Senior League Div 4 Swinford v Castlebar Mitchells
Today saw the start of our 2018 league campaigh with a visit by Castlebar Mitchells to Robert McCallion Memorial Park.
Both teams were relegated last year and in the corresponding fixture Mitchells ran out easy winners. It was not to be the same today with a resurgent Swinford team that led for the entire game and should have been more comfortable at the full time whistle.
In the third minute Swinford opened the scoring with a free from Liam Moran that was followed by a second free from Liam. Mitchells pulled one back before a fine point from Kevin McShea, one from play by Liam Moran and a point from Mick Walsh after a 45 dropped short. Swinford were well in control when Johnny Burke took a quick free to find Jason McLoughlin who finished to the net. After 15 minutes Swinford led by 1-5 to 0-1.
Over the next ten minutes Swinford lost to injury Kevin McShea and Jason Carney and Mitchells scored three points, one from a dubious free, a soft free and the third from play. Swinford settled and a free from Liam Moran and a point from Darren Campbell after a great catch by Mick Walsh put 6 between the teams. Just before the interval Swinford lost Michael Prendergast to a black card but were well in control of the game.
It was a slow start to the second half before Mitchells got the first score on the 34th minute. Two points from Liam Moran from a free and from play kept a good distance between the teams. Mitchells pulled one back but Swinford replied with two frees from Liam Moran and Jason McLoughlin. With 15 minutes left another free from Liam Moran put 9 between the teams.
What you want to avoid then happened and Mitchells got a goal that sparked them to life and they scored the next three points. With five minutes to go it was a one score game but some resolute defence and great team work saw Swinford ease the pressure and see out the game to win 1-12 to 1-9.
After a tough 2017 on and off the pitch it was great to get 2018 off to a winning start. Next up on Saturday (7th) is Championship football away to Isleadeady with a next leage game home to Killala on Saturday 14th.
Thanks also to the good support at the game today. See you all again next week.
Swinford: Aaron Kinsella, Alan McLoughlin, Sean Brady, James Lavin, Conor Conway, Kevin McShea, Jason Carney, Michael Walsh, Mark Forkan, Joshua Smith, Michael Prendergast, Liam Moran, Jason McLoughlin, Johnny Burke, Darren Cambell. Subs Cillian O’Donnell, Kevin Doyle, James McNicholas.
Scorers: Liam Moran 0-8, Jason McLoughlin 1-1, Kevin McShea, Michael Walsh, Darren Campbell 0-1
Swinford GAA Weekly News
Swinford GAA 50/50 draw
This weeks draw was held in Sheepwalk and The Sheepwalk Bar won €416
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 Horkans on the 3rd April. Draw envelopes are available at €2 each or 3 for €5.
Club Mailing List
If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com
Table Quiz
There will be a GAA fundraising Quiz in The Sheepwalk Bar on Friday 27th April 9pm. (Note new date)
Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures (subject to change)
Under 16 League Div 4A
Round 2 27th March 18:30 Swinford v Ballyhaunis
Under 14 League Div3A
Round 1 29th March 18-30 Swinford v Ballyhaunis (postponed)
Under 14 League Div 5B
Round 1 29th March 18-30 Ballinrobe v Swinford
Under 16 League Div 4A
Round 3 30th March 18:00 Charlestown v Swinford
Mayo Senior League Division 4
Round 1 1st April 12pm Swinford v Castlebar Mitchels B
Minor League
Round 3 2nd April 1pm Kilmeena v Swinford
Swinford GAA Weekly News
Swinford GAA 50/50 draw
This weeks draw was held in Quinns and Ciaran Owens of Rathunas won €571
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 Sheepwalk on the 27th March. Draw envelopes are available at €2 each or 3 for €5.
Club Mailing List
If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com
Table Quiz
There will be a GAA fundraising Quiz in The Sheepwalk Bar on Friday 13th April 9pm.
Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures (subject to change)
Under 16 League Division 4A
20th March 17:45 Aghamore v Swinford
Minor League
Round 2 23rd March 6pm Hollymount-Carramore v Swinford
Under 16 League Div 4A
27th March 18:30 Swinford v Ballyhaunis
Under 16 League Division 6
28th March 18-45 Knockmore B v Swinford B
Under 16 League Div4A
30th March 19:00 Charlestown v Swinford
Mayo Senior League Division 4
Round 1 31st March Swinford v Castlebar Mitchels B
Minor League
Round 3 2nd April Kilmeena v Swinford
Under 16 League Div 6
Round 2 4th April 19-00 Swinford B v Westport St PatricksB
Minor League
Round 4 6th April Swinford v Kiltimagh
Mayo Senior League
Round 2 7th April Tourmakeady v Swinford
Swinford GAA Weekly News
Swinford GAA 50/50 draw
This weeks draw was held in Moores and Joe Gallagher won €462.
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 Quinns on the 20th March. Draw envelopes are available at €2 each or 3 for €5.
Club Mailing List
If you wish to be added to our club mailing list please send an e-mail to swinfordgaa@gmail.com
Swinford GAA Upcoming Fixtures
Centenary Cup
Round 3 Friday 16th March 8pm Swinford v Ballaghaderreen at COE Bekan
Minor League
Saturday 17th March 11am Swinford v Ballinrobe (venue to be advised)
Senior League Div 4
31st March Swinford v Castlebar Mitchels
7th April Tourmakeady v Swinford
14th April Swinford v Killala
28th April Westport v Swinford