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Swinford Notes Novemebr 20th 2019
Swinford Literary Festival Friday Nov. 23rd to Sunday Nov. 24th Swinford’s Inaugural Literary Festival takes place over the weekend of the 23-24 November, 2019. Swinford250 celebrates and aims to enhance the cultural life of Swinford and the wider surrounding areas. This is a new and accessible festival for adults and children and is focused on the literary arts – Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry and will be experienced through readings, workshops and performances. Appearing at the Inaugural Swinford Literary Festival will be: • Pat McCarrick...
read moreSwinford Notes November 13th 2019
Barnacogue N.S. Swinford Baby & Toddler Group Our baby & toddler group commences on Monday 25th November & runs every Monday from 9.30am to 11.00am in the school hall. Lots of great stories, toys, activities, crafts & fun! Come along for a chat & a cuppa. Contact 094 9367440 for further information. Befriending Programme. Mayo North East are looking for volunteers to befriend 3 Syrian families in Swinford. The volunteers will assist the families in home management and social activities. Two people will visit the...
read moreSwinford Parish Newsletter November 10th 2019
Below is a PDF link to this weekends parish newsletter. If you wish to include something in the newsletter. e-mail swinews@hotmail.com Newsletter November 10th
read moreSwinford Notes 6th November 2019
Befriending Programme. Mayo North East are looking for volunteers to befriend 3 Syrian families in Swinford. The volunteers will assist the families in home management and social activities. Two people will visit the families for 1-2 hours a week at a time that suits the families. Volunteers will be required to take part in an interview, Garda vetting and 2 training sessions. Volunteers must be over 18. If you are interested please contact Patricia Crawley on 087 2135960 or email patriciacrawley@mayonortheast.com Swinford Go Getters...
read moreSwinford Parish Newsletter November 3rd 2019
Below is a PDF link to this weekends parish newsletter. If you wish to include something in the newsletter. e-mail swinews@hotmail.com Newsletter November 3rd
read more`Swinford Notes 30th October 2019
Swinford Indoor Market Swinford Indoor Country Market will be open for business on Saturday November 2nd between hours of 9.30am and 2pm. There will be a large variety of handcrafted, homemade and locally produced goods including honey, Jams, homemade breads, pastries, quiches, eggs, Dexter beef and seasonal vegetables. Crochet and knit garments, toys and novelty hats, bespoke tote bags and zero waste products. There will also be Organic candles and melts, jewellery, pictures, family tree frames, cards, felted goods, Usborne books, wooden...
read moreSwinford Parish Newsletter October 27th 2019
Below is a PDF link to this weekends parish newsletter. If you wish to include something in the newsletter. e-mail swinews@hotmail.com Newsletter October 27th
read moreSwinford Notes October 23rd 2019
Féile na Samhna The 9th annual Féile na Samhna will take place in Swinford this Bank holiday weekend October 26th to 28th. Sessions in local pubs. Events free unless otherwise stated. Saturday 26th: Singing workshops – English and as Gaeilge – with Kathryn and Seamus Tiernan. 11am to 12pm – Primary school children. 12noon to 1pm – Post primary students & adults Venue Swinford NS Newly composed tune Competition : 12pm in the Gateway Everyone welcome to come and hear at least 13 wonderful musicians perform their “Tunes for Swinford”...
read moreSwinford Parish Newsletter October 20th 2019
Below is a PDF link to this weekends parish newsletter. If you wish to include something in the newsletter. e-mail swinews@hotmail.com Newsletter October 20th
read moreSwinford Notes October 16th 2019
Buildings of Mayo Photo Exhibition This touring photographic exhibition is visiting Swinford Cultural Centre this month. It promotes the publication of the Mayo survey of the built heritage of the county. The Photo exhibition will take place from October 12th 2019 Until October 25th 2019. It will also be open for people to view during Library hours from 12pm-5pm Tuesday to Friday (Except when the hall is booked for classes/events). All welcome. Swinford & District Gardening Club Michael Bell of Birdwatch Ireland will give a talk on...
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