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Kiltimagh: 4 - 07 Kilmeena: 3 – 07 Kilmeena travelled to Kiltimagh for Round 2 of the Adult League, on Sunday 22nd March 2026. Kiltimagh put 6 – 14 past their opponents in Round 1, two weeks ago and they would generally be considered one of the stronger teams in this group of eight. So, the scene was set for what would be a considerable challenge for the ladies in Black & White but rise to the challenge they did. The game was played in perfect weather conditions and Kiltimagh’s new pitch was in good order too. Kiltimagh made a lightening start and had the ball in the Kilmeena net within a minute of the throw-in. Not the start the visitors wanted and Kiltimagh continued to pile on the pressure in the first six or seven minutes. However, resolute defending by Kilmeena after that early goal thwarted every attack by Kiltimagh in that early spell of dominance by the home side. Kilmeena got on the scoreboard in the eight minute and fromthere to the small whistle there was little to separate the sidesin a tough and tenacious battle. Kilmeena led by two points at half time. Having not had it all their own way in the opening half, Kiltimagh came out fighting in the early stages of the second half. Similar to the start of the first half, the home side bagged an early goal and followed up with some nice points. But once again, the Kilmeena ladies took the fight back to Kiltimagh and ground out some scores to narrow the gap to two points. In the end Kiltimagh edged it by three points. Not the highest scoring contest, a reflection of the good defensive work by each side. But a hard fought and entertaining battle. Notwithstanding the loss, there were a lot of positives for the Kilmeena ladies to draw from this encounter, with some particularly good individual performances too. Team; Emma-Jane Gill, Sarah Mulchrone, Deirdre Byrne, Laura O'Grady, Eabha Carney, Aoife Gannon, Laura Kelly,Sinead Hughes, Julia Sztejner, Amy Carney, Lisa Hastings,Siofra Hughes, Kate McNicholas, Sheila Bohan, Ruby Lane. Subs; Emily Irwin for Deirdre Byrne, Leah Walsh for Julia Sztejner, Lucy O’Malley, Eva Mulchrone, Megan O’Malley, Mags Ryder, Rachel Keane, Kaylin Hunter

Kilmeena: 2 - 09 Westport B: 3 – 10 The Kilmeena ladies hosted Westport B, in Round 1 of the Adult League, on Sunday 8th March 2026. Having beaten the visitors in the final game of the 2025 championship, the Kilmeena ladies were on the wrong side of the result at the final whistle today. The game was played in decent weather conditions. The fresh easterly breeze (blowing from the gym side) had an influence on the proceedings, with Westport making the most of the wind advantage in the opening half and Kilmeena doing likewise in the second period. Westport led by 4 points at the small whistle and bagged a goal shortly after the restart. However, Kilmeena generally controlled proceedings for most of the second half, applying substantial pressure on the Westport kickout and dominating around the middle third.This purple patch yielded 1 – 05 without reply for the home side and edged the Kilmeena ladies in front with about 7 minutes remaining. Westport finally broke the Kilmeenastranglehold with a nicely taken point to level matters up. Kilmeena responded with a point to take the lead again. Then against the run of play, Westport struck for 2 goals in the dying minutes. Kilmeena did register another point but ran out of time to fight back. All in all, an entertaining game and one that lessons will be taken from. Team; Ellie Mae Keane, Mags Ryder, Aoife Gannon, Laura O'Grady, Laura Kelly, Megan O’Malley, Sarah Mulchrone, Ruby Lane, Eabha Carney, Amy Carney, Lisa Hastings, Siofra Hughes, Leah Walsh, Sheila Bohan, Eva Mulchrone, Subs; Katie Moran (Snr) for Ruby Lane, Kate McNicholas for Sheila Bohan, Emily Irwin for Mags Ryder, Rachel Gibbons for Megan O’Malley, Lucy O’Malley for Rachel Gibbons, Rachel Keane for Leah Walsh, Emma Jane Gill.

Starts this Saturday, 25th April, 10-11am All boys and girls under 8 are welcome!  To become a member of our club, please register on www.foireann.ie  The principal aim of Kilmeena GAA Cub’s Academy is to introduce children born in 2021 and after to Gaelic football in a fun and safe environment and to aid the development of their athletic and social skills.  All coaches are Garda-vetted and have completed GAA Safeguarding courses. Please consider becoming a volunteer to help with the coaching  - we need all the help we can get!  The Cubs Academy takes place every Saturday from 10-11pm. CUBS ACADEMY GUIDELINES ‘ALWAYS’ GOLDEN RULES FOR CUBS  ✔ I will always wear my gum-shield, and any other safety gear at training & matches.  ✔ will always try my best – even when I find things hard to do.  ✔ will always listen to my coach – they are trying to help me to have fun.  ✔ will always train & play with a smiley face – this helps me to enjoy myself.  ✔ will always respect my teammates and their feelings – they are my friends.  ✔ will always thank the coaches at the end of training.  ‘SOMETIMES’ RULES FOR CUBS  ✔ Sometimes I will win and sometimes I will lose – taking part is more important.  ✔ Sometimes I will be on my friend’s team and sometimes I won’t – it is as much fun playing against each other as with each other.  ✔ Sometimes I will not play in my favourite position – this is good for my skills.  ✔ Sometimes I will need to take a break and a drink in the time-out area – I need to be ‘ready’ to join in.  ✔ Sometimes I will get hurt – this is never on purpose.  ‘NEVER’ RULES FOR CUBS  ✔ I will never leave a station without telling my mentor – this is for my safety.  ✔ I will never hurt, bully or make a teammate feel bad – we are all friends.  ✔ I will never use bad language – this is a bad habit.  ✔ I will never talk when my coach is talking – in order to learn, I need to listen.  ✔ I will never mess with the equipment – if things get broken, we can’t use them.  ‘ALWAYS’ RULES FOR PARENTS  ✔ I will always try my best to be on time for training and matches.  ✔ I will always make sure my child is dressed in the proper gear.  ✔ I will always set a good example on the side-line.  ✔ I will always support the coaches and volunteers in their efforts to coach my child.  ✔ I will always encourage practice and effort.  ✔ I will always adhere to and respect my responsibilities to my child’s team and the club.  ✔ I will always support Kilmeena GAA Club players and opposition club players  “NEVER” RULES FOR PARENTS  ✔ I will never leave my child unattended at training or at a match.  ✔ I will never encourage foul play.  ✔ I will never emphasise winning over effort and participation.  ✔ I will never hassle, disrespect, or use foul language towards the players, mentors or referees.

On a crisp, sunny morning, with a cold, biting wind sweeping across the field, Kilmeena and St. Jarlaths faced off in the Homeland U16 boys' football league. Both teams showcased considerable skill, coupled with some impressive foot passing. In the end, St. Jarlaths emerged victorious with a final score of: Kilmeena 2 - 05 3 - 06 St. Jarlaths more...

In a 3rd Round Kelly Cup thriller last evening at McHale Park, Kilmeena fell short by just a single point. The game see-sawed from start to finish on a glorious, sunny evening, with both teams displaying skill and determination, with momentum shifting continuously throughout the contest. Despite their spirited performance, Kilmeena were left to rue their lack of accuracy in shooting, which could otherwise have resulted in a different outcome . Kilmeena 1 - 11 2 - 09 Castlebar Mitchels more...

Both teams fought hard in a game that felt like a battle for survival, battling against fierce gale-force winds and frequent hail showers. Kilmeena came out on top, securing the win in a low-scoring match that was heavily influenced by the challenging weather conditions. A late goal proved to be decisive for the hosts, sealing their victory in this closely contested game played in Kilmeena today. Players and supporters alike breathed a sigh of relief when the final whistle blew, eager to escape the punishing weather. Kilmeena 1 - 8 0 - 7 Balla more...

Both teams and their supporters took the opportunity to shake off the winter cobwebs and test new players, with Westport emerging victorious in the final minutes of an entertaining match held at St. Patrick's Park in Westport this morning. Kilmeena 0 - 19 2 - 16 Westport more...

The club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pauline Goggins (nee O' Dea) Fahy, Westport. Pauline served the club with dedication as Club Secretary from 1991-1993 and again from 1996-1999. A true volunteer in every sense, her dedication, commitment and pride in her role were evident to all who had the pleasure of working alongside her. The Goggins family have been loyal supporters and sponsors of the club throughout the years. In 2015 when the club celebrated 125 years, Pauline was instrumental in organising the celebrations, a testament to her deep love for Kilmeena GAA. That same pride was clear to be seen when she stood in Croke Park in 2022 as Kilmeena were crowned All Ireland Junior champions. Pauline left a lasting impression on the club and on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband Jim and family on your sad loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílís.

Our Club Dinner Dance will be held in the Castlecourt Hotel on Saturday 19th Janurary. We'd love to see you all there ! Here is the Link to buy tickets https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kilmeena-gaa-dinner-dance-tickets-1978826241557?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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Kilmeena GAA are saddened to learn of the passing of Paddy Keane, Ardkeen , Kilmeena. Paddy played for the club at underage. Following his move to London in the 1960's he played with Parnells GAA club for 3 years. On his return to Kilmeena in 1967 he took the role of team manager. In 1968, he managed the team to a historic West Mayo Championship victory, defeating Westport in the final and bringing the Cusack Cup to Kilmeena for the very first time. That memorable team went on to contest a Club final against Ballaghaderreen in McHale Park, narrowly losing out on the day. Following their success, the team travelled on a tour of America in a fitting reward for a remarkable group. Only recently, the club had the honour of recognising members of this team and remembering Paddy’s invaluable contribution to one of the significant periods in our history. Paddy also served as Club Chairman in 1972. Paddy's commitment, leadership and lifelong dedication to Kilmeena GAA will never be forgotten. He leaves behind a proud legacy that will be remembered by all who knew him. We offer our condolences to his wife Jennifer and family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The intense toll from the frequency of previous championship games leading up to today's highly anticipated game against Strokestown in the Connaught Intermediate final was clearly evident. Kilmeena struggled to find their rhythm, failing to match the lively pace that we, as ardent supporters, had grown accustomed to throughout the championship season. The disjointed nature of the play on the field negatively affected the team's overall performance, challenging players who had typically handled them with ease in previous matches. We wish Strokestown the best of luck in their pursuit of the All-Ireland Intermediate title. Never mind, boys, you are still County Intermediate Champions, and we look forward to seeing you participate in the senior championship in 2026. Kilmeena 0 - 14 4 - 11 Strokestown more... Some more images by Cormac Feehan - "SportsTime Photography" https://photos.app.goo.gl/2P11oLF6mCkXkRAj8

AIB Club IFC Connacht Final awaits as we take on @strokestowngaa 🏐 🗓️ Sun 23rd Nov | ⏰ 1:30pm |📍MacHale Park The ticket link will be shared when available. ‼️ #KilmeenaGAA #KilmeenaGAA2025

Kilmeena 0 - 22 Coolaney Mulinabreena 1 - 09 Kilmeena are through to the Intermediate Connaught Final next week. They over came Coolaney Muilinabreena in a cold and windy but dry Mchale park. They will face Strokestown Gaels, Sunday week in the same venue in the Connaught Final More photos from the game HERE

Kilmeena secured a place in the Connacht Intermediate Semi-Final after an exhilarating football match at St. Jarlath's Park in Tuam this afternoon. The game showcased some exciting "flash-point" scores in the first half of extra time, which ultimately clinched the victory for Kilmeena. Kilmeena 1 - 21 0 - 21 Caltra more... Still more from Cormac at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cn78fW2h29bRGJrW7