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  • Junior Championship Ballina v Swinford

    Junior Championship Ballina v Swinford

    In round 3 of the Breaffy Resort Junior Championship we lost by 3-12 to 1-10 to Ballina on Saturday evening.

    It was a game that we battled very hard in but could not stay with the home team. The loss of a number of players to the Intermediate team over the last few weeks took its toll.

    We started off well an scored the first point of the game through JP Broderick but Ballina then took a hold on the game and scored 1-3 before JP added a second point. In between two points from Adrian Forkan Ballina also added two more to leave the score at the break 1-5 to 0-4.

    We enjoyed a great start to the second half and within ten minutes were level with points from Jason McLoughlin, JP Broerick and two frees from Cillian O’Donnell.

    Unfortunately Ballina then rattled off four points of their own to open up the gap once again but for the second time we came back again, this time with a goal from JP Broderick. Though Ballina came down the field and looked to have scored a point only for the referee to whistle for a penalty. The gap was back out to four again and despite working very hard we couldn’t get back into the game for a third time.

    Points from Paul McDonagh and JP Broderick were counteracted with a further 1-3 from Ballina.

    For the second year in a row we enter the relegation playoffs.

    Swinford: Damien Geraghty, Aiden McLoughlin, Paul McDonagh, John Gerard Kelly, Sean Predergast, Kevin Barry, Andrew Lenehan, Michael Walsh, Stephen Walsh, Cillian O’Donnell, Mark McNicholas, Joshua Smith, Adrian Forkan, JP Broderick, Jason McLoughlin Subs: Gary Keane, Jonathan Moore

    Scorers: 1-4, Adrian Forkan, Cillian O’Donnell 0-2, Jason McLoughlin, Paul McDonagh 0-1

  • Change of Time: Swinford v Tourmakeady

    Change of Time: Swinford v Tourmakeady

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    Please note, another change of time for Championship on Sunday. Swinford now play Tourmakeady at 12 at Robert McCallion Memorial Park.

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    Swinford GAA Weekly News

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    50/50 Draw

    50-50-draw

    This weeks draw was held in Moores and John Moran of Kilkelly Road, Swinford won €795. Thanks to all our supporters.
    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 the Quinns on the 28th June. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.

    Senior League Division 1E – Swinford v Bohola Moy Davitts

    Swinford enjoyed a very good win this afternoon against Bohola Moy Davitts by 1-14 to 1-10  to maintain a strong challenge in Division 1E. It was a game we led from start to finish and should have had more to spare at the end. A number of chances were wasted and the last score of the game with the last kick of the game was a penalty for the visitors.

    Mayo Senior League 2016 – Group 1E

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Garrymore 7 7 0 0 155 51 104 14
    Ballina Stephenites 6 6 0 0 137 53 84 12
    Swinford 7 6 0 1 110 84 26 12
    Bohola Moy Davitts 8 5 0 3 127 116 11 10
    Westport GAA 7 4 0 3 105 84 21 8
    Kilmovee Shamrocks 8 3 1 4 129 147 -18 7
    Ballycroy 8 3 0 5 92 102 -10 6
    Hollymount-Carramore 8 2 1 5 113 145 -32 5
    Claremorris 8 2 1 5 132 136 -4 5
    Aghamore Gaa 6 2 0 4 70 102 -32 4
    Eastern Gaels 7 1 1 5 65 103 -38 3

     

    Senior League Division 1C – Mayo Gaels v Swinford

    On a very wet Sunday afternoon the home team came out on top of a battle in Mayo Abbey by 1-10 to 2-4.

    It was a game that we should have got something out of, having the vast majority of the possession in the second half. Trailing by 4 at the interval, we then conceded a penalty shortly after the restart and were down by seven but a very spirited revival created a lot of chances but we could only get within 3 points of Mayo Gaels.

    Mayo Senior League 2016 – Group 1C

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Mayo Gaels 5 5 0 0 68 48 20 10
    Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 6 3 2 1 101 82 19 8
    The Neale 6 3 1 2 84 78 6 7
    Castlebar Mitchels 5 3 0 2 68 59 9 6
    Swinford 6 3 0 3 68 62 6 6
    Louisburgh 5 2 1 2 66 62 4 5
    Bonniconlon 4 2 0 2 56 59 -3 4
    Ballyhaunis 4 2 0 2 39 52 -13 4
    CLG ACLA 4 1 1 2 42 37 5 3
    Cill Chomain 4 1 0 3 36 42 -6 2
    Ardagh 5 1 0 4 59 80 -21 2
    Tuar Mhic �adaigh 4 0 1 3 39 65 -26 1

     

    Topaz Cash for Clubs

    The Topaz cash for clubs scheme is running again from the 16th May to August 7th. We were very successful in the draw in 2015.

    Please collect your tokens when you purchase fuel at any Topaz station. The club number is 2853.

    Siamsa Seipeil 2016

    Siamsa Seipeil 2016 are very happy to announce that Our Lady Help of Christians Church will host from Aclare,County Sligo Tommy Fleming on Friday 29th July.
    Tickets priced at €30 can be bought from www.tommyfleming.net and www.swinfordgaa.ie and in the real world in the Gateway Hotel, Melletts Newsagents and O’Connells pharmacy.

    Upcoming GAA Fixtures:

    23rd June 7pm

    Under 14 C Championship

    Swinford v Charlestown at Charlestown

    25th June 7pm
    Junior Championship Round 2
    Swinford v Balla at Robert McCallion Memorial Park
    26th June 4pm
    Intermediate Championship Round 2
    Swinford v Tourmakeady at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    27th June 7pm

    Under 12 Summer League

    Swinford v Ballinrobe at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    30th June 7pm

    Under 14 C Championship

    Swinford v Burrishoole at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    2/3 July Time to be fixed

    Junior Champioship Round 3

    Swinford v Ballina at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    4th July 7pm

    Under 12 Summer League

    Swinford v Kilmeena at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    11th July 7pm

    Under 12 Summer League

    Claremorris v Swinford in Claremorris

    13th July 8pm

    East Mayo Junior Championship

    Swinford v Ballaghaderreen at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    16th/17th July Time to be fixed

    Intermediate Championship Round 3

    Bohola Moy Davitts v Swinford in Foxford

    18th July 7pm

    Under 12 Summer League

    Ballintubber v Swinford in Balintubber

    Any changes will be posted on Facebook, twitter and swinfordgaa.ie

  • Junior Championship Round 1 Swinford v Ardagh

    Junior Championship Round 1 Swinford v Ardagh

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    On a lovely Saturday evening a very competitive game was played out in the first round of the Mayo GAA Junior Championship by both Swinford and Ardagh. There was never more then two points between the teams and the game went down to the wire. Swinford will be considering what could have been if they had 15 men for the second half.

    The game started with two frees put wide by the home team before Ardagh opened the scoring after 5 minutes with a well taken 45. Darren Campbell equalised for Swinford after good work by Kevin McShea. From the resulting kick out Barry Brennan put Swinford ahead.

    The game was soon level again before Kevin McShea got a point. Ardagh then got the only goal of the game when their corner forward got the ball out on the right hand sode of the pitch and drove in and shot into the net.

    Barry Brennan got his second of the game to bring it back to a one point game and then a fine free from Adrian Forkan from all of 50 yards out leveled the game. Ardagh struck back with two points before James Sweeney pulled one back.

    Then came the turning point with about five minutes left in the half Gerry Callaghan was sent off by the referree. Ardagh got the last score of the half with a free to leave it  Swinford 0-6 Ardagh 1-5.

    Ardagh started the second half with a great goal opportunity that thankfully hit the post and came out and ended been kicked out for a 45 that was put wide. Adrian Forkan rolled back the years to get hius second of the game before he leveled the game with a free and then put Swinford ahead with another free.

    Ardagh leveled the game with a free and then one up with another free. So midway through the half the visitors led by one.

    JP Broderick entered the game as a replacement for Kevin McShea and put Swinford level with a free. The ding dong continued and Ardagh went back ahead with a free of their own. Adiran Forkan got his fifth point to level the game before great link up between Pearse Walsh, Adian Forkan and JP Broderick ended with a JP point. Swinford were now in the dominance and Adrian Forkan put two points between the teams entering the last five minutes.

    Unfortunately Ardagh struck the final three points with the winning score coming four minutes into injury time.

    After been level for seven times during the game it was Ardagh who came out on the top by 0-13 to 1-11.

    Swinford were very unlucky not to get at least a point out of the game and now face Balla in round 2 in two weeks time. The most disappointing thing for the writer was the very poor support for Swinford. When there are more away supporters then home at a championship match it is very difficult to accept. The GAA is a lot more then the county team and locals have to get behind their club.

    Swinford: Damien Geraghty, Aiden McLoughlin, Paul McDonagh, John Gerard Kelly, Shane McLoughlin, Kevin Barry, Andy Lenehan, Barry Brennan, Gerry Callaghan, James Sweeney, Steven Walsh, Cillian O’Donnell, Adrian Forkan, Kevin McShea, Darren Campbell. Subs: Mark McNicholas, JP Broderick, Pearse Walsh, Michael Walsh

    Scorers: Adrian Forkan 0-7, Barry Brennan, JP Broderick 0-2, Kevin McShea, James Sweeney

  • Tickets for Mayo v Galway Connacht Semi final

    Tickets for Mayo v Galway Connacht Semi final

    The club are taking orders from club members for the Connacht semi final:
    Saturday 18th June 7pm
    Mayo v Galway
    Please submit your order to a club officer by Monday 13th at 4pm. Any orders submitted after this time will not be placed by the club.

    Match Ticket Details

    – Stand €25

    – Juvenile Stand €5

    All patrons entering the stand must have a stand ticket.

    – Sideline Seating €20

    – Sideline Juveniles (U-16) €5

    – Group Passes- €30 (10 x Juvenile & 1 x Adult)- application through Club Secretary only

    Refunds of €10 will be paid to OAP’s & Students, (with current ID cards), at Ticket box.

    All persons, (including children, students and O.A.Ps), must have a ticket.

     

    Tickets are also available at thefollowing locations:

    Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Contact 094-9630335. (Credit Card bookings accepted)

    or online at reception.connacht@gaa.ie. For more see www.connachtgaa.ie/tickets/

     

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