What is "swinford"

Swinford, historically called Swineford , is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is surrounded by the settlements of Midfield, Meelick, Culmore, Cloonaghboy, Killasser and other villages. It is on the N5 road, located 18 km (11 mi) from Ireland West Airport Knock (formerly known as Knock International Airport). Situated on a tributary of the River Moy, Swinford is known for its fishing waters, including the Callow lakes and the lakes of Conn and Cullin. Swinford was bypassed in 1993 by the N5 route and was the first town in Mayo to be bypassed. The town was the only urban centre in County Mayo to experience a population decline in the 2011 census.

Swinford is a town in County Mayo, Ireland.

Swinford may also refer to:

• Swinford, Leicestershire, England
• Swinford, Oxfordshire, England

:*location of Swinford Toll Bridge

• Swinford Glacier, Antarctica
• Mount Swinford, Antarctica

• Swinford (surname)

• Swinford Bandog, a breed of dog

Swinford is a surname. Notable people with the name include:

• David Swinford (born 1941), American agricultural consultant and lobbyist
• Emerson Swinford, Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer/songwriter and producer.
• Mac Swinford (1899–1975), United States federal judge
• Thomas Swinford (1839–1915), English cricketer