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  • Under 10 Blitz in Knockmore Saturday 12th September

    Under 10 Blitz in Knockmore Saturday 12th September

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    Knockmore invited a team of our u10s to play in their annual blitz last Saturday. This competition involves 24 clubs from around the county and is a credit to Knockmore GAA.

    The Swinford team played very well and ended up winning their section.  They are just one team from our panel of 35 u10s and the entire u10 panel has shown great application and attitude this year. They improve with every game and we can look forward to seeing them wearing the Black & Red for the next few decades!

    A special word of thanks must go out to the coaches on the day – James McNicholas, Ray Gilmore, Thomas Tuffy & Michael Devaney – and to all the underage coaches that are doing such great work for the future of the club, from u6 upwards.

  • Senior League Div 1C Swinford v Lahardane

    Senior League Div 1C Swinford v Lahardane

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    A very impressive performance by Swinford against a very game Lahardane team that were just blown away in the second half.

    Lahardane got off to a good start and through good ball movement in the first minute just shot wide with a good goal opportunity and then followed up with a point chance that was well caught by Ryan Convey.

    After four minutes James Devaney had a chance for goal saved and put out for a 45 which was nailed over by Liam Moran, Lahardane had a chance to equalise but put the ball wide before we doubled our lead with a good point by Danny McNicholas.

    Lahardane created another goal chance that was well saved by Ryan Convey but nothing he could do about the second shot which rattled the back of the net and Lahardane led for the only time in the game by 1.

    A wide followed for Swinford before a great ball from Danny McNicholas found Eoin Gallagher who sent the ball over the bar to level the game. A few more wides followed for Swinford before another great save by Ryan Convey and unlike the goal the second shot was cleared off the line by Fergal Harte.

    James Devaney got his first score of the game from the dead ball and this was followed by Jack McDonnell with a point from approx 45 yards out. Larhardane got a point back before points from James Devaney, Jack McDonnell, Joe Kelly and Liam Moran put Swinford firmly in control. Just before the break Lahardane scored a point to leave only four between the teams at Swinford 0-9 Lahardane 1-2.

    Swinford had a number of wides in the first half while Lahardane could have got more on the board is they had taken points instead of going for goals.

    The second half started at a great pace and from winning the throw in Swinford had the ball to Darren Campbel who nailed it over the bar. This was followed by a pointed free from Liam Moran and a point from play by James Devaney who soon won a penalty after been pulled down in the square. This was dispatched to the back of the net by Jack McDonnell and Swinford were now leading by 10 with only minutes gone in the half.

    More points followed by the Green headed Mick Walsh, James Devaney and Liam Moran (F) and Fergal Harte. In what was their first attack of the half Larhardane went for goal by Ryan Convey pulled off another save and the ball was forced wide.

    Swinford had a goal chance of their own that was just missed by substitute Kevin McShea after a great cross from James Devaney. From the resulting kick out Mick Walsh won the ball, played to James Devaney who switced the ball across field to Darren Campbell who easily put the ball over the bar.  James Devaney then got another point after punching the ball over the bar and we led by 16.

    It was 22 minutes into the half before Lahardane raised a flag and it was a green one but straight down the other end substitute James Sweeney punched the ball over the bar. The resulting kickout was won by Mick Walsh who played the ball to Eoin Gallagher who got his second point of the game. A poor kickout from Lahardane had the ball in James Devaney’s hands and with the goal at his mercy he does not miss and Swinford had 2-20 on the scoreboard.

    Lahardane got another point before some nice work by Kevin McDonagh and subs Anthony Friel and Kevin McShea ended up with a third goal for Swinford by McShea. The game ended up with a final point by Liam Moranto finish Swinford 3-21 Lahardane 2-3.

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    Eleven different scorers for Swinford told the story of the game and if they can continue this form in the coming weeks promotion is a possibility. Next up is an away trip to table toppers Islandeady in two weeks.

    Today was a fine team performance and credit is due to all the players and management for it.

    Swinford: Ryan Convey, Paul McDonagh, Mark Forkan, Fergal Harte, Danny McNicholas, Dermot Keane, Kevin Doyle, Mick Walsh, Joe Kelly, Kevin McDonagh, Liam Moran, Darren Campbel, Jack McDonnell, Eoin Gallagher, James Devaney. Subs: Kevin McShea, James Sweeney, Steven McNicholas, Anthony Friel.

    Scorers: James Devaney 1-5, Liam Moran 0-5, Jack McDonnell 1-2, Kevin McShea 1-0, Eoin Gallagher, Darren Campbell 0-2, Danny McNicholas, Joe Kelly, Mick Walsh, Fergal Harte, James Sweeney 0-1

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

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    The Neale 8 6 0 2 133 88 45 12
    B�al an Mhuirthead 8 6 0 2 104 73 31 12
    Islandeady 7 6 0 1 106 82 24 12
    Swinford 8 5 0 3 126 103 23 10
    CLG ACLA 7 5 0 2 81 70 11 10
    Louisburgh 7 3 2 2 92 89 3 8
    Castlebar Mitchels 7 4 0 3 101 84 17 8
    Mayo Gaels 8 3 0 5 101 112 -11 6
    Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 8 2 1 5 106 119 -13 5
    Bonniconlon 8 2 0 6 92 101 -9 4
    Lahardane MacHales 8 1 1 6 57 121 -64 3
    Ballintubber G.A.A. Club 8 1 0 7 80 137 -57 2

  • Junior Championship Playoff Replay Swinford v Ballycroy

    These two teams played out a draw three weeks ago in Crossmolina and they knocked heads again this evening in Bonniconlon.

    Ballycroy got off to a flyer with a point in the first minute and after wides for both teams extended their lead after seven minutes.

    Gerry Callaghan got us off the mark with a fine point from out on the right side but Ballycroy soon regained their two point lead.

    After about twenty minutes we began to dominate the game and a free from Kevin McDonagh and points from play from Gerry Callaghan and Kevin McDonagh gave us the lead before Darren Campbell found the back of the net and we were suddenly four clear. Ballycroy got one back before two more points from Gerry Callaghan put us five ahead as we heading to the break. With the last kick of the half Ballycroy got a point to leave the score

    Swinford 1-6 Ballycroy 0-5

    More of the same was needed in the second half but Ballycroy got a hold in the middle of the park and put huge pressure on us in the opening ten minutes which was reflected on the score. They rattled off 1-3 before we could get a score of our own and turned the score completely around.

    Eleven minutes passed before a Darren Campbell free got us going in the half and put the minimum between us. The teams exchanged points with another free from Darren Campbell beofre we had a great opportunity for a goal but was unfortunately missed.

    After 25minutes Ballycroy put the game beyond reach with their second goal which was soon followed by another point. There was now five between the teams as we entered the last five minutes.

    We began to rush our kicks and missed a free before we won a penalty that was successfully scored by Kevin McDonagh but that was to be the last kick of the game and the referree blew the final whistle.

    Ft Swinford 2-8 Ballycroy 2-10

    There is one last opportunity left to maintain our Junior A status with a relegation game against Ballaghaderreen B to come. The team are definitely well capable of winning that one, just need to work on their fitness and make better use of the ball when in hand.

    Swinford: Sean Kavanagh, Sean Prendergast, John Gerard Kelly, Marck McNicholas, Aiden McLoughlin, Kevin Barry, Steven McNicholas, Alan McLoughlin, Sean Brady, James Lavin, Kevin McDonagh, Andy Lenihan, Johnny Pidgeon, Gerry Callaghan, Darren Campbell. Subs Michael  Prendergast, Caoimghin McLoughlin, Eoin Gallagher

    Scorers; Darren Campbell 1-2, Kevin McDonagh 1-2, Gerry Callaghan 0-4

  • East Mayo Minor A Final Swinford v Charlestown

    East Mayo Minor A Final Swinford v Charlestown

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    A very good game between two evenly matched teams was palyed this evening in what was monsoon conditions. The rain that has fallen all day got worse as the game threw in under lights at the Connacht Centre of Excellence in  Bekan.

    Charlestown started the game straight out of the blocks and were a point up in the first minute which was soon followed by a second.

    After four minutes Johnny Burke got our first score from a free won by himself and this was soon followed by a second from Sean Prendergast.

    Jonathan Giblin knocked over a ball to give Charlestown the lead once again before James Devaney scored a great point from out on the right to level the game and Joshua Smith from the dead ball gave us the lead for the first time.

    After thirteen minutes Charlestown had the ball in the back of the net and they quickly followed with two points to leave them leading by four.

    Johnny Burke then kicked two frees over to reduce the lead before Charlestown got another point to leave the score at half time:

    Swinford 0-6 Charlestown 1-6

    A lot of chances had come our way in the first half but were not put away, yet the game was evenly poised.

    Ryan Convey got the second half off to a great start with a point in the first minute but the game then entered a quiet time and there was no score for the next ten minutes until Charlestown scored a free.

    We then took a foothold in the game and rattled off the next four points to take the lead, points from Johnny Burke (F), Shane Fallon, Johnny Burke again with a great run by himself breaking countless tackles to level the game and then a fine point from Jamie Carney to put us one ahead.

    Midway through the half and we were in control but this is a good Charlestown side and they leveled the game from a free after 18 minutes. An attempt at a point from Johnny Burke landed in the hands of James Devaney and he made sure with a nice point.

    The turning point in the match then came with a great save from Jonathan Giblin but Charlestown soon had the game level with another free.

    Then our time came and a goal from James Devaney and a point from Shane Fallon had us four clear going into the last five minutes and gave us a bit of comfort. Charlestown came back at us and threw everything into those last five minutes but could only get two points for their trouble and when John Glavey blew the final whistle it was a relieved Swinford team that celebrated on a final score of

    Swinford 1-13 Charlestown 1-11

    For a game played in terrible wet conditions it was a fine spectacle and a credit to all the players involved on both teams. Its been a few years but the Michael Durkin cup rests in Swinford tonight. Well done to all the players and management.

    Swinford: Burke 0-5, Devaney 1-2, Fallon 0-2, Prendergast, Smith, Convey, Carney 0-1 each.

     

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    50/50 Draw

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    This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Julians on 8th September and  the Feeney family, Ballyglass, Swinford won €604. 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 Quinns on 15th September. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.

    Upcoming Fixtures:

    East Mayo Final Minor Championship

    Friday 11th September 6-30pm Swinford v Charlestown in Ballyhaunis

    Junior Championship Playoff Replay

    Saturday 12th September 5pm Swinford v Ballycroy in Crossmolina

    Senior League Division 1C

    Sunday 13th September 12pm Swinford v Lahardane at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    Under 15 Division 3A

    Sunday 13th September 1-30pm Davitts v Swinford in Davitts, Ballindine

    Under 13 Division 3A

    Monday 14th September 7pm Castlebar Mitchels v Swinford in Castlebar

    Senior League Division 1E

    Wednesday 16th September 7-30pm Swinford v Kilfian at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    Senior League Divison 1E

    Saturday 19th September 6pm Breaffy v Swinford at Breaffy

     

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


    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.

    Underage Report:

    Its been a great few weeks for our underage teams. Our Under 13 started the league Monday 31st with a one point defeat away to Charlestown on a score of 3-8 to 2-10 but they have bounced back with two very good home wins against Hollymount-Carramore and Ballina Stephenites B. On thursday 3rd they beat Hollymount-Carramore by 5-15 to 2-8 and Monday 7th they dispatched Ballina Stephenites B by 9-15 to 1-4. Next up is an away trip to Castlebar Mitchels B on Monday 14th.

    Our Under 15 team got off to a great start in the league easily dispatching Breaffy on Sunday 6th by 3-17 to 4-4.

    Looking Ahead:

    There is plenty of action coming up this weekend with some very important games for our Senior and Junior teams and our minor team.

    First up our minors are in action Friday evening in the East Mayo Final against Charlestown. Throw in at 6-30pm in Ballyhaunis.

    Saturday evening brings the replay of the Junior Championship Playoff with Ballycroy with a throw in at 5pm in Crossmolina.

    An early start Sunday for the Senior League Division 1C clash with Lahardane with a throw in at 12pm at Robert McCallion Memorial Park.

    Our Under 15 team hope to continue their impressive start when they go away to Davitts at 1-30pm Sunday in Ballindine.

    All our teams would appreciate your support.