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2 days ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
There was great excitement at Claremorris GAA pitch last week as Claremorris CNS proudly hosted the final of its inaugural School League, a thrilling match that celebrated not only sporting spirit, but also school unity, community, and tradition. The School League was a much-loved tradition in the former Claremorris Boys School, producing generations of talented footballers, many of whom went on to represent Claremorris and Mayo at the highest levels of GAA.
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2 days ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
A young New Yorker with strong Kiltimagh roots will represent Ireland at the European Under-18 Baseball Championships in Bulgaria next month. Sixteen-year-old Ronan Higgins, whose father James was born and raised in Kiltimagh, has been selected to pitch for the Irish national team in the tournament, which takes place in Blagoevgrad from July 6 to 13. Ireland will compete in a group with Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Ronan is a big lad - standing 6’3”.
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3 days ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
Claremorris Musical Society is celebrating a major achievement on the national stage after bringing home two top honours from the 2025 Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) Awards in Killarney. The annual awards ceremony, held in the INEC recently, brought together musical societies from all over Ireland to recognise the best in amateur musical theatre.
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1 week ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
There was a strong turnout and high stakes at Teach O’Hora in Kiltimagh for the Grand Final of the Spring Poker League, where Isaac Boyle was crowned the new Kiltimagh Poker Champion. Isaac claimed the coveted Jeremy Dee Memorial Cup on Sunday, June 8, following a competitive final involving 14 qualifying players and a prize pool of €2,165. After almost seven hours of play, Isaac emerged as the overall winner, with Michael Sheridan finishing in second place.
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1 week ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
Claremorris is celebrating success on the national stage as dancers from the Turley Duggan Academy of Irish Dancing were crowned winners of the Under-11 Céilí competition at the Irish Nationals in Killarney on June 6. The team’s achievement secures their place at the World Championships in Chicago for Easter 2026.
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2 weeks ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
There was cause for celebration in Claremorris recently when local employer DeCare Dental was named SME Company of the Year at the prestigious IBEC KeepWell Awards. The national award recognises organisations that prioritise the well-being of their staff and embed wellness and development into the culture of the workplace.
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2 weeks ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
The Claremorris and District Lions Club recently held its annual poster competition, engaging local pupils from five primary schools across the area. The theme for this year’s contest was 'How can I have a positive impact on the elderly in our community', encouraging young minds to reflect on community care and compassion. “Every year, we run this poster competition to raise awareness about different campaigns,” Lions President Melissa Walsh explained.
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2 weeks ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
It was a memorable week for Kiltimagh GAA as two of the club’s underage teams claimed League Final victories in tightly contested matches. The minor boys team delivered a strong performance to secure a well-earned win over Erris St Pats. The final score read Kiltimagh 2-12, Erris St Pats 1-11, with the team and management praised for their efforts and composure throughout the match. Meanwhile, the U16 boys team also celebrated success following a dramatic encounter with Lahardane.
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2 weeks ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
Johnny Cocozza was the Castlebar Celtic hero in last Thursday’s showdown with Super League title rivals Westport United, as it was his poaching instincts that netted the home side a winner two minutes into added time. “I'm delighted. I didn't play my best personally but just delighted to get the goal. It didn't matter who scored, it was all about the victory today. I was the fortunate one to get the goal but it was all about three points today,” Cocozza said afterwards.
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3 weeks ago | 
westernpeople.ie | John Corless
When Soracha McGrath steps onto the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival this August, she will carry with her not only the banner of Washington, D.C., but the deep roots of her family’s heritage in Mayo. Representing the United States capital at one of Ireland’s most beloved cultural events is a proud moment for any young Irish woman, but for 25-year-old Soracha, the honour feels especially poignant. “My heart is always in Ireland,” she told the .
