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Local Notes: Swinford’s Siamsa Sráide marks 40th anniversary – Community – Western People
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The deadline for receipt of items is 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Swinford and District Gardening Club is planning a trip to visit Lovely Leitrim on July 13th. Please save the date in your diary and further details of the trip will be published in the near future.
The journey has begun. Cathal Kelly set off on day one of his epic 2,200km walk from Canterbury to Rome on Sunday last, June 16th. Cathal estimates that it should take him 117 days to reach his destination of the Vatican City, Rome. He wants to thank everyone for all the lovely wishes he received prior to his departure at the weekend.
You can follow Cathal’s journey on his blog www.kellyswalk2rome.ie or on all the usual social media channels.
Cathal is very grateful for all the support he is receiving as he raises funds and awareness for two special charities, Mayo Parkinson’s Association and Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin.
Horticulturist Aisling Kilcullen will give a talk on Summer in the Garden in the meeting room on Lower Main Street, Swinford at 8pm on Tuesday, June 25th. She will be happy to answer questions from the audience. All are welcome to attend.
Talks are free to members. Non-members €5. Why not take this opportunity to join the club?
There was no winner of the jackpot in Swinford Community Lotto when the draw was held on June 10th last. The numbers drawn were 16, 19, 21 and 29.
The €70 vouchers were won by Michael Kilgarriff, Ballaghaderreen and May Rowley, Dromada Gore; €35 was won by Amy Kilroy, Carnacross; Waldorf and Stattler, c/o Campbells and Mary and Líam, c/o Campbells.
The jackpot is now €14,200. Thanks to everyone for their support of the Community Lotto.
Over the weekend of June 8th and 9th at Swinford Golf Club, as the elements waged their own unpredictable battles (Saturday’s grace against Sunday’s gruelling wetness), the real contest unfolded on the greens with the Guinness Cup and the Ladies’ Front 9 Stableford, both graciously sponsored by AIB.
Daniel Irwin, a young golfer in the throes of his Junior Cert exams, emerged as the winner of the AIB Guinness Cup 2024 with a stellar score of 62. Andy Murphy, a fervent Manchester City fan, followed with a strong 69, while Peter Moore marked his return to golf this season with a commendable 73.
In the Ladies’ Front 9 Stableford, Margaret McNicholas played to her handicap, topping the leaderboard, closely followed by Margaret Haran and Adrienne Ring. Congratulations to all participants.
In a gripping Pierce Purcell showdown, Swinford Golf Club’s journey met a bittersweet conclusion against Enniscrone.
After an intense back-and-forth that left the teams deadlocked at three matches each, the drama heightened as they entered a play-off. On the second play-off hole, Swinford’s valiant effort narrowly fell short.
This defeat, though sharp, underscores the unpredictable allure of golf where fortunes hinge not just on skill, but the fickle fates of a few pivotal swings. Congratulations to our friends at Enniscrone.
Junior Golf continues at Swinford Golf Club on Saturday at 2pm. New members are always welcome to attend.
The Butterfly Garden in Swinford, in collaboration with artist Tom Meskell, invites you to take part in a project for Wave of Light 2024.
Workshops for the sculpturing of large butterflies and lanterns will be held in Charlestown Arts Centre on June 18th and 25th (7 to 9pm) and fortnightly after that. The lanterns will be displayed and lit up in pink and blue in The Butterfly Garden for this year’s Wave of Light remembrance event on October 15th.
Congratulations to Sinead Fylan and Patrick Donegan and to Gillian McDonnell and Sheridan Greene who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in Swinford Church recently.
Both couples are wished health and happiness for the future.
Congratulations to Luke McNicholas, who was last week’s winner of the Swinford GAA Club 50/50 held in Moore’s, winning €320.
The next draw will take place on Tuesday, June 18th, in The Sheepwalk. Entries available through SwinfordGAA.ie, Foireann, Clubspot and throughout town.
Swinford Football Club will host a Quiz Night in Julian’s of Midfield on Friday, June 28th, at 8.30pm. All proceeds in aid of Swinford FC.
The cost is €40 for a table of four. Finger food buffet and raffle prizes on the night.
As Síamsa Sráide Street Festival turns 40 and Blath Na Feile celebrates its 10th year, it has been decided to invite all past Blaths to compete in Queen of the Blath where one will be crowned the Queen of them all. This is open to anyone who has participated in the past.
If you are interested in coming back to compete, please contact Megan at makeupwithmegand@gmail.com.
Kilmovee Meals on Wheels Service urgently need volunteer drivers for the Kilkelly and Swinford route. If you can help keep this service going, please contact 094-9649484.
The official launch of the 40th Siamsa Sraide Street and Arts Festival brochure of events will take place on Friday, June 21st, at 8.30pm in the White House. All are welcome.
The Railway Players Variety and Drama Group, in collaboration with Flare Productions and Siamsa Sráide, are planning Musical Theatre Workshops, which will take place during the week before Siamsa Sráide, July 29th to August 2nd (10am to 1pm).
A week of song, dance and drama will culminate in a performance which will be one of the many highlights of the 40th anniversary of Siamsa Sráide. Application forms will be available shortly.
In the meantime, names can be sent to railwayplayers2018@gmail.com or dropped into Ray Lambe’s.
The exciting talent show, Time to Shine, will once again be staged during Siamsa Sráide this year and as hoped, this competition is becoming an annual Siamsa event.
The show will be divided into two sections this year: under 16 and 16 and over. The search for talent has begun with entries closing on Friday, July 6th.
For entry forms and information on terms and conditions, you can call, text or WhatsApp 087-1440138 or email railwayplayers2018@gmail.com. Entry forms and information will also be available at Ray Lambe’s.
The Gala Live Final Show will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, at 7pm (juniors) and 9pm (seniors) in Julian’s of Midfield. If you’ve ever felt that you could shine on stage, or if you know someone else who could, now is the time to have a go!
The annual Scoil Cheoil Siamsa will take place during the week before Siamsa Sráide, from July 29th to August 2nd.
Music, singing, dancing and conversational Irish classes will take place between 4pm and 7pm in the Primary School in Swinford (Scoil Muire agus Treasa). Instruments include banjo, bodhrán, button accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute, guitar, tin whistle, harp and keyboard.
Availability of classes depends on level of interest. Classes last an hour and the cost for the week is €35.
Dancing with Gráinne Kelly and comhrá gaeilge (conversational Irish) will be free in collaboration with Swinford/Killasser LGFA. Several group performance sessions will be held during the week.
Participants are encouraged to book as soon as possible to facilitate timetabling. Application forms for the Michael Davitt CCE Swinford Scoil Cheoil Siamsa are available from Ray Lambe’s. You can also email cceswinford@gmail.com, message Swinford Comhaltas Facebook page or contact 087-7454032.
The winner of the Killasser Community Centre May 50/50 draw was Patricia Smyth, winning €600, with Jack Lawlor and Tiernan Sutherland winning a €20 spot prize each.
The next draw takes place on July 7th.
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