Gerry Burke Killawalla and Emigration

Gerry Burke, Killawalla native and an emigrant, shares his experience of growing up in Killawalla and having to emigrate. he is interviewed by Dr. Oliver Whyte, Westport in this 11 minute YouTube video.
It can be viewed at the following address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIbMFxLXzBA

All Ireland Ladies Club Champions

Carnacon Ladies Football Team won their fourth All Ireland Club Final in Longford on Sunday, November 27th, 2011.
Pictured as part of the team are team members from the Killawalla area

Killawalla Woman pens new Book!

A member of Castlebar library staff, Mary Gavin, Druminroe, recently launched her book, “Mayo Libraries - Memories, Tales and Anecdotes.” Well-known media presenter and writer, Leamy McNally officially launched the book.
Throughout the book the author recalls a myriad of human interest stories. In her introduction the Killawalla native author, Mary Gavin, recalls her satisfaction in compiling the book when she wrote “It has been a labour of love. Many long nights and late nights have been spent meeting with former staff, typing up information and scanning photographs. It has been wonderful to correspond with people I hadn’t seen for years.”
The book will be available from Partry and Killawalla Post Offices and from all Public Libraries through out the county and will make an ideal Christmas present.

Local Picture Site

Check out the following web blog that has several beautiful pictures from the Dereendafderg and Killawalla area
http://debzart.deviantart.com/gallery/24994864

Killawalla Magazine

Killawalla Magazine, "Killawalla: Home and Away" is available for purchase at Michael Walsh, Killawalla P.O., Killawalla, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. The publication itself has in the region of ninety articles and 400 photographs both, black and white and colour. Its articles are a mix of contributions from young people on their experiences working overseas and stories from more senior citizens about their experiences in times past. Anyone who wishes to purchase the book or would like to have it posted to a family friend or relative can contact Michael Walsh, Killawalla Post Office 098 35113. Purchase of book packaged and posted to anywhere in Ireland - €19; Purchase of book and posted to Northern Ireland - €19; Purchase of book and posted to Great Britain - €23.50; Purchase of book and posted to anywhere in USA - €26.40.

The magazine is a treasure trove of wonderful news stories, articles, pictures of Killawalla people at home and away.

Pictured at the launch of the magazine are: Mary Hallinan, Nancy Walsh and Michael Larkin

New Beginnings

Congratulations to the Killawalla young people who started Secondary School today.
Malia Tracey, Sinead Conway & Matthew O'Malley -Tourmakeady
Stephen O'Malley - Rice College, Westport.
Shane Gavin - David's College, Castlebar.
Chloe Kelly & Ellen Malone - Sacred Heart School Westport.
We wish them well and success in their new beginnings.

Mass at Boheh Mass Rock

Fr. Michael Tracey celebrated Mass at Boheh Mass Rock, near Liscarney for a group of pilgrims using Tocher Phadraig on their journey to Croagh Patrick. The Mass was celebrated on August 27, 2011.