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Westport take the honours in a keenly contested and robust encounter in the West Mayo Minor A Championship played in St. Brendan's Park Kilmeena yesterday evening. Match report to follow: Kilmeena 0 - 6 3 - 10 Westport more...

Super display of football skills by two determined minor team despite the atrocious weather conditions in St Brendan's Park Kilmeena yesterday evening. Match report to follow: Kilmeena 6 - 15 2 - 12 Balla more...

Reminder that you must have a ticket to gain entry into Saturdays Junior Football Championship Round 1 clash with Killala. https://twitter.com/KilmeenaGAA/status/1288378633594249216?s=08

Our year started promising with good numbers registered and the prospect of building on our inaugural year in 2018 with experienced adult players and girls from the minor and U16 teams making up the panel. David O’Malley continued in the management role assisted by John McDonald. Majella O’Malley and Trish Hogan helped as mentors. The team competed in League, Championship and the Memorial League, which is a new competition run at the start of the season for players not involved with the senior county panel. Although we did not have much success on the field, we competed well in our games and were showing signs of improvement. The panel was unfortunate to lose girls through injury, travel, study and family commitments just as they were beginning to show signs of improvement. This all happened in a very short timeframe and effected the balance and momentum at a vital time in the season. There is plenty of talent in this group and in the girls that are coming up behind them. With belief and commitment in themselves and the right focus, they can achieve success in the coming seasons. Panel: Laoise Kelly, Fiona Groden, Sarah Hogan, Katie Hogan, Cathy McKenna, Tracey McGreal, Helena Kelly, Ciara Navin, Sarah Mulchrone, Róisín Carney, Emma-Jane Gill, Caragh Ryan, Ann- Marie Crean, Noelle Keane, Sarah Lavelle, Orla Grealis, Lucy O’Malley, Sophie Flynn, Aoife Roache, Aoife Lavelle, Chloe McGing, Mary Gill, Aoife O’Kelly, Ava Ryder, Dearbhla Grealis, Laura Moore, Susannah Horgan, Molly Moore, Jamiee Geraghty, Shannon Bourke, Ciara Joyce, Aine Regan, Aoife Gibbons, Rachel Gibbons, Laura Kelly, Megan Mulchrone, Holly Barrett, Abby McGreal.

We are very saddened as a club and community to hear of the passing of Mary O'Grady, Cushalogort, Kilmeena. Mary was wife of Paddy (former club Chairman) and mother to Ann, Mary (current club Secretary), Regina, Michael and Geoffrey. We express our deepest sympathy to all her family and her grandchildren, many of whom play and are involved at different levels within our ladies and mens club and to Marys many friends at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. In keeping with HSE guidelines on public gatherings, the funeral will be private to the family only. Mary's funeral mass will be streamed live via the Parish of Kilmeena/Fahy facebook page at 11:30am, this Saturday morning. https://www.facebook.com/kilmeena/

In follow up to the club statement on 16th March, in compliance with GAA instructions regarding the use of club facilities, the GAA have now issued an update advising clubs that previously announced measures are to be extended to Sunday April 19th inclusive, at which stage arrangements will be reviewed. In addition, GAA clubs have been instructed to close their grounds and facilities completely. This is to include the use of all pitches and property for recreational purposes, including walking, casual games or gatherings. We would again ask members to please follow these guidelines and not enter our grounds until we have been instructed that activities can resume. https://www.gaa.ie/news-archive/news/latest-gaa-update-on-covid-19/ Stay safe and follow HSE guidelines. Kilmeena GAA

View the photos from the evening here. On Saturday February 15th, Kilmeena GAA Club celebrated its 6th annual Valentines Dinner Dance with club members and the wider community. As always, the event was an opportunity for all club members and the community to socialise and celebrate the successes our club has achieved over the years. The development of our club rests on the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Chairman John McDonald highlighted on the night that the Club needs to be organised in terms of coaching, administration, funding, communication, facilities and development. The Club aims to inspire the youth, to support our players and members, and to build friendships within the community. The success of our Dinner Dance reflects the commitment of our volunteers and the progress our club has boasted in recent years. As always, the Kilmeena Dinner Dance acts as an awards evening for the 2019 year. Michael Ryan was proudly presented with the honour of Club Person of the Year. This award was kindly sponsored by Midwest Furniture and presented to Michael by Teresa Smyth. Michael was acknowledged for his loyal dedication to the club which is recognised by his involvement in management and coaching over the years, and his current service as kit man for the men's senior team. Michael continues to support our players and club and is a deserved winner of this year's award. Our Community Person of the Year award was presented to Caragh Ryan by guest speaker, Minister for Rural & Community Development, Michael Ring TD. Caragh was acknowledged for her dedication and fundraising efforts in aid of Western Alzheimer’s. At the end of last year, Caragh was also a recipient of the Mayo People of the Year award. All at Kilmeena GAA wish Caragh the best with her future fundraising endeavours. Dearbhla Grealis was named Senior Ladies Player of the Year. Davy Feehan presented Dearbhla with the Feehan Shield in memory of Noreen Feehan. Dearbhla was acknowledged for her dedication and strong performances at the full back position. The Minor Ladies Player of the Year was presented to Shannon Bourke by Minister Michael Ring. Shannon was presented with the Cleary Brothers Shield. Shannon was recognised for her scoring skills that she brought to both the minor and senior ladies’ teams. Minister Michael Ring presented Katie Hogan with the award for Players' Player of the Year. Katie was acknowledged for her commitment to the team, and her ability to perform under pressure. Pete McDonagh presented the Cillian McDonagh Memorial Players' Player of Year which was awarded to Sean Ryder. Minister Ring presented the Alan Browne Memorial Minor Player of the Year to Mark Hastings. Both of these awards are dedicated to honour our late club members, Cillian and Alan. The Barrett Family Memorial Young Player of the Year was awarded to John McGlynn by Jane Barrett. John was credited for his immense scoring abilities and his visible addition to the team. Brian Mortimer was awarded the Most Improved Player of the Year. Minister Ring presented the Manager's Player of the Year to Darragh Keaveney. Darragh was recognised for his performances throughout the season with the club and also his achievement in playing with the Mayo Junior team. A further congratulations to our Kilmeena men’s U21 team on their County Championship title and the Junior Team on their Cusack Cup success. Kilmeena GAA Club would like to extend a huge 'thank you' to everyone who made this night so memorable. A special thanks to the event coordinators, the event and prize sponsors, the band and to Knockranny House Hotel for hosting the night. Thanks also to our special guest Minister Michael Ring, who has aided our club’s development in recent years. The 2020 season is now underway and Kilmeena GAA and LGFA are hopeful that this year will bring more success and accomplishments to the club. View the photos from the evening here.

Kilmeena 0 - 3 9 - 17 Castlebar Mitchells This was Kilmeena Minor’s first competitive fixture of 2020. Having been grouped in with the senior clubs of Castlebar, Westport, Ballintubber and Breaffy, any game in this division would never be ‘a walk in the park’. Pairc Josie Munnelly (the venue for this game) on a damp dreary grey July evening will not conjure up many (if any) fond on-field memories for the Kilmeena Minors or their mentors or indeed the few hardy Kilmeena supporters that travelled to the Mitchells venue, when they look back on this game. Kilmeena were simply outclassed by a fitter, stronger and collectively more skilful opponent this evening and the final scoreline merely reflects that. Whilst the Kilmeena lads gave everything they had; it was no match for the Mitchells this evening. There were some good individual performances on-field for Kilmeena, but many will know that they could and can do better. This group will bounce back. The only way is up! The panel present this evening comprised of the following: Darragh Slattery, Harry Sheridan, Adam Sheridan, Tom Smythe, Oisin Grimley, Ronan O’Donnell, Chris McGlynn, Mikey Hastings, Kian Moore, Ian Murphy, Cillian O’Grady, Mark Hastings, Robbie Staunton, Chris McNally, Jason McGlynn, Ciaran Kilcoyne, Daniel O’Malley, Rory Nolan & Liam Moore. Match report; Michael O'Grady More...

Even though it was four months late, it was almost worth waiting for, as Kilmeena U12s finally got to play their first game of the season - a challenge match away to Westport. At times the football matched the mucky conditions but it was a relief just to be playing a game of football. The first quarter was quiet with minimal scoring and in the second, Westport started the brighter, registering a couple of goals and several points to just a few scores from Kilmeena. Westport pulled further ahead in the third quarter but in the fourth, Kilmeena finally settled and started banging in goals and managed a few points too. Westport won by ten points in the end but had the game lasted another ten minutes, who knows what could’ve happened! There were some heroic performances today in atrocious conditions with some classy defending in particular. Back row, left to right: Alan Mortimer, Tiernan Ahern, Tom Cox, Sean Keane, Tadhg Daly, Robbie Murphy, Jamie Durkan. Front row, left to right: Kyle Mulchrone, Cian Moran, Shane Durkan, Kevin Hastings, Cormac Slattery, Felix Zeray, Eoghan Cannon. All in all, it was an encouraging start to the season. Plenty of work needs to be done but there’s no doubt that this team has the skill, desire and heart to make for a very interesting season indeed. Well done boys - your coaches and parents are proud of you all!

Between Covid-19 and drenching rain, freed from lockdown, Kilmeena and Breaffy played with great skill and determination in the first round of the Junior B Championship yesterday evening in Breaffy. Match report pending: Kilmeena 0 - 18 1 - 9 Breaffy more...

On a sunny Monday evening we welcomed our neighbours Westport for challenge a game for our first game of the year. It was a great run out for both teams to see where they were at after the lockdown. Some great spells of football was produced from both teams and plenty of room for improvement prior to the start of the championship in 2 weeks time. Report: Sean Barrett. more...

Kilmeena 2 - 10 0 - 11 Kilmovee Shamrocks Covid -19 no barrier to a cracking entertaining game of football played in Canon Henry Park Kilmovee Shamrocks yesterday evening Match report pending: more images here...

Mayo minor manager and football coach, Tomás Morley, paid a visit to Kilmeena GAA Club yesterday evening for a coaching session with the U-16 squad in a collaboration initiated by Mayo GAA coaches.

West Mayo Junior Champions 1976 Need we say more? Ann (Annie) Cox, sister to Tommy Cox, Mayour, and was married to Peadar Kilroy, Newport, with Mary O'Malley and her brother Mick, Carrowholly, all now deceased R.I.P. A very interesting Roscahill in the background back then, compared to what we view today. Photo courtesy of Tommy Cox Mayour. Picture taken in the Clubrooms in 1988 Some interesting faces in the crowd attending a religious service at the Marian Shrine, near the old Community Centre on the Newport road. Photo courtesy of Tommy Cox Mayour. At back: Sean Geraghty, Liam Gibbons and Tom Ryan. At front: Brothers Michael and Francie Moran. Picture taken in the old Community centre, now owned by MidWest Furniture. Following the victory over Westport in the West Mayo Final 1968, played in St Patrick's pitch Westport were L-R: Jennifer Keane with Packie and Mary, Paddy Quinn, a young Tommie Cox with father Tommy and brother Dermot, Willie and Mary Quinn with daughter Marie. Standing at back is Josie O'Malley Claggan. Johnny Fahy, Myna, with Mike Staunton, Rosduane. R.I.P.

What requires to be fulfilled before you return to Gaelic Games Read and familiarise yourself with the Safe Return to Play Guidelines and latest updates on the GAA website: https://learning.gaa.ie/covid19 Complete the GAA eLearning module https://courses.gaa.ie/Covid19ClubEd Take a screenshot of the certificate and send to your team manager/team Covid-19 Supervisor This step only needs to be completed once. Complete the GAA online Health Questionnaire: https://returntoplay.gaa.ie Training Sessions: For Parents of underage children - Before training – Login into the Health Questionnaire again and click the blue button RECONFIRM THIS, alongside your child’s name to confirm their Health Status is okay This step needs to be completed before each training session/game until further notice Arrive at training on time and togged out. (Dressing Rooms will not be open for now) Sanitise your hands when you arrive at practice and again when you are leaving Maintain proper hygiene etiquette and social distancing where possible Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it and DO NOT SHARE WITH OTHERS. "We all have a personal responsibility to make sure that all in our club and community stay safe".