Book Launch – Saturday 4th March in Gateway Hotel
We are really looking forward to the launch of Jack Foley’s new book “Swinford Spalpeens”. The launch takes place in The Gateway Hotel, Swinford on Saturday next, 4th March at 4pm. Local musicians will provide entertainment from 3.30pm and everybody is welcome. This book focuses on the stories of emigrants from Swinford and surrounding east mayo areas from the 1800s up to the 1960s and also features interviews and...
Upcoming Events in Swinford (Updated)
As we are over half way through February and looking forward to St Patricks Day and further on to Easter I have put together a list of events coming up: These are in addition to the weekly traditional music session held by Swinford Comhaltas and the regular live music and social dancing in the local hotel and bars and Swinford Cultural Centre. Thursday Night Comhaltas Sessions: 23rd Feb Quinns Bar 2nd March Horkans 9th March Bolands...
2017 Exercise/Fitness Classses in Swinford – Updated
A new year brings resolutions regarding exercise and fitness. There are plenty of classes for all ages in Swinford in a number of different venues. I will try and put them all together here for your information: Swinford Cultural Centre: Monday: HIIT classes- 10am-11am(Shelly 087 2705204). Yogalates-1pm-2pm(Pat 087 2039160) Yogalates- 7pm-8pm (Pat 087 2039160). Tuesday: Tone Zone- 7pm-8pm (Pat 087 2039160). Thats So Shelly HIIT...
Swinford Notes – 9th September 2015
Meelick Irish Countrywomen’s Association Meelick Guild of the ICA will be holding their first meeting of the new season at 8:30pm on Wednesday 9th September in the Meelick Community Centre. New & past members welcome. The group are organising an exciting programme of activities including nutrition, crafts, physical activities, outings and they also welcome any further suggestions. Phone Judith on 086 0749103 for further...
Swinford Notes – 2nd September 2015
Irish TV – Swinford Procession Of The Souls A feature on the Swinford Procession Of The Souls // Pride Of Place aired last night (Tuesday 1st September) on the Mayo County Matters programme but good news for those of you who missed it! The show will be repeated in the following time slots: Thursday 3rd September @ 3:00pm Saturday 5th September @ 11:00am Sky 191, Freesat 400 and irishtv.ie Viewers can watch it live online as well...
