Swinford Notes May 9th 2018

Posted By John Dunne on May 9, 2018

Healthcare Support Training

Mayo North East is organising a free Healthcare Support Training Course in Swinford for unemployed people or people in part-time employment. On successful completion of the course learners will have gained a Healthcare Support QQI Level 5 Major award. Skillnet eligibility criteria will apply and Garda Vetting must be successfully completed. Training will commence one day per week in June 2018 and conclude in December 2018. Latest date for receipt of application for the course is Friday 11th May 2018. Please contact Jackie on 0877028863 or 094 9256745. Email infoswinford@mayonortheast.com to secure a place. This training is funded under The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme.

Saturday Evening Mass Choir

The Saturday evening choir is looking for new members. Adults or teenagers with an interest in singing or playing music are invited to join the choir. Call up to the gallery any Saturday evening 6.30pm or contact Marie on 0872805222.

Heartfulness, Relaxation and Meditation

Heartfulness, Relaxation and Meditation will take place on Monday May 21st 2018 at 7pm in the Parochial House, Swinford.
Free and open to all over 16 years.
Contact 086 0700681 if you require further information.

Mayo Litter action League

The 2018 Mayo litter action league April results for Swinford have now been published. The Mayo Litter Action league competition runs from April to September. Judging in Swinford took place sometime between Monday the 9th of April and Monday the 30th of April. Each town and village in the competition is awarded €1,000 to begin with. Each item of litter seen on the day of judging costs €1, which is then deducted from your starting fund. The more items of litter found, the higher the cost, and the more we loose!

SCORING €1000 LESS €25 = €975 FOR APRIL

Barnacogue N.S Cash for Clobber

Barnacogue N.S. will be organizing a number of fundraising initiatives over the coming months, to raise much needed funds towards the development of a safe car park & set-down area for the school.

A ‘Cash for Clobber’ collection takes place on Friday 18th May. We would welcome any of your unwanted, used clothes, bags, belts, shoes, household textiles, tea towels, cushion covers, curtains & bed linen (no duvets or pillows).

You can drop your clobber (in bags) into the school between 9.30am & 3.00pm, Monday to Friday before 18th May.

What a great opportunity to clear out your wardrobes while helping the school!
Your support is much appreciated!

Killasser Community Centre

KCC 50/50 draw took place on  Saturday night in Franks Place, April winner was Caroline Tully who won €600 with John Maloney and Una Ruddy winning €20 spot prize.

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 Comhaltas

This weeks Thursday Night (10th) is in Bolands Bar from approx 9-30pm.

Swinford GAA 50/50 Draw

Swinford GAA Club Fixtures

Fixtures (subject to change)

Under 14 League

10th May 7pm Ballyhaunis v Swinford

10th May 7pm Claremorris v Swinford

Michael Walsh Intermediate League

11^th May 7-30pm Ardnaree v Swinford

Under 8 Go Games

12^th May 11am Balla v Swinford

Minor League

12^th May 5pm Swinford v Kilmeena

Centenary Cup

13^th May 11-30am Kiltimagh v Swinford

Under 12 Spring League

14^th May Swinford v Claremorris

Under 14 League

17^th May 7pm Aughamore v Swinford

Minor League

18^th May 7pm Kiltimagh v Swinford

Junior Championship

19^th May 5pm Swinford v Kiltimagh

Michael Walsh Intermediate

19^th May 7pm Swinford v Louisburgh

Under 10 Go Games

19^th May 11am Swinford v Balla

Under 12 Spring League

21^st May Aghamore v Swinford

Minor League

25^th May 7pm Swinford v Breaffy

Table Quiz

Swinford Football Club

Swinford FC Club Crest

Boys Under 15 Division 1
May 9th at 7pm
Swinford v Ballyheane

Girls Under 14 Division 1
May 10th at 7pm
Swinford v Killala

Girls Under 12 Division 1
May 15th at 7pm
Ballina Town v Swinford

Swinford Golf/Soccer draw

Draw No. 11 was held in the Sheepwalk Bar on Sunday 22nd April 2018.

€1000 Caroline Gordon