Swinford Notes – 10th June 2015
VTOS Further Education Centre Open Day
VTOS Swinford is hosting an Open Day on Wednesday 17th June 2015 from 11am – 2pm. All unemployed adults are welcome to come along to find out more about the Computer and Business Course which is due to start in September 2015. Visitors will have an opportunity to discuss their options, meet staff and students and take a tour of the building.
Light refreshments will be served.
For further information please contact Emer Mullins on 094 9251928, email emermullins@msletb.ie or visit their website – www.swinfordvtos.com
Please note that due to the ongoing construction work for the “Spirit of Place Project”, there will be no parking in the ground of the centre. However, the centre will remain open and there will be pedestrian access.
We Banjo 3 Live In Swinford
The Gateway Hotel is delighted to welcome the award-winning We Banjo 3 to Swinford. The Galway group will be performing live in the hotel to launch their new ‘Live In Galway’ album this Friday 12th June and because of their busy international touring schedule this is their only launch date in Ireland.
Tickets are still available from the Gateway Hotel on 094 9252156 for what promises to be an absolutely fantastic night of live music and craic.
Tickets cost €20
Doors open: 7:30pm
Show starts: 8:30pm
Lough Derg Pilgrimage
The Achonry Diocese is organising a three day pilgrimage to Lough Derg from Monday to Wednesday 20th – 22nd July.
Island admission €70 for adults, €65 for seniors, €59.50 for students.
For further information, please contact Fr. John Maloney on 094 9367031 or email jmaloney@achonrydiocese.org
Swinford & District Gardening Club Trips
Swinford Gardening Club outings are always enjoyable and an ideal way to visit new and exciting places. On Sunday 19th July, they will be visiting Strokestown Park House Famine Museum and Garden and their three day tour of Wicklow and Kildare will be leaving Swinford on Monday 10th August.
The Osprey Hotel, Naas will be the base for the tour with visits to Belvedere House & Gardens, Newbridge Silver Museum, Newbridge Shopping Centre, Glendalough, Russborough House & Gardens, Blessington Lakes, Fern Hill Garden Centre and a guided tour of Curragh Military Barracks & Museum.
Cost of tour: €240 pp sharing, single supplement €60.
Non-members welcome.
For enquiries and bookings, please contact Angela on 087 6520311.
Swinford Community Lotto Results
The winning numbers for June 8th
4, 10, 24, 27
€70 local shopping voucher winners:
John Howley, Dunmaynor, Killasser
McNeela’s, Main Street, Swinford
3 number winners:
Patricia Flannery, Clogher, Claremorris
William Groarke, Gerrytonane
There were no jackpot winners and the Jackpot now stands at €17,600.
The next draw will be held on Monday 15th June in Boland’s Bar.
Siamsa Seipeil 2015
As announced in our featured article here, Phil Coulter, one of Ireland’s finest artistes of all time will be playing in Swinford Church on Friday 31st July. Phil will be joined by special guests on the night which will be announced at a later date.
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening of music & song in the wonderful venue that is Swinford Church.
You can buy tickets online from the Swinford GAA website or directly from O’Connells Pharmacy, the Gateway Hotel & Melletts Newsagents. You can also get your ticket by contacting Mick on 087 6837564. Tickets cost €25.
Siamsa Seipeil is proudly sponsored by VPR Accountancy 087 2619442
Siamsa Sraide Festival
The 31st Siamsa Sraide will be held in Swinford from the 31st July to 5th August.
Highlights for this years festival will include Phil Coulter & Friends, Crossroads ceili with Glenside and Copperplate Ceili Bands, open air dancing to Patrick Feeney and Michael English, Heritage Day with music and street stalls, Old Harvest Fair Day & International Busking Competitions with a €2500 prize fund, Arts Concert including poetry, sean-nos singing & dancing, and traditional music with All-Ireland Fleadh Ceol winners.
Plan your holidays to coincide with this years Siamsa Sraide Festival and have the craic with locals and visitors free on the streets of Swinford.
Siamsa Sraide Fringe Events
Siamsa Sraide places a lot of emphasis on workshops for children. This years tutoring will include creative dance classes, West African drumming and music classes commencing on Monday 27th July. Classes will be held in Scoil Muire agus Treasa.
Siamsa Sraide organisers acknowledge financial assistance from Mayo County Council Arts, Foras na Gaeilge and CCE Swinford.
Swinford GAA 50/50 Draw
Lightning strikes twice…. Congratulations to Tommy Dyna Feeney who won €711 in this week’s 50/50 Draw.
The next Swinford GAA 50/50 draw will take place in Moore’s on Tuesday 16th June.
Draw envelopes are widely available in Swinford’s shops and businesses at €2 each or 3 for €5. You can also get your tickets online through the Swinford GAA store where tickets can be purchased in bundles of 10, 20, or 52 weeks.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated and who knows next week you could be the lucky one……..
Gateway Hotel 25 Drive Results
The winners of the 25 Drive held in the Gateway Hotel on Sunday 7th June were
1st & 2nd (shared)
Virginia Heeran and Seamus Gallagher
2nd & 3rd (shared)
Brian McNulty and John Gallagher
Bernard Callaghan and John Byrne
Ann McNeela and Esther Munnelly
Michael Lynskey and Mary Lynskey
The next 25 drive in the Gateway Hotel will be at 8:30pm on Sunday 14th June.
New card players are always welcomed.
Humbert Challenge Triathlon
As highlighted in our featured article here, Swinford Tri Sports are once again hosting the Humbert Challenge Triathlon will take place on Sunday 28th June.
The Humbert Challenge Triathlon is an Olympic distance triathlon which involves a 1500m swim in the beautiful Callow Lake, a 44k cycle and a 10k run. Last years event not only attracted a great level of local participation but also competitors from all over the country and beyond.
Swinford Tri Sports continues to provide regular training and new members are always welcomed.
To enter the Humbert Challenge Triathlon 2015 log on to www.triathlonireland.com or for further details contact 087 2805222
Killasser Community Centre 50/50 Draw
The next Killasser Community Centre 50/50 Draw will be held in Frank’s Place on Sunday 5th July.
€5 per entry and guaranteed winner every month!
Your support is very much appreciated.
Draw Envelopes are currently available in Frank’s Place, Carramore National School, Killasser National School, Gavaghan’s Mace, The Sheepwalk Bar, Quinn’s Bar, Swinford Credit Union, Gateway Hotel, Swinford Post Office, Moore’s, Mellett’s Newsagents and Pub.
Further information is available on the Killasser Centre Facebook Page or you can email killassercommunitycentre@gmail.com for more details.
Swinford GAA Club
Saturday 13th June at 11am in Robert McCallion Memorial Park
Under 8
Swinford v Bohola Moy Davitts
Saturday 13th June at 6pm in Killala
Junior Championship
Killala v Swinford
Thursday 18th June at 7pm in Robert McCallion Memorial Park
Under 14 Championship
Swinford v Islandeady
Any changes to the fixtures will be posted on Swinford GAA’s Facebook, Twitter and Website.
Match reports, when available, will be posted on Swinford GAA’s Website.
Swinford Scouts Waiting List
Anyone wishing to place their child on Swinford Scouts waiting list may do so by emailing: swinfordmayo24@gmail.com – please include the child’s name, date of birth and a contact number.
Age groups are as follows – Beavers 6/7/8 years, Cubs 9/10/11 years, Scouts 12-15 years, Ventures over 15 years.
Spaces will be offered on a first come basis. The availability of spaces in September will also be dependent on having sufficient leaders on board to facilitate weekly meetings and events.
Scout Leaders Required
Swinford Mayo 24 Scouts is currently looking to recruit new leaders for September 2015. If you are able to give an hour per week and you are interested in learning new skills along with sharing your own skills and life experiences, then Swinford Scouts are looking to hear from you.
For application forms and further information please contact Breege McHugh on 087 6704337 or email swinfordmayo24@gmail.com.
No past scouting experience required as full training will be provided.
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