Barnacogue National School Christmas Fair
Barnacogue N.S. will host a Christmas Fair on 6th December from 10am to 2 pm. Come along and get into the Christmas Spirit with carol singing, live music and refreshments on the day. If you are looking to purchase Christmas gifts & crafts this is the place to come with handmade gifts, Christmas logs, personalised decorations, home baking & lots more available on the day!
We also have a large amount of brand new (ex-shop stock) Christmas decorations & supplies such as napkins, tableware & mats, available at low, low prices.
For further information, contact the school on 094 9367440 or check out our face book page for further updates and photos.
Santa Claus Visit/Kiddie Tractor Run
Look who is coming to Swinford to help celebrate Swinford250.
On December 8th Swinford 250 are holding Swinford’s first Kiddies Tractor Run followed by one lucky local child switching on our Swinford Christmas lights.
Choirs from the community will sing us into the Christmas season. Be a part of it. Save the date.
Christmas Concert
There is a special concert in Swinford Church on Friday December 6th in memory of Adele Gavin.
All proceeds are going to Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Befriending Programme.
Mayo North East are looking for volunteers to befriend 3 Syrian families in Swinford. The volunteers will assist the families in home management and social activities. Two people will visit the families for 1-2 hours a week at a time that suits the families. Volunteers will be required to take part in an interview, Garda vetting and 2 training sessions. Volunteers must be over 18.
If you are interested please contact Patricia Crawley on 087 2135960 or email patriciacrawley@mayonortheast.com
Helene Henry Kilchrist Swinford, Killasser and Chicago.
A Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Swinford on Saturday Dec 7th 2019 at 10 am to remember Helene.
A book of condolences will be available in the Church for everyone to sign / leave a message and this will be sent to her family.
Her funeral took place recently in Chicago.
Swinford Go Getters
Swinford Go Getters are a social activities club for over 55’s who meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We play a variety of games including Boccia, bucket ball and parachute games. We also play skittles, ball and bean bag games which are part of the Go for Life Games designed to provide gentle exercise. You decide what you enjoy and you can try a variety of games or stick to one, it’s up to you. From time we add new games and are open to suggestions and new ideas. All games are designed to be played sitting or standing.
We are always looking for new members and if you would like to help out in any way, we would be happy to meet you. Just come along to any of our games mornings or call us on 087 904 9723
The following are dates for the rest of 2019 to be held at Swinford Cultural Centre from 10.30 to 12.30 Admission €3 Refreshments served :-
Thursday 12th December Special Christmas event with our very popular tombola, music, dance and much more.
Swinford Comhaltas
The December Thursday Night Sessions (9-30pm) are as follows
5th December Quinns
12th December Bolands
19th December Whitehouse with youth session from 7-30pm
2nd January Melletts
Swinford GAA
This weeks draw was held in Horkans and Dolores Gilmartin of Belass, Foxford won €501
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 weeks draw is in Bolands on 10th Dcember . Draw envelopes available for €2 each or 3 for €5
Swinford GAA EGM
Swinford GAA EGM will be in the Gateway Hotel on Sunday 8th December at 6pm. There are a number of officer roles and executive positions to be filled. Please contact the club secretary at secretary.swinford.mayo@gaa.ie for a nomination form and closing date for nominations is the 7th December.
Swinford Community Lotto
The Winning numbers
03,12,13,26
€70 Local Shopping Voucher Winners
Kevin mc cabe culmore
J.A c/o Padraig Horkans
3 Number Winners.
Cora O’Connell Scoil Muire agus Padraig
Declan Harte London
Next draw on Monday the 9th of December in Quinns Bar
Swinford Golf Club
Results 01 Dec
Gents 14 Hole Stableford
1st Andy Murphy 35pts
2nd Rob Thornburgh 32pts
Golf Club Card Game
Results from Thursday 28th November winners were Ann Rowley, Mary Callaghan, Philip Irwin, Matt Duggan, Maureen Morley & Mary Higgins
Spots were won by Josie Prendergast, Detta Ryder, Margaret Sweeney & Tom Durkan
Raffle prizes were won by Detta Ryder, Phyllis Bredican & Tom Durkan
Game continues every Thursday night at 9pm
Swinford Cultural Centre
Events and classses that will be held in Swinford Cultural Centre this coming week are as follows.
THURSDAY 5th: 1pm-2pm-Pat Kirby-Bums & Tums
3.30pm-8pm-Morrison Ballet
8.15pm-9.15pm-Pat Kirby-Yoga
FRIDAY 6th: 9am-11am- Slimway
2pm-5pm- Indoor Market-Set up
SATURDAY 7th: 9am-4pm-Christmas Indoor Market
SUNDAY 8th: 9am-4pm-Christmas Indoor Market
MONDAY 9th: 1pm-2pm-Pat Kirby-Yogalates
4.30pm-6.30pm-Slimway
7.30pm-8.30pm-Pat Kirby-Candlelight Yogalates
TUESDAY 10th: 4pm-5pm-Jiving Juniors
WEDNESDAY 12th: 4pm-8pm-Giggles Drama Group
8pm-10pm- Active Minds
For further event details about booking a room contact: (094) 9052006/087-4007045
Yogalates & Bums & Tums
2 Yogalates Classes Run Every Monday In The Cultural Centre Swinford.
First at 1pm Lunchtime Yogalates, this is a 45 minute Class. The second is Yogalates By Candlelight at 7pm and runs for 1 Hour. Both Classes are For Beginners so join anytime and Classes are Pay As You Go. We start with Yoga Poses so you can start To Heal and Breathe Then Pilates For Strengthening Your Core, then we move on To Stretching To Renew Your Muscles and Help with Posture and Finish with Relaxation. Please Bring your own Mat, Blanket and Cushion. This is Good For Chronic Conditions, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, High Blood Pressure & Fatigue To name a few. For further Information please Contact Ros on 0872617309
Bums & Tums in The Cultural Centre every Thursday Lunchtime at 1pm. A 45 min Class To Strengthen and Stretch Those Problem errors and help tone and scuplt your Body. Classes Run Throughout The Summer Join anytime, Pay As You Go. For further information Please Contact Ros on 0872617309.
Craobh Eo Mayo Woodturners
Are you thinking of taking up a new hobby, but not sure what? Have you an interest in woodturning? Craobh Eo are the Mayo chapter of the Irish Woodturners Guild. We meet every 2nd Thursday at the old schoolhouse in Aughamore at 8pm. Our membership is comprised of people of all ages and from all walks of life. New members would be most welcome. For more info visit www.craobheowoodturners.com
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