Resilience Building Course for Children in Swinford Cultural Centre – Starting Tuesday 16th January 2018
- 10-week programme to assist children build resilience and self-esteem.
- Working in small groups, the children will learn important skills and techniques to deal with everyday worries and stresses through fun and interactive activities.
- The course will be given by Laura Murtagh, Educational Psychologist and Primary Teacher.
- It will take place on Tuesdays at 4.30 – 5.30 for 7-9 year-olds and from 5.30 to 6.30 for 10-12 year- olds.
- To book a place email laura@educationalpsychologist.ie. Booking is essential as places are limited to a maximum of 10 per group.
- The cost of the 10-week course is €120.
- For more information about the course please click here.
Humbert Duathlon
Swinford Triathlon are hosting Series 4 of Ireland West Duathlon Series on Sunday February 25th 2018 at 10am. This is an open event and involves a 4.5 km run followed by a 20km cycle and ending with a 3km run. The course is flat and is suitable for both the novice and the more experienced competitor. If you do not feel like doing the full event, there is always the option of participating in a relay team. Further details relating to course and entry are available from www.swinfordtriathlon.com. Any difficulties please contact info@swinfordtriathlon.com
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 weeks draw was held in Quinns and Erin Rochford of Doonmaynor, Killasser won €410.
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 Sheepwalk on 23rd January.
Draw envelopes are available at €2 and 3 for €5 and online at www.swinfordgaa.ie
Swinford GAA News
All members are asked to attend.Player Registration
Club player registration will take place on Saturday 20th January 12pm to 2pm in Gateway Hotel for all teams
Swinford Athletics Club 50/50 Draw
Last week’s draw was held in Amenity Park and Gareth O’Donnell, Curryane won €171.
Swinford Football Club
Swinford FC Club Crest
Week 3 Fixture:
Wednesday 17th January 8pm Westaro Masters League Division 2
Round 9 Kiltimagh Knock United v Swinford FC
Swinford Golf/Soccer 250 Draw
Swinford Golf/Soccer Draw 4th draw results
1st €1000 David Ronayne/Alan Kenny
2nd €300 Nigel Bourke
3rd €200 James Henry
There are 2 draws every month for 12 months, thanks to all for your support. All results are available on the Golf Club and Soccer Club websites.
Swinford & District Gardening Club
Swinford & District Gardening Club Annual Dinner will take place on Saturday 27th January at 8pm in the Gateway Hotel. Members, partners and friends welcome.
Tickets €25. Please contact Angela on 0876520311
The AGM of Swinford & District Gardening Club will be held on Tuesday 30th January at 8.30pm in the Gateway Hotel. All members are encouraged to attend.
Swinford Comhaltas
Thursday 18th January Horkan’s
Thursday 25th January Boland’s
Thursday 1st February Mellett’s
Thursday 8th February Sheepwalk
Thursday 15th February Gateway Hotel
Thursday 22nd February Quinn’s
Swinford Cultural Centre
Below are the coming weeks events/classes that will be held in Swinford Cultural Centre.
All are in the cultural centre unless stated.
THURSDAY 18th: 1pm-1.45pm- Pat Kirby Bums and Tums
3.30pm-8pm-Morrison Ballet
8pm-9pm- That’s So Shelly Fitness
FRIDAY 19th: 10am-11am- That’s So Shelly Fitness
SATURDAY 20th: 10am-2pm- ECM Dance
MONDAY 22nd: 10am-11am- That’s So Shelly Fitness
1pm-1.45pm- Pat Kirby-Lunchtime Yogalates
4.30pm-5.30pm- ECM Dance
7pm-8pm- Pat Kirby- Yogalates by Candlelight
7.30pm-9pm-Kathryn Gavaghan-Meditation (Meeting Room)
TUESDAY 23rd: 1pm-2pm-Kathryn Gavaghan-Meditation (Meeting Room)
4.30pm-6.30pm-Resilience Building Course for Children (Meeting Room)
7.30pm-9pm-Kathryn Gavaghan-Meditation (Meeting Room)
7pm-9pm- That’s So Shelly Fitness
WEDNESDAY 24th: 5pm-8pm-Giggles Drama Class
8pm-10pm- Active Minds (Meeting Room)
8.30pm-9.30pm-Siobhan Phillips- Nia
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
The Mayo Branch of Arthritis Ireland
The Mayo Branch of Arthritis Ireland will hold its Annual Mass for deceased members and friends on Wednesdays 31st of January at 8pm in Bohola Church.
There will be light refreshments served after the mass.
All members and their families welcome.
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
Swinford Mens Shed
Workshop continues every Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm at the Mens Shed at Kilkelly Road, Swinford.
Swinford Community Lotto
No winner of the Jackpot
The numbers were: 9,15,20 & 29
€70 Shopping Voucher Winners:
Josie Siggins c/o Mellett’s Newsagents
Aine & Angela Brennan c/o Mace
3 Number Winners
Richard & Eileen Doolan Hospice Shop
Sheelah & Michael Farrelly c/o Mellett’s Newsagents
Cilin, JoEileen c/o Moore’s Pub
Kevin Powell, Kinaffe
Next weeks Jackpot is €16,800 and the draw is on Monday January 22nd in The Sheepwalk
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
Results from Thursday 11th January 2018:
1st and 2nd prize was shared by Tom Durkan, Maureen Morley & Virginia and Chris Heeran. 3rd prize was shared by Geraldine Turbitt, Jerry Hennigan & Michael and Peter Geraghty
Spots prizes were won by Francis Rowley, Val Hyland, Michael O’Neill and Peter Geraghty
Raffle prizes were won by Peter Geraghty, Francis Rowley & Esther Munnelly
The Card Game continues every Thursday night at 9pm all Card players welcome
Credit Union Schools Quiz
Local schools have been invited to participate in the first stage of the nationwide 2018 Credit Union Schools Quiz. This stage of the Quiz is organised by Swinford & District Credit Union. It will take place in Killasser Community Centre on Saturday 27th January at 2pm. This is an enjoyable and fun day for the participants.
Over 25,000 school children under the age of 13 will compete in over 300 venues throughout the 32 Counties. The questions compiled by school teachers, will cover such general topics as geography, history, music, literature and sport.
This is the 27th successive year that the Schools Quiz has been organised by the Irish
League of Credit Unions. It consists of two ‘knock-out’ stages which culminate in a National Final in Dublin on the 8th April in the RDS where 100 qualifying teams will compete.
If you wish to include anything on Swinford Notes please e-mail swinfordnotes@swinford.ie by Tuesday afternoon. Thanks
