Moygownagh

20/04/2026

Happy Birthday Moygownagh Ramblers!

Today: April 20th 2026, marks the third anniversary of the foundation (that sounds real posh!) of Moygownagh's Rambling House Group. On that momentus day, the three cofounders had no idea what this group would look like, where it would lead, or indeed if it would even take off at all. Three years

04/04/2026

A lovely update from Moygownagh Rambling House Group to start the year 🌿

From thought-provoking talks on local ecology and place names, to music, céilí dancing, and even a hands-on basket-weaving workshop, it’s been a busy and heartwarming few months in the parish.

Pauline captures it all beautifully in her latest blog, reflecting the spirit of community, tradition, and togetherness that keeps the Ramblers going strong.

Take a few minutes to read and you’ll feel the warmth of home in every line.

The Moygownagh Rambling House Group begins 2026 with a rich programme of community, culture, and conversation. From environmental talks and local history to music, craft, and céilí celebrations, Pauline Mahon reflects on a season of shared learning and parish connection.

18/09/2025

This interview with Pat Finnerty (brother of the late Tony Finnerty) is just one of the many restored film footage clips we are uploading to our Heritage Library. Pat was a wonderful footballer who played with Donegal and won a senior club medal there. Have a visit to see the incredible work being done with the latest technologies and our St Cormac’s Society project to save our community’s memories of the past!

Interview by Pat Dowling of Pat Finnerty (brother of Tony Finnerty, Manager of Moygownagh Junior Football team), in Mitchell's Pub. Source: Moygownagh GAA The…

04/09/2025

Our Heritage Library of recordings from our past is now open!

We will be adding to the collection as we get more tapes digitised, edited and enhanced where needed.

This is a free public resource thanks to our supporters, members, volunteers and Mayo County Council — Heritage Grant Scheme 2025. You can also view our Heritage Week presentation where Dr. Liam Alex Heffron explains the project and plans for the future.

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Explore rare recordings of Moygownagh’s musicians, storytellers, poets, and drama groups — lovingly digitised to preserve our parish’s cultural memory. Use the menus or search keywords to discover and enjoy voices from our past.

24/08/2025

As part of Heritage Week 2025, Dr Liam Alex Heffron gave a free one-hour webinar at 6pm on Sunday, 24 August 2025. , presenting the ‘Echoes of Our Past’ project as it is currently progressing. It was recorded and shown here for those who didn’t make it live.

https://www.stcormac.ie/echoes-of-our-past

19/08/2025

Join us on Sunday 24th August at 6pm for a Free Heritage Week Webinar on how we are progressing with our 'Echoes of our Past' project to save old recordings on VHS or film reels and cassette tapes etc of a life now past in our North Mayo community.

Discussion will include how A.I. is being used to help restore old and damaged media. It will be eyeopening!

See our video below to show the before and after edits of how old and damaged footage of Moygownagh musicians (Joe Breen, Eddie Staunton, Pa**ie Reape and Josie Cronin ) has been thus restored and edited.

Sign up here:
https://www.stcormac.ie/workshops

Sincere thanks to Mayo County Council for kindly providing funding support for our 'Echoes Of Our Past’ heritage project under the Community Heritage Grant scheme 2025.

08/08/2025

Join St Cormac’s Society for a unique ‘Echoes of Our Past’ online cultural heritage exhibition celebrating the forgotten voices of our community of Moygownagh and its environs.

Over 23 to the 24 August, 2025, this free event showcases the work of our current preservation project, which is digitising rare VHS tapes and audio cassettes gathered locally, capturing the songs, stories, music, and performances of our artists from the past.

Thanks to Mayo County Council for kindly providing funding support for our 'Echoes from North Mayo’ heritage project under the Community Heritage Grant scheme 2025.

More info via the link below.

Thanks to Mayo County Council for kindly providing funding support for our 'Echoes from North Mayo’ heritage project under the Community Heritage Grant scheme 2025.

20/05/2025

We are thrilled with the upgrade of our Blanemore Forest Walk interactive guide and self-guide smartphone app! Thank you to our superb volunteers supported by Coillte, Digital Heritage Services, Murray's Recycled Plastic, Department of Rural and Community Development, Mayo County Council, Our Rural Future, Pobal and Moygownagh GAA.

While this is a commercial woodland, 20% of all replanted trees are native broadleaves (15% oak, 5% willow) ❤️ 🌳

Again a special thanks to Coillte to fixing our entrance road!

Come visit us soon!

https://moygownagh.ie/blanemore

09/03/2025

Blanemore Forest entrance road has been repaired! Thanks to Coillte and Brian Healy contractor for the superb work on the Garrynagran road. The last two winters had taken their toll on this essentially bog road. (Thanks Ollie Birrane for the photos!)

23/02/2025

THEY FIXED THE ROAD!
Thanks to Coillte, the Garrynagran road to our Blanemore Forest Walk has been repaired by local contractor Brian Healy. Because the final 1km of the road is not in public ownership, Mayo County Council have no responsibility for it, so each winter the weather reaps its toll off the bog road. So sincere appreciation of Coillte for repairing it, even though they do not use this entrance.

31/10/2024

Thank you for this ❤️