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  • 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

     

  • U14 & U16 & Minor Championship

    Next week sees the beginning of the U16 Championship, we are drawn in section 2 of D Championship with Erris St. Pats, Ballinrobe and Ballaghaderreen.

    We start on Tuesday 7th with an away trip to Erris St. Pats, followed by a home game against Ballaghaderreen on Sunday 12th and a home game against Ballinrobe on Tuesday 21st July.

    The minor championship does not start until Tuesday 4th August and we are in section 1 of the B Championship with Knockmore, Ballintubber and Kiltimagh.

    First up is an away trip to Knockmore, followed by home games on Sundays 9th and 16th August against Ballintubber and Kiltimagh.

    The minor summer league has also started with a defeat to Crossmolina. The team must still play Kiltimagh (a)onFriday 10th July and Cill Chomain (a) on Friday 17th July.

    The U14 Championship has started with a home win against Islandeady and an away defeat to Cill Chomain. Up next is an away trip to Hollymount on Thursday 9th and a home game against Claremorris on Sunday 12th July.

    Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and our website. Best of luck to all the players and management.

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    50-50-draw (Duplicate)

    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.

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    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.

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    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

  • Intermediate Championship Round 2 Swinford v Tuar Mhic Eadaigh

    We were entertained to a fine game of football this Saturday evening at Robert McCallion Memorial Pitch.  It took the home team some time to get going but when they did they played some beautiful football.

    The first 18 minutes was all Tourmakeady as they played with the strong wind. After 8 minutes they were three points to nil up with scores from Donal Breathnach, a great sideline ball from Caoimhin O’Dolain and Stiofan Stundun while Swinford had three wides. Tourmakeady soon had doubled their lead with a point from Brian O’Neachtain and a free from O’Dolain and a 45 from Brian O hEanachain.

    There was 18 minutes gone before Swinford got a score from Jack McDonnell but this was soon followed by two more with a fine point from Kevin McShea and one from Tom Horkan. Then came the crucial point of the half as Joe Kelly was adjudged to have fouled a Tourmakeady forward in the box and a penalty was awarded by referee Garryowen McMahon. Swinford goalkeeper, Ryan Convey making his Championship debut made a great save. O Neachtain added a fisted point minutes later to leave Tourmakeady 4 ahead. Swinford added two points before the break with one from Jack McDonnell off the crossbar and one from Eoin Gallagher, which stemmed from great work by McDonnell dropping deep to collect the ball and feeding Gallagher.

    Just before the whistle Tourmakeady had a great chance to extend their lead when a goal chance went just wide of the post. With only two points in it at half time and a strong wind in their favour Swinford were in a graet position.

    Swinford made one change at the break with Michael Walsh coming in for Kevin McShea. From the throw in Swinford won the ball and Stephen Henry got his hands on it and scored his first point of the game. Brendan de Phriondargaist soon restored Tourmakeady lead but Swinford then took control of the game. Barry Brennan won a free after been fouled by O hEanachain which was kicked over by Jack McDonnell and the game was soon level with a great point by Stephen Henry from 40 yards out.

    John Carney was introduced for Barry Brennan after 9 minutes. Within 2 minutes Swinford were three ahead with points from Stephen Henry, Eoin Gallagher and John Carney. The pick of the three coming from Gallagher after a quick lineball from James Devaney.

    The game was over as a contest on 13 minutes when James Devaney finished to the back of the net following some good work from Stephen Henry. The game entered a quiet phase and Jack McDonnell added another point before O Dolain got a consolation point for Tourmakeady after 25 minutes. Swinford finished the game with points for John Carney and Jack McDonnell.

    Swinford started nervously but when they got started they played some nice football with only 1 of their total of 1-14 coming from the deadball. Stephen Henry really got a grip of the game in the second half and while scoring 3 points set up a few more scores.

    As Hollymount beat Burrishoole 1-12 to 1-8 we must get a better result in the last weekend of fixtures then  Burrishoole to progress to the quarter finals. The Hollymount-Carramore game is fixed for next Saturday at 6-30 in Hollymount.

    Hard to pick out Swinford best players as they had many but the midfield pair of Eoin Gallagher and Joe Kelly dominated, the half back line cleaned up a lot of ball and in the forwards Jack McDonnell and Stephen Henry led the way while Ryan Convey controlled his area very well, dealt with any high balls and saved the penalty very well.

    Swinford: Ryan Convey, Jason Carney, Mary Forkan, Paul McNicholas, Fergal Harte, Dermot Keane, Liam Moran, Eoin Gallagher (c), Joe Kelly, Stephen Henry, Kevin McShea, Tom Horkan, Jack McDonnell, Barry Brennan, James Devaney. Subs used: Michael Walsh, John Carney, Darren Campbell, Paul McDonagh.

    Scorers: McDonnell 0-5, Devaney 1-0, Henry 0-3, Gallagher 0-2, Carney 0-2, McShea 0-1, Horkan 0-1.

  • Swinford GAA Weekly News

    50-50-draw

    50/50 Draw
    This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Gateway Hotel on 9th June and Tommy Dyna Feeney won €711. 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. Draw Envelopes are also available in all business premises for the next draw in Moores on 16th June. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.

    Upcoming Fixtures:

    Under 8
    Saturday 13th June 11-00 Swinford v Bohola Moy Davitts at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    Junior Championship
    Saturday 13th June 18-00 Killala v Swinford in Killala

    Under 14 Championship
    Thursday 18th June 19-00 Swinford v Islandeady at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

    Intermediate Championship
    Weekend 20/21 June Swinford v Tourmakeady at Robert McCallion Memorial 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

    Division 1C Swinford v The Neale
    We got our season back on track with a win at home to The Neale by 2-13 to 1-11. Goals in either half by Barry Brenann and Jack McDonnell and some fine points from Stephen Henry saw us take the 2 league points. Scorers: Jack McDonnell 1-3, Barry Brennan 1-1, Kevin McShea 0-4, Stephen Henry 0-3, Liam Moran, Tom Horkan 0-1 each. Full report on our website.

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

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Islandeady 5 4 0 1 75 55 20 8
    Swinford 4 3 0 1 60 41 19 6
    Castlebar Mitchels 4 3 0 1 60 46 14 6
    The Neale 3 2 0 1 46 35 11 4
    CLG ACLA 3 2 0 1 35 28 7 4
    B�al an Mhuirthead 4 2 0 2 51 45 6 4
    Louisburgh 4 1 2 1 46 52 -6 4
    Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4 1 1 2 45 51 -6 3
    Lahardane MacHales 4 1 1 2 34 48 -14 3
    Mayo Gaels 4 1 0 3 55 67 -12 2
    Bonniconlon 4 1 0 3 34 50 -16 2
    Ballintubber G.A.A. Club 3 0 0 3 27 50 -23 0

    Junior Championship Louisburgh v Swinford
    We made the trip to Louisburgh on Saturday evening for round 1 of the junior championship and the gulf between the teams showed as the home team won by 2-11 to 0-8. A young team put in a good display against one of the favourites for the junior championship. Scorers: McDonagh 0-4, Paddy Ward, Darren Campbell, Sean Brady, Gerry Callaghan 0-1 each. Full report on our website.

    Mayo G.A.A. Junior Football Championship – Group 3

    Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points
    Louisburgh 1 1 0 0 17 8 9 2
    Killala 1 1 0 0 9 8 1 2
    Kilfian 1 0 0 1 8 9 -1 0
    Swinford 1 0 0 1 8 17 -9 0