50/50 Draw
This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Quinns on 30th June and Vincent Callaghan of Tullinacurra, Swinford won €802. 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 Sheepwalk on 7th July. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.
Development Work
Work has commenced on the Robert McCallion Memorial Pitch to keep it in tip top shape for the remainder of the season. This work could not be carried out without the support of the entire community through the 50/50 draw and other fundraising. Thanks to everybody. Thanks also to the Amenity Park for facilitating us during this work.
Upcoming Fixtures: Note some changes to date and venue:
Minor Summer League
Thursday 2nd 20-00 Swinford v Crossmolina at the Amenity Park
Under 10
Saturday 4th July 11-30 Swinford v Ballaghaderreen at the Amenity Park
Junior Championship
Sunday 5th July 14-00 Swinford v Kilfian at the Amenity Park
Under 12
Monday 6th July 18-30 Aghamore v Swinford in Aghamore
Monday 6th July 18-30 Ballaghaderreen v Swinford in Ballagahderreen
Under 16
Tuesday 7th July To be scheduled
Canon Henry Quarter Final
Wednesday 8th July 20-00 Kiltimagh v Swinford in Kiltimagh
Under 14 Championship
Thursday 9th July 19-00 Hollymount/Carramore v Swinford in Hollymount
Minor Summer League
Friday 10th July 19-00 Kiltimagh v Swinford in Kiltimagh
Under 8
Saturday 11th July 11-00 Swinford v Ballaghaderreen at the Amenity Park
Senior League Division 1E
Saturday 11th July 18-00 Hollymount-Carramore v Swinford in Hollymount
Senior League Division 1C
Sunday 12th July 13-00 Bonniconlon v Swinford in Bonniconlon
Under 14 Championship
Sunday 12th July 14-00 Swinford v Claremorris at the Amenity Park
Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and website. Match reports, when available, will be posted on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie
County Board Development Draw
The first draw of the 2015 Mayo GAA Development draw took place last Thursday June 25th. We had one winner in the draw, KevinGreally of Athlone via Rathscanlon. Full results are here: http://www.mayogaa.com/news/362103/2015_Club_Development_Draw_No_1
Vodafone Swinford
We 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.
All Ireland Club Football Sevens:
We have been invited to take part in the 2015 All Ireland Club Football sevens hosted by St. Judes GAA Club, Templeogue in September. More details will follow at a later date.
Under 14 Championship
Swinford have got off to a mixed start in this years Championship with a fine home win against Isleadeady last week followed by a defeat on the road to Cill Chomain. We have two games coming up in the next ten days away to Hollymount-Carramore and home to Claremorris.
U14 Championship 4 – Group B
| Team |
Pld |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
For |
Against |
Diff |
Points |
| Hollymount-Carramore |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
21 |
51 |
4 |
| Cill Chomain |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
45 |
75 |
-30 |
4 |
| Swinford |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
63 |
53 |
10 |
2 |
| Claremorris |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
19 |
-2 |
0 |
| Islandeady |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
48 |
77 |
-29 |
0 |
Intermediate Championship Hollymount v Swinford
We were defeated by 2 point in Hollymount on Saturday evening and we depart the Intermediate Championship on score difference of 1 point to Burrishoole. Unfortunately I was unable to attend so there is no report this week.
Egan Jewellers Mayo G.A.A. Intermediate Football Championship – Group 3
| Team |
Pld |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
For |
Against |
Diff |
Points |
| Hollymount-Carramore |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
54 |
27 |
27 |
6 |
| Burrishoole |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
42 |
41 |
1 |
2 |
| Swinford |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
40 |
40 |
0 |
2 |
| Tuar Mhic �adaigh |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
28 |
56 |
-28 |
2 |
