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Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s AGM will take place online via Microsoft TEAMS. The AGM will be held on Sunday 6th December 2020 at 6:00pm. Should you wish to attend, please register by sending an email to the secretary secretary.kilmeena.mayo@gaa.ie An invitation will be sent via email to all registrants prior to the meeting. The annual general meeting is your opportunity to hear what is happening in your club and to become involved and take an active part in the decision-making process. All full members are encouraged to attend and make your contribution to the running of the club. Nominations and Motions for consideration must be with the Club Secretary on or before the 30th November 2020.

It was with great sadness that Kilmeena GAA & the community learned of the passing of John Moran, Carrowbeg, Kilmeena. John was a great neighbour, community man and above all, a clubman and true Gael. His love and passion for Kilmeena GAA and his community was always evident and never faltering. John’s involvement in Kilmeena GAA stretches back to the formative years of the club during the 1950s when he along with others helped to build and guide the club in what were difficult years. He served in the role of secretary in 1957, before emigrating to London where again he was active within the GAA community, serving as treasurer of the Parnell’s club and as a county board delegate for 14 years until returning to his native Kilmeena in the ‘70s. On his return he immediately immersed himself back into the Kilmeena club and took on the role of Junior team trainer. He also held many other roles and officerships within the club including that of club president from 1995 until 1999. Outside of the club John also held the position of West Board Divisional President. John was to the forefront at the establishment of our club lotto and in more recent years he loved nothing better than attending the Thursday night lotto draw and catching up on the weeks club activity. John was also a very loyal Mayo supporter and travelled the length and breath of the country following the green and red. John took great pride in his community and nothing was too much effort. He held roles on the Kilmeena Community Council, Kilmeena Group Water Scheme, Myna NS Board of Management, Kilmeena Graveyard Committee and was a Youth Club leader to name but a few. John willingly imparted and shared his knowledge and years of experience. He will be greatly missed around our club and community. All at Kilmeena GAA club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to John’s wife Annette, his daughters Sandra, Tracey and her partner Ollie and to all his family and friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis’

Kilmeena GAA would like to thank the outgoing Junior team manager, John Reilly and the backroom management team of Darren Madden and Davy Feehan for their hard work, dedication and service to the club during the last three years with the Junior and U21 teams. The process of appointing a new management team for the coming season will begin immediately

Kilmeena played Achill in the 2020 Cusack Cup final on Saturday evening the 3rd October. The game was a one sided affair where Kilmeena emerged victorious to retain the Cusack Cup for the third time in a row. Final score was; Kilmeena 3-25 to Achill 2-04. Thanks to the Islandeady club for the use of their grounds and to the West Board for facilitating this competition. Click here for more images from the game.

Kilmeena GAA and parish are deeply saddened by the untimely loss of one of the community’s true gentlemen. Jim was an active member of our parish and a former club player. Jim also held many officer roles within the club throughout the 60's 70's and 80's. He was West board delegate in 1965, Vice chairman of the club from 1966 to 1971, Team selector in 1971 and club treasurer from 1976 to 1981. He will be remembered by many for his dedication towards the underage section of our club in tough times during the 70’s and 80’s. It is no coincidence that many of the players coached by Jim at underage level were to feature prominently in later successes enjoyed by the club and having gained the love for our games, still remain active within the club thanks to Jim’s influence. All at Kilmeena GAA club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Jim’s wife Christina and to all his family and friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis’ In keeping with HSE guidelines on public gatherings, the funeral will be private to the family only. Jim’s funeral mass will be streamed live via the Parish of Kilmeena/Fahy facebook page at 12:30pm, on Wednesday afternoon. https://www.facebook.com/kilmeena/

A former footballing stalwart and previous Chairman of Kilmeena GAA Club, making his way to his seat in the stand before the start of the County Junior final between Kilmeena and Kilmaine yesterday evening. Vincent must undoubtedly recall his playing days when he graced this very sod lining out for his Club and also, on the many occasions when he represented West Mayo against the other regions of the county. Below are images of Vincent in action against North Mayo and the legendary Joe Corcoran R.I.P. in 1967. Copyright images courtesy of the Liam Lyons Collection County Library Castlebar. Printed copies are available through Fidelma Lyons on 0866491846

Kilmeena left to rue missed chances as Kilmaine secure County Junior title in McHale Park yesterday evening. Kilmeena 1 - 12 1 - 13 Kilmaine more...

...to bring the John McDonnell Cup back to Kilmeena for the 2nd time in the Club's history.

As published in the Mayo News November 3rd 1977...

Check out this amazing drone footage of the drainage works on the main pitch.

Well done to the Kilmeena and Islandeady U-9 and U-10 boys and their management teams who played in Islandeady yesterday, Saturday the 12th September. Both games were closely contested with great displays of footballing skills exhibited from both teams. Thanks to Islandeady for hosting these games. Click HERE to view additional photos from the games.

St Marys sail through to the county final following an emphatic win over Kilmeena played in poor weather conditions in Aghamore this evening. Kilmeena 0 - 3 6 - 1 St Marys more...