Where is the village of Killawalla in Ireland?

Killawalla or Killavally ( Irish Coill an Bhaile: Wood of the Homestead) is a village located in County Mayo, Ireland, 7 miles (10 km) from Westport on the R330 road to Ballinrobe. Saint Patrick is alleged to have passed this way en route to Croagh Patrick, and accordingly the local Catholic church is named after him.

Who was the Bishop of Killala in Ireland?

His name is mentioned in Irish martyrologies. The people of Killala recall that John MacHale, Archbishop of Tuam, was a child of their diocese. He was born at Tubbernavine on 6 March 1791; became Coadjutor Bishop of Killala in 1825, bishop in 1834, and later in the same year was transferred to Tuam.

Where was Killawalla located during the Great Famine?

Killawalla is part of the parish of Carnacon and Ballintubber. Research carried out by NUI Maynooth showed Killawalla to have sustained the biggest population loss of any village in Ireland during the Great Famine. Between 1841 and 1851, the village lost two thirds of its population.

Where did the acrylic fibre from Killala come from?

Asahi manufactured acrylic fibre from acrylonitrile which was transported to Ballina railway station by rail from Dublin Port. The former Midland Great Western Railway line to Killala had been dismantled and built over prior to the factory’s establishment south of the village in the 1970s so the remainder of the journey was completed by road.

Killawalla is part of the parish of Carnacon and Ballintubber. Research carried out by NUI Maynooth showed Killawalla to have sustained the biggest population loss of any village in Ireland during the Great Famine.

Is there a DVD set of Killawalla 2020?

Killawalla 2020 DVD set is an effort to visually capture the stories, memories, and experiences of its people. Nonagenarians, Johnny Gavin, Killawullaun (recently deceased), shares his involvement in the local community – milk to the creamery, IFA, area and family history.

Why are the Partry Mountains important to Killawalla?

Killawalla, nestled in the outstretched arms of the Partry mountains, stands as a witness to a long history of song and story; of livings etched out from back breaking soil and determined minds; of families connected with loved ones across the sea and continents and newcomers who discovered our unspoiled rugged beauty..