Swinford Notes – 14th January 2015
Meelick Irish Countrywomen’s Association
The next meeting of the Meelick Guild of the ICA is tonight (Wednesday 14th January) at 8:30pm in the Meelick Community Centre. New & past members welcome. Phone Judith on 086 0749103 for more details.
Small Electrical Appliance Collection
Swinford National School are holding a small electrical appliance collection. You can drop off any unwanted electrical appliances into the school hall on the senior side of Swinford National School on the following dates, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January. Drop off times are from 9:10am to 4:00pm on both days.
Please note, this will be a Small Electrical Appliance Collection only.
Further details, including a list of items that can be recycled, are found on the Swinford Tidy Towns website
Swinford Golf Club 25 Drive Results
The winners of the 25 Drive held in Swinford Golf Club on Thursday 8th January were -:
1st
Eileen Geraghty and Noreen Geraghty
2nd & 3rd (shared)
Verona McNulty and Tom Durkin
Mary Byrne and Virginia Heeran
Winners of the Spot Prizes
Verona McNulty and Tom Durkin
Mary Byrne and Virginia Heeran
Raffle Winners
1st Gerry Ronayne
2nd Noreen Geraghty
3rd Maureen Morley
The next Swinford Golf Club 25 drive will be on Thursday 15th January at 9pm. Everyone is welcomed to attend.
Swinford Golf / Soccer Draw Results
The results of Draw No. 3 which was held in The Sheepwalk Bar on Saturday 3rd January are -:
€1000
Judith Holme, Meelick, Swinford
€300
Keelan Gillogly, Ballina Road, Swinford
€200
Michael Rowley, Logcurragh, Swinford
Swinford Community Lotto Results
The winning numbers for January 12th
2, 15, 18, 30
€70 local shopping voucher winners:
Michael King, Kinaffe
Jeannie Rowley
€35 winners:
No Winners
There were no jackpot winners and the Jackpot now stands at €13,400.
The next draw will be held on Monday 19th January in Frank’s Place, Killasser.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Ecumenical Service
The Ecumenical Service for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice’s Let Love Shine A Light appeal will take place on Sunday 18th January in St. John’s Rest and Care Centre, Knock commencing at 3:45pm.
All those for whom lights were sponsored on the Tree of Light will be prayed for at the service. All are welcomed to attend.
Free Recycling Of Christmas Trees
Mayo County Council have made arrangements for the recycling of Christmas Trees after the Christmas Season. There are numerous Christmas Tree recycling depots around County Mayo where you can drop off your Christmas Tree for free.
Any person in the Swinford and surrounding areas who wishes to avail of this service is invited to deposit their used Christmas Tree into the Mayo County Council Pound, Kilkelly Road, Swinford before Saturday 17th January.
Please ensure that all decorations are removed from the trees prior to recycling.
A full list of all the Christmas Tree drop off locations in County Mayo can be found on the Swinford Tidy Towns website.
For further information, please contact the Environment Section of Mayo County Council Tel : 094 9024444 or Email : environment@mayococo.ie
Aras Attracta 25 Drive Results
The winners of the 25 Drive held in Aras Attracta on Sunday 11th January were -:
1st (shared)
Philip Moore and Tommy Bredican
Mary Lynskey and Michael Lynskey
2nd & 3rd (shared)
Eileen Geraghty and Noreen Geraghty
John Byrne and Bernard Callaghan
Michael Moran and Gerry Moran
Winners of the Spot Prizes
John Byrne and Bernard Callaghan
Michael Moran and Gerry Moran
Raffle Winners
1st Sean Duffy
2nd Attracta Gavney
3rd T.P Loftus
The next 25 drive will be held on Sunday 18th January at 8:30pm in Aras Attracta. New card players are always welcomed.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann AGM
The Michael Davitt Branch CCE will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th January at 8:30pm in the Gateway Hotel.
The County Board CCE will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Friday 23rd January at 9pm in the Gateway Hotel.
Swinford GAA Executive Meeting
Swinford GAA Club will be holding an Executive Meeting on Sunday 18th January at 6pm in the Gateway Hotel.
Swinford GAA Club would like to congratulate Mark Forkan on making the Mayo U21 team currently taking part in the Hastings Cup and Stephen Henry on making the Sligo IT team in the FBD League.
Swinford GAA 50/50 Draw
This week’s draw was worth €1072 and was won by Rachel Hunt of Carracastle.
The next draw will take place in the Gateway Hotel, Swinford on Tuesday 20th January.
Draw envelopes are widely available in Swinford’s shops and businesses plus you can also play online.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated and who knows, maybe YOU will be next week’s lucky winner!
Female Athlete Of The Year
Congratulations to Michaela Walsh, who won the ‘ARCU Irish Female Athlete Of The Year’ award reflecting her outstanding 2014 season.
In 2014 Michaela represented Ireland at the World Junior Olympics in Beijing and secured sixth place. Michaela was also awarded the Swinford Athletic Club’s ‘Athlete Of The Year’ for the fifth year in a row at their recent annual awards night.
Meelick 25 Drive Results
The winners of the 25 Drive held in Meelick Community Centre on Tuesday 13th January were -:
1st
Tom Bredican and Philip Moore
2nd
Val Hyland and Gerry Moran
3rd
Mary Higgins and Patty Hanley
Winners of the Spot Prizes
Cannon Joyce and Brian McNulty
Mary Higgins and Patty Hanley
Raffle Winners
1st Gerry Moran
2nd Val Hyland
3rd Maureen Morley
4th Pat Molloy
The next Meelick 25 drive will be on Tuesday 20th January at 9pm in Meelick Community Centre. New card players are always welcomed.
Relaxation & Meditation Classes
Are you having difficulty with any of the following – :
• Anxiety/Panic
• Lack of concentration
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Tension headaches, etc
Relaxation & Meditation/Mindfulness Classes will be commencing on Wednesday 28th January from 7:30pm to 9pm in the Swinford Cultural Centre
To book a place or for further information contact Yvonne on 087 2708294
Anseo!
The Killasser / Knock Schools publication is an idea gift for anyone who has connections with Killasser.
There are still some copies available from Michael Murphy, Kathleen McNulty, Eamonn Hyland, Theresa Convey, Frank’s Place, Gavaghan’s Mace and Mellett’s in Swinford.
If you have a forthcoming event or notice that you would like mentioned in next weeks Swinford Notes, please email: Swinfordnotes@swinford.ie
