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Under 10 Blitz in Knockmore Saturday 12th September

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.

September 14, 2015
East Mayo Minor A Final Swinford v Charlestown

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.

September 11, 2015
Swinford GAA Weekly News

50/50 Draw

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

Junior Championship Playoff Replay

Saturday 12^th September 5pm Swinford v Ballycroy in Crossmolina

Senior League Division 1C

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

Under 15 Division 3A

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

Under 13 Division 3A

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

Senior League Division 1E

Wednesday 16^th 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.

September 9, 2015
Swinford GAA Underage Report

Its been a great days for our underage teams.

Our Under 13 started the league last Monday 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. Last thursday they beat Hollymount-Carramore by 5-15 to 2-8 and tonight they dispatched Ballina Stephenites B by 9-15 to 1-4. Next up is an away trip to Castlebar Mitchels B on Monday next.

Our Under 15 team got off to a great start in the league easily dispatching Breaffy on Sunday by 3-17 to 4-4. Next up for them is an away trip next Sunday to Davitts.

Our Under 16 team are out tomorrow (Tuesday) night away to Aghamore in the East Mayo Championship and our Minors play the East Mayo Final on Friday against Charlestown with the game been played in Ballyhaunis.

September 7, 2015
Swinford GAA Fixtures week 7th Sept 2015

SWINFORD GAA FIXTURES

Under 13 Division 3A
Monday 7th September 7pm Swinford v Ballina at Robert McCallion Memorial Park

East Mayo U16 Championship
Tuesday 8th September Aghamore v Swinford in Aghamore

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 12pm Davitts v Swinford in Davitts

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

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

September 7, 2015