As part of this year’s National Heritage Week celebrations, the Glore Mill Regenerative Living Centre will host a series of self-guided nature walks between Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 24.

There was music, movement and a touch of magic at Kiltimagh Museum recently when a large crowd of locals and tourists gathered to witness a unique performance by a travelling Morris dance troupe known as The Ancient Men.

Kiltimagh’s Hazel Finn has been named in the Ireland basketball squad for the upcoming Jysk Summer Series, set to take place at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin on this Saturday, July 26th.

Under bright sunshine and a large community turnout, Kiltimagh became the first town in Ireland to join the global Blue Tree Project with the unveiling of a striking blue-painted tree at the town’s Sculpture Park on Saturday, July 12.

Judge Sandra Murphy returns to Mayo Judge Sandra Murphy, with strong ties to Kiltimagh, has been appointed as the new District Court judge for County Mayo.

Over 100 climbers gathered at the summit of Croagh Patrick recently, marking the final stage of the 'Summit for James - 5 Peak Challenge', a five-day, five-peak fundraising tribute in memory of the late James McNeive, a popular teacher and community ...

As excitement builds for this year’s Coillte Come Home Festival, it’s worth taking a nostalgic look back at where it all began.

Kiltimagh is set to come alive this July as the much-loved Coillte Come Home Festival returns for another week of vibrant celebration, from Wednesday to Monday, July 9th to 14th.

As Kiltimagh Tidy Towns steps into another busy summer of community clean-ups, painting projects and beautification efforts, its chairperson David McNicholas is both upbeat about the progress made and candid about the challenges ahead, particularly ...

A young New Yorker with strong Kiltimagh roots will represent Ireland at the European Under-18 Baseball Championships in Bulgaria next month.

There was a strong turnout and high stakes at Teach O’Hora in Kiltimagh for the Grand Final of the Spring Poker League, where Isaac Boyle was crowned the new Kiltimagh Poker Champion.

It was a memorable week for Kiltimagh GAA as two of the club’s underage teams claimed League Final victories in tightly contested matches. The minor boys team delivered a strong performance to secure a well-earned win over Erris St Pats.

Kiltimagh-based charity seeks fundingThe Federation for Victim Assistance, based in Aiden Street, Kiltimagh, is asking members of the public to help secure vital financial support through the AIB Community €1 Million Fund.

Spring Poker League finalists revealed The final seats at the table have been claimed.

Terry to launch new book of children's poetryRenowned Kiltimagh-born poet Terry McDonagh will officially launch his newest poetry collection for children, ‘I Write Because…’, in his hometown on Friday, next, May 23rd.

Kiltimagh Woman among ‘Heroes of Irish America'A Kiltimagh native has been named among the recipients of the prestigious 2025 ‘Heroes of Irish America’ awards, presented by the Irish Echo newspaper in the United States.

The extensive restoration works to preserve Kiltimagh’s Church of the Holy Family for future generations are nearing completion with the church expected to be fully open in a couple of weeks.

The efforts of the Kiltimagh Tidy Towns Committee continue to brighten and beautify the town, with recent projects showcasing the very best of local collaboration and community pride.

At a recent event, entitled Pen Folk, Pen & Ink, the Kiltimagh Writers’ Group celebrated its years of service to its members.

Coillte Come Home launchThe official launch of the Coillte Come Home Festival 2025 will take place on Friday night, May 2nd, at 9pm in Teach O’Hora.

Poetry Day Ireland will be celebrated on Thursday next, May 1. To mark the occasion, poet and playwright Terry McDonagh is preparing to bring poetry to life in his hometown of Kiltimagh.

Youthreach Kiltimagh is thirty years old. To celebrate the occasion, Maria Walsh MEP performed the official opening of a new wellness garden at the school at a ceremony on a sun-drenched Friday, April 11th.

Rita retires after 50 years of dedicated service After an incredible 50 years of service, Rita Conway has retired from her role with Genfitt, now known as Kramp Ireland.

Clann Machua will perform Roddy Doyle’s The Snapper on Wednesday, April 30th, in All-Ireland Drama Finals in Claremorris.

Clann Machua qualify for All-Ireland Drama Final Congratulations to Clann Machua Drama group, which has qualified for the All-Ireland Drama Final, with Roddy Doyle’s ‘The Snapper. ’ The group is one of three from Mayo that have made it to the finals.

Tom Jordan left Kiltimagh in 1981 and was back in town for the St Patrick’s Day Parade where he was one of the judges.

The overall winning float at the parade was that of St Louis Community School, which the judges said was “a powerful float with a heartfelt message about Ireland’s future".

Irish language promotionCumann Lúthchleas Gael, Coillte Mach, are providing an opportunity for exam students to brush up on their oral Irish skills.

Kiltimagh Tidy Towns will provide the Grand Marshal for the 2025 St Patrick’s Day Parade.  The group will be represented by Henry Kelly, a long-time volunteer.

A man threatened an innocent passerby with a slash hook and crashed a stolen jeep into a HSE-owned vehicle that was carrying a person with serious disabilities.

Large attendance at mass for crime victims Approximately 1,000 people attended last week’s special mass in Knock Basilica to mark European Day for Crime Victims.

A Palestinian man who fled the war in Gaza has received a suspended prison sentence after his careless driving caused the death of a Mayo grandmother.

Former Kiltimagh/Knock United man, John Mountney, made history last week when he played for Bohemians FC in their 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the opening round of the Airtricity League of Ireland.

Luke wins KKU 50/50Luke Conlon won the Kiltimagh/Knock United 50/50 draw last week. Luke took home €255 in the draw. Cahal wins GAA jackpotCahal Burke was the winner of the Kiltimagh GAA 50/50 Jackpot last week.

A Mayo councillor has requested that Uisce Éireann urgently convene a meeting with elected representatives over a group water scheme that cost €2 million but is yet to be connected to the main public water supply.

The week has finally arrived when Roddy Doyle’s ‘The Snapper’ makes its debut on a Mayo stage.

Keith Lydon is Kiltimagh Poker champion Keith Lydon has done it again. Keith was the winner of the final of the Winter League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. Keith has won the League on a number of occasions on the past.

It was a proud night for the Kiltimagh Knock United’s ladies at the Mayo Women's League Awards last week.

On Saturday, January 11th, the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh played host to one of Mayo’s most anticipated annual events – the Mayo Four-A-Side Darts Tournament, a fundraiser for Western Care Association.

The Snapper comes to Kiltimagh:Poker League finishes:The late Rosaleen McNicholas.

Sponsor a Seat fundraiserThe redevelopment of Gilmartin Park, home of Kiltimagh GAA Club, is nearing completion and is set to open in the summer.

Access an issue for Kiltimagh The Western People met Tom Gilligan, Mayo Co Council’s Director of Services for the Claremorris/Swinford District, recently and discussed with him what he saw as the challenges facing Kiltimagh and any solutions he ...

Poker League reaches round 13 Derry O’Sullivan took the honours in Round 13 of the Winter Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. The runner-up was Martin Regan with AN Other third and Keith Lydon fourth.

My favourite day of the year is Christmas Eve. As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For many there is a lot of work to come, but with all provisions having hopefully been made, Christmas Eve itself is a day to savour.

Kiltimagh Velorail, a partnership between IRD Kiltimagh CLG and Mayo County Council, has received an international accolade from the UK National Railway Heritage Association for the innovative and courageous repurposing of 13km of a disused railway ...

A new book highlights the fact that Éamon de Valera’s first close friend outside Co Limerick was Frank Hughes of Kiltimagh. Both boys were enrolled at Blackrock College, and Ryan invited Dev to Co Mayo to spend Christmas 1899 with his family.

In just two Dáil terms the political order in Mayo has been transformed. We wrote last week about how it was historic that Mayo elected two women to the Dáil for the first time ever.

Dillon tops Kiltimagh poll Alan Dillon of Fine Gael was the biggest vote-getter in Kiltimagh in the recent Dáil election. He attracted 261 first preferences, according to the tally figures.

The Federation of Victim Assistance (FVA), the national charity dedicated to supporting victims and individuals in vulnerable situations, has launched a draw with a 2025 Nissan Qashqai on offer for the winner.

You’ll be sorry to hear that Tom Healy has died. Tom, as you know, is the central character in the hit comedy, ‘A Wake in the West’ – a very popular play by Mulranny man, Michael Joe Ginnelly.

There was a good attendance at the annual general meeting of Clann Machua drama group which was held in the Cill Aodain Court Hotel last week.  Outgoing chairperson Adrian Lavan gave a detailed account of the group’s activities over the past year.

It is expected that the repair and conservation works to the Church of The Holy Family in Kiltimagh, will be completed by next February. The works, which were initially estimated to cost over €500,000, commenced in the summer of 2023.

Former Kiltimagh Knock United player Roisin Molloy has been nominated for Player of the Year in the League of Ireland.  Roisin rounded off a remarkable SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season by being named the Player of the Month for October.

Kiltimagh’s Darkness Into Light (DIL) event last May raised a whopping €17,215. 16, the most money raised in the county. This is a tremendous achievement for its first ever DIL event.

Minister of State Alan Dillon officially opened the 21-unit Carn Tulach housing development off the Cloonkedagh Road in Kiltimagh last week.

Part-time jobs for farmersThere are a number of part-time job opportunities available for farmers in the Kiltimagh, Bohola and Midfield areas.

The Folk Cafe: A musical heartbeat in Kiltimagh:Death of former CCU groundsman:Part-time courses at St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh.

Huge Sports grant for Kiltimagh Knock Utd:Christmas shop open at KKU:Open Day for Fire Safety Week at Kiltimagh Fire Station.

A public petition for a clean public water supply for the villages of Cleragh, near Kiltimagh, was considered at a recent Dáil committee hearing.

Kiltimagh native Melissa Morley has always had a flair for entrepreneurship. After earning degrees in Communications and Marketing from DCU, she explored various career paths, from personal training to the pharmaceutical industry.

Folk Cafe celebrates with charitable donation:Defeat for Kiltimagh seniors:'Our Finest Hour' book launch on October 12

Managerial departures from Kiltimagh Knock Utd:KKU awarded €50k in funding:Kiltimagh One-Act Drama Festival.

Diocese amalgamation meeting on September 18:Davitts too strong for Kiltimagh:Two retirements from Kiltimagh Knock Utd.

GAA Healthy Club Annual Family Day Kiltimagh GAA has been accepted into the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Programme and is launching the initiative to coincide with its annual Family Day on Sunday next, September 8th.

Moira Mahony, from Athenry, has been announced as the director of Clann Machua’s One-Act entry into this year’s All-Ireland circuit. Moira is a vastly experienced actor and director and is no stranger to Kiltimagh.

Drama open auditions on Wednesday, July 31:Poker League continues in Teach O'Hora;Cemetery Mass in Kilkinure Cemetery.

An inquest has recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of an elderly Kiltimagh woman who died in a house fire earlier this year.

Music is at the heart of everything that Anne Moriarty does. Anne is the musical director and conductor of the Mayo Youth Orchestra, based at Music West in Castlebar.

Coillte Come Home Festival:Golf event rasied €2150 for Hospice:Race2Glory attracted a large crowd:

Irish Poker coming to Claremorris: 125th annual Pioneer Association pilgrimage to Knock:Cemetery Masses.

A leading employer in Kiltimagh has announced that it will continue operating from its current facility in the east Mayo town.

Kiltimagh's Coillte Come Home Festival:The late Rose Curry nee O'Neill:Learn to play bridge.

Coillte Come Home festival:The late Dermot Roughneen:Irish poker qualifying satellite.

Win for Kiltimagh U14 boys:FAI Summer Camp booking now open:Mini Ceili every Sunday night at Straide Davitt Memorial Hall.

Congratulations to Mary G Duffy, Ballinamore, Kiltimagh, a volunteer with Mayo Foróige for many years, who has been elected on to the bational board of directors with her colleague Sharon Reilly.

A special community celebration marked the official opening of the Western Care Association Knock Hub's new community garden.

Congratulations to Rev (Dr) John Cunningham, Pullronaghan, Kiltimagh who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Phoenix, USA on Saturday evening, June 1 last.

The late Bernie Brennan:Gerry is Spring Poker League Champion:Kick Fit for Women starts in Kiltimagh on Monday.

No of Seats: 4 Candidates (8): John Caulfield (Fianna Fáil); Neil Cruise (Fine Gael); Adrian Forkan (Fianna Fáil); Sean Forkin (Non-Party); Marion Gordon (The Irish People); Tommy Horan (Aontú); Gerry Murray (Sinn Féin); Antoinette Peyton (Fine ...

The late Mary Kenny:The late Joan Elliott:Kick Fit for Women:

Darkness Into Light Kiltimagh a huge success;MWR to broadcast from Kiltimagh;Exam Mass at Knock Basilica on June 3.

The late Larry McEllin:Family Fun Day in Kiltimagh on Sunday:Football Academy now taking bookings.

Darkness Into Light WalkEmigrant Park officially opensConnacht PTAA Pilgrimage

Warm tributes have been paid to businessman Laurence (Larry) McEllin who founded Genfitt and employed many people in the Kiltimagh and East Mayo regions. Larry died on Thursday at Mayo Hospice, Castlebar following a short illness.

What: Four bedroom detached house  Where: James St, Kiltimagh Price: €350,000 {element}This superb four bedroom detached residence on a large town site is a spacious and beautifully laid out family home.

Kiltimagh Bridge Club President's Prize.The late Sr Claudine, Sr Louis Sister.Kiltimagh minors in league Div 1 semi-final.

Emigrant Park opensThe Emigrant Park will be officially opened on Saturday next, April 27, at 12 noon by Mr Bill Durkan.

The Kiltimagh Amenity Park (KAP) Committee will officially open the town’s new ‘green heart’ Emigrant Park on Saturday, April 27.

Stolen Child final performance before All Ireland finalKiltimagh Community Park official opening on April 27Trinity Award for St Louis student

Clann Machua Drama Group from Kiltimagh have qualified for this year’s All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals and will perform their award winning play ‘Stolen Child’ in Mountmellick, Co Laois on Friday, April 26.

After the successful acquisition of Genfitt, Kramp says it has plans to establish a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Mayo. The company said this underscores its commitment to expansion and innovation in the region.

Castlebar councillors have pledged to write to the Department of Agriculture and lobby Government TDs about a contentious forestry development. There are plans to plant more than 36 acres of forestry in Craggagh, near Balla.

New coffee shop wins awardThe late Assumpta WalshThe late Mary Anne Flood nee Duffy, Ballaghaderreen

There are concerns about Genfitt moving out of Kiltimagh, writes Keith Bourke.

FAIS Connacht Senior ‘A’ Shield Final St Louis CS, Kiltimagh 2 Colaiste na Coiribe 1 Paul O’Malley at Umbro Park, Milebush Goals in either half for St Louis’ propelled them to victory in the Connacht ‘A’ Shield Final last Tuesday afternoon in Umbro ...