Author: Douglas Kelly

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    50/50 Draw
    This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Heaneys on 28th July and Kevin McDonagh of Cashel, Midfield won €720. 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 in Whitehouse on 4th August. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.

     

    Upcoming Fixtures:

    East Mayo Under 14
    Thursday 30th July 7pm Ballyhaunis v Swinford in Ballyhaunis

    Under 12

    Thursday 30th July 6pm Kilmovee v Swinford in Kilmovee

    Under 10 Group F

    Saturday 1s August 11-30 Eastern Gaels v Swinford

    Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and website. Match reports, when available, will be posted on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie

    All-Ireland Quarter Final

    Ticketing arrangements will be announced on Saturday evening and will be on our Facebook page and website swinfordgaa.ie. Ticket orders must be with the club secretary by 8pm Monday 3rd August.

    Senior League Div 1C

    There is a full match report of our recent loss away to Louisburgh elsewhere on our site.

    East Mayo Junior Championship

    We enjoyed a very good win at home to Ballaghadereen in round 2 of the championship on Tuesday 28th July on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-4.

    Vodafone Swinford
    Swinford GAA have entered into an arrangement with the Vodafone shop on Market Street where you will earn points on certain transactions which will turn into sponsorship for the club when we reach 700 points. When you are shopping within the store please mention Swinford GAA when you are paying.

  • Louisburgh v Swinford

    A game that started so well and promised as much at half time concluded with a second half that left a lot to be looked at over the next few weeks.

    A yellow weather warning from the Met office saw Reek Sunday called off but still many thousands climbing the holy mountain as we took the road West to Louisburgh.

    The pitch was heavy with the rain fall which came down as the game started but we got off to a great start with a goal from James Devaney in the first minute which was quickly followed by a point from Johnny Burke.

    Louisburgh replied with two points before Liam Moran got a point to leaveus leading by 0-2 to 1-2 after seven minutes. Over the next ten minutes Louisburgh scored three points including two frees to level the game.

    Jack McDonnell then scored two points one from a free and the other a lovely kick from out on the left sideline from a tight angle to put us two ahead. A strong run down the middle from Eoin Gallagher led to a second goal from James Devaney with a tap in the square.

    Before half time a Louisburgh point separated frees from Liam Moran and Jack McDonnell to leave us leading by 0-6 to 2-6 at the break.

    They talk of games of two haves and this was certainly one of those as Louisburgh took complete control after the break and within eleven minutes the game was level as Louisburgh scored a goal and three points . Unfortunately they went on to score the next four points which has to be said included two very soft frees. One of which saw Eoin Gallagher pulled down as he entered the last third of the pitch to no whistle and a quick break by the home team stopped by a fine block from Ryan Convey only to end with a very soft free awarded by Eamom McAndrew to the home team.

    Our only score in the second half came from an injury time score from substitute James Sweeney. Despite from last minute pressure on the Louisburgh goal all came to nothing as the referee gave another soft free out.

    A second half performance that has left a lot for management to consider in the coming weeks has left our season tinkering on the edge. There is still plenty to play for in this division but there cannot be any more second half perfomances like this.

    Swinford: Ryan Convey, Jason Carney, Mark Forkan, Fergal Harte, Liam Moran, Paul McDonagh, Kevin Doyle, Eoin Gallagher, Joe Kelly, Tom Horkan, John Carney, Johnny Burke, James Devaney, Michael Walsh, Jack McDonnell. Subs: James Sweeney, Kevin McShea

    Scorers: James Devaney 2-0. Jack McDonnell 0-3, Liam Moran 0-2, Johnny Burke, James Sweeney 0-1

     

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    50/50 Draw
    This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Bolands 21st July and Liam Doyle of Tower Hardware won €805. 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 in Heaneys on 28th July. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.

    Upcoming Fixtures:

    Senior League Div 1C
    Sunday 26th July 12pm Louisburgh v Swinford in Louisburgh

    Under 12
    Group B – Monday 27th July 7pm Swinford v Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
    Group H – Monday 27th July 7pm Kilmovee v Swinford in Kilmovee

    East Mayo Junior Championship
    Tuesday 28th July 7-30pm Swinford v Ballagahderreen at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    East Mayo Under 14
    Thursday 30th July 7pm Ballyhaunis v Swinford in Ballyhaunis

    Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and website. Match reports, when available, will be posted on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie

    Senior League Divison 1C
    We have a tough away trip to Louisburgh next Sunday, like ourselves Louisburgh have only been beaten once this season and are going well in the Division.

    Vodafone Swinford
    Swinford GAA have entered into an arrangement with the Vodafone shop on Market Street where you will earn points on certain transactions which will turn into sponsorship for the club when we reach 700 points. When you are shopping within the store please mention Swinford GAA when you are paying.

    Club Meeting
    Apologies for the short notice.

    There will be a Club meeting at 7pm this Friday 24th July in the gateway Hotel. With Siamsa and the All Ireland Quarter Final coming up it has been decided to hold the meeting this Friday. It should only be a short meeting.

    Phil Coulter to play Swinford Church this Friday, the 31st.
    There is huge interest in the performance of world renowned Composer, Producer and Performer Phil Coulter in Swinford this Friday.
    He is performing as part of the ‘Siamsa Seipeil’ festival and will be accompanied by special guest vocalist Geraldine Brannigan in what promises to be a very entertaining night.
    Buy your tickets now for an evening in the company of Phil Coulter in the wonderful venue that is Swinford Church.
    A treat for the true music fan.
    You can buy tickets from swinfordgaa.ie, from O’Connells pharmacy, the Gateway Hotel & Melletts Newsagents. Or Call Mick at 0876837564.
    Buy as quick as you can to avoid disappointment.

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

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    50/50 Draw
    This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Horkans on 14th July and Kevin Doyle of Tower Hardward won €839. 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 in Bolands on 21st July. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.
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    Upcoming Fixtures:

    Minor Summer League
    Friday 17th July 7pm Cill Chomain v Swinford in Cill Chomain

    Under 16
    Saturday 18th July 12-30pm Erris St. Pats v Swinford in Kiltane


    Under 16
    Tuesday 21st July 7pm Swinford v Ballinrobe

    Senior League Div 1C
    Sunday 26th July 12pm Louisburgh v Swinford in Louisburgh

    Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and website. Match reports, when available, will be posted on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie

    Senior League Divison 1C
    On Saturday 11th we had a good victory over Bonniconlon maintained our challenge in Division 1C on a score of 0-12 to 1-11. Full match report available at Swinford GAA

    Breaffy House Hotel Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League – Division 1C

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Islandeady 6 5 0 1 88 67 21 10
    Swinford 5 4 0 1 74 53 21 8
    CLG ACLA 5 4 0 1 63 48 15 8
    The Neale 5 3 0 2 76 64 12 6
    B�al an Mhuirthead 5 3 0 2 61 53 8 6
    Castlebar Mitchels 5 3 0 2 66 61 5 6
    Louisburgh 5 2 2 1 61 58 3 6
    Mayo Gaels 5 2 0 3 69 76 -7 4
    Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 6 1 1 4 70 80 -10 3
    Lahardane MacHales 4 1 1 2 34 48 -14 3
    Bonniconlon 6 1 0 5 54 74 -20 2
    Ballintubber G.A.A. Club 5 0 0 5 47 81 -34 0

    Senior League Division 1E
    On Sunday 12th we suffered a defeat away to Hollymount-Carramore by 2-10 to 1-5. Halfway through the season we are sitting mid table but still with a good chance of pushing for promotion.

    Breaffy House Hotel Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League – Division 1E

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Kilfian 6 5 0 1 120 89 31 10
    Breaffy 6 4 1 1 101 63 38 9
    Eastern Gaels 6 4 0 2 93 58 35 8
    Aghamore Gaa 5 4 0 1 73 58 15 8
    Ballina Stephenites 6 3 0 3 117 89 28 6
    Swinford 6 3 0 3 68 72 -4 6
    Claremorris 6 3 0 3 84 100 -16 6
    Ballycroy 6 2 0 4 77 103 -26 4
    Hollymount-Carramore 5 2 0 3 76 84 -8 4
    Kilmovee Shamrocks 5 1 1 3 56 80 -24 3
    Hollymount-Carramore 1 1 0 0 26 19 7 2
    Shrule/Glencorrib 6 1 0 5 62 93 -31 2
    Lacken 6 1 0 5 52 97 -45 2

    Vodafone Swinford
    Swinford GAA have entered into an arrangement with the Vodafone shop on Market Street where you will earn points on certain transactions which will turn into sponsorship for the club when we reach 700 points. When you are shopping within the store please mention Swinford GAA when you are paying.

    Phil Coulter to play Swinford Church – Friday July 31st
    The world renowned Composer, Producer and Performer Phil Coulter will play Swinford Church this August Bank Holiday weekend.
    He will be accompanied by special guest vocalist Geraldine Brannigan in what promises to be a very entertaining night.
    He is  performing as part of the ‘Siamsa Seipeil’ festival and follows in the footsteps of Paul Brady, Sharon Shannon and Frankie Gavin.
    Swinford Church is a wonderful venue and this is a wonderful opportunity for the true music fan.
    You can buy tickets here, from O’Connells pharmacy, the Gateway Hotel & Melletts Newsagents. Or Call Mick at 0876837564.
    Tickets will sell quickly, so buy now to avoid disappointment.

  • Bonniconlon v Swinford 11th July 2015

    We maintained our good start to the league campaign with a hard fought win away to Bonniconlon on what was a cold July evening. Unfortunately the game was marred by a nasty injury to Barry Brennan mid way through the second half.  We wish Barry a speedy recovery.

    Bonniconlon got the first score of the game after two minutes with a soft free. After that both teams missed a load of chances and the next score didn’t come until the 17th minute when a scramble in the Bonniconlon goalmouth led to a goal by Barry Brennan. Another free led to Bonniconlon second score when our defence overcarried the ball.

    Jack McDonnell then led the way with three points though the last one did look as if it had gone to the left of the post and wide. Thankfully it is the referee view that counts and he gave the point. Bonniconlon then score two points to leave the game at half time 0-4 to 1-3.

    In the opening 8 minutes of the second half we took control of the game with a point from Liam Moran and three more from Jack McDonnell. The highlight been a free from the sideline out on the left by Jack. The game then swung the way of the home team and they rattled off 5 points to leave just a point between the teams midway through the half.

    At this stage Barry Brennan picked up his injury and the game was held up for a few minutes as he was stretchered off the pitch. Our physio Brian Galvin was on hand to skilfully deal with the situation. Kevin McShea came on for Barry.

    The team rallied and through Jack McDonnell and James Devaney we went three points ahead. Yet again Bonniconlon came back at us and scored the next three points to level the game as we entered injury time.

    We then showed strong resolve and to fine scores by Jack McDonnell and Kevin McShea saw us take the two points and a final score of Bonniconlon 0-12 Swinford 1-11.

    Never an easy place to go through Bonniconlon are much better then their current league position shows we showed will power to win the game and maintain our second place in the divison. Next up in another road trip to Louisburgh on the 26th July.

    Swinford: Ryan Convey, Jason Carney, Paul McDonagh, Paul McNicholas, Liam Moran, Mark Forkan, Kevin Doyle, Eoin Gallagher, Joe Kelly, Tom Horkan, John Carney, James Sweeney, James Devaney, Barry Brennan, Jack McDonnell. Subs: Johnny Burke, Kevin McShea.

    Scorers: Jack McDonnell 0-8, Barry Brennan 1-0, James Devaney, Liam Moran, Kevin McShea 0-1 each.

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Islandeady 6 5 0 1 88 67 21 10
    Swinford 5 4 0 1 74 53 21 8
    CLG ACLA 5 4 0 1 63 48 15 8
    The Neale 5 3 0 2 76 64 12 6
    Béal an Mhuirthead 5 3 0 2 61 53 8 6
    Castlebar Mitchels 5 3 0 2 66 61 5 6
    Louisburgh 5 2 2 1 61 58 3 6
    Mayo Gaels 5 2 0 3 69 76 -7 4
    Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 6 1 1 4 70 80 -10 3
    Lahardane MacHales 4 1 1 2 34 48 -14 3
    Bonniconlon 6 1 0 5 54 74 -20 2
    Ballintubber G.A.A. Club 5 0 0 5 47 81 -34 0
    Mayo G.A.A. Senior Football League – Division 1C