Killea Community Fun Day and Féile Margaret O’Sullivan 2024

The picturesque village of Killea, nestled beneath the Devil's Bit mountain, will host their annual Fun Day/Féile Margaret O’Sullivan from 1.30pm on Sunday, June 16.

It truly is a wonderful family day out with the added bonus of the event falling this year on Father's Day. Killea community has been happily running this event for 14 years. It is safe to say that there really is something for everyone from music, song, dance to the many field activities that keep everyone entertained throughout the day.

We are incredibly lucky that each year we have a wealth of talented musicians, singers and dancers, who without fail, and always in jovial spirit, bring a wonderful atmosphere to the gig rig. Just to name a few, these include the infamous Séan Ó Sé, Ned Kelly, Thomas McDonagh Pipe Band, local Comhaltas branches, Clonmore dancers, Templemore Ladies Set Dancers, Emma’s School of Irish Dance, Killea Singing Circle and many, many more from near and far.

From 11.30am, the village will be a hive of activity with the commencement of the tractor and vintage run. Registration is on the day from 10.30am and everyone is welcome as always. Throughout the day, you can enjoy lots of activities such as stock judging, pick a card, penalty shoot-outs, fittest family, best-dressed lady competition, hang tough, mouse racing, vintage shop, bouncy castles and face painting. The childcare facility Ready Steady Go will also be onsite throughout the day, providing a free supervised play area for pre-school children.

Some highlights of the day will include the following - 2.30pm: Dog Show; 3.30pm: Sheep Racing; 2.30pm: Monster Sheaf Throwing Competition with competitors taking part from all over the country.

A warm welcome always awaits a visitor to Killea and fear not, a cup of tea with local home baking will of course be available on the day together with barbeque, pancakes and milkshake stand. Proceeds raised from the day ensure the village of Killea is maintained well throughout the year and the various community committees can continue their good work. Each year a donation is given to a local charity. This year, Templemore Day Care Centre has been chosen as that recipient.

There is a small charge of €5 per adult on the gate and kids go free. We look forward to welcoming you all to Killea on Sunday, June 16.