Community
Bringing Mayo people and those with Mayo connections together in Galway.
Founded 1971
Mayo Association Galway
Celebrating Mayo people, heritage, friendship and community in Galway.
About Us
Keeping Mayo connections alive in Galway
The Mayo Association Galway was founded in 1971 to foster friendship and social connections among Mayo people living and working in Galway. For over fifty years, the Association has provided opportunities for members to meet, celebrate Mayo heritage and maintain strong links with home while contributing to community life in Galway.
What We Do
Community, heritage and friendship
Heritage
Celebrating Mayo identity, history, culture and pride.
Friendship
Creating opportunities to meet, connect and support one another.
Mayo Pride
A home for Mayo people in Galway
Meetings & Events
Regular gatherings and association events
Details of upcoming events and Association gatherings can be shared through the Mayo Association Galway Facebook page.
Regular Meetings
Venue: Galway Bay Hotel
When: First Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30pm
Please check Facebook for the latest updates before attending.
Committee
Committee 2022/2023
Elected at the Annual General Meeting.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Loretta Walsh |
| Vice President | Michael Morley |
| Chairperson | Monica Heneghan |
| Vice Chairperson | Michael Burke |
| Secretary | Carmel Clancy |
| Vice Secretary | Stephanie Caulfield |
| PRO | Claire Brennan |
| Website Officer | JP Kilbane |
Association Archive
Preserving the Association’s history
This archive preserves news, events and milestones from Mayo Association Galway over the years. While some items are historic, they form part of the Association’s story and are retained here as a record of its activities and community links.
Past Chairpersons
1971 Michael Carey
1972–1973 Donal Downes
1974–1975 Tom Horan
1976–1977 Dan O’Neill
1978–1979 Seamus Kelly
1980–1981 Anne Lynch
1982 John Nestor
1983–1984 John Reilly
1985–1986 Jim Cuddy
1987–1988 Willie Costello
1989–1990 Bernard O’Hara
1991–1992 Mary Hughes
1993 George Henry
1994–1995 Sean McManamon
1996–1998 Frank Gaughan
1999–2000 Teresa Downes
2001–2002 Seamus Murray
2002–2004 Declan Marley
2004–2006 Maureen Egan
2006–2008 Seamus Murray
2008–2011 Michael Morley
2011–2012 Sean McManamon
2012–2013 Declan Marley
2013–2014 P.J. King
2014–2017 Lorraine Walsh
2017–Present Stephanie Caulfield
Historic News & Events
Add older news items, Mayo Person of the Year details, previous events, photographs and Association milestones here.
Mayo Heritage
Celebrating place, people and memory
Since 1971
Preserving Mayo connections across generations
Stay Connected
Follow Mayo Association Galway
Stay up to date with Association news, events, photographs and updates through our social media channels.