History, Heritage, Folklore & Tradition Festival 2019
History, Heritage, Folklore & Tradition Festival 2019 Drenched in history Swinford has a rich cultural heritage dating back to 1769 and beyond. This year, in a year-long celebration of its history as a bustling market town in the heart of East Mayo, the people of Swinford are throwing open their arms and inviting anyone with a connection to the town and county to visit and participate in “Swinford 250 & More”. The objective of...
Swinford Notes – 18th March 2015
Swinford Men’s Shed The next meeting of Swinford Men’s Shed will take place on Thursday 19th March at 7:30pm in Swinford Community Centre. New members are always welcome. Swinford Camera Club The next meeting of Swinford Camera Club is 8pm tonight (Wednesday 18th March 2015) in Swinford National School. If you have an interest in photography why not come along to one of our meetings, everyone is most welcome, especially beginners....
Swinford Notes – 11th March 2015
Swinford St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015 Next week sees Swinford celebrate its 64th St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 1952. The theme for 2015 is ‘Our History Our Heritage’. This is always a great family day out and we invite all of you to come and enjoy the day in town. The parade will commence at 3pm. All participants are asked to have their entry forms returned to the St Patrick’s Day box at the reception in the Gateway Hotel by Friday...
Swinford Notes – 15th October 2014
Mad Hatters Tea Party This years Mad Hatters Tea Party will take place in the Mount Falcon Hotel on Thursday 23rd October. It was a lot of fun last year and there was some great outfits and hats on show! The Tea Party which starts at 2pm sharp will be “ticket only”. Make sure to get your tickets early as tickets are selling fast! A great evening of fun and dance and don’t forget your Hat. All proceeds in aid of Local...
Culmore National School Fundraising Events
Donations required for Car Boot/Jumble Sale Everyone has some items in their home that are not being used anymore and if you are anything like me, I’m sure you have been meaning to have a big clear out but just haven’t got round to it. Well, now is the perfect time for you to get rid of those items and help a local school in the process. Culmore National School will be holding a Car Boot/Jumble Sale on Sunday 19th October in the...
