Swinford Notes 4th May 2016
Swinford Indoor Country Market
Swinford Indoor Country Market is on Saturday the 7th of May from 9.30-2pm at Swinford Cultural Centre (beside the new library).
As always we have a busy day planned for the whole family.
Our wide range of lovely stalls are there with a large variety of local produce on offer: veg, cakes, breads, preserves, plants, crafts, jewellery and much more will be available.
A work shop will be running for the kids and we’re supporting the fund for an ISPCA inspector for Mayo. Live music will be playing and you can enjoy it while having a break at The Railway Cafe.
Swinford Tidytowns
Swinford has entered the 2016 Mayo Litter League. The judging of the 2016 Mayo Litter League commenced on Thursday the 21st of April. The competition runs from April through to September. We are asking everyone to help us out in the Mayo Litter League competition. We will continue our regular litter picks on Wednesday evenings at 7 and Saturday mornings at 11. We would ask everyone to keep the footpaths outside their premises litter and weed free. The judges can call around at any time! Further information on swinfordtidytowns.com
Kilkelly Rd and Park Rd Clean Up
Swinford Camera Club
Swinford camera clubs next meeting is this Wednesday the 4th of May. We meet as usual every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening at 8pm in the Gateway Hotel in Swinford.
New members as always is very welcome We hold a “monthly theme” here in the club and the theme for May is, “Bridges”. The theme for March was “Flowers” and Aprils theme was “Animals & Birds”. Club members are reminded that you can bring your theme photos in at the next meeting.
Heartfulness, Relaxation and Meditation
Monday 16th May at 7pm in the Parochial House Swinford
Free and open to all over 16 years
Contact 086 0700681 if you require further information.
Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland Mayo Branch, are looking for cyclists to take part in Giro De Baile on the 31st July 2016. All registration fees will be covered and sponsorship card provided.
Please contact Bernadette/Doreen on 0949060305 for more information.
Community Games Swimming
Swinford Community Games swimming will be held in Ballina pool on Saturday 7th May at 6.45pm.
Entry fee €5 per competitor for more information please contact Pauline McCallion on 087 6536716.
MAYO ASSOCIATION OF SHOTOKAN KARATE NEW CLASS
AC 2016 Spring Series
Swinford Athletic Clubs annual Spring Series sponsored by O’Connells Pharmacy will run on Wednesday evenings, commencing in April and continuing into Mayo as follows:
6th April – Killasser 5km
13th April – Meelick 5km
20th April – Bohola 5km
27th April Midfield 5km
4th May – Callow 5km
11th May – Swinford 5km
18th May – Foxford 5km
All runs start at 7pm with registration from 6.45pm at the venues.
Entry fee: €2.00 for members, €5.00 for non members.
After run refreshments. Everybody welcome to walk, run or jog.
U12’s to be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Alan Bracken 087 6340111, Peter Hynes 087 9014211 or Padraic Walsh 086 8738691.
Gateway Results
Here is the results of card game held in the Gateway Hotel on Sunday 1st May
Card winners
1st Patricia & Kieran Rowley
2nd and 3rd shared by
Brian McNulty & John Gallagher
Cannon Michael Joyce & Jack Pidgeon.
The proceeds of this week’s game and next week’s (Sunday 8th May) game at 8.30pm will go to the Swinford Agriculture Show, please support, thank you.
Swinford Community Lotto Results
Swinford Community Lotto Results for May 3rd 2016
50/50 Draw
This weeks draw was held in Horkans and Seamus Golden won €632. Thanks to all our supporters.
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 is in Bolands on the 10th May. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.
Upcoming GAA Fixtures:
May 5th 7pm
Under 14 League Division 6
Westport St. Patricks v Swinford in Westport
May 7th 11am
Under 10 Go Games Group B
Swinford v Bohola Moy Davitts at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
May 7th 6pm
Senior League Division 1E
Swinford v Tourmakeady at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
May 8th 12pm
Senior League Division 1C
Swinford v Cill Chomain at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
May 9th 7pm
Under 14 League Division 3
Neale v Swinford in Cong
May 9th 7pm
Under 12 Spring League B
Swinford v Ballintubber at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
Under 12 Spring League K
Swinford v Ballintubber at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
Any changes will be posted on Facebook, twitter and swinfordgaa.ie
