All of us at Swinford.ie wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
Class of 1997 School Reunion
The Scoil Muire agus Padraig Leaving Cert class of 1997 are having their school reunion on Friday, December 29th
The night will consist of a remembrance mass for deceased classmates at 7:30pm in the Gym Balcony in Scoil Muire agus Padraig.
Afterwards, there will be refreshments in the Gateway Hotel.
The night will offer a rare chance to catch up with old friends over the Christmas period.
For more information, please call 087-2473657
Killasser Folk Group/Gospel Choir
Any singers and musicians interested in forming a folk group/gospel choir in the Killasser area please contact Marie Anne Noone at 087 9035533 or e-mail frjohnd@gmail.com or marieanne.noone@gmail.com Membership from outside Killasser very welcome.
Swinford GAA 50/50 Draw
This week’s draw was held in Melletts and Margaret McHale of Parke, Castlebar won €517. 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 Whitehouse on 27th December
Draw envelopes are available at €2 and 3 for €5 and online at www.swinfordgaa.ie
Swinford Athletics Club
The Swinford AC Annual Christmas Run takes place on Wednesday December 27th at 11am in Midfield. It’s a 5k walk/run with registration in Julian’s from 10.30am.
This years charity to benefit from your donations is the Jack and Jill Foundation and the run is in memory of Hope Rose Caulfield, Kiltimagh. We hope this event will be well supported as it’s a very worthy charity.
There will be tea, biscuits and maybe even cake after! So, what else would you be doing on the 27th???
Swinford Football Club
Week 51 Fixtures
We will begin posting fixtures at the beginning of the 2018 season.
Swinford Comhaltas
Thursday 21st Dec Melletts
Thursday 28th Dec Sheepwalk
Thursday 4th Jan Gateway
Thursday 11th Jan Quinns
Thursday 18th Jan Horkans
Thursday 25th Jan Bolands
Swinford Cultural Centre
There will be a full diary of Classes/Events published on the first Wednesday of the New Year.
Swinford Cultural Centre would like to wish all the users of the facility and the people of Swinford a Happy and peaceful Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
If you have any queries or to book a room Contact: 094-9052006/087 4007045 (9am-5.30pm Week days. Text outside of these hours) or email sccbookings@mayococo.ie
B – Fit Swinford
Fitness classes take place in Swinford Community Centre on Monday 8-30pm – 9-30pm, Wednesday morning 9-30am – 10-30am (Women only), Wednesday 8pm – 9pm and Saturday 11am – 12pm. €6/€3 student pay as you go. Contact Alan 087 2397225/ Declan 087 6725419
Classes take a break for 2 weeks from 19th December.
Early year’s music course
Barney’s Busy Bee’s parents and toddlers are holding a Sound World Early Years Music course, every Wednesday 10am and 11.30am in Barnacogue NS. This is a learning and development programme with many fun filled music activities, with parent and child interact, Cost €3. Any queries contact Barnacogue NS on 0949367440 or 0872024788.
Swinford Mens Shed
Workshop continues every Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm at the Mens Shed at Kilkelly Road, Swinford.
Swinford Community Lotto
The numbers for The Community Lotto are as follows.
7, 11, 14 & 29
There was no winner of the Jackpot, which next week will be €16,000
€70 Shopping Voucher winners are as follows
Teresa Costello Scoil Muire agus Padraig
Anna Forkin, Tubbercurry
3 Number winners
Katie Rowley & Kevin Powell C/o Quinns
Anne Reynolds, Brackloon
Angela Moore, Meelick
M. Smith C/o Julians
Next weeks draw is on December 27th in Julians
Operation Transformation in the Mayo Region for Family Carers Ireland
It is that time of year again!! Due to the success of the last 2 years events we are looking again for participants. It will be starting right after the xmas. A fitness and Nutrition plan will be put in place for each person with a makeover afterwards!. For more info please contact 094 9060305/086 3775702
Golf Club 25 Card Game
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