Local Notes: Winners of the successful Kilmovee 10k and 5k.
Winners of the Kilmovee 10k are from left; Sean McLoughlin Westport A/C 2nd place; Ray Hynes Mullingar 1st place winner of 10k and Anthony Murray, Westport a/c 3rd place. Pic James Hunt Photography.
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 on Wednesday.
The final event in the Swinford AC Spring 5k Series will take place on May 8, in Kiltimagh. Registration from 7pm with a start time of 7.30pm. €5 entry fee. For more information contact Adette 087 2362112 or Micheal 086 8196511.
A Gardening Club outing will take place to Athenry and Portumna on Saturday, May 11. There will be guided tours of Portumna Castle and Gardens and Portumna Workhouse along with a visit to Athenry Heritage Centre. The cost is €80 for club members and €85 for non-members. Price includes entrance fees and guided tours. Breakfast and dinner are also included. Departure 8.30am. Enquiries to Angela 087 7917136 or Maura 087 7604763.
A fundraising table quiz in aid of Irish Breast Cancer Association and Irish Kidney Association will take place in the Whitehouse on May 17, at 8.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. €40 per table, 4 per table.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Kathleen Gavaghan (nee McDonnell), Enfield, Middlesex, and formerly of Kilbride, Swinford. May she rest in peace.
Mayo Cancer Support thanks all those who supported and facilitated the recent church gate collection at Swinford, Meelick, and Midfield churches. A total of €1,187.62 was raised.
Congratulations to Neven Grufferty who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA 50/50 draw held in Moores winning €345. The next draw will be held on Tuesday, May 7, in Horkans. Entries are available through SwinfordGAA.ie, Foireann, Clubspot and throughout town.
Activator Pole Walking every Thursday from 1.15 to 2.15pm in Swinford Cultural Centre. Tea/coffee and time for a chat afterwards.
Swinford Killasser LGFA senior ladies overcame a competitive Ballyhaunis team in Round 2 of the Senior League Division 2 with a well-earned 2-point win. The final score was Ballyhaunis 3-04 to Swinford Killasser 2-09. The next league game will take place in August. In the meantime, the ladies advance with Round 4 of the Melissa Patterson League on May 5, at home to Louisburgh.
Following a recent win against Carnacon (Swindord Killasser A 6-10 v Carnacon 4-02) in Div 2 Round 3 of the U14 League, Swinford Killasser LGFA U14 girls are in the League Division 2 Cup semi-final on May 17, against Kilmoremoy A. Further details will be posted on the club’s social media channels.
Swinford Killasser LGFA U16 girls had a recent win at home against Ballinrobe in Round 2 of the U16 League Division 2 Group B (Swinford Killasser 2-09 v Ballinrobe 0-09). Their next game will take place on May 13, against Castlebar Mitchells A.
The U12 league has commenced. As with each year the club numbers continue to increase and it is wonderful to see such large numbers attending. This year the U12 age group has two teams divided by age (older/younger). U12A and B took on Kilmoremoy Gold and Green teams last Wednesday in Kilmoremoy.
The U10 Go Games are due to commence on May 24. Details will follow from the club.
The Nursery for girls and boys aged 4-5 years of age will commence on Saturday, May 11, at 9.30am. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your younger children to the skills of GAA and to their local club through a fun and supportive environment. The Nursery will take place in Swinford Amenity Park. Parents should register their children in advance of attending. All children should be aged 4 by May 11.
Any parents who wish to register their girls aged 4-5 may do so through the Foireann app which can be downloaded from iTunes for iPhone users or the Play/App Store for Android users. If you have not used the app before, or are having difficulties registering your daughter contact swinfordkillasser.mayo@lgfa.ie.
Parents of boys aged 4-5 should register using the Swinford GAA Club App. If you have not used the Swinford GAA Club App before it can also be downloaded from iTunes/Play store. All enquiries regarding registration of your sons can be made to Swinford GAA (www.swinfordgaa.ie).
Swinford Killasser LGFA is committed to promoting the Irish language and culture within the club through fun and entertaining initiatives. Earlier this year the club appointed Louise Doherty (Laoise Uí Dochartaigh) as Irish Language and Cultural Officer whose first job was to put a sub-committee in place to assist with this task. So far this year the club has celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge and has other activities planned. The club hopes to continue this throughout the year and beyond. To support the club in its endeavours the club has registered with Glór na nGael and hopes to be awarded with a bronze medal from Fondúireacht Seosamh Mac Donnncha for its efforts. The club has already met some of its targets and has lots of fun things planned going forward. The club has been awarded a grant from Glór na nGael to affix Irish language signage at the Swinford Amenity Park and club house which are expected to be put in place in the next month.
In the meantime, as part of the award requirements, the club has sent out a short survey to be completed by its members to gauge their interest and ability in the language as well as planned events. The club would like to urge all members to please complete the survey which has been circulated on WhatsApp to all parents of underage players, senior team members, coaches, managers etc as soon as possible. Buíochas libh roimh ré agus go raibh maith agaibh as bhur dtacaíocht leanúnach.
The results of the recent Community Futures surveys carried out in the Killasser/ Callow area will be on display in Killasser Community Centre on Sunday, May 12, from 1 to 4pm. There was a great response to the surveys and the committee thank everyone who took the time to take part and all the volunteers who distributed and collected the surveys. Parishioners are invited to come along to see the results and vote on the projects they would like to see being prioritised over the next five years. The winners of the art competition held in the local schools will be announced and all the art will be on display. It is an opportunity for people to get together, meet members of the various committees in the parish, have a coffee and a chat.
The numbers drawn in the Swinford Community Lotto draw held on April 29, were 10, 13, 24 and 26. €70 vouchers were won by Anne Mangan, Callow and Tom McNulty, c/o The Lettuce Eat; €35 was won by Rosemary Kirrane, Circular Road, Swinford. The jackpot is now €13,000.
Connacht Pioneers are running a Pilgrimage to Lourdes on July 18, from Knock for 5 nights with full board staying at the Hotel Agenda. Contact Fr Joe Delaney for further details 087 6660408.
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Bohola.
Straide Darkness into Light Walk on behalf of Pieta House, will take place at 4.15am on the morning of May 11, in Straide. This is the first time as an official walk and the organisers would welcome you all to join them on their rural route. You can register online at www.darknessintolight.ie and click on Mayo/Straide option.
Congratulations to Harry Jordan, Bohola, who won a jackpot of €404 in the Moy Davitts 50/50 draw on Saturday, April 27. Tickets are available in the usual retail outlets and by playing on the club app - Moy Davitts GAA.
The death occurred of Michael Gallagher, formerly of Ardacarra, whose funeral took place recently in England. Michael was the brother of Eileen Gallagher and first cousin of the late Tom O'Neill of Ardacarra; Martin Brett, formerly of Listrisnane, who died on April 3, in England and whose funeral took place there recently. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
Mayo Cancer Support thanks all those who supported and facilitated its recent church gate collection at Shraheens and Bohola churches on the weekend of April 20/21. Special thanks to the volunteer collectors. A total of €258.83 was raised.
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Kilmovee.
Kilmovee Heritage invites you to join them on Monday, May 13, at 8.30pm for their Home to Mayo Bealtaine Cois Tine night. This is a free night of traditional music, song, story and dance, an interactive night to celebrate all that is good in Mayo. Home baking and refreshments on the night.
A special Oíche Cheoil fundraiser in aid of St Patrick’s church, Glann, will take place at The Brusna Inn on Friday, May 24, starting at 8pm. The Master of Ceremonies on the night will be Christy McCann who will introduce an array of musical talent, including: The Piper’s Cross Céilí Band who are the current All Ireland senior champions, The Collis family and Sylvie Golden, the Towey family; members of Kilmovee Comhaltas; and for one night only to mark this special occasion, there will be a performance from past and present members of the Tavrane School Band. The organisers are calling on past members who would like to join them on the night to get in touch by text or WhatsApp to Catriona on 086 2148123. Admission is €10 for what promises to be a wonderful night of music and memories.
Congratulations to the fourteen pupils who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 27, in Kilmovee Parish Church. They were Finnegan Cassidy, Lauren Leonard, Corey Duffy, Saoirse Leonard, Ewan Duffy, Órlaith Llongo, Luke Duffy, Rian Loughney, Emily Egan, Rudi Purcell, Vilte Gudaityte, Bentley Regan, Joscelyn Leonard, and Mia Shiel.
Classes commenced on May 2, from 10am – 11am in Kilkelly Community Centre for a 6-week course. To book your place, call Mary on 085 215 0781.
Noreen and Michael Costello from Kilkelly thank everyone who attended and donated to their tea day last week in aid of Western Alzheimer’s. An amazing €1150 was raised.
Sympathy is extended to Marian Egan, Tavrane, on the death of her brother Fr Sean Flannery, Devon, England, formerly of Ardcotton, Collooney, and also to the family, relatives and friends of Brian Jennings, Glann, who died and to the family and relatives of Margaret Higgins, Culliagh, who died recently. May they rest in peace.
