €20 spot prize each. The next draw takes place on July 7th.
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Bohola
Congratulations to Sharon Costello, Ballyvary who won a jackpot of €432 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, June 1st.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the draw. It is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app (Moy Davitts GAA).
Work is continuing on the Moy Davitts' 50th anniversary book, which will be published later this year.
The book will look back at the five eventful decades of the club’s history. The research committee is on the look-out for material which can be included in the book including old match programmes, press cuttings, articles, team photos, pictures from special trips and events or anything you may have relating to the club’s development over the past number of years.
So, if you have any material which you would be happy to share the committee, please email the details to: moydavitts50@gmail.com or call Bernie on 086 853 2293 for further details.
Advance notification for those away and at home who may be making plans for the summer - Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola on Saturday, August 3rd, at 6pm and in Straide Cemetery on Sunday, August 4th, at 11am.
Social Bingo continues every Monday in the Sheridan Community Centre, Bohola. Doors open at 8.30pm for an 9pm start. Refreshments will be served.
