by designwest_a | Nov 25, 2016 | Sport
Kiltimagh GAA In 1887 three years after the foundation of the GAA, a club under the name of ‘O’Donnell Abu’s’ was established in the town but there is very little known of its activities or personnel until 1910 when the club was reformed under the...
by designwest_a | Nov 25, 2016 | History
StLouis Secondary School Kiltimagh. In September, 1897, six Sisters of the St. Louis Order, arrived from their Convent in Monaghan to Kiltimagh, on the invitation of the Parish Priest Fr. Denis O’Hara. They set up a technical school for the children of...
by designwest_a | Nov 24, 2016 | People
Garry Cooney Known for his big left-hook and his imposing size, the tall, lean Cooney had his first paid fight on February 15, 1977, beating Billy Jackson by a knockout in one round. Nine wins followed and Cooney gained attention as a future contender. Although...
by designwest_a | Nov 24, 2016 | Race 2 Glory
Race2Glory Race2Glory is a multi-sport adventure race involving running (including a river section) and cycling, that has taken place for the past 6 years in July in around Kiltimagh. There are 2 course options for those taking part, the “Full Race” (40km in...
by designwest_a | Nov 23, 2016 | Gene Tunney, People
Gene Tunney One man who was very dear to the hearts of the local people, was famous world heavyweight boxing champion, Gene ‘The Fighting Marine’ Tunney. Gene’s father lest Kiltimagh for the US at the age of nineteen, and some years later his...
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