Pastimes from the Past: Keeping Our Heritage Alive

Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society presents "Pastimes from the Past: Keeping Our Heritage Alive", remembering the clubs, pastimes and community events that were once a big part of life in Kiltullagh-Killimordaly.

Saturday, 22 & Sunday, 23 August 2026.

As part of National Heritage Week 2026 and this year’s theme, “Heritage at Risk”, the talks and exhibition focus on the pastimes, clubs and community activities that were once a big part of everyday life in Kiltullagh-Killimordaly but are now at risk of being forgotten. By collecting and recording these memories, we are helping to ensure that this part of our local heritage is kept alive.

Saturday, 22 August

Series of Talks & Exhibition: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Sunday, 23 August

Keeping Our Heritage Alive Exhibition: After Mass 11.30am – 5.00 pm

The exhibition includes display panels on local clubs and community events, an exhibition by our local primary schools, the 1992 Kiltullagh Community Games artwork exhibition, a memory corner where visitors can share their memories, a screening of the 1985 Esker Donkey Derby, and “Touch the Past”, a pop-up mini museum featuring rare copies of the 1970s Double K Echo newsletter and Kiltullagh Drama Festival programmes.

During the weekend, visitors can browse the exhibition, view the displays, listen to the talks and share their own memories and stories.

Free admission. All are welcome.

Organised by Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society and funded, with thanks, through the Galway County Council Community Support Scheme 2026.

TALKS – Sat. 22 August 2026

Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society presents "Pastimes from the Past: Keeping Our Heritage Alive", remembering the clubs, pastimes and community events that were once a big part of life in Kiltullagh-Killimordaly.

2PM - 5PM | Kiltullagh Community Hub (adjoining Kiltullagh Hall), Kiltullagh, Athenry, County Galway

2.00PM: Welcome Address and Launch of Pastimes from the Past: Keeping Our Heritage Alive booklet

2.10PM: Cricket in County Galway: A Raford Connection by Steve Dolan

2.40PM: Coming Together: Activities in Kiltullagh-Killimordaly, 1920–1980 by Kieran Jordan

3.10PM: The Games We Played: Children’s Pastimes at Home and School by Martin Curley

3.40PM: Break for Tea/Coffee | Kiltullagh Killimordaly Community Care

4.00PM: Curtain Up: Kiltullagh-Killimordaly on Stage by Kieran Jordan

4.20PM: Snippets of Life: Activities in Esker by Majella O’Dea

4.50PM: Closing Remarks

Pastimes from the Past: Keeping Our Heritage Alive exhibition open from 2PM-6PM on Sat. 22 August.

Any queries via email: kkheritage@outlook.ie and the latest information on Facebook at KiltullaghKillimordalyHeritageSociety.