Kiltimagh
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Kiltimagh is a town in County Mayo
, Ireland
. It was referred to in the popular Irish song 'Horse it into ya Cynthia' by Conal Gallen
.
. Kiltimagh railway station
opened on 1 October 1895 and finally closed on 17 June 1963. The station currently operates as the Kiltimagh Museum and sculpture park, with displays of local history and culture.
", traditionally employed by Dubliners to describe people from rural Ireland, or from any part of Ireland outside Dublin. It has also been translated as "outer woods." Coillte meaning "woods" and mach meaning "outer."
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It was referred to in the popular Irish song 'Horse it into ya Cynthia' by Conal Gallen
Conal Gallen
Conal Gallen is an Irish comedian and singer from Ballybofey, County Donegal. He is best known for his comedic songs, including "Anna From Buncrana" and "Horse It in to ya Cynthia". Conal has made numerous live appearances around Ireland, on both sides of the border, in venues such as The...
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Transport
The rail link is closed, but is pending re-opening as part of the Western Railway CorridorWestern Railway Corridor
The Western Railway Corridor , or Conair Iarnróid an Iarthair , in Ireland is a recent term for a mostly disused railway line running through the West of Ireland...
. Kiltimagh railway station
Kiltimagh railway station
Kiltimagh railway station is a currently closed railway station intended to serve the town of Kiltimagh in County Mayo. Originally the station was opened in 1895 as part of the route between Claremorris and Sligo. It was closed to passenger traffic in 1963, with goods traffic ending in 1975...
opened on 1 October 1895 and finally closed on 17 June 1963. The station currently operates as the Kiltimagh Museum and sculpture park, with displays of local history and culture.
Sport
Kiltimagh is home to Kiltimagh G.A.A club,Kitimagh-Knock Utd and Kiltimagh Giants Basketball club.Education
Kiltimagh is home to St Aiden's National School, a Catholic primary school provider; and St Louis Community School, a former convent school and Catholic secondary school provider now incorporating the local Youthreach technical college or vocational school.Name etymology
Kiltimagh is said by some to be a possible origin of the quasi-derogatory term (depending on context and use) "culchieCulchie
In Irish-English culchie is a term sometimes used to describe a person from rural Ireland. In Dublin, it is often used to describe someone from without the bounds of the 'M50' motorway. It usually has a pejorative meaning, but is also reclaimed by some proud of their rural origin, and may be used...
", traditionally employed by Dubliners to describe people from rural Ireland, or from any part of Ireland outside Dublin. It has also been translated as "outer woods." Coillte meaning "woods" and mach meaning "outer."
People
- Anthony Joseph Carney, developer and chief contractor on the London UndergroundLondon UndergroundThe London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
during its post WWII expansion. - William PhilbinWilliam PhilbinThe Most Reverend William J. Philbin D.D. was an Irish Roman Catholic Prelate. From 1962 until his retirement, he held the title Lord Bishop of Down and Connor.-Career:...
, Roman Catholic bishop of Clonfert (1953–1962) and Down and Connor (1962–1982) - Thomas J. Flatley, Massachusetts real estate icon and philanthropist
- Antoine Ó RaifteiriAntoine Ó RaifteiriAntoine Ó Raifteiri was an Irish language poet who is often called the last of the wandering bards.-Biography:...
(Anthony Raftery), the blind Irish-language poet - Louis WalshLouis WalshLouis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...
, pop music manager and judge on X Factor.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland