50/50 Draw
This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Sheepwalk on 22nd September and Molly Loftus of Killasser won €732. Envelopes are available in most business premises and online through www.swinfordgaa.ie where tickets can be purchased in bundles of 10/25/52 weeks. Next draw in Horkans on 29th September. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Junior Championship Relegation Playoff
Saturday 26th September 3-00pm Swinford v Ballaghaderreen in Charlestown
Under 15 Division 3A
Sunday 27th September 12pm Swinford v Ballinrobe at Robert McCallion Menorial Park
Minor B Championship Semi-Final
Saturday 3rd October 1pm Louisburgh v Swinford in Louisburgh
Senior League Div 1C
Sunday 4th October 12pm Islandeady v Swinford in Islandeady
Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and website. Match reports, when available, will be posted on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie
Underage Report:
Its been a great few weeks for our underage teams. Our Under 13 started the league Monday 31st with a one point defeat away to Charlestown on a score of 3-8 to 2-10 but they have bounced back with two very good home wins against Hollymount-Carramore and Ballina Stephenites B. On thursday 3rd they beat Hollymount-Carramore by 5-15 to 2-8 and Monday 7th they dispatched Ballina Stephenites B by 9-15 to 1-4. Castlebar Mitchels B team are the latest to be beaten on Monday last by 4-10 to 1-6. They finished the league season joint top of Divison 3A with Charlestown and Hollymount-Carramore.The team are out this Thursday against Charlestown to see who tops Divison 3A and progresses to the semi final as Group winner.
Our Under 15 team have made it three wins in a row with a fine win on Sunday morning away to Aghamore by 6-12 to 1-10. Great credit is due to the players and their management team. Next up is an home game against Ballinrobe next Sunday 27th. We currently sit nicely on top of the Divison.
Mayo Minor Management Team
Swinford GAA would like to congratulate club member, ex-player and our underage coach Damien Gavin on his appointment to the appointment to the backroom team of Enda Gilvarry and the Mayo minor team. Damien will be a great addition to the team.
Under 10 Blitz
Knockmore invited a team of our u10s to play in their annual blitz last Saturday. This competition involves 24 clubs from around the county and is a credit to Knockmore GAA.
The Swinford team played very well and ended up winning their section. They are just one team from our panel of 35 u10s and the entire u10 panel has shown great application and attitude this year. They improve with every game and we can look forward to seeing them wearing the Black & Red for the next few decades!
A special word of thanks must go out to the coaches on the day – James McNicholas, Ray Gilmore, Thomas Tuffy & Michael Devaney – and to all the underage coaches that are doing such great work for the future of the club, from u6 upwards.
East Mayo Minor Final
In terrible weather conditions we were treated to a fine game of football by two evenly matched teams in Bekan on Friday 11th Sept. Charlestown led by a goal at the break but great points from Ryan Convey, Johnny Burke, Shane Fallon and Jamie Carney and a goal & point from james Devaney in the second half saw Swinford win by two points on a scoreline of Swinford 1-13 Charlestown 1-11. Full report on our website.
Vodafone Swinford
Swinford GAA have entered into an arrangement with the Vodafone shop on Market Street where you will earn points on certain transactions which will turn into sponsorship for the club when we reach 700 points. When you are shopping within the store please mention Swinford GAA when you are paying.
Mayo GAA Club Development Draw
The results of the 4th club development draw are available at http://www.mayogaa.com/news/365850/2015_Club_Development_Draw_No_4
The club had no winners in this draw but there are two draws left to be held next month.
