Happy Christmas to all our readers, visitors, supporters and to all with a connection to Swinford and those who wish they had a connection with Swinford.
Here is a run down of all the entertainment in Swinford over the Holidays.
Thursday 15th Dec
Christmas Party for Children in the Gateway Hotel from 4pm to 6pm in aid of Enable Ireland Safari Club, Castlebar and Irish Kidney Association. Admission is €3 per child.
Traditional Music Session in Bolands Bar from 9-30pm.
Friday 16th Dec
There is social dancing with music by Billy Corcoran in the function room of The Gateway Hotel. Admisison €8
Saturday 17th Dec
Live music in Quinns Bar with Rambling Bob
Live music in The Gateway Hotel with Mick Mulherin and His Merry Men and The Mulloy Brothers.
Swinford Choir will be Carol Singing at Tesco from 4-30pm to 5-30pm in aid of Mayo Down Syndrone Association.
Sunday 18th Dec
The talented young musicians and dancers of Swinford Comhaltas will be hostinga traditional session in Swinford Cultural Centre from 1pm.
In The Gateway Hotel – RPM Christmas Raffle with music from Gerry Carney
Thursday 22nd Dec
Traditional Music Session in Melletts from 9-30pm.
Friday 23rd Dec
Live music from Tall Trees in The Gateway Hotel. Over 18’s only.
Swinford GAA Christmas special draw in The Whitehouse Bar at 9pm.
Mark Finn is playing in Quinns Bar.
Christmas Eve
Live music with Padraic McNeela in The Gateway Hotel.
St. Stephens Night
Live music with Padraic McNeela in Quinns Bar.
Ann’s Country Mix in Franks Place, Killasser.
Wednesday 28th Dec
Comedy Hypnotist Adrian Knight in The Gateway Hotel Admission €15 Doors open 8-30pm Show starts 9-30pm.
Thursday 29th Dec
Lip Sync Battle in The Whitehouse Bar
Traditional Music Session in Sheepwalk Bar from 9-30pm
Friday 30th Dec
Concert with Tall Trees in Killasser Community Centre. Adm €15 Details at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tall-trees-xmas-concert-tickets-29113883409
Live music with The Lunar Ticks in The Gateway Hotel
New Years Eve
Live music with Padraic McNeela in The Gateway Hotel.
Ann’s Country Mix in Franks Place, Killasser.
In Quinns Bar, Eddie Mac is playing.
New Years Day
Martin Gorman will be playing Quinns Bar.
I will add further details of entertainment in Swinford as I receive them. There is also a host of pubs in Swinford to enjoy the craic over the Christmas and New Year.