Update on Integration from Ard Stiúrthóir, Tomás Ó Riain 9 Mean Fomhair, 2026 A Rúnaí, a chara, After the events of the last 24 hours, including the resignation of Dr. Mary McAleese as chairperson of the Steering Group on Integration, I wanted to address the current circumstances and re-affirm our commitment to deliver integration for the wider Gaelic games family. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the sterling work of Dr. McAleese and her significant contribution to the process so far. We would not be at the point we are, without it. Second, it is important to state that we will appoint a new chairperson and continue the work at hand. While we have made significant progress on one membership and various other aspects of what is a complex project, there is still ground to be covered on the structural make-up of the new merged organisation. It was our belief that it was unreasonable to ask people to sign up to membership of an organisation that wasn’t clearly configured, hence the need for more time. In that light and in the absence of the required clarity, we did not deem it prudent to proceed with Special Congresses at this time. This is most definitely not a pause, a deferral, or a suspension of the project. Our work continues as we progress towards publishing a revised and phased plan to achieve integration. We embark upon that work in full collaboration with our colleagues in the LGFA and Camogie Association. As the process unfolds from this point, we will communicate progress and changes as they appear on the horizon. I would be grateful if you could share this with your members and those within your clubs and county committees and executives. Your support to date has been vital and it will continue to be for the remainder of the project. Le gach dea ghuí, Tomás Ó Riain Ard Stiúrthóir Cumann Lúthchleas Gael

🖤🤍 KILMEENA LGFA FIXTURES 🤍🖤 A busy few days ahead for our girls! 💪🏐 📅 Friday, 11th September ⏰ 7pm 🏐 U13 Girls Grading League 🖤🤍 Kilmeena vs Knockmore 📍 Kilmeena 📅 Saturday, 12th September ⏰ 5pm 🏐 Junior A Ladies Championship – Round 3 🖤🤍 Breaffy vs Kilmeena 📍 Westport GAA Pitch

On Monday last Kilmeena Minor Boys overcame Achill in a game that was much tighter than the scoreline would suggest. Achill started the stronger but two goals in the opening half left Kilmeena in front by five points at half time. The opening exchanges of the second half were tight but some excellent finishing by the Kilmeena forwards kept the score keeper busy. The win was sealed by an excellent team goal close to the end. This win was built on the foundation of an excellent defensive display by the Kilmeena rearguard. Thanks once again to Ollie Mulchrone for photographing the game. See all of Ollie's photos here .

The Kilmeena U16 lads faced off against Moy Davitts in the Shield Final in Burrishoole last Thursday evening, and it was also their third meeting of the year. The previous games went Kilmeena's way, with a couple of points between them on one occasion. So the final encounter was always going to be the one to win on the last day of the season. The evening was wet, with so many decisions that could have been crucial to the outcome. Kilmeena were in a good position just before halftime. But a controversial decision by the referee to give a black card and a penalty with the new rule, as it was way outside the box, brought Kilmeena to 14 players and a goal for Moy Davitts. This closed the gap, taking the build-up of a lead by Kilmeena back to 4 points at the break. The second half started with 14 players for Kilmeena for the first eight minutes, and Moy Davitts capitalised on this advantage, getting a point on the board to close the gap even further. When Kilmeena were back with 15 players, they took control of the game. Some great displays of defending in the back, to working the ball through the hands up the field to produce some wonderful scores. Kilmeena saw the game out when Moy Davitts' keeper pulled down a player, and he received a black card and a penalty was awarded to Kilmeena. The penalty was converted after the first attempt was saved. The final score on the evening was 3-13 to Kilmeena and Moy Davitts, with 1-07. Overall, a well-deserved win for Kilmeena on the evening. Thanks to Ollie Mulchrone for capturing the occasion on camera. You can see Ollie's photos here.

Best of luck to our senior team and management as they face Westport in Round 3 of the Connacht Gold SFC on Saturday afternoon. Please note ‼️ This is a ticket only event and tickets must be purchased in advance on the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ https://www.universe.com/events/kilmeena-v-westport-connacht-gold-championship-round-3-tickets-FDXW1V?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0fxvjoc4

Please respect this Club rule at all times. It will be enforced without exception where necessary. Dogs, with the exception of registered assistance dogs, are strictly prohibited on all Club grounds, including walkways, car parking areas, and playing pitches. Signage is displayed throughout the grounds to communicate this policy. This restriction is in place due to health and safety concerns identified and reviewed by the Executive Committee. Unfortunately, incidents of dog fouling on Club property have increased, creating potential hygiene and infection risks for players, teams, and all users of our facilities. We kindly ask all members and visitors to support this policy and help us keep our grounds safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support of Kilmeena GAA. The Club Executive

On Sunday 23rd August, The Sam Maguire Cup made its way to Kilmeena, accompanied by our very own Jack Carney and Castlebar Mitchels' Paddy Durcan. Many thanks to the two lads for taking the time to have their photos taken with Sam and families of the parish. Many thanks also to all of the volunteers who helped out on the day and to Alex Fahy and Conor McKeown for the photos of this memorable day. You can see Alex's photos here. You can see Conor's photos here.

A must win game for both teams ensured that this game would be an enthralling one and that would turn out to be the case. Kilmeena had the most of the possesion of the game but some wayward shooting meant that Charlestown went in at the break 7 points up. However after the break Kilmeena came out the stronger side bringing the gap to 2 points including a penalty scored by the keeper Paul Groden. With 2 minutes to go the sides were level but an unforunate rebound off the bar defelcted of a Kilmeena player into his own net leaving the fianl score at Kilmeena 1 - 11 Charlestown 2 - 11 More photos here

Best of luck to our senior team and management as they face Charlestown in Round✌🏻of the Connacht Gold SFC tomorrow afternoon. 📺 Can’t make it? Mayo GAA TV will be live streaming the match - you can purchase it on the link below: https://mayo.streamsport.ie/item?id=5206249 ✨🏁🏐 #KilmeenaGAA #KilmeenaGAA2026 #ConnachtGoldSFC

Best of luck to our senior team and management as they face Charlestown in Round✌🏻of the Connacht Gold SFC tomorrow afternoon. Please note ‼️ This is a ticket only event and tickets must be purchased in advance on the link below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ https://www.universe.com/events/charlestown-v-kilmeena-connacht-gold-senior-championship-round-2-tickets-J4BC2P?ref=universe-discover

Kilmeena vs St Brigids Kilmeena 2 - 19, St Brigids 1 – 04 In this first round of the 2026 Junior A Championship, Kilmeena were at home to St Brigids on Sunday, 16th Augustwith an 11am throw-in time. Kilmeena had travelled to Kilfian in September 2025 for the previous encounter between these sides in the Junior A championship. On that occasion St Brigids blitzed the Kilmeena ladies with a 6-goal salvo in the second half to win by 10 points. So, there was a steady resolve by the Kilmeenaladies to make amends for the 2025 loss and amends they did make, running out winners this time by 18 points at the final whistle. At the throw-in, neither team held a weather advantage – conditions were overcast, the light drizzle had stopped (for a while!!) and there was no breeze. Both teams got stuck in with Molly Foy registering Kilmeena’s first score. Ciara Joyce and Aoife Gannon followed up with a point apiece before St Brigids opened their account with a minor. With the ladies in black & white pressing up on and winning a significant share of the St Brigids’ kickout further points were converted by Amy Carney, Julia Sztejner and Ciara Joyce. Just when it seemed that the hosts were in control they got turned over by St Brigids. A couple of passes later, the ball was in the back of the Kilmeena net and the home side’s lead was reduced to 2 points. Game on again? Not really. The Kilmeena ladies didn’t panic – they continued to play with control, working the ball around and converting four additional points, one each from Sheila Bohan and Ruby Lane (free) and two from the boot of Eabha Carney, including a well taken free. A solid performance from 1 to 15, including the introduction of two subs gave the hosts a six-point cushion at the short whistle. Half time score: Kilmeena 0 – 10, St Brigids 1 – 01 The second half picked up where the first half had left off. The Kilmeena ladies continued to dominate and it wasn’t long before a hat-trick of pointed frees (Ciara Joyce) was followed by a goal from the boot of Ciara Joyce. St Brigids remained competitive and they did continue to battle on to convert a few more scores too. But the home side having the advantage of additional subs to introduce (Deirdre Byrne, Mags Ryder and Kate McNicholas) and now aided by a slight breeze, were in a position to finish stronger. Further points from Lisa Hastings, Sheila Bohan and Ciara Joyce together with a second goal form the latter put the game to bed in the final quarter and ensured a good win at home for the Kilmeenaladies. Whilst applauding the scoring exploits that created a final tally of 2 – 19 for the home side it should not be lost on anyone that restricting St Brigids to 1 – 04 (5 scores) over sixty minutes of football is a testament to the midfield and defensive work rate of the ladies that played those positions today. Simply put this was a team and squad effort that delivered a good result for the Kilmeena ladies in this first round Championship encounter. Today’s result is the perfect start to the 2026 Championship for the Kilmeena Adult Ladies’ squad and it represents a step in the right direction. Next up is Kilmoremoy (Ballina) away on Sunday 23rd August (1pm). Team; Emma Jane Gill, Sarah Mulchrone, Katie Moran (Snr), Laura O'Grady, Eabha Carney, Megan O’Malley, Laura Kelly, Lisa Hastings, Julia Sztejner, Aoife Gannon, Molly Foy, Leah Walsh, Sheila Bohan, Ciara Joyce, Katie Moran (Jnr). Subs: Ellie Mae Keane, Mags Ryder (for Molly Foy), Amy Carney (for Leah Walsh), Emily Irwin, Ruby Lane (for Megan O’Malley), Lucy O’Malley, Rachel Keane, Deirdre Byrne (for Katie Moran Jnr), Kate McNicholas (for Sheila Bohan), Aine Regan, Niamh O’Connor, Holly Barrett, Caragh Ryan.

Round 2 of the Junior Ladies championship gets underway this weekend. Our ladies hope to make it two wins from two. Best of luck to both team and management. 📆 Sunday 23rd of August ⏰ 1 pm 📍 Kilmoremoy LGFA Pitch, F26 T6P4

Our Junior ladies kick off their championship campaign at home in Kilmeena this Sunday 16th of August at 11am. They will face @st.brigidslgfa in what is sure to be a great game of football. Our ladies are hoping to get off to a winning start. Please come out and support our ladies team in their first game of the championship 🏁💪🏼🏁 #serioussupport #mayolgfa #kilmeenalgfaabú

Week Beginning: 10/08/2026. Best of luck to all teams and management involved 🏁💪🏼

On a intermittently misty Saturday evening in St Brendan's Park Kilmeena welcomed Claremorris for the first game on Kilmeena's return to the Senior Championship. After a wind affected game the score was Kilmeena 0 - 13 Claremorris 3 - 11 more photos here