Author: Douglas Kelly

  • Swinford GAA News

    Swinford GAA News

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    Swinford GAA 50/50 draw

    This weeks draw was held in Sheepwalk and Kevin Campbell of Fraun Hill, Swinford won €566
    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 is in Horkans on the 16th October. Draw envelopes available for €2 each or 3 for €5

    Sponsorship

    Eoghan O'Connell Sponsorship
    Eoghan O’Connell Sponsorship

    Much thanks to Eoghan O’Connell of O’Connells Medical Hall for his very generous sponsorship to the club to assist with underage coaching through the schools. 😀

    Club Mailing List

    If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com

    Upcoming Events

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    The club will be hosting a racenight in the Gateway Hotel on Friday 26th October. If you wish to buy a horse for €20 please contact a club officer.

    The club AGM will be on Sunday 18th November 6pm in Gateway Hotel. All members are asked to attend.

    Swinford GAA Table Quiz

    Thanks to all who supported our table quiz tonight in Melletts. Thanks to our quizmaster Douglas, our collectors and correctors Katie, Deirdre, Geraldine and Michael, to our raffle sponsors O’Donnells Pharmacy, Douglas Kelly and the club itself. Thanks to Marie Mellett for sponsoring the winning prize.
    Well done to our winners, Ray Gilmore, James Walsh, Paul McNeela and Gary McNeela

    Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures (subject to change)

    Please keep an eye on our website swinfordgaa.ie

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    12th Oct 5-30pm Swinford v Ardnaree

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    14th Oct 11am Swinford v Erris St Pats

    Under 21 B Championship

    14th October 1pm Swinford v Hollymount-Carramore

    Connacht Post Primary Junior D League

    15th Oct 12-30pm Mean Scoil Muire agus Padraig v Colaiste Mhuire Ballygar

    Connacht Post Primary Senior League

    17th Oct 12-30pm St Tiernans v Scoil Muire agus Padraig

    Connacht Post Primary Junior D League

    22nd Oct 12-20pm Davitt College v Mean Scoil Muire agus Padraig

  • Swinford GAA News

    Swinford GAA News

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    Swinford GAA 50/50 draw

    This weeks draw was held in Quinns and Christopher & Martin Woods of Cloonfinaun, Swinford won €505.
    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 is in Sheepwalk on the 9th October. Draw envelopes available for €2 each or 3 for €5

    Club Mailing List

    If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com

    Upcoming Events

    There will be a fundraising quiz in Melletts on Friday 5th October 9pm. Teams of 4 at €40. There will be a raffle on the night.

    The club will be hosting a race night in the Gateway Hotel on Friday 26th October. More details to follow.

    The club AGM will be on Sunday 18th November 6pm in Gateway Hotel. All members are asked to attend.

    Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures (subject to change)

    Please keep an eye on our website swinfordgaa.ie

    Senior League Div 4

    7th Oct 11-30am Davitts v Swinford

    East Mayo Under 11 at Connacht GAA Centre

    7th Oct 11am Kiltimagh v Swinford

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    14th Oct 11am Swinford v Erris St Pats

  • Swinford GAA News

    Swinford GAA News

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    Swinford GAA 50/50 draw

    This weeks draw was held in Whitehouse and Liz Healy of Loughtadurkan won €553
    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 is in Quinns on the 2nd October. Draw envelopes available for €2 each or 3 for €5

    Club Mailing List

    If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com

    Upcoming Events

    There will be a fundraising quiz in Melletts on Friday 5th October 9pm. Teams of 4 at €40. There will be a raffle on the night.

    The club will be hosting a racenight in the Gateway Hotel on Friday 26th October. More details to follow.

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    The club AGM will be on Sunday 18th November 6pm in Gateway Hotel. All members are asked to attend.

    Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures (subject to change)

    Please keep an eye on our website swinfordgaa.ie

    Under 13 League Division 2A

    27th September 6-30pm Swinford v Aghamore

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    30th Sept 11am Burrishoole v  Swinford

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    14th Oct 11am Swinford v Erris St Pats

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    Swinford GAA Weekly News

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    Swinford GAA 50/50 draw

    This weeks draw was held in Moores and Tommie Pidgeon won €559
    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 is in Whitehouse on the 25th September Draw envelopes available for €2 each or 3 for €5

    Intermediate Championship

    Swinford meet Belmullet in the quarter final of the Egan Jewellers Intermediate Championship on Sunday 23rd at 2-30pm in Ballina. All support will be appreciated.

    Club Mailing List

    If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com

    Upcoming Events

    There will be a fundraising quiz in Melletts on Friday 5th October 9pm. Teams of 4 at €40. There will be a raffle on the night.

    The club will be hosting a racenight in the Gateway Hotel on Friday 26th October. More details to follow.

    The club AGM will be on Sunday 18th November 6pm in Gateway Hotel. All members are asked to attend.

    Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures (subject to change)

    Please keep an eye on our website swinfordgaa.ie

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    23rd Sept 11am Swinford v Ardnaree

    Intermediate Championship Quarter Final in Ballina

    23rd Sept 2-30pm Belmullet v Swinford

    Under 13 League Division 2A

    24th September 6-30pm Swinford v Aghamore

    Under 13 League Division 4B

    24th September 6pm Swinford v Bonniconlon

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    30th Sept 11am Burrishoole v  Swinford

    Under 15 League Division 2B

    14th Oct 11am Swinford v Erris St Pats

  • Senior League Div 4 Swinford v Knockmore match report

    Senior League Div 4 Swinford v Knockmore match report

    Swinford_GAA_CrestKnockmore came to Robert McCallion Memorial Pitch needing to win to keep their hopes of winning the division alive while Swinford hoped to maintain their 100% record in the league.

    With Swinford looking forward to Intermediate Championship quarter final next weekend and having suffered a number of injuries in the final group game last Sunday there were a number of changes to the starting 15. A big plus Swinford welcomed back Mark Forkan who picked up an injury in the win against Bonniconlon a few weeks ago.

    Swinford started the brighter and led by two points after 5 minutes from Tom Horkan and a free by Jason McLoughlin.

    Both teams traded points with Swinford score from Liam Moran before a long free into the Swinford goal line caused confusion and the ball ended up in the net. The visitors added a point but Swinford had the perfect response with a great Liam Moran goal and Mark Forkan point.

    Knockmore then took complete control of the game and over the next 8 minutes scored 2-3 to go seven ahead. The Swinford team were under huge pressure but they composed themselves and in the last 5 minutes of the half outscored Knockmore 1-4 to 0-1 to go in at the break down by 1. Points from Liam Moran (2), Jason McLoughlin and  a fine goal by Mark Forkan with another point by Liam Moran had Swinford in a good position at the interval.

    Mark Forkan showed what Swinford were missing last week against Burrishoole with his 2nd point of the game to level the game in the 1st minute of the second half. Liam Moran a free to put Swinford ahead.

    Both teams traded scores with Swinford score from the boot of Liam Moran. Knockmore added three points to go two ahead. With ten minutes Swinford got a penalty which was struck to the back of the net by Liam Moran to give Swinford the lead. Knockmore brought the game level for the fourth time.

    As the game entered injury time a mad scramble in the Knockmore goal mouth ended with James Devaney putting the ball in the net to give Swinford a bit of space.

    In a long 5 minutes of injury time Swinford defence held strong and only conceded a point to win the game on a scoreline 4-11 to 3-12.

    Promotion has been sealed with a game to go and we are back up as Division 4 champions.

    League Table Mayo Snr League Division 4

    Team Pld W L D PF PA PD Pts
    Swinford 11 11 0 0 142 97 45 22
    Castlebar Mitchels 10 8 2 0 225 135 90 16
    Knockmore 10 8 2 0 197 108 89 16
    Killala 9 6 3 0 111 94 17 12
    Cill Chomain 9 5 3 1 157 133 24 11
    Davitts 10 5 5 0 118 173 -55 10
    Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 10 4 6 0 159 162 -3 8
    Westport GAA 10 4 6 0 145 150 -5 8
    Ballina Stephenites 10 4 6 0 145 196 -51 8
    Kilmovee Shamrocks 10 3 6 1 149 170 -21 7
    Ballintubber 10 3 7 0 140 152 -12 6
    Charlestown Sarsfields 11 2 8 1 93 130 -37 5
    Crossmolina Deel Rovers 10 0 9 1 114 195 -81 1

     

    Its been a long nine months since the decision of the Disputes Resolution Authority on the 5th February that resulted in our relegation. The team and management this year have been immense and with promotion secured can look forward to a championship quarter final next Sunday against Belmullet.

    The Swinford team are more then capable of causing an upset and proceeding to the last four. They are strong right across all lines of the team and have a midfield and forward line that will cause all teams remaining in Championship trouble.

    Swinford: Aaron Kinsella, Aiden McLoughlin, Alan McLoughlin, James Lavin, Conor Conway, Mark McNicholas, Jason carney, Johnny Burke, Mark Forkan, Joshua Smith, Tom Horkan, Liam Moran, Jason McLoughlin, Darren Campbell, Pearse Walsh. Subs Cillian O’Donnell, Jack McDonnell, James Devaney, Michael Walsh.

    Scorers: Liam Moran 2-6, Mark Forkan 1-2, James Devaney 1-0, Jason McLoughlin 0-2, Tom Horkan 0-1