Swinford Notes – 8th October 2014

Posted By Swinford Admin on Oct 8, 2014

Swinford Tri Sports AGM

The annual general meeting of the Swinford Tri Sports Club will be held on Wednesday 15th October at 9pm in The Gateway Hotel.

The Trisports Club hold training schedules all year round, with jogging, cycling and swimming organised for it’s members. All abilities are catered for and new members are always welcomed. If you are interested in joining, why not come along and find out what’s on offer.

Swinford Parish Choir

Swinford Parish Church

The Parish choir is currently looking for new members.
Both male and female singers are required. The choir hold their rehearsals at 7pm every Tuesday in the Parochial House.

If you are interested in joining or would like further details please contact Francy on 087 7625580

Swinford Garda Station

The new opening hours of Swinford Garda Station have now come into effect. The station is only open at the following times -:

Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 8pm to 9pm
Saturdays 10am to 12noon
Sundays 1pm to 2pm

Swinford GAA Fixtures

Swinford GAA Club

Friday 10th October at 8:30pm in MacHale Park, Castlebar

Under 21 Championship
Swinford v Westport

Sunday 12th October at 1:00pm in MacHale Park, Castlebar

County B Junior Championship Final Replay
Swinford v Westport

Any changes to the fixtures will be posted on Swinford GAA’s Facebook, Twitter and Website.

Meelick 25 Drive

The 25 card games in Meelick will resume on Tuesday 14th October at 9pm in Meelick Community Centre. All are welcomed to attend.

Gateway Hotel 25 Drive Results

The winners of the 25 Drive held in The Gateway Hotel on Sunday 5th October were -:

Val Hyland and TP Loftus
Mary Callaghan and Eddie Bradican
Tom Bradican and Michael Lynsky

The 25 card games to be held on the 12th and 19th October will be in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit, Castlebar and the Coombe Baby Unit, Coombe Hospital, Dublin.

Your support for these fundraising games would be greatly appreciated.

Swinford GAA 50/50 Draw

This week’s 50/50 draw was worth €1071 and was won by May Rowley.

The next draw will take place in Heaneys, Killasser on Tuesday 13th October.

Draw envelopes are widely available in Swinford’s shops and businesses and you can now play online.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated and who knows YOU may be the lucky winner next week.

Swinford Golf / Soccer Draw Results

The results of Draw No. 24 which was held in Swinford Golf Club on Wednesday 1st October are -:

€1000
Brian Convey, Swinford and Donal Benson, Swinford

€300
Frank Durkan, Glenn Daragh, Swinford

€200
Suzanne Golden, Craggaballa, Swinford

Thanks to everyone who supported the draw. The next draw will commence on 22nd November. To join contact Donal Benson or John Sheahan and a reminder that the draw is confined to 250 members.